Events: Family

The Pre-Christmas time in Bratislava is inseparably connected with illuminated streets, Christmas trees or stalls full of goodies and handicrafts.

A new space close to the heart of Bratislava combines the best of street food and culture in a unique environment where families and friends come together and you can too.

Experience the atmosphere of the 14th century in the courtyard of the Bratislava Castle! A potter, a potter, a turner, a coiner, a scribe and others will show you their crafts as well as local products of their handiwork.

In the largest restaurant in Central Europe, you will find a clay Bethlehem with 365 figures from saints to traditional Slovak crafts and with models of the most important Slovak castles and chateaux in the background.

A ballet fairy tale that is inseparable part to the Christmas season.

The atmosphere of the Christmas and New Year period in Bratislava is complemented by a special illuminated Christmas Tram, running through the city centre on a special line. The decorated old-timer vehicle will be in traffic from St. Nicholas’ Day to the Three Kings Day.

Literally under the roof of the Nivy Centre you will find the most interesting of local design, handmade creations and handicrafts. SAShE in Tržnica Nivy is a live version of the SAShE website: it offers the opportunity to see, try, fruit, taste, buy original gifts in a pleasant SAShE atmosphere.

The Christmas Market in the Old Market Hall is a week of local art, books and goodies. Under one roof, from Sunday 15 to Sunday 22 December, visitors will have the opportunity to shop for original gifts for their loved ones, while supporting local brands, book publishers, artisan food producers and artists with their purchases.