Upcoming Events
The Witches Night’s Walk
250Kč
An easy evening walk topped with the Walpurgis Night celebration (AKA burning of the Witches) in the countryside outside of Prague.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Experience a popular Czech tradition with local people
- Take a relaxing walk in the spring nature
- Meet like-minded international people
Feel free to bring your dog!
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Hello Discoverers!
Let’s take advantage of the free day on 1st of May and go on an evening walk topped with the Walpurgis Night celebration (AKA burning of the Witches or “pálení čarodějnic”).
This ancient tradition is very popular in the Czech Republic and many other European countries.
On the eve of the 1st of May people gather around large bonfires outside of villages. The roots of this custom come from pagan celebration of spring and exorcism of evil spirits later influenced by the Inquisition.
LOGISTICS
We will meet at 17:00 at the Prague Main Train Station (“hlavní nádraží”) in the ticket hall. A photo of the meeting point is below.
A 45-minute train journey will take us to Senohraby in the Josef Lada County south-east of Prague.
We will walk some 6 km in the forest and along the Sázava river and around 19:30 join locals at the bonfire.
You will be able to buy beer and a sausage and a DJ will play music to dance.
You can stay as long as you want, the celebration takes places very near from a train station with direct trains to the Prague Main Station.
There is a train every 30 minutes until 9pm and then once hourly until 11pm. You will buy the ticket from the conductor on the train for about 75 CZK or less with the Prague Lítačka Card.
The last train arrives at the Prague Main Station a few minutes after midnight.
DIFFICULTY: Easy
(suitable for people who are new to hiking and want to build up their stamina)
What to bring with you
Comfortable walking shoes, warm jumper or overcoat (it’ll be cold after sunset), optional – camping mat or something similar to sit on.
Water and snack
Cash to buy drinks and food
PRICE: 250 CZK
Includes one-way train fare to Mirošovice, the organization and planning and myself as your guide.
You will need to buy the train ticket back to Prague by yourself, as per the info above.
Children < 16 years pay 125 CZK (use coupon code ‘child50’ at the checkout or pay by cash or qr code on the day)
Use your employee benefit card or vouchers to pay for this trip! The following benefits are accepted:
To learn how to pay for this trip with your Employee benefit card and vouchers go to this page.
I look forward to hiking and BURNING witches with you!
Cheers,
Filip
