Havel Market in Prague: what they sell and when it is open
Havel Market operates every day right in the heart of the Old Town. In the morning people come here for fresh fruit and vegetables, and by the weekend the stalls fill up with souvenirs. It is easy to find: it lies between Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square.
This is one of the oldest market squares in Prague. The first trading rows stood here as early as 1232 (according to the Prague tourist office). Today it is more of a souvenir street with fruit stalls than a real produce market.
Below you will find the opening hours, the range of goods, the address and how to get to the market. All information verified on 13.09.2026.
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What kind of market this is
💡 In short:
- Address: Havelská 13, Prague 1.
- Opening hours: Mon-Sat 7:00-19:00, Sun 8:00-18:30.
- They sell fruit, vegetables and tourist souvenirs here.
- Opening hours and address: 09/2026, verified on the official Prague City Tourism website.
Havel Market is the only surviving market square of the Old Town (according to the city tourist office). Originally it stretched along three streets: Havelská, Rytířská and Uhelný trh. Today the stalls stand only on Havelská, but they are open all year round.
The area is small: a few dozen stalls on a narrow pedestrian street. You can easily walk around everything in half an hour. In the morning there are more locals and fruit sellers, and during the day and on weekends tourists join in.
For a buyer this means a simple thing. Get fresh produce in the morning. Look for souvenirs closer to midday, when more shops open.
History of Havel Market
A market on this spot has been known since the 13th century. In the early 1200s German merchants and craftsmen settled here. The market was named after the Church of St. Gall.
By 1232 a Fruit Market operated here, and by 1287 the area became part of the Old Town (according to the Prague tourist office). The trading rows kept growing, and the market grew together with the city.
They sold more than just fruit here. The stalls offered honey, vegetables, flowers and produce from the surrounding villages. Local craftsmen sold handmade goods. This tradition has survived to this day: the market still has many items made by local artisans (according to VisitCzechia).
What to buy at the market
The range of goods changes by day of the week. On weekdays the market is more of a food market: fruit, vegetables, greens, flowers. By the weekend most stalls are taken over by souvenirs for tourists (according to the Prague City Tourism guide).
The most popular purchase is oplatky, thin Czech wafers with chocolate or cream filling. Besides them, the stalls offer candy and cookies in tin boxes with views of Prague, Czech and Belgian chocolate.
From food and drinks, tourists most often bring home Czech cheeses, beer, slivovitz and Becherovka. An important point: cheese and alcohol at the market are more expensive than in a supermarket or duty-free. Buy at the stall what you want to try right away, but gifts are better found in a regular store.
Besides magnets and postcards, people buy astronomical clocks here, replicas of the clock from Old Town Square. Ceramic beer mugs and coffee cups also sell well. Marionettes stand separately: they are handmade and appeal not only to children.
Next come porcelain dolls in national costumes and little witch figurines on brooms. Toys, magnets, and notebooks with Krtek, the hero of a Czech cartoon, are popular with children. Before Christmas the selection is larger: glass Christmas tree ornaments and figurines of Mikuláš, Saint Nicholas.
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Opening hours and address
The market is open every day; only Sunday hours differ.
Day | Hours |
|---|---|
Monday-Saturday | 7:00-19:00 |
Sunday | 8:00-18:30 |
As of 09/2026, official Prague City Tourism website.
Address: Havelská 13, Prague 1, Old Town.
How to get to Havelské Market
The nearest metro station is Můstek on lines A and B. From the exit to Wenceslas Square it is about 300 meters to the market, or 4-5 minutes on foot (according to the map).
By tram, the most convenient stop is the one at Wenceslas Square. From there you walk the same route as from the metro. Exact route numbers change, so check current ones with the operator.
If you arrive by train, you can walk from the main station, Praha hlavní nádraží, to the market in about 15 minutes (according to the map). The route goes through Wenceslas Square and is almost entirely a pedestrian zone.
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Havelské Market on the map
The market sits on the narrow Havelská street, so on a map it is easy to confuse it with neighboring lanes. Use Old Town Square as your reference point: it is about 200 meters from there to the stalls (according to the map).
If the map does not open, build the route manually: open the market on Google Maps.
⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions
Is Havelské Market open every day?
Yes, the market is open year-round, seven days a week. On Sunday the opening hours are shorter (verified 09/2026 on the tourist office website).
What is worth buying at Havelské Market?
Most often people buy oplatki, wafers with chocolate or cream filling. Also get sweets in tin boxes with views of Prague and handmade items (according to the VisitCzechia portal). Leave cheese and alcohol for the supermarket: they are more expensive at the market.
How to get to the market from the center?
From Old Town Square to the stalls is about 3 minutes on foot, from Wenceslas Square about 5 minutes (according to the map). By metro, get off at Můstek station; by tram, ride to the stop at Wenceslas Square. From there you walk through the pedestrian zone.
When does the market have more souvenirs?
The selection varies by day of the week. On weekdays, fruit, vegetables, and flowers dominate, while on weekends most stalls are taken over by souvenirs (according to Prague City Tourism materials). Before Christmas, a large selection of Christmas tree decorations and handmade gifts appears.
Do you need to buy a ticket to enter the market?
No, entry to the market is free. It is an open shopping street, not a museum, so there is no charge to look around. Tickets and lines here only apply to the neighboring Old Town attractions, such as the town hall tower.
In short: what is worth booking
Plan your visit for the morning if you want to catch the fruit stalls, and for the weekend if you are looking for souvenirs.
If you have little time in Prague, choose accommodation within walking distance of Old Town Square. Check out Prague hotels on Trip.com. It is convenient to book an airport transfer in advance using the form above: that way you will not be looking for a taxi after landing.
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