Jingle all the way to the heart of Europe
Experience amazing Slovakia during the most wonderful time of the year! Get on a Christmas tram, taste the best mead in the world at the medieval market and watch skilled craftsmen at work — or enjoy a Christmassy view from 32 meters up on the Ferris wheel.
Joyful adventure in Bratislava
Start your magical Christmas market experience in the capital, where sparkling lights, festive decorations and mouth-watering scents create a jolly atmosphere. Browse through dozens of stalls selling handmade candles, gingerbread, ceramics and other handcrafted goods. Sip delicious hot punch under the towering Christmas tree at the main square. Definitely taste delicious lokše, traditional potato pancakes with sweet or savory fillings. Enjoy a rich cultural Christmas program of concerts, theatre, exhibitions, and creative workshops, silent discos and swaps. Wander across the Christmas forest at Primate’s Square, decorated by children and later donated to charity. Ride the special Christmas tram, lit by garlands of lights, through the Old Town until 6 January.
Medieval glamor in Trnava
Fancy a medieval adventure during Advent? Step back in time in the royal town of Trnava, less than an hour by road from Bratislava. Watch candle and bow making, coin minting, and blacksmithing at the Medieval Advent Markets near the 13th-century city walls. Enjoy unique culinary delights such as dolky: pastries filled with poppy seeds, walnuts, garlic, or herbs and served with melted butter. Be sure to taste traditional mead from the Trnava region, which has been awarded best mead in the world! Climb the 29-meter-high Town Tower with a lantern in hand and get a different look at the town´s medieval magic. Be entertained by the guide dressed in historic costume sharing interesting legends while walking with you up the 143 steps to the top. Enjoy Advent concerts at St James’ Church every Sunday in December of traditional folk Christmas carols or Bible stories to the sounds of jazz. Look out for cute elves in the windows, a part of an interactive game.
Fairytale in Košice
Every winter, the second largest city in Slovakia becomes a fairy-tale Christmas wonderland with over 40 stalls. Main Street is magically lit up and the 32-metre-high Ferris wheel offers a stunning view. Just a few minutes from 500-year-old Gothic St Elizabeth’s Cathedral is a skating rink. Warm your body and soul with Mayor´s Charity Punch and Angel’s Sauerkraut Soup. All profits from them go to people in need. For unique gifts that truly embody the local culture, visit Košice Infopoint. Here you can find a variety of cool gifts, such as a blue-print bow tie, a Košice chess set or a wall clock inspired by the city’s architecture. As the year closes, eastern Slovakia’s metropolis bustling with music and tempting delicacies. Soak up the atmosphere and experience an unforgettable New Year’s Eve.
Merry Christmas and see you in Slovakia in this magical time!
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Bratislava
In the capital city of Slovakia you can delight in the magic of the Christmas markets until 31 December.
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Košice
Soak up the hustle and bustle of the city from the 32-metre-high Eye of Košice ferris wheel. It offers a breathtaking view on Slovakia’s second largest city lit up by Christmas decorations.
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Košice
Do you want to step into a fairy tale? Come to Košice. Every winter its Main Street along with its beautiful gothic St Elizabeth’s Cathedral is transformed into a Christmas wonderland.
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Trnava
For a magical adventure, climb up the Town Tower lit only by a lantern in your hand. A guide dressed in costume tells you some legends of Trnava.
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Trnava
Can you spot the cute elves installed in the windows of Trnava? They are connected to an interactive game popular with children.
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Trnava
Enjoy Advent concerts at Trnava’s St James’ Church. They take place every Sunday in December. Listen to the traditional folk carols and jazz-flavoured Bible stories.
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Trnava
In Trnava, you can experience medieval advent markets a week before Christmas. Meet the artisans and sip some mead that has been awarded as the best in the world!
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Bratislava
Hop on the special Christmas tram and enjoy a ride through the city that was once the coronation town of Hungarian kings and queens.
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Bratislava
With dozens of stalls and a rich cultural programme, Bratislava offers something for every member of your family.
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