3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days

Set out on a hike to Geldek and Jelenec or visit a concert of an Austrian singer with Chinese roots.

By: sme.sk

May 02 2024
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Festival

XING concert during Bratislava Majáles 2024

May 3, at 15:30 on Tyršovo nábrežie.

XING is an Austrian Singer-Songwriter with Chinese roots. Her music explores themes such as 'culture clash', racism, body shaming and self-acceptance. She approaches these topics with searing honesty and authenticity, defining her own path in music and life. Her art is influenced and inspired by genres like Soul, R'n'B and Hip-Hop.

Nature

Geldek and Jelenec (Source: VaGa)

Hike to Geldek and Jelenec

Meeting point: May 4, at 8:55 on platform 21 at Nivy central bus station.

This Saturday the hikers will meet at Nivy bus station for a challenging hike to Geldek (694m) and Jelenec (695). The bus departs from platform 21 at 9:10, so you should arrive in advance. The hike will start from Doľany, where you will arrive at 10:30.

The group of foreigners will take the Yellow trail to Geldek and Jelenec. Then the Green trail down to Č asta for the bus back to town.

The total distance of this trail is around 16 km with some elevation changes. Expect plenty of scenic views and nice forest, on mostly marked trails.

If you would like to go on the hike by yourself, see the map below.

Music

Slovak Public Radio building. (Source: TASR)

Organ concerts under pyramid

May 12, at 10:30 in large concert studio of the Slovak Radio, Mýtna 2826.

German organist Christian Barthen will perform at this concert organized by RTVS. The audience will listen to compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Schumann and César Franck in the Great Concert Studio of the Slovak Radio (SRo).

This is the last concert of the cycle of organ concerts under the pyramid, where a range of artists from abroad have performed, so don't hesitate to come!

If you have tips for free events in Bratislava or you would like to share your hiking or cycling trip ideas with readers, let me know at kseniia.husieva@spectator.sk.