The Liptov Village has a museum that showcases stunning Christmas celebrations annually, it is located in Pribylina. The tourists can view these celebrations in the households of peasants and artisans, and witness the stunning festivity in the central manor house. Tourists can be a part of the Carol groups seated right under the windows of different Timber houses.
The nightlife and the snow will be the perfect combination for the Christmas wanderers, the Christmas market will be a very beautiful destination for the Christmas goodies like wooden toys, and raisin bread, which is sold there. The alluring view of the Basilica which enshrines the Virgin’s Old statue is a view to remember. Sitting on top of Marianska Hora is the Basilica whose route is a very challenging one but worth it.
Trencin is located near the Czech Republic border, it is known for the magnificent Castle Trencin located atop a rock depicting a clear medieval era in style. When Christmas slowly enters this place, the traditional town square glitters up with Christmas markets, churches, and Baroque Buildings all refurbished with glimmering lights. Wandering through the streets and paying a visit to the markets are some of the best things tourists can look up to, also the souvenirs and art shops should be paid a visit. A Music Festival is held annually to help you energize your night.
The Christmas Markets make the city life rejuvenate in Bratislava. If you want to give your eyes a treat, then visit the markets at Bratislava Castle, Hviezdoslavovo Namestie, and Hlavne Namestie, tourists can relish their tongues with a well-known specialty “Lokshe”, these are potato pancakes filled with sweet or sour adding inside. Tourists can look up for skating which is a very skillful activity here. Performed over Hviezdoslavovo Namestie, tourists can find many people ranging from rookies to professionals. Some special traditional delicacies and eateries for you to try out here during the winters are goose cutlets, thick goulash, and some veal to warm yourself for the intense cold.
Piestany is opined as to the spa town of Slovakia, and there is a ready allowance to bathe in the Thermal hot waters for curing the ill. Advent is the town’s Christmas Fair and stays till the New Year’s celebration, it commences from the 25th November. Admire the Christmas Handicrafts and refreshments, watch the Nativity scenarios performed by students from the schools of Art and well-known folk troupes along with popular brands.
Zilina is a place that is located around the borders of the Czech Republic &Poland, it has vivid historical sites which mostly feature quaint churches and excellent panoramas along the Mala Fatra Mountains. There are full of Traditional Christmas Markets having restaurants, diners, shops offering a bowl at a very standard rate. Anticipating Santa’s arrival, this town glitters with flawless decorations, apart from these decorations some cultural concerts are held along with a benefit lunch which is an event of benevolence.
Poprad is a Holiday Resort sitting in the North of the Country. This destination is popular for the architectural designs glorifying the Renaissance & Baroque Buildings. Among most of the fairs held here, one such Christmas Fair is held annually which celebrates the most stunningly attractive festivals having a huge audience. A well-known Traditional Pig Slaughter is held in this place during the festivities.
Kosice is a city that has a very high Cosmopolitan atmosphere and is opined the European Capital of Culture in the year 2013. The St Nicholas Train ride is a very exciting thing tourists do in this city, the ride takes place between Kosice & Presov. This train dates back to the historic train rides and arouses a nostalgic recollection among the passengers, the rides date back to the 50s featuring the primitive diesel engines Lubka and Magda. The Slovakian Christmas Markets in the towns of Liptovsky Mikulas and Banska Stiavnica have a plethora of traditional handicrafts, holds a play featuring devils and angels, host cultural events, and laudable hospitality. On St Nicholas Day, people who have a preference for Theatre can see the epic musical concerts or opt to sit in Christmas operas and ballets.
Jasna is located in Liptov, this place is known as one of the Crowns or the Jewels of this Country. Jasna is even one of the highly recommended and most visited places in Slovakia. You can opt for exciting snowboarding games and winter activities to spike your adrenaline, skiing is a very popular sport here performed by people irrespective of being a newbie or a professional. Aquapark Tatralandia and its Thermal hot spring waters give a rejuvenating experience to tourists. Vikolinec Village is a UNESCO World Heritage Site having plenty of log houses, a small chapel constructed by wood, and a folklore museum.
Stara Lubovna is home to the famous Stara Lubovna Open Air Museum and is a picture-perfect land having period houses. This place has museums and some ravishing observation towers that are renowned sites to pay a visit to. The Castle here is designed and fabricated to suit the 20th Century Christmas refurbishing and serves white collared menus and dishes. Christmas was celebrated in this manner back then, demonstrations to enfold the culture and history are still prevalent here.Slovakians say “Vesele Vianoce” to greet Merry Christmas and is celebrated with utter grandeur. The traditions are very much honored while celebrating these festivities, the history of its tradition will talk about Baby Jesus or “Jezisko” in Slovakia, the one who brings all the gifts and places all of them under the beautifully decorated ad lit Christmas tree during Christmas Eve. The alter ego of Santa Claus is Mraz or Father Frost, however, St Mikulas may pay a small visit to the children and place treats and gifts inside their shoes or socks. Every bit of these folklores come together for something special and celebrate a festival admired worldwide. Plan your next trip to Europe, visit Slovakia and celebrate your next Christmas in stunning historic beauty.