The Witches Night's Walk

PLEASE NOTE: There is a 250 CZK fee for this event => See more details below.
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Hello Discoverers!

I'd like to invite you to an easy evening walk in the spring forest topped with the Walpurgis Night celebration (AKA burning of the Witches or "pálení čarodejnic") in a village outside of Prague.

This is an ancient tradition which is very popular in the Czech Republic and many other European countries.

In the eve of the 1st of May people gather around large bonfires outside of villages to celebrate the arrival of spring. The roots of this custom come from pagan celebrations of spring and exorcism of evil spirits later influenced by the Inquisition.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Experience a popular Czech tradition with local people
• Take a relaxing walk in the spring forest
• Meet like-minded international people

DIFFICULTY: Easy
(suitable for people who are new to hiking and want to build up their stamina)

LOGISTICS
We will meet at 17:00 at the Prague Main Train Station in the ticket hall.

A 40-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. There will be a stand where you can buy beer and 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 regular 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.

TAKE WITH YOU

• Comfortable walking shoes, warm jumper or overcoat (it’ll be cold after the sunset)
• Optional - own sausages to grill and a pocket knife for cutting it, a camping mat to sit on.
• Water and snack
• Cash to buy food and drinks

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PRICE: 250 CZK (includes one-way train fare, guiding, organization and planning)
You can pay online on DP website here:
https://www.discoveringprague.cz/event/the-witches-nights-walk-apr-30-2026/

or just show up and pay in cash or by QR code.

Children < 16 years pay 125 CZK
(use coupon code 'child50' at the checkout or pay by cash on the day)

You will need to buy the train ticket back to Prague by yourself, as per the info above.
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I look forward to hiking and BURNING witches with you!

Cheers,
Filip