Nature
Červený Kameň (source: Jiří Kučírek)
Hike to Červený Kameň Castle
Meeting point: September 2 at 9:20 at Nivy bus station
This week, an exciting hiking route awaits you, taking in caves, peaks, and rocky ridges, and finishing at Červený Kameň Castle. It is situated just a short ride from the capital, in the Small Carpathians and includes one of the best-preserved Slovak castles.
This week the hikers meet at Nivy bus station in Bratislava for the bus that will take them to Modra. The hike should start at 10:30.
The total distance of the route is around 13.3 km and should take about 4 hours, depending on stops.
See the map below, if you would like to go on this hike.
Dance
The Veľký Nádych performance, as captured in 2022. (source: Facebook/Bratislava V Pohybe)
'Deep breath'
September 2 -3 at 18:00 outside the Primate's Palace
In a few days, Bratislava will dance. The Bratislava In Movement festival begins on September 2. On the first day of the event, for example, people can watch a dance performance.
Forty women of different ages will perform their Veľký Nádych (Deep Breath) act. They will dance in recycled wedding dresses in the courtyard of the Primate's Palace.
Craft
(source: ÚĽUV)
ÚĽUV Craftsmen Days
Starts September 2 at 10:00, and ends September 3 at 18:00 in Hviezdoslavovo Square námestie, Rybné Square námestie, the upper part of Panská street - in front of Bibiana
The festival brings to Bratislava folk culture and crafts from all regions of Slovakia, the beauty of folk costumes, music, and singing, but also high-quality traditional cuisine. The musical cultural program and the School of Crafts are integral accompanying activities of the festival.
The festival creates a prestigious presentation opportunity for the best regional craftsmen, and at the same time offers visitors a space for direct contact with traditions, trying their hand at some of the crafts, and communicating with the manufacturers. The current edition is dedicated to natural fabrics.
You can read the full program here (English).
If you have tips for free events in Bratislava or you would like to share your hiking or cycling trip ideas with readers, let us know at kseniia.husieva@spectator.sk.
