Experience the fairytale holiday of St. Nicholas with children
Treat your children to truly magical experiences and spend unforgettable family moments together. The Christmas atmosphere in Košice is perfect for children's smiles, new adventures with snowmen, sledding and animals. Take a look at our always up-to-date tips for a children's programme for all little Christmas fans and plan your St. Nicholas Day trip now from the comfort of your home! Where should you go?
Who was St. Nicholas?
Discover the story of the mythical figure of Saint Nicholas, who is perhaps known all over the world today. His life and mission will be conveyed to you by actors National Theatre Košice in the play The Story of St. Nicholas on the Small Stage. The performance, suitable not only for children, will present a picture of St. Nicholas' personality and the theme of the constant struggle between good and evil from 1 to 7 December.
This year, through the production, St. Nicholas will give you a message of love, belonging and hope for better times. There will also be a sweet surprise as part of the show for all the sweet tooths!
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Unique gifts from the hands of local
Buy handmade gifts for your Christmas tree and visit Christmas design MAME market in Kosice Tabačka Kulturfabrik on the dates from 13 to 14 December 2025. Take a closer look at the unique creations of local artists and designers - this market is the largest design market in Eastern Slovakia. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to buy original gifts or just to please yourself and your children.
A walk in the snow at the zoo
Come for a walk in the magical snowy landscape above Košice - the urban area of Kavečany is home to many hiking trails, chalets, a bobsleigh run and the largest zoo in Slovakia.
Enjoy long walks in the fresh air and explore the extensive animal enclosures in Košice Zoowhich will surprise you with their special beauty, especially in winter. Keep an eye on the Košice Zoo website for the latest family-friendly Christmas attractions!
St. Nicholas activities in the city centre
Visit St. Nicholas in the East Slovak Museum and enjoy an experiential tour through the underground of the Historical Purpose Building. For all creative children we recommend St. Nicholas Creative Labyrinthwhere creative workshops and a sweet treat await you. If your little ones don't fancy fairy tale benches, take them to the Košice Urban Forests and check if St. Nicholas has left any tasty surprises in the forest for you!
Finally, we would like to draw your attention to train express out of town, which will take you on an unforgettable adventure - after the trip, return to Košice and reward yourself with a super dinner at the Christmas market in the middle of the Main Street. For little theatre lovers, the Christmas market will be a real feast for the eyes a dancing fairy tale about Dominic the Angel and the Devil. And don't forget - ice skating awaits you in the park from 8:00 a.m. on December 6. If you come with a St. Nicholas hat, a nice surprise awaits you.
Find out more about St. Nicholas events in the city on our website in the Current events and in the event information Fairytale Christmas in Košice.