Top Events in Slovakia 2020
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TOP EVENTS IN SLOVAKIA 2020 Prepared by: Tourism Section Department of Destination Management Ing. Viera Norisová Veronika Krakovská 03.12.2019 www.slovakia.travel JANUARY 22 November 2019 – 31 March 2020 Tatra Ice House 2020 (Tatranský ľadový dóm 2020) Come to beautiful Hrebienok this winter and experience the magic of the majestic Tatra Ice House. A masterpiece was crafted by 18 ice sculptors from Lithuania, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia, this year’s main builder is Adam Bakoš. An incredible 1880 blocks of ice weighing together more than 225 tons were used to construct it. The ice house is located inside a 25-meter-diameter dome whose highest point is 11.5 meters above the ground. The main theme this year of this gorgeous, magnificent ice temple is the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in Gothic style, some of its beauty was lost in a fire on 15 April 2019. You can see in the Tatra Ice House a replica of its beautiful western façade with the three main entrances, dominated in the center by a rosette-shaped stained glass window. The two front belfry towers above dominate the main entrances. Place: Starý Smokovec- Hrebienok Contact: http://www.regiontatry.sk 6 December 2019 – 4 January 2020 St. Nicholas Day and Christmas at the Castle (Svätý Mikuláš a Vianoce na zámku) Romantic Bojnice Castle will be filled this Christmas season with the scent of pine needles and glimmering decorations. There will also be festive guided tours of the castle for both local and international visitors. Place: Bojnice Castle Contact: http://www.bojnicecastle.sk 9 November 2019 – 11 January 2020 – 8 February 2020 Winter Run Series 2019-2020 (Zimná bežecká séria 2019-2020) This is a series of events during the winter for running enthusiasts. The seventh edition of the Winter Run Series consists of four separate races at various locations within the High Tatras. The third round takes place in Veľká Lomnica on 11 January 2020, with the finals to be held at Tatranská Polianka on 8 February 2020. Place: Veľká Lomnica, Tatranská Polianka Contact: http://www.regiontatry.sk; http://tatryvpohybe.sk/sk/podujatia/zbs2019 10-12 January 2020 IBU Cup Biathlon Place: Brezno-Osrblie Contact: http://www.horehronie.sk www.slovakia.travel 15 January – 23 February 2020 2020 Winter Food Festival (Zimný festival jedla 2020) The best chefs from Slovakia’s top restaurants, ranked the highest in the popular Slovakia Gourmet Guide will be offering visitors special menus at the 7th Annual Winter Food Festival in categories of Slovakia’s iconic meals, regional delicacies and chef’s selections. Place: Different regions of Slovakia Contact: www.zimnyfestivaljedla.sk 23-26 January 2020 ITF SLOVAKIATOUR The 26th SLOVAKIATOUR INTERNATIONAL TOURISM TRADE FAIR is the largest fair devoted to the tourist industry in Slovakia and one of the most important events in Central Europe. Danubius Gastro The 27th professional restaurant and hotel exhibition presents a comprehensive range of professional instruments and equipment from the catering and hospitality sectors, covering furniture, food, beverages, packaging materials, business and advertising. Fishing and leisure (Rybárstvo a voľný čas)The second year of this Bratislava exhibition opens the 2020 fishing season and has everything for both novice and experienced fishermen looking to learn something new, while purchasing fishing accessories at discounted prices. Hunting and relaxing (Poľovníctvo a oddych) The 27th year of this international specialized exhibition provides an opportunity for companies to inspire hunters and nature enthusiasts to spend free time outdoors in the country. Place: Incheba Expo, Bratislava Contact: www.incheba.sk 24-25 January 2020 The 13th Annual Svätý Jur Wine Cellar Day 2020 (Deň svätojurských pivníc 2020 - 13. ročník) Place: Svätý Jur Contact: https://www.terroir.sk/sjvs/ 24-26 January 2020 Biela Stopa EUROLOPPET 2020 This “Everest of long-distance races” takes place on the slopes of the Skalka near Kremnica, with races organized under current FIS rules for mass cross-country skiing. Place: Skalka Ski Center, Kremnica Contact: www.bielastopa.sk www.slovakia.travel 25 January 2020 STUPAVA WINTER MTB & RUNNING TROPHY 2020 (Zimný MTB maratón – STUPAVA 2020) This winter event for mountain biking and running enthusiasts is the only one of its kind in Slovakia and Central Europe. Place: Little Carpathian Mountains: Stupava – INTENZÍVA Pension (Nová ulica) Contact: www.stupavskymaraton.sk FEBRUARY 22 November 2019 – 31 March 2020 Tatra Ice House 2020 (Tatranský ľadový dóm 2020) Come to beautiful Hrebienok this winter and experience the magic of the majestic Tatra Ice House. A masterpiece was crafted by 18 ice sculptors from Lithuania, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia, this year’s main builder is Adam Bakoš. An incredible 1880 blocks of ice weighing together more than 225 tons were used to construct it. The ice house is located inside a 25-meter-diameter dome whose highest point is 11.5 meters above the ground. The main theme this year of this gorgeous, magnificent ice temple is the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in Gothic style, some of its beauty was lost in a fire on 15 April 2019. You can see in the Tatra Ice House a replica of its beautiful western façade with the three main entrances, dominated in the center by a rosette-shaped stained glass window. The two front belfry towers above dominate the main entrances. Place: Starý Smokovec- Hrebienok Contact: http://www.regiontatry.sk 9 November 2019 – 11 January 2020 – 8 February 2020 Winter Run Series 2019-2020 (Zimná bežecká séria 2019-2020) This is a series of events during the winter for running enthusiasts. The 7th edition of the Winter Run Series consists of four separate races at various locations within the High Tatras. The third round takes place in Veľká Lomnica on 11 January 2020, with the finals to be held at Tatranská Polianka on 8 February 2020. Place: Veľká Lomnica, Tatranská Polianka Contact: www.regiontatry.sk; http://tatryvpohybe.sk/sk/podujatia/zbs2019 15 January – 23 February 2020 Winter Food Festival 2020 (Zimný festival jedla 2020) The best chefs from Slovakia’s top restaurants, ranked the highest in the popular Slovakia Gourmet Guide will be offering visitors special menus at the 7th Annual Winter Food Festival in categories of Slovakia’s iconic meals, regional delicacies and chef’s selections. Place: Different regions of Slovakia Contact: www.zimnyfestivaljedla.sk www.slovakia.travel 20 February and 27 February 2020 Winter Astrotrain (Zimný Astrovlak) The Winter Astrotrain (Zimný Astrovlak) will be running on the narrow-gauge railway in Čierny Balog for passengers to enjoy the night sky and stars. Both children and their parents have the opportunity to board the Čiernohronská railway and enjoy an unforgettable experience. Place: Čierny Balog, Open Air Forestry Museum Contact: http://www.horehronie.sk 28-29 February 2020 International Traditional Sleigh Races (Medzinárodné krňačkové preteky) Place: Brezno/Jasná Krupová Contact: http://www.horehronie.sk February 2020 Snow Dogs - Eskimo Fun Weekend below Lomnický Štít (Snežné psy - Eskimácky víkend zábavy pod Lomničákom) The 11th edition of this rather unusual winter festival for families with children takes place at the Tatranská Lomnica cable car station and the Štart intermediate station above Tatranská Lomnica, and also on the Čučoriedky Západ (West Blueberry) slope. The program features different genres, a fast musher race and the chance to ride a sled drawn by husky sled dogs at no charge. Fantastic weekend adventures in the snow await even the youngest visitors, with the INUIT ROUTE and ARCTIC EXPEDITION ready both Saturday and Sunday. Place: Tatranská Lomnica Contact: www.regiontatry.sk 15 February 2020 Pezinok Wine Cellars (Pezinské vínne pivnice) The 12th year of the event takes place in the Small Carpathian Museum in Pezinok as well as in the town’s cellars and winemaking facilities. Members of the Association of Pezinok Winegrowers and Winemakers along with visiting wineries will be offering young and older vintages of fine wine, as visitors learn about the regional cuisine and tour historical wine cellars. Advance ticket sales start 17 December 2019 and reservations can be made electronically at [email protected] or through www.wisomm.com. Place: Pezinok Contact: www.muzeumpezinok.sk; www.pvp.sk www.slovakia.travel MARCH 22 November 2019 – 31 March 2020 Tatra Ice House 2020 (Tatranský ľadový dóm 2020) Come to beautiful Hrebienok this winter and experience the magic of the majestic Tatra Ice House. A masterpiece was crafted by 18 ice sculptors from Lithuania, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia, this year’s main builder is Adam Bakoš. An incredible 1880 blocks of ice weighing together more than 225 tons were used to construct it. The ice house is located inside a 25-meter-diameter dome whose highest point is 11.5 meters above the ground. The main theme this year of this gorgeous, magnificent ice temple is the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in Gothic style, some of its beauty was lost in a fire on 15 April 2019. You can see in the Tatra Ice House a replica of its beautiful western façade with the three main entrances, dominated in the center by a rosette-shaped stained glass window. The two front belfry towers above dominate the main entrances. Place: Starý Smokovec- Hrebienok Contact: http://www.regiontatry.sk 5-21 March 2020 Wine, Women and Scents - the 16th Annual (Víno, Ženy a Vône – 16. ročník) Famous ladies from the world of wine join in an all-female wine tasting for women who wine. Place: Pezinok - Vinum Galeria Bozen Contact: www.mvc.sk 11-17 March 2020 The 27th Annual International FEBIOFEST Film Festival (Medzinárodný filmový festival FEBIOFEST 2020 - 27.