Snowy street with Christmas lights in the evening

Advent weekend 2026

Advent in Banská Štiavnica

Wake up to the magic of Christmas in Banská Štiavnica. The Christmas market, historic lanes and an unforgettable atmosphere are just a few steps from the palace.
Fľaša Prosecca vás bude čakať v apartmáne.

11. – 13. 12. 2026
2 nights
140 € per apartment
a bottle of Prosecco included

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Book your Advent in the palace

Three apartments, one date: arrival on 11 Dec from 3 pm, departure on 13 Dec by 10 am.

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Why the von Geramb Palace

What's included in your stay

Stay in a palace once owned by mining magnates, with the festive town right outside the gate.

A welcome bottle of Prosecco

It will be waiting for you in your apartment. You'll raise your first toast before your evening stroll through town.

Walk to the nativity scene and to dinner

The main square is about 100 m from the palace. Park your car once and walk everywhere during your stay.

Advent in a palace, not a hotel

Corridors with painted peacocks, high ceilings and interiors by designer Ashok Priyadarshi Nayak. Each of the three apartments is different.

Advent mornings at your own pace

Each apartment has a kitchenette with a hob, fridge and coffee maker. A relaxed breakfast or a hot tea after your walk.

Advent in town

Christmas in Štiavnica

Štjavnycký vjanočný jarmok – Christmas market, 20th edition

On Friday and Saturday, 11–12 December 2026, the Kammerhof courtyard comes alive with the anniversary Christmas market. Taste cabbage soup, mead and krampampuľa, watch Christmas wafers being baked over an open fire in historic moulds, and choose handmade decorations from local craftspeople. The programme also includes lead pouring, St Lucy's Day customs, a living nativity scene and performances by children from local schools.

The Štiavnica nativity scene

One of the largest wooden mechanical nativity scenes in Slovakia. Its carved figures show the history and life of the mining town.

Christmas on the Trotuár

A few steps from the palace, the Parisian Trotuár comes to life – Štiavnica's promenade with small shops and cafés. During Advent it glows with stalls offering mead, cabbage soup and wafers, as well as goods from local craftspeople.

The town gets busy during the market weekend. Book your restaurant table in advance.

Even lovelier in winter

Where to go during your stay

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Calvary

A Baroque complex of three churches and nineteen chapels on a hill above the town. From the top, Štiavnica's rooftops look like a postcard.

New Castle

The town's architectural icon, with an exhibition on the wars against the Ottoman Turks. It offers one of the finest views of the town.

Tajchs (historic mining reservoirs)

Reservoirs built long ago by the miners. A winter walk around them is the best way to unwind after a day at the market.

ERB Theatre

An evening in the attic of the ERB brewery – a performance paired with beer from their own brewery.

Vinocentrum

A small wine shop in the Kammerhof with wines from the Štiavnica Hills, grown on volcanic soil. A bottle from here makes a lovely gift under the tree.

Where to warm up in the morning

Breakfast at the Divná pani café or at Stará škola.

Where to warm up in the evening

Dinner at the ERB restaurant or at 4 sochy, where they cook seasonal dishes from fresh ingredients.

Before you book

Offer terms

Dates

Arrival 11 Dec 2026, departure 13 Dec 2026 (2 nights), in all three apartments.

Price

140 € per apartment for 2 nights, including a bottle of Prosecco.

Prosecco

When you open the door of your apartment, a bottle of Prosecco will be waiting for you.
You'll raise your first Advent toast before you've even unpacked.

Cancellation

If you cancel your booking 7 days or less before arrival, we charge a cancellation fee of 100% of the price of the stay. Details can be found in our General Terms and Conditions.

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3 pm to 10 pm, check-out by 10 am.

Parking

Below the New Castle or on Akademická Street, 700 m from the accommodation, a 10-minute walk.

Fresco · Romance · Dalí

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Dalí

The largest of the three suites. A giraffe-shaped lamp over two meters high, a painting inspired by Salvador Dalí, and an extra bed for a third person.