Burčák is coming! Wine festivals to visit in Prague this autumn

As summer comes to an end, the wine harvest season begins. With it comes a new crop of burčák, the fermented Moravian wine with a fleeting season that's unique in the world: burčák can only be named as such if it is made from Czech grapes.

The season officially runs from August through the start of November although early September is when burčák consumption kicks into full swing with wine harvest festivals (vinobraní) commencing. Here's where to celebrate the 2023 wine harvest in Prague and sample the sweet autumn nectar that packs a buzzy punch.

This annual wine festival in Prague 3, an expat favorite, will feature 31 wineries from the Czech Republic and Moravia. Visitors can vote for their favorite stand and purchase commemorative wine glasses. There will be live music throughout the weekend along with food and drinks and a kids' program.

Held amongst the greenery of the Prague Botanical Garden, visitors can sample white and red burčák, varietal wines, and blends. Jazz and funk bands will perform while guests enjoy a glass. Food will also be available.

Several wine-themed events take place at Prague's oldest vineyard throughout September. Sample 50 varieties from top Czech and Moravian alongside local varieties and traditional burčak. DJs and live jazz performances will provide entertainment amongst the picturesque vineyards.

This annual event offers two wine festivals in two scenic locations, moving from Náměstí Míru to Havlíčkový sady park. Eighty exhibitors including winemakers and artisans will pour their vintages alongside dulcimer music and food stalls over the two-day festivities.

The embankment between the railway bridge and Vyšehrad will once again be transformed into a wine trail, where visitors can taste twines from South Moravia, as well as wines from other countries. Try both wine and burčak and enjoy food and live music from the stunning surroundings of Prague's riverbank.