5 TIPS ON HOW TO SPEND EASTER IN BRATISLAVA

Please beware that 29 & 31 March + 1 April are public holidays in Slovakia, you can find some useful information about the opening hours here.

1. DANCE-MUSIC PASSIONS

Easter has long been an inspiration in art. This applies to music and visual arts, sculpture and carving. The aim of Slovak Folk Art Collective (SĽUK) Pašia’s performance, is to interpret the story of man and earth, living tradition and biblical motifs with contemporary artistic means.

Scenic fresco about the archaic forms of the struggle of life and death. The first is the traditional folk culture linked to the cycle of alternating winter and the arrival of life-giving spring. The second form is represented by the biblical story of the betrayal, persecution, capture, martyrdom and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

March 26 – 28 Divadlo SĽUK 7 p.m. 

2. SPRING AND EASTER WREATHS OR ARRANGEMENTS

Create a cheerful flower arrangement, an Easter wreath of plants typical of the spring season. Traditional mud lilies, spring flowers, daffodils and hyacinths, as well as eggs, can be arranged in beautiful Bratislava flower shops under the guidance of experienced florists.

Many will remain colorful even after drying, so you can count on the fact that the tied wreath will decorate your door, gate or wall for at least the whole spring. The spring arrangement in the shape of a wreath looks perfect on the dining table.

March 28 Atelier Papaver 5:30 p.m., March 27 Atelier Papaver 5 p.m.

3. EASTER MEDIEVAL CRAFT MARKETS

At the Bratislava Castle in the courtyard of the castle palace, demonstrations of medieval crafts and clothing will be prepared for visitors, as well as a tasting of medieval cuisine.

The exhibition on the theme of the history of the Easter holidays will present Easter traditions in history. The atmosphere of the holidays will also be completed by sellers of interesting local products.

March 29 to April 1 Bratislava Castle

4. EASTER CONCERTS IN THE PHILHARMONY

The members of the Slovak Chamber Orchestra traditionally perform the Seven Last Words of Our Savior on the Cross by Joseph Haydn.

In addition, Stabat mater by Antonín Dvořák will be heard as part of the Easter concerts at the Philharmonic two days in a row. The oratorio is not only an extremely evocative setting to music of Jacopone da Todi’s text about the suffering of a mother whose son dies on the cross, but it is also a timeless statement about human sorrow and hope.

Although the text of the oratorio tells about the shadowy sides of human existence, the overall tone of the work is rather positive, bringing faith in life. The orchestra, choir and quartet of soloists will be led by the experienced Slovak conductor Ondrej Olos. The soloists are certainly well-known to the Bratislava and European public, as they regularly portray key characters in several opera houses.

March 24 in the Cathedral of St. Martin 3 p.m., March 27 & 28 in the Slovak Philharmonic 7 p.m., 10% discount with Bratislava Card

5. SPRING CRUISES ON DANUBE

How about enjoying Easter delicacies from a deck of a boat? Discover Bratislava landmarks and feast on the local spring goodness in an original way. If you missed the Easter cruise, do not despair and sail to the beautiful places of Bratislava throughout the whole spring.

March 24 in the Cathedral of St. Martin 3 p.m., March 27 & 28 in the Slovak Philharmonic 7 p.m.

For more information about what to do in Bratislava during Easter, please visit our Tourist Information Center. We are open even during the Easter.