Advent and Christmas 2013 in Český Krumlov
Náměstí Svornosti 2
38101 Český Krumlov
Contact: Infocentrum Český Krumlov
Telephone: +420 380 704 622
E-mail: info@ckrumlov.cz
WWW: www.ckrumlov.cz/advent2013
Location: Český Krumlov
Type: Highlights 2013 - Archiv
Further Information:
- Programme flyer [PDF 3.28 MB]
ADVENT MARKET IN ČESKÝ KRUMLOV
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29.11.2013 - 06.01.2014 (Sa-Su) | 10:00 - 18:00 |
29.11.2013 - 06.01.2014 (Mo-Fr) | 11:00 - 18:00 |
The Advent market will take place on Svornosti Square in Český Krumlov every day from 29 November 2013 until 6 January 2014. Market opening times are from 11 am to 6 pm on weekdays and from 10 am to 6 pm on weekends. There will be many gastronomy specialties on sale, as well as Christmas theme products and traditional handicrafts.
Organized by: Tourism Association in Český Krumlov, o.s.
Where: Svornosti Square, Náměstí Svornosti, Český Krumlov
ADVENT CONCERTS and FAIRY TALES
OTHER CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
REGIONAL MUSEUM IN ČESKÝ KRUMLOV
Dates | From - To |
01.01.2013 - 31.12.2013 (Tu-Su) | 09:00 - 12:00 |
01.01.2013 - 31.12.2013 (Tu-Su) | 12:30 - 17:00 |
WHAT IF
An exhibition of more than two dozens of projects ranging from medieval period to 20th century illustrates plans, projects and bold ideas originating on the Czech-Austrian border which were never realized for various economic, social or ideological reasons.
1 and 8 December (1st and 2nd Advent Sunday) – free entry
Tuesday, Wednesday 24 – 25 December CLOSED
26 December (2nd Christmas Day) and 31 December (New Year’s Eve) open from 12 – 5 pm, free entry
Monday is closing day at the Museum starting from 4 November 2013
Where: Regional Museum, Horní 152, Český Krumlov
ADVENT BOAT RIDES
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30.11.2013 - 22.12.2013 (Sa-Su) | 15:30 - 16:30 |
These will take place every Advent weekend (30 November, 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 December) from 3.30 to 4.30 pm.
Enjoy the Christmas atmosphere from the Vltava river. We invite you to our Advent sightseeing trips on boat. Your unique experience will be enhanced by boat rider performance. You can sip hot Christmas punch while watching.
Boat rides subject to technical conditions on the river.
Price: 490 CZK per person.
Reservation: radek@malecek.cz or +420 702 000 802
Where: Myší Díra, Rooseveltova 28, Český Krumlov
Programme is subject to change
Organized by
Town of Český Krumlov
Municipal Theatre Český Krumlov o.p.s
Českokrumlovský rozvojový fond, spol. s r. o.
Tourism Association Český Krumlov – Advent market organizers
Partners
General partner:
Budějovický Budvar, n.p.
Main partners:
Czech Tourism Agency
EUROVIA CS, a.s.
Madeta, a.s.
Schwan Cosmetics CR, s. r. o.
Partners:
Kaufland Czech Republic, v. o. .s.
Linde Pohony, s. r. O.
Media partners:
TV of Český Krumlov, Českokrumlovký deník, Ozvěny z měst a obcí Českokrumlovska, Official Information System Český Krumlov, Kiss Radio, Jihočeský kalendář
We would like to thank all our partners for their support and cooperation.
Tourist service
Info Centre Český Krumlov
Svornosti square 2, CZ – 381 01 Český Krumlov
Tel.: +420 380 704 622-3, Fax: + 420 380 704 619
E-mail: info@ckrumlov.cz
www.ckrumlov.cz/info
1st ADVENT WEEKEND
ADVENT MARKET OPENING
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30.11.2013 (Sa) | 15:00 - 18:00 |
3 – 4 pm „NAKŘÁPLÝ ŠIŠKY“
Folk-rock band from Český Krumlov led by Karel Dvořák
4.30 pm REVELATION OF THIS YEAR´S ADVENT MARKET PATRON with small fireworks
Organized by: Tourism Association in Český Krumlov, o.s.
Where: Svornosti Square, Náměstí Svornosti, Český Krumlov
1st ADVENT SUNDAY - MUSICAL AND POETICAL OPENING OF ADVENT AND LIGHTING OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE
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01.12.2013 (Su) | 16:30 |
Opening of Advent and blessing – Father Václav Pícha JC.D., Vicar of Český Krumlov
Festive lighting of the Christmas tree – Mr. Dalibor Carda, Town Mayor and Mr. Josef Hermann, Vice-Mayor. Moderated by: Petr Kronika
Performing: Children singing choir Medvíďata
Organized by: Municipal Theatre Český Krumlov, o.p.s.
Where: Svornosti Square, Náměstí Svornosti, Český Krumlov
OPENING OF THE ADVENT WITH LIVING LIGHT – ADVENT SPIRAL
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01.12.2013 (Su) | 17:45 |
On this occasion we will learn that when somebody gives our light he will never have less. The event will be accompanied by Advent songs and Archangel Gabriel. If you would like to help with preparations, learn Advent songs and find out more, contact us at 605 035 767. We look forward to seeing you there!
Organized by: Cultural and educational centre Pansofie o.p.s.
Where: Prelature courtyard, Horní 155, Český Krumlov
A NEW YEAR´S CARD FROM THE SEIDELS
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30.11.2013 - 01.12.2013 (Sa-Su) | 09:00 - 15:00 |
An advent-themed photo session at the Museum Photo Studio Seidel.
Would you like to have a unique New Year’s greeting card? Come have your photo taken at the Museum Photo Studio Seidel. You can pose in front of a period snowy background with a pair of sleighs or skis. Within a week you will receive an e-mail with a black and white photograph in a Belle Époque-themed frame, suitable for printing and online sharing as a New Year’s greeting card. Reservations required! For more information: + 420 380 712 354, info@seidel.cz.
Photo session with museum tour: regular entry fee + 50 CZK. Photo session without museum tour: 70 CZK
Where: Museum Fotoatelier Seidel, Linecká 272, Český Krumlov
LIGHT OF ST. BARBARA
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04.12.2013 (We) | 17:45 - 18:15 |
Performance by the Chamber Mixed Choir of Dr. Vladimír Vepřek with the repertoire of mining songs under choirmaster Mr. Šmolík. A procession of mining societies and guilds clad in mining uniforms and historical costumes bearing the Light of St. Barbara will pass through the town from the Square across Latrán at 6.20 pm.
Organized by: Mining Society Český Krumlov
Where: Svornosti Square, Náměstí Svornosti, Český Krumlov
ST. NICOLAS PRESENT DISTRIBUTION
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05.12.2013 (Th) | 16:30 |
Devilish games with angelic assistance and arrival of St. Nicolas. Let´s spend the time while we impatiently expect the arrival of St. Nicholas into our town by playing games, music and having fun with a traditional present distribution.
Performing: Lakomá Barka, town citizens, Českokrumlovská scéna members and moderated by Jan Palkovič and Ivo Janoušek.
Organized by: Municipal Theatre Český Krumlov, o.p.s.
Where: Svornosti Square, Náměstí Svornosti, Český Krumlov
2nd ADVENT WEEKEND
ADVENT SATURDAY - HOUSE OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH ČESKÝ KRUMLOV and LAKOMÁ BARKA
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07.12.2013 (Sa) | 14:00 - 16:00 |
2 – 3 pm HOUSE OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH ČESKÝ KRUMLOV – PRESENTATION OF ACTIVITIES
3 – 4 pm LAKOMÁ BARKA – concert of a folk band from Český Krumlov
Organized by Tourism Association in Český Krumlov, o.s.
Where: Svornosti Square, Náměstí Svornosti, Český Krumlov
2nd ADVENT SUNDAY - POSTAL OFFICE OF BABY JESUS and MAIL TO BABY JESUS
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08.12.2013 (Su) | 15:00 - 17:30 |
3 – 4.30 pm POSTAL OFFICE OF BABY JESUS U ZLATÉHO ANDĚLA
4.30 pm MAIL TO BABY JESUS AND ARRIVAL OF THE WHITE LADY
This is the culmination of the traditional Postal Office U Zlatého anděla and the arrival of the White Lady.
Performing: Kapka Radek Interholz, town citizens, members of Českokrumlovská séna. Moderated by Petr Kronika
Organized by: Municipal Theatre Český Krumlov, o.p.s.
Where: Svornosti Square, Náměstí Svornosti, Český Krumlov
CARROL SINGING IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
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11.12.2013 (We) | 18:00 |
Come and sign along! Thousands of people will gather on Bohemian and Moravian squares and sing three Christmas carols together. Český Krumlov will join in as well. You can all participate in this country-wide event regardless of your age or singing proficiency. This is the event’s third year and it will be followed by mass media.
Performing: Singing choir Musica Divina and town citizens
Organized by: Českokrumlovský deník and Municipal Theatre Český Krumlov, o.p.s. in cooperation with Hitradio Faktor
Where: Svornosti Square, Náměstí Svornosti, Český Krumlov
3rd ADVENT WEEKEND
ADVENT SATURDAY - CHILDREN´S DANCE PERFORMANCE and CHLAPI V SOBĚ
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14.12.2013 (Sa) | 14:00 - 17:30 |
2 – 3 pm CHILDREN´S DANCE PERFORMANCE
Performing: Ballet ZUŠ Český Krumlov ensemble under Ms. M. Begovičová, dance band ZUŠ Český Krumlov Chicos under G. Wolfová and Dance Styl s.o. group of the Elementary School Dubná
3.30 – 4.30 pm “CHLAPI V SOBĚ” CONCERT
Organized by: Tourism Association in Český Krumlov, o.s.
Where: Svornosti Square, Náměstí Svornosti, Český Krumlov
3rd ADVENT SUNDAY - SING ALONG AT THE CHRISTMAS TREE
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15.12.2013 (Su) | 16:30 |
Performing: children from local preschools and elementary schools, Municipal singing choir Perchta. Moderated by Jan Palkovič and Ivo Janoušek.
Organized by: Municipal Theatre Český Krumlov, o.p.s.
Where: Svornosti Square, Náměstí Svornosti, Český Krumlov
ADVENT ARTISANAL FAIR
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29.11.2013 - 15.12.2013 (Tu-Su) | 10:00 - 18:00 |
Where: I. Castle Courtyard, Zámek, Český Krumlov
ADVENT WORKSHOP
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15.12.2013 (Su) | 13:00 - 17:00 |
Make your own Christmas decorations from Vizovice-style dough (free entry)
Where: Regional Museum, Horní 152, Český Krumlov
DOG CHRISTMAS
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20.12.2013 (Fr) | 13:00 - 18:00 |
You may bring food for abandoned dogs or make a donation – anytime at the refuge or by bank transfer. Bank account nr.: 19 – 221 241 / 0100, VS: 9619000001
Where: Dog refuge, Kaplická (naproti odbočce na Přídolí), Český Krumlov
4th ADVENT WEEKEND
ADVENT SATURDAY - SINGING CHOIR “MUSICA DIVINA” and GUITAR DUO
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21.12.2013 (Sa) | 14:00 - 16:00 |
2 – 3 pm SINGING CHOIR “MUSICA DIVINA” led by Ms. Zdeňka Litvanová
3 – 4 pm GUITAR DUO ČAPEK & INTERHOLZ
Organized by: Tourism Association in Český Krumlov, o.s.
Where: Svornosti Square, Náměstí Svornosti, Český Krumlov
4th ADVENT SUNDAY - BRINGING YOU SONGS
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22.12.2013 (Su) | 16:30 |
Musical presents from the local musicians. Traditional joint singing of Silent Night by singers of all nationalities. Moderated by Petr Kronika.
Organized by: Municipal Theatre Český Krumlov, o.p.s.
Where: Svornosti Square, Náměstí Svornosti, Český Krumlov
LIVE NATIVITY SCENE
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23.12.2013 (Mo) | 16:30 |
23.12.2013 (Mo) | 18:00 |
A biblical live nativity scene with Christmas carols.
Screenplay and direction: Vladimíra Konvalinková
Performing: town citizens and local ensembles
Organized by: Umělecká beseda Český Krumlov and Municipal Theatre Český Krumlov, o.p.s.
This event is supported by a grant of the town of Český Krumlov.
Where: Svornosti Square, Náměstí Svornosti, Český Krumlov
CHRISTMAS EVE - BEAR CHRISTMAS
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24.12.2013 (Tu) | 10:00 |
23rd year of this unique event.
Organized by: Jan Míša Černý and bear friends, music by Kapka
Where: I. Castle Courtyard, Zámek, Český Krumlov
NEW YEARS EVE
Dates | From - To |
31.12.2013 (Tu) |
Local restaurants offer various entertaining programmes. For full selection see www.ckrumlov.cz/silvestr2013
PAPOUŠKOVO SIROTCI
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31.12.2013 (Tu) | 23:00 - 01:30 |
A New Year’s Eve concert by the popular local band on Svornosti square.
Organized by: Municipal Theatre Český Krumlov, o.p.s. and Tourism Association in Český Krumlov, o.s.
Where: Svornosti Square, Náměstí Svornosti, Český Krumlov
THREE KINGS
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06.01.2014 (Mo) | 16:30 |
4.30 pm ARRIVAL OF THE THREE KINGS, THREE KING CZECH CATHOLIC CHARITY DONATION EVENT, SWITCHING OFF THE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS – small happening as a conclusion of our Advent
Where: Svornosti Square, Náměstí Svornosti, Český Krumlov