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Christmas Markets in Slovakia

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Bratislava historic Old Town street adorned with festive Christmas lights

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Bratislava Primate's Palace illuminated during winter Christmas market

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Košice glowing snowflake decorations in a magical blue-hour winter market

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Bratislava Christmas market with iconic Church of St. Martin at blue hour

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Bratislava

5 Markets

Christmas markets in Bratislava

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Košice

2 Markets

Christmas markets in Košice

Popular Markets in Slovakia

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Košice Fairytale Christmas

Košice • Main Street (Hlavná Street) and Immaculata statue area

The 29th annual Košice Fairytale Christmas transforms the historic center with a stunning 15-meter Christmas tree, 46 market stalls offering traditional Slovak specialties, and a magical atmosphere. Features celebratory concerts, cultural programs, a Nativity scene, and a 32-meter-high carousel with views of the illuminated city.

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Bratislavské Vianoce

Bratislava • Main Square

The main Christmas market in Bratislava takes place on Main Square (Hlavné námestie) in front of the Old Town Hall. Features dozens of stalls arranged in loops with covered seating areas, offering traditional Slovak food, mulled wine, and handmade crafts. The market has a strong focus on sustainability with returnable cups and waste sorting attendants.

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Rozprávkovo

Košice • City Park

A beloved illuminated fairy tale exhibition in Košice's City Park featuring enchanting scenes from classic stories like Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, and Perinbaba. The magical display includes a stunning peacock and a new illuminated alley near Villa Sandy, open daily from 4 PM to 9 PM.

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Medieval Christmas Market

Bratislava • Bratislava Castle courtyard

A unique medieval-themed market organized by history enthusiasts and hobbyists in the courtyard of Bratislava Castle. Features medieval crafts, archery demonstrations, birds of prey displays, coin minting experiences, and medieval-style food and drinks including mead and wines made using historical recipes. Medieval versions of popular Christmas songs play throughout.

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Staromestské vianočné trhy

Bratislava • Hviezdoslav Square

Located on Hviezdoslav Square, this market is arranged as a promenade with stalls on both sides stretching from Park Inn by Radisson Danube hotel to the Slovak National Theatre. Features cozy wooden huts with fur-covered seating, a family area with carousel and children's activities, and extensive food offerings including traditional Slovak dishes and modern street food.

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Prívetivá zóna

Bratislava • Primate's Square

A family-friendly tent area designed for families, older people, and anyone seeking a more low-key Christmas market experience away from the crowds. Provides a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere while still offering festive food and drinks.

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Vianočný les

Bratislava • Primate's Square

An installation featuring over 30 small Christmas trees decorated with handmade ornaments by students from local primary schools. Visitors can vote for their favorite tree, with top three winning prizes. After the installation ends, all trees are donated to people in need. Located in front of Primate's Palace.

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