Vianočné trhy v Bratislave (Bratislava Christmas Fair) brings festive charm to Slovakia’s capital each Advent season, filling the Main Square and Hviezdoslav Square with cozy wooden stalls and twinkling lights. Visitors can browse handcrafted gifts, sample Slovak specialties like lokše (potato pancakes), cigánska pečienka (grilled pork in bread), and mulled wine, while enjoying live folk performances and a warm, community atmosphere. With the backdrop of Bratislava’s historic Old Town and the castle watching over the city, the fair combines local tradition, holiday spirit, and Central European charm in an intimate, welcoming setting.
DATES & TIMES
• Main Christmas Market (Hlavné/Františkánske/Primaciálne squares): 27 November 2025 – 6 January 2026. Official Bratislavské Vianoce.
• Old Town Christmas Market (Hviezdoslavovo námestie): 27 November – 23 December 2025 (with selected festivities continuing to 6 January 2026). Staré Mesto — official.
• Programme: exact daily schedule and opening hours publish on the official pages each season. Programme hub.
LOCATION
• Squares: Hlavné námestie (Main Square), Františkánske námestie, Primaciálne námestie, and Hviezdoslavovo námestie (Old Town market). Staré Mesto • BKIS.
• Main hub map: Hlavné námestie — Open in Google Maps.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Open‑access city markets: held in public squares; no general pass is stated on official pages.
• Paid extras: selected attractions/activities or ice areas, if present, may be paid individually—see the official programme. Programme hub.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Public holidays: markets note specific closures/limited hours over 24–26 Dec; some areas reopen through to Epiphany—watch the official updates. BKIS updates.
• Getting around: the historical centre is walkable; use trams/rail into the Old Town and allow time between squares.
• Exact timetable publishes annually on the official programme page. Programme hub.
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