Revive Your Routine: Discover Fun Ways to Enjoy Hard-Boiled Eggs!

According to a well-known legend, Charles Bridge is the only bridge in the entire world that was constructed not just from stone, but also with the addition of eggs. This unique ingredient is said to be the reason why the bridge has stood the test of time for more than 650 years.

In the early morning, a steam train departs from Velvar, carrying a shipment of eggs that have been hard-boiled for a delightful sightseeing adventure, arriving in Prague just before noon. At 1 p.m., a celebratory procession will walk across the Charles Bridge to deliver the eggs to the people of Prague. Following this event, everyone is warmly invited to attend the opening of the Easter exhibition at the Charles Bridge Museum, and the festivities will be completed with a picturesque ride under Charles Bridge in the area known as Prague Venice.

Since the year 2015, the group known as Velvar to Prague vejconoš has been traveling with a basket filled with eggs. This group is traditionally led by the president of the Velvar association called The Hardened. Along their journey, they will be joined by other participants from nearby villages, and everyone will come together in Prague at the Lesser Town Tower. They will then cross the Charles Bridge as a group, heading to Křižovnické náměstí, where they will officially deliver the boiled eggs to the community.

Eggstravaganza Highlights

• Eggstravaganza Parade
  Watch a colorful procession weave its way across the bridge, celebrating local Easter customs.

• Scenic Rides
  Enjoy beautiful, horse‑drawn carriage rides along the Vltava’s banks.

• Easter Exhibition
  Explore the Charles Bridge Museum’s special Easter display, featuring artifacts, photographs and stories of past celebrations.

A Historic Foundation

• 14th‑Century Origins
  Commissioned by Emperor Charles IV in 1357, the bridge has stood for over 650 years.

• Egg‑Infused Mortar
  Tradition holds that villagers from Velvary contributed hard‑boiled eggs to the stone mixture—legend has it this made the mortar stronger and more durable.

Surrounding Sights in Malá Strana

• Charming Streets
  Wander the winding lanes of the Lesser Town and discover hidden courtyards.

• Kampa Island
  Stroll the riverside park, with its whimsical sculptures and sweeping views.

• St. Nicholas Cathedral
  Admire Baroque grandeur, both inside and out.

• Palace Gardens
  Lose yourself in perfectly manicured Baroque gardens, just a stone’s throw from the bridge.

Deepen Your Experience

• Interactive Exhibitions
  Learn about past floods, the lives of Charles Bridge residents, and the bridge’s evolving role in Prague’s story.

• Vejconos Steam Train
  Travel in historic style from Velvary to Prague aboard a restored steam‑hardened train—an experience in itself!

Prague’s Living Legends

While you’re here, don’t miss the city’s richest tales:

• The Golem of Old Prague

• Astronomer Tycho Brahe

• Princess Libuše
  …and many more stories that bring the city’s medieval streets to life.

Practical Info & Tips

• When: Annual Easter weekend on Charles Bridge

• Where: Charles Bridge (Karlův most), Prague 1

• Tickets: Parade and carriage rides are free; museum exhibition at normal admission

• Getting There: Easily reachable by tram, metro (Malostranská or Staroměstská), or on foot from Old Town Square