Brno: The Christmas city is enthusiastic about shine and tradition!

Brno: The Christmas city is enthusiastic about shine and tradition!

The Christmas season in Brno, the Czech Republic's second largest city, stands out this year. The city was appointed "European Christmas Capital 2024", a coveted title that only cities like Kiev and San Sebastián were previously allowed to bear. This, the tourist information center Brünn (Tic Brno) reports, is the result of a creative Christmas experience that combines modern and traditional elements. In particular, the newly invented drink turbomošt, a mixture of cider and apple brandy, has established itself as a clear favorite among the festive offers and exceeds the classic mulled wine in popularity.

an unforgettable Christmas

The symbol of this festive season is the more than 400-year-old stuffed Nile crocodile, which hovers over the herb market and this year comes in a festive red-white. "I love our new symbol, it is original and fits us," says Renata Krejči, a stand operator on the market. In addition to the crocodile, a puppet -like dragon illuminates at the official Christmas tree on the freedom place, which underlines the unique atmosphere of the city. Lights sparkle everywhere in Brno, the historical places shine in the shine of festive decoration.

Even the city's cultural heritage is not neglected. The Krautmarkt, a historical trading center since the 13th century, remains pulsating center in Brno. Here you can find stalls with handicrafts and local delicacies, while the famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart on Christmas 1767 in one of the oldest theaters in Central Europe, the Theater Reduta, had a performance, which a statue reminded of the square. This shows that Brno is not only a lively Christmas city, but also has a rich story to tell that captivates the visitors, as the website Reise-Lieb impressively portrays.