New Year | Three Kings | Tram
New Year
Christmas markets on the Main Square in Bratislava. (source: TASR)
Bratislava New Year
December 31 at 23:30 on Hviezdoslavovo Námestie square
Come and say goodbye to the old year 2023, and welcome the new year 2024 at Hviezdoslavovo Námestie.
Count down the last seconds of the end of this year on the already legendary light timer. In the background you will see the decoration of the historic SND building, and in the foreground will be hugs with loved ones and smiles. The magical atmosphere of the beginning of the year will also be complemented by a Strauss waltz under the open sky.
This year, for the first time, the atmosphere will be complemented by Christmas markets, which will continue until New Year's Eve. The Old Town and the main Christmas markets on Hviezdoslavovo and Hlavné Námestie squares will be open until 2:00 on New Year's Eve.
The last minutes of the old year will be described by the presenter Ludwig Bagin, starting at 23:45. You can also mark the end of the year with the mayor, and then participate in a joint countdown with the light timer.
Three Kings
Procession of the Magi in 2023. (source: Barbora Jančárová)
Procession of the Magi in Bratislava
January 6 at 14:30 from Bratislava Castle courtyard
In many capitals of Europe, an epic parade is organised through the streets on the Feast of the Three Kings. On Saturday, January 6, for the fourth time, in the spirit of the ancient traditions of the European continent, the three-kings' parade will also take place in Bratislava.
The procession will set off from the courtyard of Bratislava Castle at half past two in the afternoon. From there you can follow the three kings on their journey to the star, a journey full of surprises. They will continue through the Palisády to the mediaeval city centre, symbolising Jerusalem, until the journey will end at the Main Square, which will be transformed into a Bethlehem stable, where the wise men will find the young king. A musical concert will add another atmospheric touch to this fun event.
Tram
The Christmas tram in Bratislava. (source: TASR)
Hop on the last rides on a Christmas tram
Till January 6, every half hour on weekends from 12:00 to 20:00, on weekdays from 16:00 to 20:00; from Jesenského stop.
Board the Christmas tram at the stop on Jesenského Street, next to the historical SND building. The tram stops on the route are decorated thematically. It operates on the route Jesenského – Námestie SNP – Kapucínska – tunnel – embankment – Jesenského.
No ticket is required to ride the tram.
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