Last updated: 11. November 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere of Banska Bystrica with our event guide. You'll find everything you need for an enjoyable holiday season in the heart of central Slovakia.
SNP Square comes alive with a traditional Christmas market featuring wooden stalls offering regional specialties and handmade products. The Barbakan and Town Castle provide a historical backdrop for cultural programs, while Štefan Moyses Square hosts an ice rink and Christmas tree. Surrounding streets like Dolná and Horná lead visitors among festively decorated shop windows to other points of interest.
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Banska Bystrica Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market in Banská Bystrica
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of traditional holiday specialties and cultural program.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Banská Bystrica offers traditional holiday specialties, grilled sausages, poplamúchy, langoše, potato spirals, and sweets daily from 11:00 to 23:00.
- Where
- Banská Bystrica | More Info : Christmas Market in Banská Bystrica
Špania Dolina - Christmas Harvest Market
- What to Expect
- Creative workshops for baking Christmas cookies and making gifts.
- Description
- The Christmas fair in Špania Dolina offers creative workshops where you can bake Christmas cookies, make gifts, and decorate honey cakes.
- Where
- Špania Dolina | More Info : Špania Dolina - Christmas Harvest Market
Christmas Markets in Zvolen
- What to Expect
- The uniqueness lies in the various stalls and traditions.
- Description
- The Christmas markets in Zvolen are a traditional event that brings the atmosphere of Christmas celebrations and various Christmas-themed stalls.
- Where
- Zvolen | More Info : Christmas Markets in Zvolen
Christmas Markets in Ružomberok
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of traditional Christmas markets with a rich cultural program.
- Description
- The Ružomberok Christmas Markets offer a rich cultural program with a diverse selection of festive foods and handmade products. The event starts with a St. Nicholas program for children and continues until the eve of St. Nicholas Day.
- Where
- Ružomberok | More Info : Christmas Markets in Ružomberok
Christmas Markets in Dolný Kubín
- What to Expect
- Live nativity scene and Christmas market stalls.
- Description
- The Christmas markets in Dolný Kubín are a traditional event offering a wide range of Christmas goods and traditional items.
- Where
- Dolný Kubín | More Info : Christmas Markets in Dolný Kubín
Christmas Markets in Rajec
- What to Expect
- Traditional foods and children's products.
- Description
- The Christmas markets in Rajec offer a wide range of traditional foods, children's products, and various cultural attractions.
- Where
- Rajec | More Info : Christmas Markets in Rajec
Christmas Markets in Prievidza
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of musical performances and Christmas markets.
- Description
- The Christmas markets in Prievidza offer a wide range of holiday activities, including musical performances, storytelling, and stalls with food and shopping.
- Where
- Prievidza | More Info : Christmas Markets in Prievidza
Christmas Markets in Handlová
- What to Expect
- Unique atmosphere of the Christmas markets on Baníkov Square.
- Description
- The Christmas markets in Handlová are a traditional event where you can meet friends and taste Christmas pastries. There are also small attractions for children.
- Where
- Handlová | More Info : Christmas Markets in Handlová