6. October 2018 will be the day when annual re-enactement of Battle for Bratislava will take place in famous Bratislava city park of Sad Janka Kráľa.

Battle for Bratislava is a historical and cultural event which focuses mainly on re-enactment of real local military event from 17th century.

Compared to previous year we are again moving forward in historical timeline. This year we will be re-enactmenting battle – short siege of Bratislava which took place beneath city walls in August 1621.
War is going to take its toll on Pressburg 3rd year in a row. Coronation town of Kingdom of Hungary was taken in 1619 by Gabriel Bethlen and his rebels. Year later Emperor’s forces tried to take it back but failed. In spring of 1621 citizens of Pressburg, tired and disgusted by wilfulness of rebels, open gates of the city to the enemy.
Gabriel Bethlen reacts and sets a plan in motion to take Pressburg back. In beginning of August he moves with 15 000 men and 14 cannons from Trnava and lays siege to Pressburg. Defenders stand firm and after some time they are joined by emperor’s forces, who took positions on the other bank of Donau and started firing on the besiegers. Bethlen eventually breaks the siege and moves his force to Moravia.

10:00 – Event opening

  Cannons will announce event opening – historical camp, crafts and refreshments.

13:00 – Historical march trough Old City Center

  Historical march of soldiers – reenactors, with drums, and musket fire.

15:00 – presentation of historical army drills

  17th century army drills with commentary.

16:00 – re-enactement of short siege of Bratislava

  Enemies will cross their blades on the battlefield.