Prague New Years Eve 2014

Fireworks, Events, Live Stream, Webcams, Parties, Hotels

Prague, Czech Republic, 31 December 2013, Midnight

Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, enjoys a burgeoning reputation as a party city, and crowds flock from across Europe to enjoy their New Years Eve party. As with most European capitals, the centre piece of the event in the midnight fireworks display, where Prague Castle provides an impressive backdrop, while popular viewing points for the countdown include the Charles Bridge, overlooking the River Vltava.

Top NYE events in Prague tend to centre around seeing the fireworks, so earlier in the evening many people buy tickets for a party in one of the cities many clubs or music bars. Alternatively, some take to the water on one of the ever popular Party Boats and Jazz Cruises.

When midnight arrives, there are two main options for where to enjoy the the best view. The first is to head for anywhere on or overlooking the river, which generally means near Charles Bridge, Prague Castle or on Petrin Hill. People gather on the streets, and on the terraces of riverside and hillside restaurants. Also, the river boats congregate around Charles Bridge shortly before midnight, and people take to the top deck to enjoy the best possible unhindered viewing platform. The second option is to head for the Old Town Square.

Prague is home to a number of famous cultural attractions to take in as part of your holiday visit to the city. Main attractions include the Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, the Jewish Quarter, the Lennon Wall, and Petřín hill. Since 1992, the extensive historic centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.

Top parties in Prague for New Years Eve 2014 include Aloha Bar & Club in the Old Town Square, Vytopna Railway Restaurant in Wenceslas Square, Konirna Restaurant, U Mecenase Restaurant, U Vejvodu Pub & Beer Hall Restaurant, U Ceskych Panu Medieval Restaurant, Novomestsky Pivovar Restaurant & Brewery and Bily Konicek Restaurant & Jazz Club.

Places to watch live online:

Prague webcams

If you're planning on visiting Prague over the New Year period, then early reservation is strongly recommend. You can search, check availability and book local hotels here.

We would love to hear feedback from anyone who has visited Prague for New Years Eve and would like to share their experiences.

Also if you know of any events or parties we don't yet have listed, whether it's something you're attending or organising, please let us know and we'll be happy to update the page.