october-2009

A TASTEFUL
BRATISLAVA
Bratislava really comes to life in those
autumn months for that aquired taste
The summer, with its array of
colourful cultural activities,
is now gradually handing the
baton over to the autumn, and
the pulsating atmosphere of the
summer terraces is slowly moving indoors
to the cafés, restaurants and wine bars to
excite the taste buds of many a gourmet. The
autumn is not just a time when you can witness
a blaze of colours in nature, as it also offers
a ray of sunshine in the shape of a glass of
fi ne wine. Although the fi rst chronicle about
wine in Bratislava dates back 2,600 years,
the tradition of this once wine-making city is
brought to life every year. The Wine Harvest
Celebrations, wine tasting and culinary feasts
are always accompanied by traditional white
and red burcˇiak wine (fermented must). Even
though, in the last century, Bratislava has
transformed into a vibrant metropolis, where
former vineyards are now replaced by housing
schemes and villas, the renovated city centre
is full of cosy cafés and restaurants. Wine
RYANAIR INFLIGHT PROMOTION
lovers and viticulturists can enjoy a trip to
the Museum of Viticulture in Apponyi House
in the city centre or to the many wine bars
offering a wide choice of wines from the Little
Carpathian region. In Bratislava you don’t just
see the autumn around you, you can smell it
as well. The breeze carries the inviting aromas
of goose and duck – traditional specialties,
accompanied by lokše potato crepes and
stewed cabbage. Don’t forget to make a
reservation in advance, though, because
these delicious dishes are extremely popular,
attracting people from far and wide. Traditional
“home” restaurants are particularly typical in
the villages of Slovenský Grob and Chorvátsky
Grob just 15km from Bratislava. A visit to
Bratislava in the autumn combined with some
special music event like the Bratislava Jazz
Days and the Bratislava Music Festival should
defi nitely be marked in your diaries as “not to
be missed”. If you can’t make it in the autumn,
don’t fret, the winter in Bratislava also exudes
its own magical charm.
BRATISLAVA JAZZ DAYS
23 – 25 OCT
The 34th year of Jazz Days
is one of the biggest events
of its kind in Central Europe.
WWW.BJD.SK
FESTIVAL OF ST. MARTIN
5 – 8 NOV
The event commemorating
Saint Martin, one of the
patron saints of Bratislava,
is being organised for the
fi fth time now. The event
is accompanied by the
Festival of Young Wine
on the city squares, so
you can appreciate the
year round efforts of the
winemakers by sampling
the many various wines
produced here.
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OPEN CELLARS DAY
20 – 21 NOV
A favourite event of the
so called Little Carpathian
Wine Route. Over the space
of two days on the route
from Bratislava to the well
known winemaking towns
of Modra and Pezinok, the
wine cellars of over 100
winemakers open their
doors to give wine lovers
the unique opportunity to
sample the fruits of their
labours, i.e. to taste some
fi ne wines.
WWW.MVC.SK
CHRISTMAS MARKET
AND CHRISTMAS
IN THE CITY
27 NOV – 23 DEC
Winter and Christmas in
the city offi cially starts each
year with the Christmas
tree lights being illuminated
on Hlavne Namestie (Main
Square). It is a special time
of the year for meeting with
friends and acquaintances.
The Christmas atmosphere
means culinary specialities
like strudel, lokše potato
crepes with poppy seed
and nut or goose liver fi lling.
To warm your bones we
recommend some local
Slivovica (plum brandy) or
a glass of punch, and as a
souvenir you can choose
from the many typical wood,
metal or leather handmade
products. Visitors to the
market simply love it.
NEW YEAR´S EVE
– PARTYSLAVA 2010
31 DEC
The last day of the year
belongs to everyone who
likes to have a good time. On
the stages, in the streets and
at concerts you can see for
yourself just how Slovaks like
to enjoy themselves, long into
the night. Enjoy the New Year
with an impressive fi reworks
display in Bratislava.
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