5 TIPS ON HOW TO SPEND EASTER IN BRATISLAVA

🌷🐇 Please beware that April 17 to 22 are public holidays in Slovakia. 🐇🌷

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.

April 16 – 22 📍 Divadlo SĽUK 7 p.m. 

2. Spring and Easter Flower Arrangements

Create a cheerful flower arrangement, an spring wreath of plants typical of the spring season in beautiful Bratislava flower shops under the guidance of experienced florists. The wreath can decorate your door, gate or wall for at least the whole spring and it also looks perfect as a center piece on the dining table.

Various dates 5 p.m. 📍 Atelier Papaver 5 

3. Easter Medieval Craft Market

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 atmosphere of the holidays will also be completed by sellers of interesting local products. The organizers aim to bring authentic experience of the Middle Ages.

April 18 to 21 📍 Bratislava Castle

4. Spring in the Philharmonic

For €30 you can experience three exceptional concerts and one guided tour of the Slovak Philharmonic. The musical evenings will begin with a concert by the Slovak Philharmonic and the Slovak Philharmonic Choir under the baton of Ralf Weikert and choirmaster Thomas Lang, performing works by Weber, Hindemith and Cherubini.

This will be followed by an organ recital by Ludger Lohmann with Bach’s The Art of Fugue. The third concert will be performed by the Slovak Chamber Orchestra under the baton of Ewald Danel, with pianist Leo de Marío and soprano Anna Škubová, who will perform works by Hasse, Mozart and others.

March 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM + April 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM + May 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM + The entire musical experience will be completed by a guided tour of 📍 the Slovak Philharmonic on May 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM.

5. Spring Cruises on the Danube

Discover Bratislava landmarks and feast on the local spring goodness in an original way, sail to the beautiful places throughout the whole spring.

Various dates📍 Osobný prístav (personal port), Fajnorovo nábrežie 2

Bonus Tip: Explore More with the Bratislava CARD

Make the most of your Easter visit with the Bratislava CARD, your key to hassle-free sightseeing! Enjoy free public transport, unlimited access to 23 museums and galleries, and exclusive discounts on tours, restaurants, and attractions. Whether you’re admiring Easter decorations in the Old Town or taking a day trip to Devin Castle, the Bratislava CARD helps you save time and money while experiencing the best of the city. Get yours at the Tourist Information Centre or online and start exploring!

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