What to pack for Prague Christmas markets in December
4 nights · 28–38°F / -2–3°C · the Old Town Square cobblestones get slick when damp, so wear shoes with real tread
clothes
- warm coat that covers your hips
- 2-3 sweaters you can layer
- thermal base layers
- jeans or warm pants
- wool socks, one pair per day
- scarf, hat and gloves
- one nicer outfit for a concert or dinner
for the market days
- broken-in waterproof boots with good grip
- hand warmers for standing in food lines
- small crossbody bag that zips shut for crowds
- some Czech crowns in cash for small stalls
- compact umbrella
- foldable tote for gifts and ornaments
- extra pair of dry socks in your bag
toiletries + meds
- heavy moisturizer for cold, dry air
- lip balm
- hand cream
- pain reliever
- blister pads for all the cobblestone walking
- throat lozenges
- travel-size toothpaste
the stuff you always forget
- plug adapter for European outlets
- phone charger
- slim power bank, since cold drains batteries fast
- reusable water bottle
- passport
- tickets and reservations saved offline
- tissues