Bratislava in Winter❄

Christmas is coming, you are watching Christmas movies, everything is so magical and you wish you were there? Well, you can actually be part of a real Christmas movie, it's called Bratislava in winter.

This European city, the capital of Slovakia offers a mesmerising story that you will want to read again and again.

Christmas decorations, Christmas music, Christmas vibes, buoyant atmosphere is waving from every corner. Close your eyes, open them again and again and only then will you believe that you are not dreaming at all.

For a worry-free experience, purchase a Bratislava card and enjoy the magic. You can purchase it online through the Bratislava Card App and you will have free public transport, free entrances to a plethora of museums, castles, discounts at restaurants and much more. The card is active for 72 hours so make sure you activate it a few minutes before you need it.

You can start your journey by visitig the Freedom square which is not in the heart of the city but it's worth visiting as you can relax before you go to the actual downtown.

The Presidential palace is also worth visiting, you cannot enter inside though. However, you can take a walk in the lovely park behind the palace and enjoy the stunning views.

The Sun's rays will interesect among the irresistible greenery and will reflect within your smiling face. You will be inspired, grateful and free.

Rest as much as you can because once you get to the downtown, there will be a lot of walking and climbing a myriad of stairs.

You can start by climbing the Michael's Tower. Dressed in Baroque style, this tower offers panoramic views of the elegant town. Mind you, climbing all towers and castles is worth only if the weather is nice. Otherwise, if it's foggy, all you will see will be complete whiteness.

The weather took our side so we were lucky enough to enjoy the captivating views. The tower is 51 meters tall, expect to climb a narrow staircase.

Don't feel discouraged because once you get to the top, all the effort will gently smile at you and will let you enjoy the picturesque landscape. Your eyes will catch a great radius of the dazzling Bratislava and copy one more perfect picture for your travel experiences.

Head towards the Primate's palace, an elegant building which you will fall for immediately. Embraced in a neoclassical style, this building contains rare collections of 17-th century English tapestries. In the past the palace was a residence for an archbishop and today it is a seat of the Mayor of Bratislava.

From the very first step, your mind will take you to a royal-like experience. You'll feel like being a part of a royal family since everything is story-like.

Walking on the red carpets, listening to the history, perceiving the incredible art, nothing else can be felt but delight.

Another climbing through a narrow staircase requires the Old Town Hall. It is one of the oldest buildings in Bratislava and features a City History Museum. Climb to the top and see the gorgeous Christmas markets from above. It is especially spellbinding at night.

Inhaling the winter air, embracing the Christmas spirit, absorbing the magical music, your psyche will enter a different realm which you will want to stay in forever.

The Cathedrals in Bratislava also glow in festive, serene and Christmas spirit. You can visit St. Martin's Cathedral in which many Hungarian kings were crowned. In the past Bratislava was the capital of Hungary, not of Slovakia. After the WWI it became part of Czechoslovakia and it was in 1993 when Slovakia became indpendent with Bratislava the capital of Slovakia.

The Cathedrals will take you to another page of your magical story and will let you write the lines.

For further amazing experience, you can visit the Multium Gallery. It offers a whole new universe making you feel like you are in Space. You will be amazed, confused, and filled with adrenaline sometimes.

The optical illusion will forever be an interesting phenomenon that will trick your brain again and again and you will again wonder and admire the human nature.

Christmas markets in Bratislava are something that you see in Christmas movies. Christmas cookies, traditional food, ornaments, Christmas music, and the snow is the cherry of it all. Everyone is so joyful that all you can feel there is magic.

The smell of the food will create positive memories which you wil remember forever. Walking around the carefully shaped decorations, tasting the irresistible flavours, you will never want to leave from there.

Bratislava Castle is another wonderful place to visit. There is an elegant part with red carpets in which the museum is housed and another part in which the actual old castle is housed. The castle was severely damaged by fire in the 19th century and after a century it was reconstructed.

For one more incredible, magical, and unforgetable experience take the Christmas tram. Dressed in Christmas clothes, moved by Christmas music and filled with Christmassy spirited people, you will move into another Christmas dimension.

If you want to taste more of the Slovak culture, go to the Slovak Philharmonic or Theatre if there are concerts or performances at the time you visit.

Devin castle is a tourist attraction as well. It's a little bit out of the town but if you want to see The Morava and The Danube rivers merged, the trip is worth. You can see The Danube from the city as well. Make sure you check whether the castle is open if you want to go inside.

Speaking of outside the centre, on the list is the Blue Church as well. It's dedicated to the Hungarian princess Elizabeth who was famous for her charitable works. The church is charming with its vibrant blue nuances.

My highlighted cafés and restaurants are Mačkafé if you are a cat lover and Schocokafe if you want a Christmas markets and vibes view.

Mačkafé is a special place in the heart of Bratislava which will melt your heart the moment you step inside. There are several cats which are taken care of and you can enjoy your coffee or hot chocolate together with those cute friends.

Schocokafe is in the very centre of Bratislava and is absolutely perfect for Christmas mood. Enjoy your hot drink while writing your Christmas story.

Bratislava in winter is a city of love, positivity, joy, and infinite hapiness. It is a ravishing Christmas universe which takes you on a trip to a real dream.