You might have come to visit Prague for it’s architecture and history, but if you fancy trying some locally produced food, you should definitely visit Prague Farmer’s Markets.
My favourite thing to do on Saturday morning? Walk over the bridge to Naplavka Farmer’s Market to have a breakfast on the go and then continue exploring Prague!
In this blog post I wanted to share with you my favourite 19 farmers markets in Prague where you can discover fresh fruits and vegetables, artisanal cheeses, traditional Czech pastries and freshly made food and coffee.
hISTORY OF pRAGUE FARMER’S MARKETS
The history of modern farmers markets in Prague is relatively new. The first markets started to appear in Prague from around 2009.
From just a few stalls offering fresh vegetables, fruit, cheese and meats, most markets have now a selection of different stalls, including local crafts, and you can find practically everything you need for your weekly shop.
Each market has a slightly different feel, but all put emphasis on Czech producers, local food and traditional crafts. You’ll also find stalls with refreshments – street food and coffee stalls.
What to expect when you visit
the language
As these markets are aimed at local Prague residents and not necessarily at foreign visitors, you’ll find that most labels and price tags are in the Czech language.
Most younger stall holders will understand English, but pointing and hand gestures will also get you far so you don’t need to worry about not being able to buy what you like.
money & currency
It’s a good idea to bring with you plenty of change and Czech money (Czech crowns). Most stall holders won’t have a means of taking card payments, and they will probably not accept other currencies.
If you do forget to take cash will you, most markets are near shopping centres or underground stations, and there are always plenty of ATMs around to withdraw money from.
Packaging
Another tip is to bring your carrier bags with you as most market organisers are trying to minimise the use of plastics and encourage sellers to use paper bags and other more environmentally friendly packaging.
The farmers market on Rezacovo Square (Hermanak) was specifically established as the first farmers market in Prague where you need to bring your own bags, packaging and even a travel mug for your coffee. Don’t worry, if you forget, you can always buy some there.
What time to visit Prague Farmer’s Markets
It’s also worth to get to the market early in the day to get the best selection of fresh fruit, vegetables and bread. Czech people are used to getting up early, with most people’s work starting at 6 or 8 am, so even at the weekend people are out and about early.
So, if you want to beat the crowds, arrive at the beginning of the market time. Just because the official ending time is 2, 6 or 8 pm it doesn’t mean that the cheese man will still have your favourite ‘hermelin’!
Most markets will be open even on public holiday days, but it’s worth checking this in advance, just in case the organisers decide to move the day or skip the week.
I like to visit different markets depending on which day of the week it is (and where I happen to be at the time), but here is a list of my favourite farmer’s markets in Prague.
The best 19 farmers markets in prague in 2024
I thought I’d list al the major farmer’s markets in Prague, so you can always choose the one that’s closest to you.
But if you are not sure which one to visit first, I’d suggest that you go to Naplavka, Jirak, Hermanak, Tylak, Karlin or Andel first as they are the biggest ones and fairly close to the centre of Prague. They are also in a nice areas, so that you can get some food from the market and then spend some time to walk around the area or sit down in the park for a picnic.
Farmers Market ‘Naplavka’
Palackeho Namesti – Prague 2, the closest underground station is Karlovo Namesti
February – December
Every Saturday
8-2pm
This is one of the biggest farmer’s markets in Prague, currently around 90-100 stalls every Saturday. Apart from the usual fresh vegetables, fruit and organic meats you can also buy bread and cakes from various regions of the Czech Republic.
There are also plenty of freshly made traditional foods such as ‘topinky’ (toasted sourdough bread with garlic) or fried savoury potato pancakes (Bramboraky) as well as yeasted sweet pancakes called ‘Livance’.
Apart from the food produce, you can also often see stalls selling local crafts, handmade products, natural soaps and cosmetics.
Since this is the biggest and most known farmer’s market in Prague, it’s also the busiest one, so it’s worth getting there a bit earlier in the day. There is often a live music and many people use the market as social get together on Saturday morning.
If you want to visit just one market, then Naplavka market should be on your list. You get the best selection of stalls and it’s only a few stops by tram from the Prague Centre. After you visit the market you can continue to the historic Vysehrad Castle Grounds on the top of the hill or you can walk back to the centre following the Vltava river and passing the famous Ginger & Rogers Dancing House and the National Theatre on the way.
Farmer’s Market ‘Na Jiraku’
Jiriho z Podebrad (Underground Station or Tram) – Prague 3, Zizkov
February – December
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
8 am – 6 pm
Saturday 8 am – 2 pm
There are also plenty of new independent coffee places, where the owners and staff know their coffee and it’s a joy to sit there and watch the world go by.
The market itself is big enough to supply you with all you need for a great weekend brunch. The stallholders have also given up plastic bags, in favour of paper and customers are encouraged to bring their bags and baskets to carry their goodies home.
My favourite stall is a family run bakery which produces healthy bread as well as gluten-free cakes and bread. I also pick up fresh eggs, courgettes and salads from a vegetable stall to make an omelette for lunch.
A perfect excuse to visit the neighbouring area of Zizkov as well as the market itself. The market is very close to the Zizkov Transmitting Tower. On a clear day, it’s worth having a coffee in the tower to see the beautiful views of Prague. Riegrovy Park – one of the many beautiful parks and great spaces in Prague is also within walking distance.
Farmers Markets ‘Kulatak’
Dejvicka Underground Station, Prague 6, Dejvice
March – December
Saturdays
8 am – 2 pm
The organisers of this farmer’s market are trying to give a chance to a newly established food businesses and startups. The focus is on seasonal produce, which is also complemented by stallholders from abroad.
Each market also has a children’s corner to entertain your little ones as you shop. You can also sample the local beer, wine from Moravia or other drinks without worrying about consuming alcohol in the public law.
Farmer’s Markets ‘Andel’
Andel Underground Station & Trams – Prague 5
April – November
Fridays
7 am – 7 pm
There are at least 50 stalls with seasonal produce just as you come out from the underground station. The market is surrounded by a modern shopping centre, and there is even a supermarket entrance on one side.
The market is often themed based on the time of the year. For example before Christmas the stalls offer fresh carps, festive bakes and decorations. At Easter, there are a lot of spring plants, colourfully painted eggs and Easter cakes such as Mazanec Sweet Bread.
None of that takes away from the hustle of the market, which just shows that locals and visitor alike love fresh produce and something a little bit different to try.
My favourite is a stall with Moravian cakes and ‘frgali’ (blueberry cakes), which are so delicious, that you can’t stop at just one! You need to get up early if you want to have the best choice of all the amazing bread and cakes on offer.
Once you visit the market, you are only a short ride by tram to ‘Svandovo Divadlo’ where you can walk to Kinsky Garden and then continue through the historic Hunger wall to the famous Petrin Lookout Tower and then onto the Strahov Monastery and Prague Castle.
Farmers Markets ‘Tylak’
Tylovo Namesti, Prague 2 – nearest underground stop I.P.Pavlova or trams 2, 3, 6, 10, 16, 22
April – December
Monday – Friday (all week)
8 am – 8 pm
There are plenty of stalls, including fruit and vegetables, bread and pastries, meat, cheese and other local specialities.
The market adds Saturdays during the high season, which has stalls that are themed depending on the season. I like that this farmer’s market is open every week day, so I don’t have to remember which day to visit. The market is also always open during the festive season before Christmas each year and people gather to sample hot spiced wine and traditional festive sweets and cookies.
There are also plenty of independent shops around the square and surrounding streets and it makes a nice detour from the centre of Prague.
If you walk up to Namesti Miru (the Peace Square) you get to see the Ludmila Cathedral and can carry on walking to Vinohrady with more independent shops and cafes along the way.
The Namesti Miru Square also has seasonal markets for Christmas and Easter, so it’s nice to visit both of these markets together if you have the time.
Farmers Market ‘Hezmanak’
Rezacovo Square, Prague 7, nearest underground station Vltavska on line C, tram stops 1, 12, 14, 25 to Strosmayerovo Namesti and then 5 minute walk
January – December
Saturdays
9 am – 2 pm
Hermanak is one of the smaller farmer’s markets, but from visiting the other ones I found a completely different set of stall holders, which is great. There was a local bakery with beautifully looking cakes, vegetables, fruit stall, fresh eggs and a coffee cart in the middle of the square.
There are also other independent shops in the area, so it’s worth the visit if you are exploring this part of the town. Both Stromovka Park and Prague Trznice (Market Place) are nearby and about 15 minutes walk from the square.
The Lesser Town Square Market
The Lesser Town Square, Prague 1, Tram Stop: Staromestske Namesti, Trams number 15, 12, 22
March – December
Thursdays (and first Saturday in the month)
8 am – 7 pm
This is one of the newer established markets in the tourist area of Lesser Town. You can’t miss this market as the tram stop is right next to it and if you walk down from Prague Castle through Nerudova Street it’s right at the end your walk. You can then continue to Kampa Island Park, visit the John Lennon Wall, admire the barogue Vrtba Garden or continue walking over the oldest Prague bridge – the Charles Bridge.
Whilst I suspect that this market is there mainly for the tourists, it’s actually a really good location, because there are very little food shops in the area (and the restaurants could be quite pricey). You can buy fresh vegetables, fruit, bread, local pastries (frgali, strudel, kolace) and hot street meals, grilled sausages, artisan coffee and soft drinks.
Holesovice Market – Hall 22
Monday – Friday (all week) 8 am – 5 pm
Saturday 8 am – 2 pm
Holesovicka Trznice (Holesovice Market), Hall 22, Bubny Embankment, Prague 8, Trams 12
This is your traditional fruit and vegetables market established well before the modern style farmer’s markets in Prague. There are over 50 different stalls mainly with vegetables and fruit, but also dairy, eggs, meat, artisan bread, traditional Czech pastries, coffee and quite a few different international stalls offering their own national food.
The last time I visited, I tried delicious apple strudel and bought wild garlic and kohlrabi for later. Given the location and the fact that this is ‘normal’ fruit and veg market, the market food prices are slightly lower than at other farmer’s markets in Prague.
Farmers Markets ‘Pankrac’
Pankrac Station – close to OC Arkady Pankrac, Na Pankraci 86, Prague 4
March – December
Wednesdays
8 am – 6 pm
There are always fresh vegetables and fruit stalls, as well bread, pastries, dairy produce, eggs, local honey and jams. You can also find herbs, flowers and seasonal plants to buy.
Karlin Market
Karlin Square, Prague 8, nearest underground Florenc
Friday 8 am – 6 pm
The Karlin Market is held in front of the imposing Karlin church and has many stalls including vegetable, seasonal fruit, bread, traditional Czech pastries, including kolace and strudl, artisan coffee, cheese and dairy products and freshly grilled burgers, sausages.
There are also stalls with natural cosmetics, soap and second hand books. The stalls selection changes from time to time, so every time I visit, there is always something new to see and try.
Farmers Market ‘Ladvi’
Next to underground station ‘Ladvi’, Prague 8 district
Tuesday & Thursday – 8 am – 6 pm
This is slightly smaller farmer’s market, but like with other farmer’s markets, you can find local food stalls, including fresh vegetables, meat and sausages, traditional Czech kolace, spices, fish from South Bohemia, gluten free pastries, plant seedlings and herbs.
Farmers Markets ‘Kuban’
Kubanske Square, Prague 10, tram 6, 7, 22, 24 stop ‘Kubanske Namesti’ or the nearest underground stop is Strasnicka and then take tram 7 or 19 (ride 2 stops)
March – November
Tuesdays and Thursdays – 8 am – 4 pm
Saturdays 8 am – 2 pm
There are around 20 different stalls at this farmer’s market, but the choice is still great. You can find organic vegetables and fruit stall, eggs, meat, fish and artisan coffee. There is always a live music on Saturdays.
This market is organised by the same people as Naplavka and Hermanak markets, so you might see similar stalls in all three markets, but each has their own unique atmosphere and a well put together organisation of all the stalls.
And here is a list of all the other major farmer’s markets in Prague outside the main centre:
Farmers Market ‘Rajska Zahrada’
Just outside underground station ‘ Rajska Zahrada’ – line B metro
Wednesday 9 – 7 pm
Farmers Market ‘Cerny Most’
Just outside underground station ‘ Cerny Most’ – last stop on line B metro
Friday 9 – 7 pm
Farmers Markets ‘Hradcanska’
Hradcanska Underground Station
April – December
Monday – Friday
8 am – 6 pm
Farmers Markets ‘Modrany’
Modrany
March – December
Monday – Friday
8 am – 6 pm
Farmers Markets ‘Haje’
Haje Underground Station, U Modre Skoly, Prague 11
April – December
Mondays & Wednesdays
8 am – 6 pm
Farmers Markets ‘Slunecne Namesti’
Slunecne Square
April – December
Mondays
8 am – 6 pm
Farmers Markets ‘Sporilov’
Sporilov
March – December
Saturdays
8 am – 2 pm
STAY IN TOUCH
Hope this blog post inspires you and as ever I’d love to what you think! Let me know in the comments below or catch up with me over on Instagram.
Magdalena
This blog post was originally written on 25 April 2019 and last updated on 3 July 2023