Veľkonočné stredoveké remeselné trhy na Bratislavskom hrade

⚜️Experience the atmosphere of the Middle Ages at Bratislava Castle!

⚜️The Schatmansdorf Civic Association together with SNM - Historical Museum invite you to the Easter Medieval Craft Market in the courtyard of Bratislava Castle.

⚜️A blacksmith, beekeeper, coin maker, tailor, candlemaker, pewter, bag maker, potter, turner, or scribe. The armorer's stand, in which the ring shirt will be made, will also be a novelty.

⚜️The medieval kitchen completes the experience, where you can taste the historical dishes of our ancestors, or the winemaker's stand. (Yes, there will also be a coffee stand. We know it's not authentic, but we want you to have a good time.)

⚜️There will also be weaving of baskets and flower wreaths, or falconers and historical archery. However, even the smallest ones will be able to shoot from a children's bow, for which a wooden carousel awaits.
Period costumes, products with the theme of Easter, crocheting and demonstrations of the work of enthusiastic craftsmen await you right in the courtyard of Bratislava Castle.
Every day from Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 18:00.
Entrance to the medieval craft markets is free.

During your visit, however, do not miss the current exhibitions and expositions in the interior of the castle. The SNM - Historical Museum is also open during the Easter holidays every day except Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (last admission at 5:00 p.m.). holiday for Christians, but also a number of traditional customs related to the arrival of spring and the new stage of the peasant year, referring to pre-Christian ceremonies, practices and prohibitions.
CHRISTIAN MOTIVES
The liturgical year will also be brought closer to you by the exhibition To glory and praise, on the 2nd floor, where Christian motifs from the fine art collections of the SNM - Historical Museum are presented in the magnificent premises of the castle. However, don't miss the 1st floor, where you can take a closer look at the Altar as an object or the museum's latest acquisitions.
THE MIDDLE AGES IN SLOVAKIA
On the 3rd floor, from which you can climb to the top of the Crown Tower, you will also find an exposition of the History of Slovakia, which is dedicated to the prehistoric and medieval period in our territory. If you plan to visit the museum with children, we also offer a children's guide for a good price in the museum shop, which you can fill out during your visit to the exhibition.



⚜️Easter Medieval Market at Bratislava Castle.
⚜️Friendly atmosphere, amazing medieval costumes, Easter-themed products, and live demonstrations by passionate craftspeople will bring the courtyard of Bratislava Castle to life.

⚜️Artisans including a blacksmith, beekeeper, coin maker, tailor, candlemaker, pewterer, leatherworker, potter, woodturner, and scribe will present their traditional crafts and handmade products. You can also visit an armorer's stall to see how a chainmail shirt is made.

⚜️The experience is complemented by a medieval kitchen offering dishes inspired by historical recipes, as well as drinks from the winemaker's stall or some mead from the beekeeper. (There will also be a coffee stall – while not historically accurate, it is there for our modern comfort.)

⚜️The market offers a chance to see local traditions such as willow whip braiding and flower wreath making. You can also meet falconers and try historical archery. Younger visitors can enjoy a wooden carousel or practice with a small bow.
to 18:00
Admission to the market is free.

During your visit, don't miss the exhibitions inside the castle. The SNM – Museum of History is open throughout the Easter holidays every day except Tuesday, from 10:00 to 18:00 (last entry at 17:00).
Current Highlights:
Easter Eggs from Our Collection
On the ground floor, display cases dedicated to Easter present objects from the museum's collection. They introduce the meaning of the holiday in the Christian tradition as well as customs connected with the arrival of spring, including practices that go back to pre-Christian times.
Christian Motifs
The exhibition For Glory and Praise on the second floor presents works with Christian themes from the museum's fine art collections, set in the historic interiors of the castle. On the first floor, you can also explore The Altar as an Object and the museum's latest acquisitions.
The Middle Ages in Slovakia
On the third floor you will find the permanent exhibition History of Slovakia, focusing on prehistory and the medieval period in this region. From this floor you can also access the Crown Tower which offers a unique view of the city. An inviting atmosphere, medieval costumes, products with Easter motifs and demonstrations of passionate craftsmen bring the inner courtyard of Bratislava Castle to life.

⚜️Many craftsmen, including a blacksmith, a beekeeper, a coin master, a tailor, a candle maker, a tinsmith, a bag maker, a potter, a turner and a writer, present their skills and handmade goods. You can also visit the Stand eines Waffenschmieds besuchen, um zu sehen, wie ein Kettenhemt in Handarbeit gefertift wird.

⚜️Der Markt bietet die Gelegenheit, regionale Bräuche zu entdecken, wie das Flechten von Weidenruten ("Korbáčes") oder das Binden von Blumenkränzen. While exploring the stands, you can meet Falkner, try historical archery and enjoy a ride on a wooden carousel. (Für ihren modernen Komfort wird auch ein Kaffeestand zur Verfügung stehen – dieser ist zwar nicht historisch belegt, dient aber unserem heutigen Wohlbefinden.)

⚜️Der Mittelalterliche Ostermarkt wird von der historischen Gruppe Schatmansdorf und dem Slovakischen Nationalmuseum – Historisches Museum.

⚜️Highlights in the Museum
Während eines Besuch der Burg it is also worth a tour through the Ausstellungen im Innenbereich. Das SNM – Historisches Museum ist während der Osterfeiertage täglich außer dienstags von 10:00 bis 18:00 Uhr geöffnet (last entry at 17:00 Uhr). Diese führen in die Meaning of Holidays in der Christian Tradition ein und zeigen Bräuche zum Frühlingsbeginn, die teils auf vorkristliche Riten und Praktiken zurückgehen. In der ersten Etage, die Ausstellung "Der Altar als Objekt" soviet die neuesten Erwerbungen des Museums besichtigt werden. Access to the Crown Tower is also possible from this level, offering a unique panoramic view of the entire city.

Information for your visit:
Term: Good Friday, April 3 to Easter Monday, April 6, 2026.
Opening hours: Daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Museum: Last admission to the Museum is at 5:00 p.m. Uhr.
Eintritt: Der Eintritt zum Markt ist frei. Eintrittkarten für das Museum können vor Ort erbewerben werden.