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Bratislava
Destination Guide
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Bratislava – aDestination
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Content
Bratislava at a glance 4 i
Why visit Bratislava? 5 i
Good to know 6 i
Sights and attractions 8
Marvellous panoramas 14
From fossils to modern art 18
On the wings of music 22
The city in different ways 26
Active relaxation in nature 32
Selection of varied tastes 36
Liquid treasures 44
Shopping 48
Accomodation tips 52
Promotion of tourism 60
Leave it to the specialists! 64
Events for everybody 70
Conferences and events 72

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Bratislava at a glance
Not big in scale, yet the vibrant modern capital of Slovakia has an interesting histo-
ry and modern culture, attractive monuments and green ambience for relaxation,
attractive pedestrian zone with hidden corners, cozy places to enjoy coffee or taste
local wines, gastronomic experiences and events of all genres, and all that makes it
an ideal destination for city-breaks, family trips or corporate events.

Basic facts
The Slovak Republic has been a member of the European Union since 2004
Bratislava - the capital of the Slovak Republic since 1993
Area: 367.6 km2
The population: 432 864 (2018)

Edinburgh
Stockholm
1,735 km

Moscow
2,104 km
Why visit Bratislava?
2,171 km
 ity on the Danube river - strategic location on the border of three states
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(Slovakia, Hungary, Austria), at the foot of the Small Carpathian Mountains
Copenhagen Distance from the nearest capital cities: Prague 324 km, Budapest 196 km,
1,394 km
Vienna 62 km (Vienna Airport 50 km), Bratislava + Vienna (Twin Cities) are
Berlin Warsaw the two closest capitals in Europe
644 km 631 km R ich history: ancient Celtic and ancient Roman, regal Hungarian coronation
London
1,602 km and retro socialist
Cosy, not too big city, with a compact historical centre that is not crowded.
Kiev
Prague 1,288 km A city with an amazing local atmosphere where tourists can enjoy life togeth-
Brussels 324 km
er with locals
1,182 km
Restored historical monuments, burgher‘s houses and mansions where
Paris world-famous artists and inventors stayed
Budapest
1,266 km Vienna - 62 km 196 km Plenty of museums, galleries, rich cultural life and year-round outdoor or
indoor events
Modern European metropolis with the expansion of new construction
Ljubljana projects, with the latest smart trends, with a favourable environment for
414 km developing creative industry and opportunities for young people
Variety of family programs and opportunities for enthusiasts of outdoor
activities, water sports or cycling
Cannes Green destination with green nooks right in the city centre plus more pro-
1,268 km Istanbul
Madrid 1,473 km tected landscape areas and habitats of European importance
2,261 km Rome E xcellent local gastronomy and rich selection of fine wines
1,314 km T he city as an attractive tourist destination in every season and a starting
Athens
1,886 km point for trips to the region

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A passenger who fails to present with a valid passport or ID card. For- ed. Cash can be withdrawn from ATMs.
a valid ticket to an inspector is obliged eigners subject to a visa requirement Banks are generally open Monday to
to pay a fine at the amount of tariff are obliged to submit a visa application Friday from 9.00 to 18.00, on Saturdays
determined by the current transport to the local embassy of the Slovak from 9.00 to 12.00.
regulation. Republic or to the Consulate General.
www.dpb.sk, www.imhd.sk Visas are not issued at the places of STATE HOLIDAYS AND SPECIAL DAYS
arrival (airport, port, etc.). January 1st, January 6th, Good Friday, Eas-
CAR RENTAL www.mzv.sk ter Monday, May 1st, May 8th, July 5th, Au-
Bratislava offers the possibility to rent gust 29th, September 1st, September 15th,
a car through international companies Time zone and weather November 1st, November 17th, December
such as Hertz, Avis, Sixt or Europcar. 24th, December 25th, December 26th
Their branches can usually be found in Slovakia is located in the Central
large hotels or at the airport. In the city, European Time Zone. Summer time is
however, you will find local car rental also used in the country, when the time Important contacts
companies that offer similarly quality is shifted one hour ahead in April and
services at comprehensive prices. returned in October. Slovakia is situated TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE
in the northern mild climate zone. The
PARKING average daily temperature in summer CITY CENTRE
On the main streets of the city centre (July, August) reaches 21 ° C (maximum Klobučnícka 2, 811 01 Bratislava
there are signboards indicating the 38 ° C), in winter (December, January) +421 2 16 186, +421 2 5441 9410
current number of parking vacancies in - 1 ° C (minimum - 20 ° C). (Mon - Fri 9:00 – 16:30)

Good to know
underground car parks or parking lots. +421 2 5935 6651
border or at petrol stations. The shortest Parking on the streets in the centre is Language (Mon – Fri after 16:30 + weekends)
sticker validity is one week. charged. Parking charges can be paid [email protected]
by SMS or by purchasing a card in the The official language is Slovak, which Opening hours:
How to travel in Bratislava parking machine. Payment is due on belongs to the Slavic languages and is April - October: Mon – Su 9:00 – 19:00
How to get to Bratislava business days from 8:00 to 16:00. similar to Czech and Polish. In Bratislava November – March: Mon – Su 9:00 – 18:00
PUBLIC TRANSPORT you can communicate in English, but
BY PLANE BY BUS Public transport in Bratislava is part of TAXI also other foreign languages are often CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION
BRATISLAVA Airport (BTS) Bratislava has a convenient bus connec- the Integrated Transport System in the It is preferable to book a taxi by phone used. Námestie F. Liszta 1, 811 04 Bratislava
The airport in Bratislava is accessible tion to many European cities and other Bratislava Region, which also includes rather than use the services of a fixed Opening hours:
from the centre in 15-20 min. It has regions of Slovakia. Connections arrive regional buses and suburban trains. stand, or stop a cab on the street. The More details Mon - Sun 9:30 - 17:00
direct connections with many destina- at Nivy Bus Station. Daily services: buses, trams and trol- minimum fare for short distances is (lunch break 13:30 - 14:00)
tions in Europe, various airlines fly here www.slovaklines.sk, www.eurolines. leybuses from 04.30 to 23.30 around 5 EUR. We recommend checking ELECTRICITY
- RYANAIR, Pobeda, Flydubai, Czech sk, www.regiojet.sk, www.flixbus.sk Night services: buses from 23.30 to the price before boarding the vehicle. 220 V / 50 Hz, standard European sock- CITY TOURS
Airlines, Wizz Air and more. From the 04.30, services are marked with letter N Every taxi vehicle must have the price ets with safety pin +421 2 5443 4059, +421 905 848 407
airport you can get to the centre by bus BY SHIP and line number list installed in a visible place and use a (Mon – Fri 8:00 – 16:30)
or taxi. www.bts.aero Thanks to its location on the Danube Travel tickets: taxi-meter. It is advantageous to order a PHONE / INTERNET +421 2 5935 6651
VIENNA-SCHWECHAT Airport (VIE). river, Bratislava has a regular boat • tickets valid for 15, 30 or 60 minutes taxi through the HOPIN application. International dialling code for Slovakia (Mon – Fri after 16:30 + weekends)
Vienna Airport is only 50 km westward connection with Vienna. The centre of • SMS tickets valid for 40 minutes, 70 is 00421 and call prefix for Bratisla- [email protected]
from Bratislava and is another gateway Vienna (Schwedenplatz) and Bratislava minutes or 24 hours ON FOOT OR BY BICYCLE va 02. Free wireless WiFi connection
to Slovakia. Buses to Bratislava leave at are connected by a fast catamaran • daily tickets valid for 24, 72 or 168 The advantage of Bratislava is the (VisitBratislava) is available in the city BRATISLAVA CARD
half-hourly to hourly intervals. Tickets Twin City Liner, but also by another hours compactness of the city centre, so most centre and free access to the Internet is +421 2 5935 6651
are purchased from the bus driver. speed boat, which moors in Vienna on • children under 6 years - free trans- of its key attractions can be reached on also available in hotels, restaurants and [email protected]
www.viennaairport.com Handelskai. In the season you can also port, children from 6 to 15 years - foot. The latest city innovation is bike some institutions. www.visitbratislava.com
reach the tourist destinations Devín and discount ticket sharing - a shared system of stations
BY TRAIN Čunovo by boat. • The passenger is obliged to buy their with yellow bicycles. CURRENCY AND BANKING SERVICES IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
The main routes are from Prague, Buda- www.lod.sk, www.twincityliner.sk ticket from: vending machines at the www.slovnaftbajk.sk The official currency in Slovakia is Integrated rescue system: 112
pest, Vienna and other parts of Slovakia. stops; newspaper stands, kiosks or EURO (€). Foreign currencies can be Police: 158
The city has three railway stations - Cen- BY CAR in the DPB a.s. sales departments Travel documents and visas exchanged in banks, exchange offices City police: 159
tral Station, Petržalka and Nové Mesto. Bratislava is located at the junction of before boarding the vehicle. At their and hotels. Credit cards (American Emergency medical assistance: 155
Trams, buses and trolleybuses run from important motorways. Prague is 324 km, first boarding the passenger must Slovakia is part of the Schengen area Express, Diners Club, Visa and Eurocard Fire: 150
the Central Station to the entire city. Budapest 196 km, Vienna 62 km from mark the ticket in the nearest ticket and allows visa-free entry to the coun- / Master-Card) and debit cards (Maestro
www.zsr.sk, www.slovakrail.sk the city. Toll stickers can be bought at the punch. Unmarked tickets are invalid. try for citizens of the European Union and VisaElectron) are commonly accept-

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SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS

Sights and Michael’s Gate

W E R E CO M M E N D

attractions HI STORI CAL B UI LDI NG S



ACADEMIA ISTROPOLITANA
APPONYI PALACE
St. Martin’s Cathedral
Bratislava belongs to the group of smaller capital cities • BRATISLAVA CASTLE
• HOUSE AT THE GOOD SHEPHERD
with a charming and compact centre, where you can • ERDŐDY PALACE
find the most popular sights within walking distance. • ESTERHÁZY PALACE
• GRASSALKOVICH (PRESIDENTIAL) PALACE
Historic buildings are a testimony to its glorious an- • DEVÍN CASTLE
cient history and coexist with modern architecture and • MICHAEL’S GATE
the benefits of the modern world. • MIRBACH PALACE
• PÁLFFY PALACE
• PRIMATE’S PALACE
• REDUTA
• SLOVAK NATIONAL THEATRE
From the past ... requirements of contemporary society Park, Twin City, new building of the 15th century, former coronation • OLD TOWN HALL
The city centre possesses the atmo- also turn up constantly on Bratislava’s Slovak National Theatre. cathedral. A reminder of these glorious • OLD MARKET HALL
sphere of ancient times, the streets map. Multifunctional complexes, mod- times is the gold-plated replica of the Bratislava statues • COMENIUS UNIVERSITY
are lined with impressive historic ern shopping centres, office buildings TOP 10 MONUMENTS coronation crown weighing 150 kg and are among the most photographed attrac- • UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
buildings, splendid palaces, impressive and residential towers are prominent set on top of the cathedral tower at tions and popular “selfie” spots of the city.
• ZICHY PALACE
townhouses and dignified sacral mon- landmarks of the city with an unmis- Bratislava Castle a height of 85 metres.
uments that have stood in their places takable design, modern architecture, Originally the residence of monarchs,
for centuries and witnessed everyday but also with green relaxation zones. today the symbol of Bratislava and the Old Town Hall Primate’s Palace
life and festive moments of the city. Some have an attractive location on seat of the Museum of History (SNM). Originally the residence of the munici- Classicist palace from the 18th century.
Nowadays, several architectural mon- the banks of the Danube River where From its 47-metre-high crown tower, pal government, since 1868 the home After the victory of Napoleon in the
uments serve the public as museums, you can also find the project of the where the royal crown jewels were of the Bratislava City Museum, the Battle of Austerlitz, the representatives
galleries, theatres and concert halls, highly influential architect Zaha Hadid. kept, you can enjoy a breathtaking view oldest museum in Slovakia. You will of the French and Austrian emperors
cultural institutions and schools. The most known modern buildings are: of the city and its surroundings. enjoy stunning panoramic views of signed here the Treaty of Pressburg.
Eurovea, River Park, Danubiana M. Art Old Town from the top of the 45-metre At present there is a gallery exhibition
... to the future Museum, National Bank of Slovakia, St. Martin’s Cathedral high 700-year-old tower. holding a unique collection of 6 English
Modern buildings adapted to the Panorama City, Zuckermandel, Sky Gothic three-nave church from the tapestries from the 17th century and is

Bratislava Castle Primate’s Palace River Park

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SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS

W E R E CO M M E N D
SACRAL B UI LDI NG S

• ST. MARTIN’S CATHEDRAL


• FRANCISCAN CHURCH OF LORD’S ANNUN-
Slavín
CIATION
• KALVIN CHURCH
• CHURCH AND CONVENT OF ST. ELIZABETH
• CHURCH AND CONVENT OF THE POOR CLARE
NUNS
• HOLY TRINITY CHURCH BELOW THE CASTLE
• CHURCH OF THE HOLY SAVIOUR - JESUIT
CHURCH
• CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY -
Synagogue
BLUMENTAL
View from UFO
• CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LORETTO -
CHURCH OF THE URSULINE NUNS
the seat of the Mayor of the city. Grassalkovich Palace Slavín • ST. ELIZABETH’S CHURCH - THE BLUE
The 18th-century Rococo Palace was The largest war memorial in Central Eu- CHURCH
Michael’s Gate known for its rich social life including rope. Nearly 7.000 Soviet Army soldiers • CHURCH OF ST. JOHN OF MATHA – THE
The only preserved fortification gate concerts by the famous Joseph Haydn. who fell during the liberation of Bratisla-
TRINITARIAN CHURCH
from the 14th century. From the upper Since 1996 it has been the residence of va are buried in its memorial park.
• CHURCH OF ST. LADISLAUS
terrace of its 51-metre-high tower, you the President of Slovakia.
can enjoy stunning views of the Old UFO Observation deck
• CHURCH OF ST. STEPHEN – CAPUCHIN
Town. Nowadays the tower houses the Synagogue On the bridge at a height of 95 metres. CHURCH
Museum of Arms. The synagogue was built in the Cubist • GREAT LUTHERAN CHURCH
style in the years 1923 - 1926 according • JEWISH SYNAGOGUE
Blue Church to a design by architect Artur Szalat-
Art Nouveau style St. Elizabeth’s nai-Slatinský. The permanent exhibition
Church from the early 20th century is of the Jewish Community Museum is
characterized by its blue colour, fine open to the public during the summer
Museum in the narrow house
detailed work on its facade with fre- season.
Blue Church One of the narrowest buildings in the city
quent use of mosaic decoration.
houses the Museum of Clocks.

Devín Castle
The castle ruin on the high cliff
towering over the confluence of the
rivers Danube and Morava on the
Slovak-Austrian border area is among
the most important historical and
archaeological sites in Central Europe.
Moreover, it offers charming natural Ziksdldm num conse Grassalkovich Palace
scenery with fantastic views.

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SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS

ACADEMIA ISTROPOLITANA CHURCH AND CONVENT OF THE POOR CLARE NUNS PRIMATE’S PALACE COMENIUS UNIVERSITY
Ventúrska 3, 811 01 Bratislava Klariská 5, 811 03 Bratislava Primaciálne námestie 1, 811 01 Bratislava Šafárikovo nám. 6, 814 99 Bratislava
Web: SK, EN Web: SK [email protected]
www.acadistr.sk HOLY TRINITY CHURCH BELOW THE CASTLE www.bratislava.sk Web: SK
Žižkova 3, 811 01 Bratislava www.uniba.sk
APPONYI PALACE [email protected] REDUTA
Bratislava City Museum, Radničná 1, 811 01 Bratislava Web: SK Slovak Philharmonic, Nám. Eugena Suchoňa 1, UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
[email protected] www.podhradie.fara.sk 816 01 Bratislava Michalská 1, 814 17 Bratislava
Web: SK, EN [email protected] [email protected]
www.muzeum.bratislava.sk CHURCH OF THE HOLY SAVIOUR – JESUIT CHURCH Web: SK, EN Web: SK, EN
Františkánske nám. 5, 811 01 Bratislava www.filharmonia.sk www.ulib.sk
BRATISLAVA CASTLE [email protected]
SNM – Museum of History, 811 06 Bratislava Web: SK SLOVAK NATIONAL THEATRE GREAT LUTHERAN CHURCH
[email protected] http://jezuiti.sk Hviezdoslavovo nám. 1, 819 01 Bratislava Panenská 28, 811 03 Bratislava
Web: SK, EN [email protected] [email protected]
www.snm.sk CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY - BLUMENTAL Web: SK, EN Web: SK
Radlinského ul., 811 07 Bratislava www.snd.sk www.velkykostol.sk
HOUSE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD [email protected]
Museum of Clocks, Židovská 3, 811 01 Bratislava Web: SK OLD TOWN HALL ZICHY PALACE
[email protected] www.blumental.sk City History Museum Ventúrska 9, 811 01 Bratislava
Web: SK, EN Primaciálne nám. 3, 811 01 Bratislava
www.muzeum.bratislava.sk CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LORETTO – CHURCH OF THE [email protected] JEWISH SYNAGOGUE
URSULINE NUNS Web: SK, EN Heydukova 11-13, 811 08 Bratislava
ST. MARTIN’S CATHEDRAL Uršulínska 3, 811 01 Bratislava www.muzeum.bratislava.sk [email protected]
Rudnayovo nám. 1, 811 01 Bratislava [email protected] Web: SK, EN
[email protected] Web: SK OLD MARKET HALL www.synagogue.sk
Web: SK, EN, DE, HU, IT, FR, ES www.ursulinky.sk Námestie SNP 25, 811 01 Bratislava
www.dom.fara.sk Web: SK, EN
ST. ELIZABETH’S CHURCH – THE BLUE CHURCH www.staratrznica.sk
ERDŐDY PALACE Bezručova 2, 811 09 Bratislava
Ventúrska 1, 811 01 Bratislava [email protected]
Web: SK, EN
ESTERHÁZY PALACE www.modrykostol.fara.sk
Slovak National Gallery, Nám. Ľ. Štúra 33/4,
811 02 Bratislava CHURCH OF ST. JOHN OF MATHA – THE TRINITARIAN CHURCH
[email protected] Župné nám. 11, 811 03 Bratislava St. Martin’s Cathedral
Web: SK, EN Web: SK
www.sng.sk www.trojica.sk

FRANCISCAN CHURCH OF LORD’S ANNUNCIATION CHURCH OF ST. LADISLAUS


Františkánska 1, 811 01 Bratislava Špitálska 7, 811 08 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK CHURCH OF ST. STEPHEN – CAPUCHIN CHURCH
www.frantiskani.sk Župné nám. 10, 811 03 Bratislava
[email protected]
GRASSALKOVICH (PRESIDENTIAL) PALACE Web: SK
Hodžovo námestie 1, 811 06 Bratislava www.kapucini.sk

DEVÍN CASTLE MICHAEL’S GATE


Muránska 10, 841 10 Bratislava Museum of Arms, Michalská 11, 811 03 Bratislava
[email protected] [email protected]
Web: SK, EN Web: SK, EN
www.muzeum.bratislava.sk www.muzeum.bratislava.sk

KALVIN CHURCH MIRBACH PALACE


Námestie SNP 463/3, 811 06 Bratislava Bratislava City Gallery, Františkánske nám. 11,
[email protected] 811 01 Bratislava
Web: SK [email protected]
www.refblava.szm.com/index.html Web: SK, EN
www.gmb.sk
CHURCH AND CONVENT OF ST. ELIZABETH
Špitálska 21, 812 32 Bratislava PÁLFFY PALACE
[email protected] Bratislava City Gallery, Panská 19, 811 01 Bratislava
Web: SK [email protected], Web: SK, EN
www.alzbetinky.sk www.gmb.sk

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MARVELLOUS PANORAMAS

Marvellous W E R E CO M M E N D

panoramas AT TRACTI ONS

• UFO OBSERVATION DECK /


UFO WATCH.TASTE.GROOVE
The charm of the city and its dominant buildings is best • MICHAEL’S TOWER
• OLD TOWN HALL
seen as a bird‘s eye view from the tops of the neigh- • KAMZÍK TV TOWER
bouring hills, lookout terraces and towers of historic • SKY BAR & RESTAURANT

buildings. An alternative view of the city also opens up SHI P CRUI SE S


from the deck of a boat cruising the Danube River.
• SLOVAK SHIPPING AND PORTS -
PASSENGERS SHIPPING
• TWIN CITY LINER – FLORA TOUR

Member of Bratislava Tourist Board


Along the Danube riverbank and Morava rivers is also accessible by Devínska Kobyla hill at 514 metres you can see the city in the palm of your
Bratislava is often called the Beauty on the river. In the high season there are above sea level. The tallest building hand. The most popular sightseeing
the Danube. This European river giant boat trips to Čunovo, to the Museum in Bratislava is the Kamzik TV Tower, place in the historical centre is the UFO on the Danube
is a refreshing part of the city centre. of Modern Art - a compelling gallery which rises to a height of almost 200 courtyard of Bratislava Castle. During The lookout tower with a restaurant on
The promenade on both banks is good on the Danube peninsula. The Danube metres on the Kamzik Hill (439 metres a tour of the Old Town we recommend a Danube bridge resembling a UFO is
for pleasant walks, jogging or a relax- also connects Bratislava with Austria above sea level) in the Koliba forest you to overcome your fear of heights one of the symbols of the capital city.
ing seat in a cafe or on the lawns with and Hungary, tourists especially enjoy park. Its attraction is the rotating or laziness and climb the stairs of the The UFO tower is 95 m high and offers
romantic river views. the regular return cruises between restaurant in the tower which offers Old Town Hall tower and Michael’s visitors views over the neighbouring
countryside within a 100 km radius.
Vienna and Bratislava. It is possible to a 360 degrees panoramic view. There Tower, from where you can enjoy
On the Danube rent vessels for special cruises, family, is a smaller but more natural alterna- wonderful views of the streets and
Sightseeing cruises under the Bratisla- corporate and social events to enjoy tive to enjoy the most beautiful sights squares, colourful roofs and dominant
va bridges are a good choice for a exceptional moments with extraordi- of Bratislava from a wooden lookout landmarks. The unlimited horizon also
comfortable tour of Bratislava‘s main nary panoramic views. tower on a nearby meadow called opens up from the high cliff where the
landmarks from a slightly different per- American Square. Closer to the city at Devin ruins soar at the confluence of
spective. Devín Castle proudly tower- City from above a height of 52 metres is the largest war the Danube and Morava rivers.
ing over the confluence of the Danube The highest point of Bratislava is the memorial in Central Europe, where

Devín Castle

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MARVELLOUS PANORAMAS

SLOVAK SHIPPING AND PORTS – UFO OBSERVATION DECK / UFO WATCH.TASTE.GROOVE


PASSENGERS SHIPPING, INC. Most SNP, 851 01 Bratislava
Fajnorovo nábrežie 2, 811 02 Bratislava Telephone: +421 2 62520300
Telephone: +421 2 52932226 E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected] Communication in languages: SK, EN, DE
Communication in languages: SK, EN, DE, HU, RUS, ES
Web: SK, EN, DE
Web: SK, EN, DE www.u-f-o.sk
www.lod.sk
The building fully captures its “iconic” status as a symbol
As the main passenger operator on the river Danube, and dominant feature of the capital and is an integral part
Slovak Shipping and Ports Passenger Shipping provides of its unique skyline. It only takes 45 seconds in the high
a wide range of sightseeing trips, regular ferries and special speed lift to get a diametrically different and attractive
charters, including events and private hire cruises from view of the city on the Danube and its surroundings. At
Bratislava and in the surrounding area. a height of 95 metres above ground level and a visibility of
more than 100 km a perfect panorama opens up in front of
you and an unforgettable experience begins. The lookout
tower, bar and restaurant are located at the very top of the
SNP Bridge columns. The bridge itself is a minimalist and
efficient design.

MICHAEL‘S TOWER
Museum of Weapons, Michalská 11, 811 02 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN
www.muzeum.bratislava.sk

SKY BAR & RESTAURANT


Hviezdoslavovo nám. 3, 811 01 Bratislava
[email protected]
TWIN CITY LINER - FLORA TOUR Web: SK, EN
Kúpeľná 6, 811 02 Bratislava www.skybar.sk
Telephone: +421 2 54435803, +421 903 505505
E-mail: [email protected] OLD TOWN HALL
Communication in languages: SK, EN, DE, ES, IT, HU City History Museum
Primaciálne nám. 3, 811 01 Bratislava
Web: SK, EN, DE [email protected]
www.floratour.sk Web: SK, EN
www.muzeum.bratislava.sk
FLORA TOUR is the general partner and only official suppli-
er of cruises on the speed catamaran Twin City Liner. A reg- KAMZÍK TV TOWER
ular return service on the Danube connects the centres of Cesta na Kamzík 14, 831 01 Bratislava
Bratislava and Vienna. [email protected]
Web: SK, EN
www.veza.sk

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FROM FOSSILS TO MODERN ART

From fossils to W E R E CO M M E N D

modern art M USE UM S

• DANUBIANA MEULENSTEEN ART MUSEUM,


ČUNOVO
The treasures of the town‘s history and unique thematic • BRATISLAVA CITY MUSEUM
Exhibitions:
collections are exhibited in almost 40 museums and art City History Museum, Old Town Hall
Period Rooms Museum, Apponyi Palace
works of various formats and styles are provided by Museum of Viticulture, Apponyi Palace

twenty galleries. Many of them are based in historical Museum of Arms, Michael’s Tower
Museum of Pharmacy, Pharmacy at the Red Crayfish
palaces in Bratislava’s historical centre. Museum of Clocks, House at the Good Shepherd
Arthur Fleischmann Museum
Johann Nepomuk Hummel Museum
Devín Castle
Ancient Gerulata, Rusovce
Nedbalka Gallery
• SLOVAK NATIONAL MUSEUM
Exhibitions in Bratislava:
Exposed past Hungarians, Croats and Jews. can admire the aristocracy‘s residential ing at the Museum of Viticulture at the Natural History Museum
Museum of History
You can trace the city‘s past in the architecture and the largest historical Apponyi Palace or admire the largest
Archaeological Museum
City History Museum at the Old Town To the castle! cellars in Central Europe. collection of wine presses on the conti- Art on the waterline
Museum of Jewish Culture
Hall and in the nearby Apponyi Palace Exhibitions at Bratislava Castle show nent at the Small Carpathian Museum The Danube Peninsula in Čunovo offers a
Museum of Carpathian German Culture
where the Museum of Historic Interiors the history of the territory of Slovakia. Collections for all interests in Pezinok. symbiosis of art works and natural scenery
Museum of Hungarian Culture in Slovakia
is based. Fans of the ancient excava- Descend into the cellars and admire Specialized thematic museums offer at the Museum of Modern Art Danubiana.
Museum of Croatian Culture in Slovakia
tions will come into their own at the artefacts in the treasury or climb up interesting exhibitions. The clock Colours and forms Červený Kameň Castle Museum
Archaeological Museum under the cas- to the Coronation Tower, where the collection is housed in a narrow The rich collections of art from Gothic • CZECHOSLOVAK FORTIFICATION MUSEUM
tle or in Rusovce, where the remains Crown Jewels were once stored. Anoth- Rococo house. Weapons are displayed to contemporary creations are present- Palace is a collection of six 17th-century
• MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT
of a Roman military camp can be seen. er castle is only 20 minutes away from in Michael´s Tower. On the list there ed in galleries. A pleasant café in the English tapestries depicting an ancient
• MUSEUM OF TRADE
Museum Ancient Gerulata as part of the centre. Devin Castle is a ruin after are also exhibits of the Museum of Slovak National Gallery in Esterházy mythological theme. The interior of
“Limes Romanus”, awaits inclusion in destruction by Napoleonic troops, Pharmacy, Natural History Museum or Palace makes the artistic experience the Nedbalka Gallery resembles the • WATERWORKS MUSEUM
the UNESCO World Heritage register. situated on a high rock above the the collection of veteran vehicles at the even more agreeable. The Bratislava Guggenheim Museum in New York and • SMALL CARPATHIAN MUSEUM IN PEZINOK
The multiculturalism of Bratislava is confluence of two rivers. You can also Museum of Transport. Fans of military City Gallery exhibits its treasures at the ÚĽUV Gallery provides space for
also presented by museums of culture have an excursion into the countryside history are welcomed in army bunkers, the Mirbach and Pálffy Palaces. The artefacts of traditional crafts and folk- G ALLE RI E S
of ethnic groups - Carpathian Germans, to Červený Kameň Castle, where you wine enthusiasts can enjoy wine-tast- greatest attraction of the Primate’s art design.
• BRATISLAVA CITY GALLERY
Exhibitions:
Mirbach Palace
Pálffy Palace
• NEDBALKA GALLERY
• SLOVAK NATIONAL GALLERY
• ÚĽUV GALLERY OF FOLK ART

Member of Bratislava Tourist Board

The illusion of infinity


If you want to find yourself in infinity,
take a walk through the passage of
Ancient Gerulata Rusovce Mirbach Palace Matej Krén created by a combination
of books and mirrors in Pálffy Palace.

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FROM FOSSILS TO MODERN ART

MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT
Šancová 1/A, 811 05 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK
www.muzeumdopravy.com

MUSEUM OF TRADE
Linzbothova 16, 821 06 Bratislava
Biela 6, 811 01 Bratislava
DANUBIANA MEULENSTEEN ART MUSEUM BRATISLAVA CITY MUSEUM NEDBALKA GALLERY [email protected]
Vodné dielo, 851 10 Bratislava-Čunovo Radničná 1, 815 18 Bratislava Nedbalova 17 Web: SK
Telephone: +421 2 62528501 Telephone: +421 2 59100812; +421 2 59100811 Telephone: +421 2 20766031 www.muzeumobchoduba.sk
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Communication in languages: SK, EN Communication in languages: SK, EN Communication in languages: SK, EN (tablet DE, FR) SLOVAK NATIONAL GALLERY
Námestie Ľ. Štúra 4, 811 02 Bratislava
Web: SK, EN Web: SK, EN Web: SK, EN, DE [email protected]
www.danubiana.sk www.muzeum.bratislava.sk www.nedbalka.sk Web: SK, EN
www.sng.sk
Danubiana is located less than 20 km to the south of The Bratislava City Museum, founded in 1868, is the oldest Nedbalka Gallery hides an impressive interior structure
Bratislava and sits on a Danube peninsula. Since 2000, the museum with continuous operation in Slovakia. The muse- resembling the Guggenheim Museum in New York. Its SLOVAK NATIONAL MUSEUM
museum has held dozens of exhibitions of the most distin- um’s activities are focused on documenting and presenting four floors provide space for an exhibition dedicated to Vajanského nábrežie 2, 811 02 Bratislava
guished personalities of the Slovak, European and world art the city’s history. The collections of outstanding artistic and the development of modernism in Slovakia. The history [email protected]
scene (Joan Miró, Karel Appel, Sam Francis, Miroslav Cipár, historical value illustrate the history of the city through: of painting and sculpture in Slovakia in the 20th century is www.snm.sk
Markus Prachensky, Ilona Kesserü Ilona, Rudolf Sikora, archaeological discoveries; relics of rich craft activity and well documented in works by L. Mednyánszky, D. Skutecký,
Vladimír Kompánek and many others). The museum also industry; viticulture; cultural and social life, including eth- M. Galanda, M. Benka and many others who influenced the Exhibitions in Bratislava:
has an outside sculpture park plus a rooftop terrace with nology; history of pharmacy and numismatics. development of art in Slovakia. On the ground floor visitors NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
another array of statues. will find a temporary exhibition primarily dedicated to Vajanského nábr. 2
works of Slovak artists. MUSEUM OF HISTORY
Exhibitions: Bratislava castle
ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
CITY HISTORY MUSEUM, OLD TOWN HALL Žižkova 12
Primaciálne námestie 3 MUSEUM OF JEWISH CULTURE
PERIOD ROOMS MUSEUM, APPONYI PALACE Židovská 17
Radničná 1 MUSEUM OF CARPATHIAN GERMAN CULTURE
MUSEUM OF VITICULTURE, APPONYI PALACE GALLERY OF NAIVE ART Žižkova 14
Radničná 1 Schaubmarov mlyn, MUSEUM OF HUNGARIAN CULTURE IN SLOVAKIA
MUSEUM OF ARMS, MICHAEL´S TOWER Cajlanská 255, 902 01 Pezinok Žižkova 14
Michalská 22 [email protected] MUSEUM OF CROATIAN CULTURE IN SLOVAKIA
MUSEUM OF PHARMACY, PHARMACY AT THE RED CRAYFISH Web: SK, EN Istrijská 68
Michalská 26 www.sng.sk
MUSEUM OF CLOCKS, HOUSE AT THE GOOD SHEPHERD Web: SK, EN
Židovská 3 ÚĽUV GALLERY OF FOLK ART www.snm.sk
ARTHUR FLEISCHMANN MUSEUM Obchodná 64, 816 11 Bratislava
BRATISLAVA CITY GALLERY Biela 6 [email protected]
Františkánske nám. 11, 815 35 Bratislava JOHANN NEPOMUK HUMMEL MUSEUM Web: SK, EN
Telephone: +421 2 54435102 Klobučnícka 2 www.uluv.sk
E-mail: [email protected] DEVÍN CASTLE
Communication in languages: SK, EN Muránska 10 SMALL CARPATHIAN MUSEUM IN PEZINOK
ANCIENT GERULATA RUSOVCE M. R. Štefánika 4, 902 01 Pezinok
Web: SK, EN Gerulatská 7 [email protected]
www.gmb.sk Web: SK, EN, DE
www.muzeumpezinok.sk
Exhibitions of the second largest gallery in Slovakia are
housed in two buildings in the city centre. In Mirbach Pal- ČERVENÝ KAMEŇ CASTLE MUSEUM ČASTÁ
ace you will be attracted to the graphic cabinets – original Hrad Červený Kameň, 900 89 Častá
interior wall decorations with graphic sheets in panels. [email protected]
Additionally, there is a permanent exhibition of Central Eu- Web: SK, EN
ropean Baroque art and sculpture. The exhibitions at Pálffy www.hradcervenykamen.sk
Palace concentrate on works of Central European fine art
of the 19th and 20th centuries. They display also Celtic CZECHOSLOVAK FORTIFICATION MUSEUM
metal-craft and coinage and an intriguing visual experi- Viedenská cesta, pri hraničnom priechode Berg
ment of infinity – “The Passage” by Matej Krén. Temporary [email protected]
exhibitions are also arranged in both palaces. Web: SK, EN, DE
www.mpo.sk

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ON THE WINGS OF MUSIC

On the wings W E R E CO M M E N D

of music M USE UM S WI TH M USI C THE M E S

• MUSIC MUSEUM - SNM


• J. CIKKER MUSEUM
In the past, the city hosted several music giants. To • J.N. HUMMEL MUSEUM - BCM

commemorate them there are plaques on the walls THE ATRE S


of palaces. The city is full of cultural events throughout
• SLOVAK NATIONAL THEATRE
the year, which you can enjoy in the historic interiors • CITY THEATRE OF P. O. HVIEZDOSLAV
of the theatre and the philharmonic, but also right in • ASTORKA

the city streets. • ARÉNA

CONCE RT HALLS

• SLOVAK PHILHARMONIC
• CONCERT HALL - CHURCH KLARISKY
Visits of musical geniuses of the marriage of Maria Christina, In the Renaissance garden house on The new building of the Slovak National ces, Viva Musica!, Bratislava Jazz Days,
• MOYZES CONCERT HALL
Compositions by famous representa- daughter of Maria Theresa. Klobučnícka Street where Hummel was Theatre on the Danube embankment whilst for followers of other music
• CONCERT STUDIO OF SLOVAK RADIO
tives of classical music were played in born in 1778, a museum was estab- is also a remarkable architectural styles there is Uprising reggae, World
the houses of the Bratislava aristo- Museum from a family house lished, where you can find fragments work, but of a modern look. Choose Music Festival, Advent and Christmas
crats, sometimes even by the compos- Music composer, pianist and conductor of his musical notation and a collection from opera, ballet, drama and classical Music Festival, and there are also gui-
E VE NT ORG ANI Z E R
ers themselves. In 1762 the six-year-old Johann Nepomuk Hummel was born of musical instruments. music concerts and combine an artistic tar, organ, choir and folklore festivals.
W. A. Mozart played a concerto on in Bratislava and is author of several experience with a tour of the interior. • BRATISLAVA CULTURE AND INFORMATION
Ventúrska Street and Franz Liszt per- operas, piano concertos and masses. Exceptional art in spectacular CENTRE
formed where the University Library He received basic music education space Festivals of different genres
is based today. Ludwig van Beethoven from W. A. Mozart, cooperated with High-quality performances, magic mel- Every musical genre can be found at Member of Bratislava Tourist Board
also visited Bratislava. Joseph Haydn J. Haydn and was a concert master in odies, world-class performers and a the Bratislava΄s music festivals. These Three months of culture
performed as a conductor for Count the orchestra of Count M. Esterházy. rich repertoire also deserve exception- events are held regularly every year The Cultural Summer and Castle Festival
Nicholas I. Esterházy in his palace on Russian pianist and composer Anton al spaces. The historical building of the and have an international flavour. Bratislava is a series of multi-genre pro-
grams for various interests in the streets
Kapitulská Street and in 1772 he also Rubinstein played a memorable con- Slovak National Theatre and Reduta, For enthusiasts of the classics we
of the city. The biggest summer cultural
conducted the orchestra at a ball in the cert in Bratislava and the profits were the home of the Slovak Philharmonic, recommend first-class events such as
festival of the capital, full of concerts and
Grassalkovich Palace on the occasion used to build a J. N. Hummel memorial. is a landmark in Hviezdoslav Square. Bratislava Music Festival, Convergen-
performances.

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ON THE WINGS OF MUSIC

J. N. HUMMEL MUSEUM – BRATISLAVA CITY MUSEUM


Klobučnícka 2, 811 02 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN
www.muzeum.bratislava.sk

ARÉNA THEATRE
Viedenská cesta 10, 851 01 Bratislava
[email protected]
BRATISLAVA CULTURE AND INFORMATION CENTRE Web: SK
Židovská 1, 815 15 Bratislava www.divadloarena.sk
Telephone: 00421 2 59103100
E-mail: [email protected] ASTORKA – KORZO ’90 THEATRE
Communication in languages: SK, EN Nám. SNP 33, 811 01 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK Web: SK
www.bkis.sk www.astorka.sk

We are an organisation funded by the capital of the Slovak MUSIC MUSEUM - SNM
Republic with a primary task of creating favourable con- Brämerova kúria, Žižkova 18, 810 06 Bratislava
ditions for developments in cultural and social life, plus [email protected]
the organisation of cultural events for the public at large. Web: SK, EN
Our biggest projects are the Cultural Summer and Castle www.muzeum.bratislava.sk
Festival and the Bratislava Coronation Days.
CONCERT HALL - CHURCH KLARISKY
Klariská ulica 330/1, 811 03 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK
www.bkis.sk

CITY THEATRE OF P. O. HVIEZDOSLAV


Laurinská 20, 811 09 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK
www.mestskedivadlo.sk

MOYZES CONCERT HALL


Vajanského nábrežie 12, 811 02 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN
https://fphil.uniba.sk/sluzby/moyzesova-sien/

J. CIKKER MUSEUM
SLOVAK NATIONAL THEATRE Fialkové údolie 2, Fialkové údolie 2, 811 01 Bratislava
Pribinova 17, 819 01 Bratislava [email protected]
Telephone: 00421 2 20472270, 00421 2 20472102 Web: SK, EN, DE
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] www.jan-cikker.org
Communication in languages: SK, EN, DE, F
SLOVAK PHILHARMONIC
Web: SK, EN, DE Medená 3, 816 01 Bratislava
www.snd.sk [email protected]
Web: SK, EN
The Slovak National Theatre was established in 1920 and www.filharmonia.sk
today‘s organisation comprises of three ensembles, each
with permanent professional companies: Drama, Opera and CONCERT STUDIO OF SLOVAK RADIO
Ballet. SND ensembles play in two theatre buildings, the His- Mýtna 1, 817 55 Bratislava
torical Building of the Slovak National Theatre, located on [email protected]
Hviezdoslavovo námestie and in the New building, located Web: SK
near Eurovea shopping centre. Performances by all the SND www.sosr.rtvs.sk
ensembles are held during the theatre season from early
September until the end of June: opera and ballet mostly
daily; drama every day except Monday.

Slovak National Theatre

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THE CITY IN DIFFERENT WAYS

The city in W E R E CO M M E N D

different ways EXPE RI E NCE I N THE CI TY

• BRATISLAVA ZOO
• CACAOTUR – UNIQUE CITY TOURS
Admire architecture and stunning panoramas, follow • JEWISH COMMUNITY OF BRATISLAVA
• AURELIUM - ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTRE
the coronation procession route, or return to the times • BIBIANA - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF ART
of socialism. Get to know the life of famous personal- FOR CHILDREN

ities, hear exciting stories, discover local cuisines, tradi- • BON MANUFAKTUR
• MULTIUM ILLUSION GALLERY
tions and meet pleasant people – you can take standard • JUMP ARENA
city tours of top attractions or choose from a wide • BRATISLAVA REGION TOURISM- PROFES-
SIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR DESTINA-
variety of tailor-made thematic visits. TION MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING OF
Budova Slovenského rozhlasu
BRATISLAVA REGION
• WHAT-BRATISLAVA
Thematic tours Gate - Ventúrska Street - Panská Street Coronation Bratislava Programs for children of mirrors, prepare their own sweets
Tourist Information Centre of BTB - Rudnay Square. The Tourist Infor- Bratislava was once the coronation Families can enjoy interesting museum at Bon Manufaktur, and experience Member of Bratislava Tourist Board
offers regular guided walking tours of mation Centre of BTB, as well as other city of the Kingdom of Hungary. During exhibitions, e.g. Transport Museum and creativity at the International House of
the historic city centre with a guide in tour operators (contacts in the “Leave the years 1563 – 1830, 10 kings, 7 royal the Natural History Museum and also Art for Children, Bibiana.
Slovak, English or German (also other it to specialists”), will provide tours wives, and the famous empress Maria magic views from Bratislava and Devín
languages in the case of guide avail- according to individual requirements Theresa were crowned in St. Martin’s Castles. Children can let off steam in the
ability) starting daily at 2 p.m. with and for all kinds of interest. We offer Cathedral. In the streets of current city parks or in the forest park, where
departure from TIC (Klobučnícka Street Bratislava coronation, post-communist, Bratislava, you can pass buildings that several amusement structures can be
2). Requests for the tour must be regis- sacral, Jewish, musical, culinary, wine, witnessed the coronation ceremony found - Chair lift to Kamzík, bob-sleigh
tered at least 2 hours in advance. With beer, green, evening, alternative tours, as part of the authentic procession route or rope park. Animal lovers must
the Bratislava City & Region Card the programs for families and trip to the route marked by brass crowns in the see the Bratislava ZOO, where they can
tour is free. Itinerary of the hour tour: region. You can discover the city on foot pavement. Every year the royal history visit also DinoPark with moving life-size
Primate’s (Primaciálne) Square - Court- while walking or jogging, by bus, in a comes alive during the Coronation dinosaurs and 3D cinema. Children can
yard of Old Town Hall – Main (Hlavné) tourist train, in a retro car, on boat, on Days along with a historical parade and play in all weathers in the Jump Arena, Bratislava ZOO
Square - Františkánske Square - Biela motorboat, by segway or bike. knights’ tournaments. visit the adventure science centre Aure- In the ZOO you will find DinoPark with
Street – Michalská Street - Michael’s lium, illusion gallery Multium composed moving life-size dinosaurs.

Bibiana

Ziksdldm num conse Bibiana

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THE CITY IN DIFFERENT WAYS

Alternative Bratislava
Special tours of the socialist architecture
of the city, the legendary prefabricated
housing suburb and the memorial park
of fallen Soviet soldiers on Slavín, can be
attended in a veteran Škoda car or in a
retro bus. Another authentic attraction is
the military bunker of the former defence
system and the Museum of Petržalka’s
Fortification located at the former Iron
Curtain border.
Červený Kameň Castle

Jewish Bratislava sions are: wine cellars of royal towns


Bratislava has a rich Jewish history (Pezinok, Modra, Svätý Jur) on the
and despite the tragedies of the past, Small Carpathian Wine Route, Červený
there are still many interesting places Kameň Castle and Falconry displays
that commemorate the local Jewish in Častá, Sunny Lakes and Aquapark
community and are part of the Jewish in Senec, pilgrimage site in Marianka,
cultural heritage, e.g. Jewish Street, Cha- an oasis of Siberian tigers in Kostolná,
tam Sofer Memorial, synagogue, Jewish water mills on the Danube and a com-
Community Museum and Museum of prehensive cycling infrastructure.
Jewish Culture, Holocaust Memorial and
two Jewish cemeteries.

Trips to the region


The unique location of Bratislava offers
amazing opportunities for trips to the
surrounding region. Available excur-

Synagogue Sala Terrena Červený Kameň Castle Gate of Freedom Memorial Devín

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THE CITY IN DIFFERENT WAYS

JEWISH COMMUNITY OF BRATISLAVA


Kozia 18, 814 47 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN
www.znoba.sk
www.jewishbratislava.sk
Explore the city
CACAOTUR – UNIQUE CITY TOURS
AURELIUM ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTRE
Bojnická 3, 831 04 Bratislava
[email protected]
with the best
GUIDED TOURS
Šikmá 4, 821 06 Bratislava Web: SK
Telephone: +421 903 302817 www.aurelium.sk
E-mail: [email protected]
Communication in languages: SK, EN, DE, ES, IT BIBIANA INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF ART FOR CHILDREN
Panská 41, 815 39 Bratislava
Web: SK, EN, DE [email protected]
www.presporacik.sk Web: SK, EN
www.bibiana.sk More than 50 years of experience
It is the only company in Bratislava offering regular and
year-round sightseeing tours of Bratislava, with its unique BON MANUFAKTUR Tours in 20 languages
Prešporáčik® Oldtimer vehicle with an audio guide of up Sedlárska 5, 811 01 Bratislava
to 21 languages (Old Town, Castle, or Panoramic circuits). [email protected] Enjoy your free tour with Bratislava CARD
Prešporáčik® Oldtimer will take you through the most Web: SK, EN, RUS
beautiful, interesting, historical but also modern parts of www.bon-manufaktur.com
the city.
MULITUM ILLUSION GALLERY
Zámocká 26, 811 01 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN
www.multium.sk

JUMP ARENA
Ivánska cesta 30/D, 821 04 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK
www.jumparena.sk

BRATISLAVA REGION TOURISM – DMO FOR BRATISLAVA


REGION
Sabinovská 16, 820 05 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN, DE
www.bratislavaregion.travel
BRATISLAVA ZOO
Mlynská dolina 1A, 842 27 Bratislava
Telephone: +421 2 60102111
E-mail: [email protected]
Communication in languages: SK, EN WHAT-BRATISLAVA
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN Web: EN
www.zoobratislava.sk www.what-bratislava.sk

The zoo was established in 1960 and is currently home


to 182 animal species (over 1016 living animal beings). As
the only ZOO in Slovakia it has a breeding programme for
Rotschild´s giraffes, Liberian hippos, Chimpanzees (docile),
Sri Lankan leopards and South African lions. Part of the
ZOO is also DinoPark – an exhibition of Mesozoic reptiles
with 3D cinema and paleontological playground (open from
April until October).

www.visitbratislava.com/tours
Find more on:
visitbratislava.com/tours
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ACTIVE RELAXATION IN NATURE

Active relaxation W E R E CO M M E N D

in nature NATURE

• BOTANIC GARDEN
• HORSKÝ PARK
Discover the green corners of the city and find time City Forests in Bratislava • CITY FORESTS IN BRATISLAVA
• WATCHING.SK
to relax. Swap the bustle of the city for the sounds of
nature, spend the night in a tree house, run a marathon, JOG GI NG

discover the surrounding areas by bike and ride the • GO! RUNNING TOURS
waves.
WATE R ADVE NTURE S

• THE WATER SPORT RESORT AND HOTEL


Cycling Bridge of Freedom Devínska Nová Ves Sandberg DIVOKÁ VODA IN ČUNOVO
• HOT CHILLI BOATS
• SPEEDBOATS
Forest in the city Kobyla and Small Carpathians (Malé Palace is an avenue of trees planted by can connect with two international water sports. You can try speedboats,
• WAKELAKE ZLATÉ PIESKY
From the city it is just a short leap into Karpaty) create ideal conditions for or- heads of state during visits to Slovakia. cycling routes - the Danube (Eurovelo scooters, surfing, water skis, and hy-
the forest. The Horský Park with its ganized bird-watching and observation The baroque garden in the castle was 6) and the Iron Curtain Cycle Route drospeed on several water areas. The
SPORTS CE NTRE S AND AT TRAC-
original forest environment boasts a of flora and fauna. The Sandberg site of reconstructed according to plans from (Eurovelo 13), which run along the recreation area Golden Sands (Zlaté
TI ONS
130-year-old gamekeeper’s lodge. A fossils of prehistoric marine life is also the reign of Maria Theresa. rivers Danube and Morava towards piesky) also offers adrenaline wake-
popular leisure location is the Bratisla- very unique. Austria or Hungary. Devín Castle and boarding and flyboard. The natural
• THE MANAGEMENT OF SPORTS AND LEI-
va forest park with a TV Tower on the Up the tempo! the Danubiana Museum in Čunovo can beauty of the Danube river and its
top of Kamzík hill, which offers a pan- Parks with a hint of history The green city zones are popular also be reached by bicycle. For nature dead channels also attract rowers. SURE FACILITIES OF BRATISLAVA
oramic view from its rotating restau- The city centre is refreshed by parks locations for enthusiasts of jogging or lovers we recommend cycling trips in • ACTION PARK ČUNOVO
rant. A chair lift operates between whose history dates back to the 18th running. Take a Go! running city tour or the Small Carpathian Mountains and • BOB-SLEIGH ROUTE
the stations of Kamzík and Železná century. You can spend pleasant time choose from marathons. adrenaline fans can try the downhill • LANOLAND KOLIBA ROPE PARK
Studnička. A goal of family trips is a in the city park Sad J. Kráľa - the oldest track in the Bratislava forest park.
bob-sleigh route with near rope park public park in Central Europe, or in the On two wheels On the wild waves BI CYCLE RE NTALS
and lovers of natural romance will en- park Medická záhrada or Botanical Gar- Get to know the city by bicycle, take Relax by the water The Water Sport Resort Divoká Voda in
joy two tree-top houses. The protected den. An interesting feature of the Gras- an organized bike tour or rent a yellow During the hot days the lakes are the Čunovo offers team rafting, surf wave and • BIKEBRATISLAVA
landscape areas around Devínska salkovich Garden at the Presidential city bike. From the city centre you right places to cool down and enjoy other adrenaline rush experiences. • BRATISLAVA BIKEPOINT
• SLOVNAFTBAJK BIKESHARING
• TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE DEVÍNSKA
NOVÁ VES
• UP! CITY

Member of Bratislava Tourist Board

City Park Sad J. Kráľa UFO Skywalk Divoká voda Water Sport Resort

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LANOLAND KOLIBA ROPE PARK UP! CITY


Kamzík-Les, 831 01 Bratislava Námestie SNP 484/25, 811 01 Bratislava
[email protected] [email protected]
Web: SK Web: SK, EN
www.lanoland.sk www.upcity.sk

CITY FORESTS IN BRATISLAVA WAKELAKE ZLATÉ PIESKY


Cesta mládeže, 831 01 Bratislava Cesta na Senec, 821 04 Bratislava
[email protected] [email protected]
THE WATER SPORT RESORT AND HOTEL DIVOKÁ VODA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SPORTS AND LEISURE FACILITIES OF Web: SK Web: SK, EN
ČUNOVO BRATISLAVA www.ba-lesy.sk www.wakelake.sk
Vodné dielo – Čunovo, 850 09 Bratislava STARZ Junácka 4, 831 04 Bratislava
Telephone: +421 905 313429 Telephone: +421 2 44373477 SLOVNAFTBAJK BIKESHARING WATCHING.SK
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Vlčie hrdlo 1, 824 12 Bratislava Koprivnická 15, 841 01 Bratislava
Communication in languages: SK, EN Communication in languages: SK, EN, DE [email protected] [email protected]
Web: SK, EN Web: SK, EN
Web: SK, EN Web: SK www.slovnaftbike.sk www.watching.sk
www.divokavoda.sk www.starz.sk
SPEEDBOATS
The water sport resort at Divoká Voda offers a wide range We facilitate the development of physical training, leisure Šikmá 4, 821 06 Bratislava
of sports activities in up to 16 water and land activities. We sport and recreational activities for residents and visitors [email protected]
are a unique place and can organize thematic corporate to the capital city. We manage and provide short-term Web: SK, EN, DE
events, sports days for employees, Christmas parties, and rental of training, recreational and sports facilities and www.speedboats.sk
staff training – also, unforgettable family gatherings, wed- buildings. We also organise sporting and sport-cultural
dings, christenings or anniversaries. We will organise a day events.
full of adventure and adrenaline, enriched by delicious food TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE
from our kitchen. Accommodation in a 3 * hotel, wooden DEVÍNSKA NOVÁ VES
bungalows or camping is available. Istrijská 48, 841 07 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN, DE
www.tikdnv.sk

ACTION PARK ČUNOVO


Na Hrádzi 35/174, 851 10 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK
www.actionpark.sk

BIKEBRATISLAVA
Panenská 30, 811 03 Bratislava
[email protected]
HOT CHILLI BOATS Web: SK, EN
Komárovská 47, 821 06 Bratislava www.bikebratislava.sk
Telephone: +421 910 312399
E-mail: [email protected] BOB-SLEIGH ROUTE
Communication in languages: SK, EN Kamzík-Les, 831 01 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN Web: SK
www.boats4u.sk www.bobodraha.sk

We offer you an attractive and romantic view from our BRATISLAVA BIKEPOINT
ships, boats and jet skis of the Bratislava riverbank, Pri Suchom mlyne 84, 811 04 Bratislava
adjacent side bays and meanders, and the Slovak and [email protected]
Austrian sections of the Danube river. On your cruise, Web: SK, EN, ES
our professional captains will keep you safe and sound. www.bratislavabikepoint.com
Whether you come in black tie, costume or sneakers we can
accommodate up to 8 people per boat. Get an unforgetta- HORSKÝ PARK
ble experience with us. You do not have to own a boat, just Lesná 1, 811 04 Bratislava
borrow it from us. [email protected]
Web: SK
www.horaren.sk

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Selection of W E R E CO M M E N D

varied tastes RE STAURANTS

• BRATISLAVA FLAGSHIP RESTAURANT


• FACH
Bratislava has always been a crossroads of different • AUŠPIC
• BISTRO ST. GERMAIN
nations. The variety of flavours in Bratislava cuisine is • LEBERFINGER
a result of the different ingredients and methods of • REGAL BURGER

preparing meals from the time of the Austro-Hungari- • RIVERBANK RESTAURANT


• SAVOY RESTAURANT
an Monarchy, mixed with traditional Slovak dishes. The • VEŽA RESTAURANT
city’s culinary experience is further enriched by the • ZYLINDER

wide range of specialties from other parts of the world. CAFE S, PATI SSE RI E S

• CAFE F.X.MESSERSCHMIDT
From street-food to a decent (Slovak National Uprising) bridge or the cheese-filled dumplings, bean or a cab- • ZEPPELIN CAFE AND SOUVENIRS
dinner with panoramic view popular rotating restaurant at Kamzík bage soup, pork rind biscuits “pagáče“ • KAFFEE MAYER
Bratislava offers a wide range of eater- TV Tower. Traditional Slovak and local and sweet strudels. The closeness • KOUN
ies where you can satisfy your hunger, “Prešporok” dishes are to be found on of the river Danube and Hungarian Rolls with protected recipe • KONDITOREI KORMUTH
taste the local specialties and spend the menu of every good restaurant and influence is notable in the type of fish The most famous speciality and a favourite • LUCULUS
time in pleasant company. Whether many of these are well-known for beer dishes whilst you can also order Hun- souvenir from Bratislava is the original
• MONDIEU
you stop for a snack in a street-food from their own micro-breweries. garian goulash or “perkelt” with dump- Bratislava Roll. In the past, they were even
regularly supplied to the Imperial Court • URBAN HOUSE
kiosk or enjoy a full-course menu at a lings. Alternatively, beef sirloin with
fancy restaurant with international cui- Taste the city dumplings and other delicious Czech in Vienna. Today the European Union has
sine, there is always plenty of options. The basic ingredients of traditional Slo- specialities taste best with a good beer. designated them a protected traditional Member of Bratislava Tourist Board
Have a lunch break in the historical city vak cuisine, influenced by a shepherd In addition, there are plenty of places
product. They are exclusively handmade
according to a prescribed formula without
centre or on the Danube embankment, culture, are potatoes, cabbage and offering Italian or Asian specialties.
any chemical additives and the surface
just a short leap from the interesting sheep’s cheese. Once in Slovakia, you
must be glossy and ‘marbled’. There are
tourist sights. Experience tasty dinner should try original potato gnocchi with
two kinds of this sweet delicacy - C-shaped
with a romantic panoramic view at the “bryndza“ (sheep’s cheese), pickled with walnut filling or horseshoe-shaped
UFO tower located on the top of SNP sliced cabbage, potato pancakes, with poppy-seed filling.

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The land of goose delicacies W E R E CO M M E N D


An unforgettable gourmet experience in the
Bratislava region is crispy roasted goose CATE RI NG
or duck with thin potato pancakes “lokša”
and stewed cabbage or delicious foie gras
• FANTASTICO
served with “lokša” potato pancakes. The
goose (or duck) feast season is in the
autumn during the grape harvest festivals, E NTE RTAI NM E NT
however some restaurants offer this excep-
tional specialty throughout the year. • GREAT CLUB
• KC DUNAJ
• NU SPIRIT BAR
• OLYMPIC CASINO SLOVAKIA
• RIO GRANDE
• RIVA
• THE CLUB

Member of Bratislava Tourist Board

Sweet pleasure with the scent time the restaurant terraces invite you
of coffee for long friendly discussion and enter-
The long history of cafes in the city is tainment is assured in the wide range
reflected in the number of cafes and of music clubs, bars and discos.
pastry shops, where you can sit, rest
and enjoy the original Bratislava rolls, Events full of flavour
strudels or desserts with a good cup of Various types of gastro-festival, spiced
coffee. Try a healthy raw cake, genuine up with cultural programmes are the
ice cream with unconventional flavours best introduction to local cuisine and
or have your own “selfiecino” – coffee seasonal specialties. They occur in
with your own portrait. all seasons: Winter Food Festival and
Christmas Market, Easter Markets
Party after dark in Spring, Gurman Fest, Slovak Food
Bratislava is a city that lives to the full- Festival and the traditional goose feast
est even after sunset. During summer season in Autumn.

Street Food Park


Every month you can experience the real
atmosphere of street-food at the Street
Food Festival in front of the Old Market
building. Traditional dishes in unconven-
tional combinations dispensed from food
trucks serve as first aid against hunger
and ensure an excellent frame of mind.

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AUŠPIC
Viedenská cesta 24, 851 01 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK
www.auspic.sk

BISTRO ST. GERMAIN


Rajská 7, 811 08 Bratislava
Web: SK
CAFÉ F. X. MESSERSCHMIDT FACH – RESTAURANT / BAR / BISTRO / JUICE SHOP RIVERBANK RESTAURANT www.stgermain.sk
Námestie SNP 8, 81106 Bratislava Ventúrska 10, 811 01 Bratislava Dvořákovo nábrežie 6, 811 02 Bratislava
Telephone: +421 905 237054 Telephone: +421 918 734129 Telephone: +421 2 32238611 GREAT CLUB
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Suché mýto 6, 811 03 Bratislava
Communication in languages: SK, EN, DE, HU Communication in languages: SK, EN Communication in languages: SK, EN, DE [email protected]
Web: SK
Web: SK, EN, DE Web: SK, EN Webstránka: SK, EN www.greatbratislava.sk
www.messerschmidt.sk www.fachbratislava.sk www.riverbank.sk
KAFFEE MAYER
A traditional Bratislava café dedicated to the world-fa- FACH MANTRA: PEOPLE - We know what we want to achieve You can enjoy the best that Slovakia has to offer right on Hlavné námestie 4, 811 01 Bratislava
mous Baroque sculptor F. X. Messerschmidt, who lived on and we share common values and realise a mutual vision of the Danube waterfront. Start the day with a regal breakfast, [email protected]
Námestie SNP in Bratislava where he created his famous great service. All for the benefit of our guests. indulge yourself with lunch on the terrace or end the day Web: SK
work “Character Heads”. Several replicas of these heads DESIGN – We like simplicity and honesty. This results in with a romantic candlelight dinner as the sun sinks over the www.kaffeemayer.sk
are exhibited in the café. The Museum of 17th November genuine and clean shapes in terms of design, which we use city. RIVERBANK Restaurant will draw you in, not only with
in honour of the 1989 Velvet Revolution is also housed here as canvas thus allowing our product and service to shine. its décor and ambience, but particularly with its homemade KC DUNAJ
with free admission. Traditional Bratislava rolls, original FOOD – We offer fresh food created from local produce. Our specialties prepared from seasonal ingredients in a modern Nedbalova 3, 811 01 Bratislava
currant fruit wine from Devín, traditional sweet pastries, meals are simple, genuine and at fair price. Vegan food is style by a team led by the well-known chef Jaroslav Žídek. [email protected]
breakfast menu and delicious coffee have made the café a also supplied. BEVERAGES – At FACH we offer only the best Web: SK
popular among both locals and tourists. coffee, craft beer from local brewers, wine from the region, www.kcdunaj.sk
homemade lemonades and cold pressed juices.
KOUN
Paulínyho 1, 811 02 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN
www.koun.sk

KONDITOREI KORMUTH
Sedlárska 8, 811 01 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK
www.konditoreikormuth.sk

LEBERFINGER
Viedenská cesta 257, 851 02 Bratislava
BRATISLAVA FLAGSHIP RESTAURANT FANTASTICO ZEPPELIN CAFE AND SOUVENIRS [email protected]
Námestie SNP 8, 811 06 Bratislava Vajanského nábrežie 5, 811 02 Bratislava Sedlárska 10, 811 01 Bratislava Web: SK
Telephone: +421 917 927673 Telephone: +421 948 750092 Telephone: +421 911 110287 www.leberfinger.sk
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Communication in languages: SK, EN, DE Communication in languages: SK, EN, DE Communication in languages: SK, EN LUCULUS
Hviezdoslavovo námestie 16, 811 02 Bratislava
Web: SK, EN, DE Web: SK, EN, DE, HU Webstránka: SK [email protected]
www.bratislavskarestauracia.sk www.fantastico.biz www.zeppelincafe.sk Web: SK
www.luculus.sk
Bratislava Flagship Restaurant is the largest restaurant We are not the only ones who claim that good food is an A unique combination of souvenir shop and café with its own
in Slovakia and one of the largest in Europe. It is said that art. As lovers of this art FantastiCo offers fantastic Bratisla- production of homemade cakes. With the arrival of Zeppelin MONDIEU
anyone who has not visited the Flagship has not been va rolls. We use premium ingredients without additives and the city centre finally gained a store which is not an over- Panská 27, Laurinská 1, Laurinská 3, Laurinská 7,
in Bratislava at all. It is located on Námestie SNP in the with love. We look forward to fantastic meetings with you. priced tourist trap. A successful combination of good-quality 811 01 Bratislava
former monastery of the Merciful Brothers and has its own café-pastry and souvenir shop with an ambient atmosphere [email protected], [email protected],
brewery in the baroque cellars. The restaurant specialises makes Café Zeppelin a place you cannot find anywhere [email protected], [email protected]
in traditional Slovak dishes and is mostly popular among else. But the biggest temptation of Zeppelin is definitely the Web: SK, EN, www.mondieu.sk
young people. cakes: homemade, juicy, honest, sweet or salty, plus a few
gluten-free versions. We definitely recommend you to make NU SPIRIT BAR
a stop here! Medená 16, 811 02 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN
www.nuspirit.sk

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OLYMPIC CASINO SLOVAKIA SAVOY RESTAURANT


Carlton, Hviezdoslavovo nám. 3, 811 02 Bratislava Hviezdoslavovo námestie 3, 811 02 Bratislava
SC Eurovea, Pribinova 8, 821 09 Bratislava [email protected]
[email protected] Web: SK, EN
[email protected] www.savoyrestaurant.sk
Web: SK, EN, DE, HU, UKR
www.olympic-casino.sk THE CLUB
Rybné námestie 1, 811 02 Bratislava
REGAL BURGER [email protected]
Palackého 4, 811 09 Bratislava Web: SK, EN
Hurbanovo námestie 6, 811 03 Bratislava www.theclubbratislava.com
[email protected]
Web: SK, CZ, EN VEŽA RESTAURANT
www.regalburger.eu Cesta na Kamzík 14, 831 01 Bratislava
[email protected]
RIO GRANDE Web: SK, EN
Hviezdoslavovo námestie 15, 811 02 Bratislava www.veza.sk
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN URBAN HOUSE
www.riorestaurant.sk Laurinská 14, 811 01 Bratislava
[email protected]
RIVA Web: SK, EN
Rázusovo nábrežie, 811 02 Bratislava www.urbanhouse.sk
[email protected]
Web: SK
www.rivabratislava.sk

Connect to free wifi


VisitBratislava

www.visitbratislava.com/wifi

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Liquid treasures W E R E CO M M E N D
WI NE
Good food also deserves tasty beer or delicious wine.
Bratislava is part of the Small Carpathian Wine Region • SLOVAK NATIONAL COLLECTION OF WINES
• WINE CELLAR MAJOLIKA R
and so in restaurants, wine shops, wine bars and cel- • DEVÍNSKY RÍBEZLÁK
lars you are also likely to find a selection of wines from • GRAND CRU WINE GALLERY

local producers. Beer and wine festivals are organized •



SMALL CARPATHIAN MUSEUM PEZINOK
RAČA VINICULTURE ASSOCIATION
right in the city centre, but it is worthwhile to discover • TMAVÁ DEGUSTÁCIA - TASTINGS IN THE
the city surroundings and enjoy wine tasting and wine DARK
• VIECHA MALÝCH VINÁROV – SMALL VINTNER
events throughout entire Small Carpathian region. TAVERN
• VILLA VÍNO RAČA
• VINOTÉKA VÍNIMKA
• VÍNO VAJNORY
• SMALL CARPATHIAN WINE ROUTE ASSOCI-
Beer food and entertainment is awaiting the of wines from the Small Carpathi- yards and wine cellars in its suburbs. More winemaking events are: Feast of ATION
In the city you can choose from several visitors to the Craft Beer Festival - Beer an wine region is demonstrated by The Bratislava city district of Rača is fa- Young Wine on St. Martin‘s Days, Open
brewery restaurants with their own Salon or at Bratislava Oktoberfest. the number of international awards mous for its red Blaufränkisch wine, so Wine Cellars, Wine and Lavender, A BE E R
beer production prepared to the tradi- achieved in world-wide prestigious called Račianska Frankovka. This wine Day in the Vineyards, Ríbezľový Devín –
tional “Prešporok” recipe. In addition A land of delicious wines wine competitions. The Small Carpath- was a favourite drink of the Empress Currant Fruit Wine Festival, Wandering • 1. SLOVAK PUB
to well-known beer brands there is The largest viniculture region of ian Wine Route joins together local Maria Theresa and could never be left around Bratislava Wine Cellars, Excur- • BRATISLAVSKÝ MEŠTIANSKY PIVOVAR
also a boom of small craft breweries Slovakia is located in the vicinity of winemakers and service providers of- off her table. sion to Rača´s Wine Cellars
BREWERY
that bring unconventional tastes to the Bratislava, where grape growing on fering an annual programme of events
• DUNAJSKÝ PIVOVAR BREWERY
beer market. In restaurants, pubs and the hills of the Small Carpathians has related to viticulture, wine making and Wine celebration
beer houses there is a wide selection a long tradition. White wines such as wine tasting. The biggest celebrations of the wine
• KLÁŠTORNÝ PIVOVAR BREWERY
of beer based on its origin, production Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Chardonnay season are the harvesting festivities • PIVOVAR U ÁBELA BREWERY
process, colour and taste. Micro-brew- or the local varieties Devín and Pálava City of Frankovka including wine craft demonstrations, Devín’s currant fruit wine
eries present their products for public flourish here. Typical red varieties are In addition to the traditional viniculture allegorical parades, folk festivals The speciality of the Devín district Member of Bratislava Tourist Board
tasting during specialized events. Doz- Frankovka Modrá (Blue Lemberger), towns of the region, such as Pezinok, and local wine tasting which are held is the local currant wine made from
ens of craft breweries and hundreds of Cabernet Sauvignon, Alibernet, Dunaj Modra and Svätý Jur, it should not be during September in the towns of black and red currants and called
types of beer accompanied by street and Modrý Portugal. The high quality forgotten that the capital city has vine- Pezinok, Modra and district of Rača. Devínsky ríbezlák.

The Story of wine


The largest collection of wine presses in
Europe is situated in the Small Carpathian
Museum in Pezinok where you can also test
your sense of smell in Aromabar.

Top 100 Slovak wines


You can learn more about the history of the
city’s vineyards and wine production at the
Museum of Viticulture located in the Ap-
ponyi Palace. It also includes the National
Collection of Wines where you can taste
the 100 best Slovak wines.

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SMALL CARPATHIAN MUSEUM VILLA VINO RAČA


M.R. Štefánika 4, 902 01 Pezinok Pri vinohradoch 6427/2, 831 06 Bratislava
[email protected] [email protected]
Web: SK, EN, DE Web: SK, EN
www.muzeumpezinok.sk www.villavinoraca.sk

PIVOVAR U ÁBELA BREWERY VINOTÉKA VÍNIMKA


Pri Vinohradoch 33, 831 06 Bratislava Ventúrska 3, 811 01 Bratislava
[email protected] [email protected]
SLOVAK NATIONAL COLLECTION OF WINES WINE CELLAR MAJOLIKA R Web: SK Web: SK
Museum of Viticulture and Winery RENKA s.r.o. www.uabela.sk www.vinimka.sk
Apponyi Palace, Radničná 1, 815 18 Bratislava SNP 80/76, 900 91 Limbach
Telephon: +421 2 45529967 Telephon: +421 903 412440 RAČA VINICULTURE ASSOCIATION VÍNO VAJNORY
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Alstrova 247, 831 06 Bratislava Poľnohospodárske družstvo Vajnory
Communication in languages: SK, EN, DE Communication in languages: SK, EN, DE [email protected] Hospodárska 9, 831 07 Bratislava
Web: SK [email protected]
Web: SK, EN, DE, PL Web: SK, EN, DE www.rvspolok.sk Web: SK
www.salonvin.sk www.majolika-r.sk www.vinovajnory.sk
TMAVÁ DEGUSTÁCIA – TASTINGS IN THE DARK
The National Collection of Wines is the highest competition In Limbach we combine the production of traditional Slovak Panská 7, 811 01 Bratislava SMALL CARPATHIAN WINE ROUTE ASSOCIATION
for wine in Slovakia and each year expert judges choose the folk majolica with the possibility to discover our wine cellar. [email protected] Horná 20, 900 01 Modra
100 best wines. The National Collection of Wines is stored We have a wide choice of delicious meals, from traditional Web: SK, EN, DE, HU [email protected]
in a historic 16th century cellar located in the Museum of Vi- regional specialties to classic Slovak dishes and we can www.tmavadegustacia.sk Web: SK
ticulture in Bratislava. There is organised degustation of the cater for groups of 15 to 100 people. We serve regional www.mvc.sk
collection when a professional sommelier guides visitors wines with the opportunity for organised tasting led by VIECHA MALÝCH VINÁROV - SMALL VINTNER TAVERN
in tasting the various wines. During a not guided degusta- professional interpretation. Košická 48, 821 08 Bratislava
tion session you can taste up to 72 wines in 100 minutes Radlinského 24/B, 811 07 Bratislava
and buy wines at the best prices in the Old Town. We also Námestie SNP 25, 811 06 Bratislava
organize our own events. Web: SK,
www.viecha.com

BRATISLAVSKÝ MEŠTIANSKY PIVOVAR BREWERY


Dunajská 21, 811 06 Bratislava
Drevená 8, 811 06 Bratislava
[email protected]
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN, DE
www.mestianskypivovar.sk

DEVÍNSKY RÍBEZLÁK
1. SLOVAK PUB Muránska ul., 841 10 Bratislava
Obchodná 62, 811 06 Bratislava [email protected]
Telephon: +421 917 629221 Web: SK, EN
E-mail: [email protected] www.devinsky-ribezlak.sk
Communication in languages: SK, EN, DE
DUNAJSKÝ PIVOVAR BREWERY
Web: SK, EN, DE Tyršovo nábrežie, 851 01 Bratislava
www.slovakpub.sk [email protected]
Web: SK
With its 20-year history, Slovak Pub is the oldest pub in www.dunajskypivovar.sk
Slovakia. From the very beginning, it has become a popular
meeting place for students and young people. With a GRAND CRU WINE GALLERY
capacity of 400 seats it attracts tourists to an authentic Zámocká 8, 811 03 Bratislava
atmosphere and to taste traditional Slovak cuisine. The [email protected]
history of Slovakia and traditional architecture is depicted www.facebook.com/GrandCruWineGallery
in its 11 rooms.
KLÁŠTORNÝ PIVOVAR BREWERY
Námestie SNP 8, 811 02 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN
www.klastornypivovar.sk

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SHOPPING

Shopping W E R E CO M M E N D
SHOPPI NG CE NTRE S
There is nothing that makes your day better than a
proper shopping spree: a little something to treat your- • AUPARK
• AVION SHOPPING PARK
self, something as a memory and something as a gift. • BORY MALL
A souvenir from Bratislava can be a fashion brand from • CENTRAL

the modern shopping centres, handicraft products from •



EUROVEA
MY BRATISLAVA
a cosy shop or local gastronomic products from the • VIVO!
market. DE SI GN AND SOUVE NI RS

• MAJOLIKA R
• FOLK-FOLK
Old Market Hall • KOMPOT
• SLÁVICA
All under one roof on authenticity, local ingredients, • SLOWATCH
Bratislava has shopping centres that traditions and ideas. Also attractive • TWIGI
are open until late evening hours, sev- are the fashion showrooms where you Farmers’ delicacies • ÚĽUV
en days a week, where you can shop can find unique fashion and design Fresh farm products from the region, qual-
in all kinds of weather. An important pieces from local creative designers. ity homemade food or handicraft goods M ARKE TS
part of shopping is a break for a coffee Works of art and historical treasures can be found on the markets. Have a walk
with a cake or an even longer stop to can be found in antique shops while around the open-air market “Miletička” or • FRESHMARKET
satisfy your thirst and hunger. The traditional folk culture products are the indoor Fresh Market, visit the regular • STARÁ TRŽNICA - OLD MARKET HALL
shops are closed during Slovak public available in specialized folk art shops. Saturday markets in the Old Market Hall or Painted beauty • TRHOVISKO MILETIČOVA MARKET
holidays. The products made by talented local amuse yourself at the more casual Good Typical souvenirs from the Bratislava
craftsmen are an original souvenir Market – “Dobrý trh”. region are Modra ceramics from potteries
Get yourself original gifts from your visit. Besides a magnet or a dating back to the first half of the 17th Member of Bratislava Tourist Board

While strolling through the streets of T-shirt you can also purchase wooden century. Traditional ornaments and bright
colours have made the majolica of Modra
the city you may come across several or ceramic toys or gifts, corn dollies,
famous beyond the borders of Slovakia. In
small shops that do not offer usual a pack of Bratislava rolls, a bottle of wine from the Small Carpathian Wine
some small potteries you can also test your
kinds of goods, but mainly focus Devin currant fruit wine or delicious Region.
skills in some of the production areas.

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SHOPPING

FOLK FOLK
Hlavné námestie, 811 01 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK
www.folkfolk.sk

FRESHMARKET
Rožňavská 1 A, 831 04 Bratislava
Web: SK
MAJOLIKA R www.freshmarket.sk
Vinice 3, 902 03 Pezinok
Telephone: +421 903 412440 KOMPOT
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Laurinská 142/19, 811 01 Bratislava
Communication in languages: SK, EN, DE [email protected]
Web: SK, EN
Web: SK, EN, DE www.kompot.sk
www.majolika-r.sk
MY BRATISLAVA
With our traditional workshop, established in 1990, we Kamenné nám. 1/A, 811 08 Bratislava
bring the beauty of hand-made ceramics to the general Web: SK, EN
public. We produce traditional coloured, blue, green and www.tesco.sk
“Haban” majolica and with new shapes and decoration
combine an innovative approach with proven techniques. VIVO!
We organise guided tours where we explain the entire pro- Vajnorská 100, 831 04 Bratislava
duction process from raw clay through work on the potter‘s Web: SK, EN
wheel, practical demonstrations of painting and glazing, www.vivo-shopping.com
to the final product. Visitors can also purchase original
handmade products. SLÁVICA
Laurinská 19, 811 01 Bratislava
Web: SK
www.slavicadesign.sk

SLOWATCH
Laurinská 19, 811 01 Bratislava
AUPARK [email protected]
Einsteinova 18, 851 01 Bratislava Web: SK
[email protected] www.slowatch.sk
Web: SK
www.aupark-bratislava.sk STARÁ TRŽNICA – OLD MARKET HALL
Námestie SNP 25, 811 01 Bratislava
AVION SHOPPING PARK [email protected]
Ivánska cesta 12, 821 04 Bratislava Web: SK, EN
[email protected] www.staratrznica.sk
Web: SK
www.avion.sk TRHOVISKO MILETIČOVA MARKET
Miletičova 17, 821 08 Bratislava
BORY MALL Web: SK
Lamač 6780, 841 03 Bratislava www.mileticka.com
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN TWIGI
www.borymall.sk Klariská 7, 811 03 Bratislava
[email protected]
CENTRAL Web: SK
Metodova 6, 821 08 Bratislava www.twigi.sk
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN ÚĽUV
www.central.sk Námestie SNP 12, 816 11 Bratislava
[email protected]
EUROVEA Web: SK, EN
Pribinova 8, 811 09 Bratislava www.uluv.sk
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN
www.eurovea.sk

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ACCOMMODATION TIPS

Accommodation W E R E CO M M E N D

tips HOTE LS

• CROWNE PLAZA BRATISLAVA


• DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL BRATISLAVA
Bratislava currently has more than 120 accommodation • FALKENSTEINER HOTEL BRATISLAVA
• GRAND HOTEL RIVER PARK, A LUXURY
facilities, from which each visitor or tour operator can COLLECTION HOTEL BRATISLAVA
choose according to their desired standard, price level, • HOTEL BRATISLAVA
facilities, services, location or view. • HOTEL MATYŠÁK
• HOTEL PLUS
• LINDNER HOTEL GALLERY CENTRAL
• MAMA’S DESIGN & BOUTIQUE HOTEL
• NH BRATISLAVA GATE ONE
• PARK INN BY RADISSON DANUBE
BRATISLAVA
• RADISSON BLU CARLTON HOTEL
More than just overnight stay hotels will, on demand, prepare special full technical equipment and related • ROSET BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Getting to know the ancient history accommodation packages, provide services.
• SHERATON BRATISLAVA HOTEL
and modern face of the city, tasting group discounts and reliably arrange
• APOLLO HOTEL
the local delicacies and exploring the various additional services. Book your accommodation directly
• ARCADIA HOTEL
range of tourist possibilities takes some with the hotels, get advice from the
time. Therefore, it is wise to extend International standards with tourist information centre, use the • ART HOTEL WILLIAM
your trip and stay overnight in the local charm services of local tourist specialists, • BOTEL GRACIA
city centre or in a quite part of town This modern and charming city was dis- travel agencies and tour operators or • BOTEL MARINA
in a luxury chain-brand hotel; friendly covered by the prestigious hotel brands choose from online reservation and • BOTEL PRESSBURG
small hotel or guesthouse; hostel; in a such as Marriott, Radisson Hotel Group, information portals. • GRAND HOTEL PRESSBURG
renovated historic house or in a newly IHG, Accor, Hilton Worldwide, Falken- • HOLIDAY INN BRATISLAVA
built modern building. The selection of steiner Hotels & Residences, Lindner, On the waves of the Danube
Experience exceptional, atypical, romantic • HOTEL AVANCE
accommodation facilities is wide. Many NH Hotels or Vienna House. Bratislava‘s
and adventurous accommodation in botels • HOTEL BARÓNKA
of them offer great cuisine in their five- and four-star hotels can organise
moored on the Danube right in the city • HOTEL DEVÍN
own restaurant and some of them also small meetings or grand events and
centre. Be enchanted by the view and fall • HOTEL MERCURE BRATISLAVA CENTRUM
operate wellness areas. Most of the rent out their conference facilities with asleep to the lapping of the waves.
• HOTEL TATRA
• HOTEL IBIS BRATISLAVA CENTRUM
• MARROL’S BOUTIQUE HOTEL
• SAFFRON HOTEL
• SKARITZ HOTEL & RESIDENCE

HOSTE LS

• HOSTEL BLUES BRATISLAVA


• PATIO HOSTEL BRATISLAVA
• CITY HOSTEL
• DOWNTOWN BACKPACKER’S HOSTEL
• HOSTEL POSONIUM
Member of Bratislava Tourist Board

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ACCOMMODATION TIPS

CROWNE PLAZA BRATISLAVA FALKENSTEINER HOTEL BRATISLAVA**** HOSTEL BLUES BRATISLAVA MAMA’S DESIGN & BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Hodžovo námestie 2, 816 25 Bratislava Pilárikova5, 811 03 Bratislava Špitálska 2, 811 08 Bratislava Chorvátska 2, 811 08 Bratislava
Telephone: +421 2 59348111 Telephone: +421 2 59236100 Telephone: +421 905 204729 Telephone: +421 2 50269100
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Communication in languages: SK, CZ, EN Communication in languages: SK, EN, DE Communication in languages: SK, EN Communication in languages: SK, EN, DE

Web: SK, EN, DE, RU Web: SK, EN, DE Web: SK, EN, DE, IT, FR, ES Web: SK, EN, DE, FR, ES, IT, RUS
www.cpbratislava.sk www.falkensteiner.com/sk/hotel/bratislava www.hostelblues.sk www.hotelmamas.sk

Crowne Plaza Bratislava combines an excellent location, In the heart of the Old Town, close to the main sights with Location? Right in the centre! Receptionist? Friends! Enter- The hotel will impress you with its unique style and modern
comfortable accommodation, modern conference facilities a „welcome home“ atmosphere and excellent infrastruc- tainment? Concerts, party dining, city tours - all for free! design combined with a family atmosphere. Located in a
and perfect cuisine. The hotel is situated in the city centre ture, the hotel offers 162 elegant rooms including 16 Stay? Safety, cleanliness, internet and much more! The best quiet residential area close to the centre of Bratislava. We
with a view on the Presidential Palace, just a few minutes‘ executive rooms and 5 modern design suites. Free Wi-Fi, choice? Spend your time in Bratislava with us! Our ideal have fifteen tastefully decorated rooms and one luxury
walk from the historical centre and the famous Bratislava underground parking with direct hotel entry and entry to location in the heart of the city guarantees everything you fully equipped suite. You can relax in the cosy wellness area
Castle. The hotel offers accommodation in 224 comfortable Acquapura City SPA on the top floor with an amazing view need is close at hand. Museums, restaurants, cafes, clubs, with swimming pool, Finnish sauna and fitness room. The
rooms and suites. There are 14 conference rooms available of the castle. The room rate includes: excellent breakfast, shopping centres and other attractions are within short hotel‘s restaurant serves the finest Japanese and Pan Asian
with an area of more than 1200 sq. metres, equipped with late check-out and free admission to Acquapura City SPA walking distance. specialties. The meeting room with a capacity of twelve
state-of-the-art technology and high-speed internet. with sauna. people is a convenient place for smaller business meetings
in a discreet environment.

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL BRATISLAVA GRAND HOTEL RIVER PARK, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL LINDNER HOTEL GALLERY CENTRAL BRATISLAVA NH BRATISLAVA GATE ONE
Trnavská cesta 27/A, 831 04 Bratislava BRATISLAVA Metodova 4, 821 08 Bratislava Ambrušova 7, 821 04 Bratislava
Telephone: +421 2 32340111 Dvořákovo nábrežie 6, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia Telephone: +421 2 39930000 Telephone: +421 2 32770110
E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: +421 2 32238222 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Communication in languages: SK, CZ, EN, DE, RUS E-mail: [email protected] Communication in languages: SK, EN, DE Communication in languages: SK, CZ, EN, DE, IT, ES, HU
Communication in languages: SK, EN, DE
Web: EN, DE, RUS, PL, RO, BG Web: SK, EN, DE Web: SK, EN, DE, FR, ES, IT, NL, PT
www.bratislava.doubletreebyhilton.com Web: EN, DE, RUS, FR, P, IT, ES, TUR, INDON, THAI, JAP, CHIN, ARAB www.lindner.de/sk/bratislava-hotel-gallery-central www.nh-hotels.com/hotel/nh-bratislava-gate-one
www.grandriverpark.com
Enjoy a warm welcome with a sweet cookie in DoubleTree The stylish Lindner Hotel Gallery Central is located on the NH Bratislava Gate One has been one of the TOP 10 Hotels
by Hilton Bratislava, situated near the Ondrej Nepela Ice Enter a world of elegant design and maximum comfort. roof over the new „Central“ shopping centre in a green park in Slovakia (Tripadvisor) for several consecutive years. A
Hockey Stadium and only 10 minutes from Bratislava´s This distinctive hotel located directly on the bank of the design. Most of the rooms as well as the Bar & Lounge offer modern 4 * hotel with unique architecture located near the
historical city centre. The hotel offers the best solution for Danube River offers a captivating promenade area directly guests a fantastic view of the Old Town and the city’s sym- airport and only 15 minutes from the historical city centre.
business and leisure travellers in 120 modern guest rooms in front of the hotel door. The proximity of Vienna Interna- bol - Bratislava Castle. A favourable location of the hotel It has 117 rooms under 4 categories, restaurant and lobby
and the largest conference venue in the city, with a total tional Airport (35 minutes’ drive) allows a relaxing journey between the city centre and the airport as well the possi- bar. The hotel is equipped with a modern gym and wellness
function space of 1,200 sq. metres. Start your day in the offering the highest standards of comfort. Other unique bility for sophisticated events with modern conference and centre. Outdoor parking or a garage are available for
elegant Restaurant Opus, try specialities of genuine Italian ways to reach the hotel include the heliport on the hotel communication technology for organizing conferences and guests. The hotel has 10 top-class conference rooms with
cuisine at Restaurant Toscana or relax in the well-equipped roof and a private pier on the Danube River. various events, make the hotel an attractive meeting place natural light and a capacity of 600 people.
fitness and wellness centre. and an innovative business site.

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PARK INN BY RADISSON DANUBE BRATISLAVA RADISSON BLU CARLTON HOTEL SHERATON BRATISLAVA HOTEL
Rybné námestie 1, 811 02 Bratislava Hviezdoslavovo nám. 3., 811 03 Bratislava Pribinova 12, 811 09, Bratislava
Telephone: +421 2 59340000 Telephone: +421 2 59390000 Telephone: +421 2 35350000
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Communication in languagaes: SK, EN Communication in languagaes: SK, EN, DE Communication in languagaes: SK, EN, DE

Web: SK, EN, DE Web: SK, EN Web: EN, DE, RUS, FR, P, IT, ES, TUR, IND, THAJ, JAP, CHIN, ARAB
www.parkinn.com/hotel-bratislava www.radissonblu.com www.sheratonbratislava.com

The Park Inn by Radisson Danube is stylish 4 * hotel Elegant accommodation at the best address in town. The The Sheraton Bratislava Hotel is ideally located on the bank
located right in the heart of Bratislava Old Town and history of the impressive Carlton Hotel has been unfolding of Danube river and the Old Town and most of Bratislava
offers 240 comfortable rooms, suites and apartments. for centuries. Thanks to its unique location in the very sights can be reached in just 10 minutes walking. EUROVEA,
Our conference suite, separated from the hotel, consists heart of the Old Town it is in close contact with Danube riv- with 200 shops, bars and restaurants, and a vast riverside
of 5 rooms with a capacity of up to 500 participants. The erside as well as the historical centre where there are many park with a promenade is adjacent to the hotel. Just a
hotel has Danube Wellness & SPA with a pool offering view restaurants, cafes, shops and places of interest. The hotel 15-minute drive from Bratislava International Airport and
of Bratislava Castle, jacuzzi, various types of saunas and offers comfortable accommodation, conference facilities, a 35-minute drive from Vienna International Airport, the
a modern fitness centre. There are 150 parking spaces SAVOY - a first-class restaurant, a nostalgic bar with live Sheraton Bratislava Hotel has the ideal location for your
available. piano music, or a pleasant summer terrace. After extensive stay in Bratislava.
renovation, this legendary hotel is one of the most coveted
destinations.

HOTEL BRATISLAVA****
Seberíniho 9, 821 03 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN
www.hotelbratislava.sk

HOTEL MATYŠÁK***
Pražská 15, 811 04 Bratislava
[email protected]
PATIO HOSTEL BRATISLAVA ROSET BOUTIQUE HOTEL Web: SK, EN
Špitálska 35, 81108, Bratislava Štúrova 10, 811 02 Bratislava www.hotelmatysak.sk
Telephone: 00421 2 52925797 Telephone: +421 2 32171819
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] HOTEL PLUS***
Communication in languagaes: SK, EN Communication in languagaes: SK, EN, DE, ES, IT Bulharská 72, 821 04 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN, DE, PL, IT, CHIN, FR, RUS, ES Web: SK, EN, DE, IT Web: SK, EN
www.patiohostel.com www.rosethotel.sk www.hotelyplus.sk

The Patio Hostel has a great location - all major sights, In this charming art nouveau building you will find 28
restaurants, bars and clubs are just around the corner. spacious apartments with high ceilings. The Roset Boutique
Guests can relax in the garden, lounge or bar at the hostel. Hotel brings great pleasure to everyone who loves comfort,
If you wish, you can also use one of the shared kitchens space and modern urban style. The Roset Hotel has the
to prepare your own meals. The price includes free Wi-Fi, facilities and the know-how to arrange important business
lockers in your room, luggage storage, laundry, towels, or private events. Conferences, banquets or weddings for
coffee, tea and many other services to make your stay even smaller or larger groups. Every meeting can be unforget-
more comfortable. table.

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ACCOMMODATION TIPS

ARCADIA BOUTIQUE HOTEL***** HOTEL MERCURE BRATISLAVA CENTRUM ****


Františkánska 3, 811 01 Bratislava Žabotova 2, 811 04 Bratislava
[email protected] [email protected]
Web: SK, EN
www.arcadia-hotel.sk
Web: EN
www.accorhotels.com Stay in touch with the official
ART HOTEL WILLIAM**** HOSTEL POSSONIUM
Laurinská 17, 811 01 Bratislava
Web: SK, EN
www.arthotelwilliam.sk
Šancová 20, 811 04 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN, DE, ES, HU
WEB & APP
www.possonium.sk
BOTEL GRACIA***
Rázusovo nábrežie, 811 02 Bratislava HOTEL TATRA****
Web: SK, EN, DE Námestie 1. mája 5, 811 06 Bratislava
www.botelgracia.sk Web: SK, EN, DE Top attractions of the city and region
www.hoteltatra.sk
BOTEL MARINA*** Sightseeing tours & offline city map
Nábrežie arm. gen. L. Svobodu, 811 02 Bratislava HOTEL IBIS BRATISLAVA CENTRUM***
[email protected] Zámocká 38, 811 01 Bratislava Hotels, restaurants & current events
Web: SK, EN [email protected]
www.botelmarina.sk [email protected]
Web: EN
BOTEL PRESSBURG*** www.accorhotels.com
Dvořákovo nábrežie, 811 02 Bratislava
[email protected] MARROL’S BOUTIQUE HOTEL*****
Web: SK, EN, DE Tobrucká 4, 811 02 Bratislava
www.botelpressburg.sk [email protected]
Web: SK, EN, DE, IT, ES, RU
CITY HOSTEL www.hotelmarrols.sk
Obchodná 38, 811 06 Bratislava
[email protected] SAFFRON HOTEL****
Web: SK, EN Radlinského 27, 811 07 Bratislava
www.cityhostel.sk [email protected]
Web: SK, EN, DE
HOLIDAY INN BRATISLAVA**** www.hotelsaffron.sk
Bajkalská 25/A, 825 03 Bratislava
[email protected] SKARITZ HOTEL & RESIDENCE****
Web: SK, EN Michalská 4, 811 01 Bratislava
www.holidayinn.sk [email protected]
Web: SK, EN, RU
HOTEL APOLLO*** www.skaritz.com
Dulovo nám. 1, 821 08 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN, DE
www.apollohotel.sk

HOTEL AVANCE ****


Bajkalská 25/A, 825 03 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN, DE, RU
www.hotelavance.sk

HOTEL BARÓNKA****
Mudrochova 2, 835 27 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN, DE
www.baronka.sk

HOTEL DEVÍN ****


Riečna 4, 811 02 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN, DE, RU, IT, ES
www.hoteldevin.sk www.visitbratislava.com/app
Find more on:
visitbratislava.com/app
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PROMOTION OF TOURISM

Promotion of W E R E CO M M E N D

tourism E DUCATI ON

• UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS IN BRATISLAVA

Supporting activities such as education, research, con- PUBLI SHE RS AND ADVE RTI SI NG

sultant services, information provision, environmental • ASTOR SLOVAKIA


improvement and preservation of cultural values are • MAPA SLOVAKIA EDITOR
• THE SLOVAK SPECTATOR
also important for the development and effective
functioning of the individual components of tourism. SUPPORT SE RVI CE S FOR TOURI SM

• BRATISLAVA BEAUTIFICATION ASSOCIATION


• SLOVAK HOUSE OF CENTROPE
• VOLIS ACADEMY

Member of Bratislava Tourist Board


Bratislava – The Capital City of of Sports and Leisure Facilities of management and presentation of tour- ling providers, municipal organisations
the Slovak Republic Bratislava, ZOO Bratislava, Bratislava ism products and services. It delivers and civic associations.
The capital city is a legal entity and City Gallery, Bratislava City Museum, an information service for visitors to
The convenient card
through its municipal organisations, Municipal Monument Preservation the city through the Tourist Informa- More info: www.visitbratislava.com Bratislava CARD offers you the op-
bodies and units creates conditions for Institute etc.). tion Centre, supports the activities portunity to get to know the city of
the development of social life, culture, More info: www.bratislava.sk of its members, creates a platform More info about BTB members: Bratislava and the region to the full.
sport and recreation in Bratislava. The for private-public cooperation in the www.visitbratislava.com/members More about discounts and benefits
capital is an initiator, coordinator and Bratislava Tourist Board (BTB) tourism industry and cooperates with at www.visitbratislava.com/bc
co-organiser of a wide range of events, Bratislava’s destination management international tourism organisations.
which are also of interest to tourists. organization manages, initiates and BTB members include accommodation,
The activities of city organisations coordinates the development of catering, tour guide service providers,
within its competence contribute to the tourism in the city. It projects a positive travel agents and service providers,
development of tourism in the city (e.g. image of Bratislava as a destination organisers of shows, conferences and
Bratislava Tourist Board, City Forests for tourism and implements marketing corporate events, cultural institutions
in Bratislava, Bratislava Cultural and and promotion of tourism at home and operators of tourist attractions,
Information Centre, the Management and abroad. It provides the creation, publishers, educational and counsel-

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DER SLOWAKISCHEN REPUBLIK


CESTOVNÝ LEXIKÓN®

OF THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC


SLOVENSKEJ REPUBLIKY
SLOVENSKEJ REPUBLIKY

REISELEXIKON
DER SLOWAKISCHEN REPUBLIK

THE TRAVEL GUIDE 2019 / 2020 BRATISLAVA BEAUTIFICATION ASSOCIATION

CESTOVNÝ LEXIKÓN
REISELEXIKON
THE TRAVEL GUIDE
OF THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC www.lexikon.sk

Zelená 6, 811 01 Bratislava


[email protected]
Web: SK
www.bos-bratislava.sk

SLOVAK HOUSE OF CENTROPE


Sabinovská 16, 820 05 Bratislava
[email protected]
ASTOR SLOVAKIA MAPA SLOVAKIA EDITOR Web: SK, EN
Benediktiho 5, 811 05 Bratislava Dvojkrížna 49, 821 06 Bratislava www.domcentrope.sk
Telephone: +421 905 565254 Telephone: +421 903 211214
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] VOLIS ACADEMY
Communication in languages: SK, EN, DE Communication in languages: SK, EN Štefánikova 19, 811 05 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN, DE Web: SK Web: SK
www.lexikon.sk www.mapaeditor.sk www.volis.sk

Astor Slovakia Welcome Service has been publishing its A cartographic publishing house - we create and publish
yearbook, ‘The Travel Guide of the Slovak Republic’, since regional maps with any thematic focus, e.g. maps of ski and
1998 (in Slovak, German and English). The current edition cross-country trails, maps focused on cultural-historical
for 2019/2020 contains tips for exploring natural beau- and natural attractions of Slovakia, maps of marked nature
ties, historical places of remembrance, information on trails, cycling and tourist maps, folded or so-called tear-off
ethnographic traditions and folklore, military tourism, and maps of cities, towns and regions, interior large-format
mining heritage, as well as ideas from the spa and wellness maps and exterior boards. We also offer road maps and
industry, tips for relaxation, information on apiculture or road atlases of Slovakia. We provide editorial processing of
traditions of Slovak gastronomy and viniculture. Sugges- the map background in various formats, cut-outs, content
tions on how to experience something different every day and graphic designs according to individual requirements.
can be found via their interactive daily web portal www.
lexikon.sk, which uses new communication and media
features.

BIKESHARING
Discovering the city on two wheels
UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS IN BRATISLAVA THE SLOVAK SPECTATOR An expanding network of docking stations
Dolnozemská cesta 1, 852 35 Bratislava Lazaretská 12, 811 08 Bratislava
Telephone: +421 2 67295356 Telephone: +421 2 59233300 Easy registration and online payment
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Communication in languages: SK, EN, DE Communication in languages: SK, EN

Web: SK, EN Web: EN


www.euba.sk www.spectator.sk

The University of Economics in Bratislava is the third largest The company operates the largest English language news
university in Slovakia providing comprehensive economic portal in Slovakia, www.spectator.sk and publishes “Spec-
education in 7 different faculties. All study programmes are tacular Slovakia” editions of Baedekers travellers’ guide
accredited, including three that can be studied in English, books in both Slovak and English languages. It also includes
German or French languages. Other activities: surveys, the Bratislava City Guide, which contains 112 colour pages.
research studies, international projects in cooperation with Baedeker brings fascinating stories, interesting tourist
foreign universities, organisation of international confer- attractions and over 300 photos from the capital and its
ences and workshops, and rental of premises - auditoriums surroundings. It will also lead you to unique places that are
and lecture rooms. often not known even by the locals.

www.visitbratislava.com/bikesharing

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• BRATISLAVA TOURIST GUIDE ASSOCIATION
Local knowledge, proven contacts with service pro- • SLOVAK TOURIST GUIDES ASSOCIATION
• MLADEN HERUC – C. K. ADRIJA
viders, years of experience, tailor-made professional • RENATA MICHALÍKOVÁ
approach, up-to-date information and secret news are • MGR. DAGMAR PETROVIČOVÁ – CHRISTO-

the benefits of working with tourist information cen- PHORUS

tres, guides, local service providers, tour operators and SE RVI CE /TOUR OPE RATORS
agencies.
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• BEST EASTERN HOTELS
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AND TRAVEL AGENTS

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BRATISLAVA TOURIST GUIDE ASSOCIATION BLUE DANUBE TOURS DAGMAR GUBOVÁ FLORA TOUR
Židovská 1, Bratislava Vajanského nábrežie 7, 811 02 Bratislava Smolenická 3, 851 05 Bratislava Kúpeľná 6, 811 02 Bratislava
E-mail: [email protected] Telephone:+421 2 52635697 Panenská 27, 811 03 Bratislava Telephone: +421 2 54435803, +421 903 505505
Communication in languages: SK, EN, DE E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: + 421 915 622 133 E-mail: [email protected]
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www.bluedanube.sk Web: SK, DE, EN, IT, RUS www.floratour.sk
Bratislava Tourist Guide Association is the professional www.carpatica.sk
association of Bratislava guides. Only a good guide can Besides traditional city tours BLUE DANUBE TOURS offers FLORA TOUR founded in 1991 has become the leading tour
give you the best experience of Bratislava. All members‘ trips in Slovakia, wine tastings and cruises on the Danube Dagmar Gubová - Carpatica – a travel agency that mainly of- provider specialising in Slovakia, Bratislava and the Danube
contacts are on our website. for both individuals and groups. You can choose to take a fers guide services in various languages, guided visits in the River. On board the modern speed catamaran, Twin City
tour by the “Blaváčik” train, bus, historic tram or on foot. Slovak regions and neighbouring countries, client support Liner, you can enjoy a fascinating trip on the Danube. To
We also specialise in organising conferences, events and services (e.g. transportation, gastro services), programmes make all wishes and dreams come true, we offer products
social occasions. designed to meet the client‘s specific requirements. We tailor-made to the specific requirements of our clients. We
also provide support for obtaining Visas to visit the Russian can provide quality and complex services even for the most
Federation - not only for Slovaks but also citizens of the demanding requests. Catch the wave of experience and
European Union. Coming soon: Carpathians with Skoda - an enjoy Slovakia with us to the fullest!
adventure trip for small groups in an authentic commu-
nist-era car.

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Michalská 3, 811 03 Bratislava Zámocká 36, 811 01 Bratislava Košická 6, 821 09 Bratislava Tallerova 10, 811 02 Bratislava
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www.authenticslovakia.com www.brainteaselava.sk www.dowina.sk www.msagency.sk

The Authentic Slovakia local tour guides invite you to BrainTeaseLava provides diverse activities for groups of 2 We create tailor-made programmes for leisure and incen- We offer excellent quality, privately guided tours of
explore Bratislava and its locality in unconventional ways. to 200 people, where participants can learn about Bratisla- tive groups in Bratislava and Slovakia. We provide various Bratislava and Slovakia for both individuals or groups. We
Take a ride through the post-communist city in a classic va and its history in an experiential and entertaining way. travel services - accommodation, transfers, guided city work with carefully selected, certified, charismatic guides
Skoda car from the time of socialism, explore the territory The most popular games include Escape Room, City Game tours, wine tours to the Small Carpathian region, boat trips who have a perfect command of foreign languages, and
of the former Iron Curtain by bicycle, taste the food of and Mystery Dinner. on the Danube and incentive programmes such as visiting also have detailed knowledge of architecture, human and
the proletariat or regional wine in the cellar of the local the factory of a global automotive leader, adventure activi- art history or economics to offer you a lasting and valued
winery. Come hiking with us to visit Devín, an abandoned ties, tours or dining in top restaurants, etc. Our experience experience.
military base and castle ruins. All tours are in small groups, helps us to set up programmes of the highest quality and
arranged to suit the customer. still remain within a reasonable budget.

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BEST EASTERN HOTELS


Osadná 20, 831 03 Bratislava
[email protected]

MLADEN HERUC – C. K. ADRIJA


Obchodná 4, 810 00 Bratislava
[email protected]

RENATA MICHALÍKOVÁ
PAXTRAVEL TOUROPERATOR / TRAVEL AGENCY / MICE / TASTE BRATISLAVA TRAVEL AGENCY TRIPITO Martinčekova 15, 821 01 Bratislava
DMC / PCO Hlaváčiková 16, 841 05 Bratislava Jakubovo nám. 14, 811 09 Bratislava [email protected]
Záhradnícka 20 811 07 Bratislava Telephone: +421 902 700868 Telephone: +421 915 503476, +421 907 545095
Telephone: +421 2 55424229 (30) E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] ĽUBICA ONDRÁŠIKOVÁ – AGENTÚRA LUKA
E-mail: [email protected] Communication in languages: SK, EN Communication in languages: SK, EN, RUS Pri Suchom mlyne 84, 811 04 Bratislava
Communication in languages: SK, EN, DE, SWE, HU, RUS [email protected]
Web: SK, EN Web: SK, EN, RUS Web: SK, EN, DE, FR, IT, ES, RUS
Web: SK, EN www.taste-bratislava.com www.tripito.eu www.bratislavasightseeing.com
www.paxtravel.sk
Taste Bratislava offers food, beer and wine tasting tours. Tripito is a travel agency providing all kinds of incoming MGR. DAGMAR PETROVIČOVÁ - CHRISTOPHORUS
We are an experienced tour operator established for 25 The ‘Traditional Food Tour’ introduces Slovak cuisine by tourism services. We provide accommodation, transfer, Ulica SNP 69, 900 91 Limbach
years and operating throughout Slovakia. We offer travel tasting local food and drinks of excellent quality. The ‘Craft event and guide services in various languages. We offer [email protected]
management for groups and individuals, reserve accom- Beer Tour’ offers an experience where you learn about local interesting tours to our clients, such as, tasting wine, beer,
modation and arrange transport, multilingual guides, brewing and recognise your own preferences when tasting champagne or even beer jams! We provide sports, cultural PLUS TOUR
restaurants, or tickets for concerts, museums, sports and identifying flavours in different beer styles. The ‘Wine and other activities throughout Slovakia. Slovakia is the Štefánikova 19, 811 05 Bratislava
matches, trains and ferries. We organise cultural trips, food Tasting Tour’ is a great way to experience and find out more heart of Europe - our work is our heart. [email protected]
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and wellness stays, sport and outdoor activities, incentive winery. www.bratislava-tours.sk
programmes, meetings and conferences.

VISIT BRATISLAVA
Na bielenisku 24, 902 01 Pezinok
[email protected]
Web: EN
www.visitbratislava.info

SLOVAK ASSOCIATION OF TOUR OPERATORS AND TRAVEL


AGENTS
Bajkalská 25, 821 01 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN
www.sacka.eu

SLOVAK TOURIST GUIDES ASSOCIATION TOUR4U ZNASIK.TRAVEL


Zálužická 23, 82101 Bratislava Panská 37, 81101 Bratislava Ružinovská 1, 821 02 Bratislava
Telephone: +421 905 231292 Telephone: +421 903 302817 Telephone: +421 915 808080
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Communication in languages: SK, DE, EN Communication in languages: SK, EN, DE Communication in languages: SK, EN

Web: SK, EN, DE, IT Web: SK, EN,DE Web: SK, EN


www.touristguides.sk www.tour4u.sk www.znasik.travel

The professional Association of qualified tourist guides TOUR4U is one of Slovakia’s leading groups of destination znasik.travel s.r.o. - Your personal travel agent for organis-
from all regions of the Slovak Republic. The Association management companies (DMC). The DMC with 20 years of ing group tours in Bratislava and its surroundings. Complex
provides standard and thematic customised tours of professional experience features 35+ staff in Slovakia and congress, conference and corporate events services.
Bratislava and its surroundings - in 20 languages. serves thousands of travellers each year by providing a Tailor-made. Experience, positive response, pleasure and
complete range of mostly tailor-made MICE services, such overall client’s satisfaction are our biggest rewards. Team
as, accommodation, transportation, dining, programmes, of experts with more than 15 years of experience.
events and other related services. TOUR4U also operates
the unique sightseeing vehicles Prešporáčik®, Oldtimer
and, on the river Danube, luxury SpeedBoats.sk.

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EVENTS FOR EVERYBODY

Events for
everybody
Visitors to Bratislava have a great chance of finding
themselves in the middle of a street festival full of
music or gastronomic interest, no matter what time of
the year they visit the city. The capital offers histori-
cal festivals, creative family programmes, a variety of
music or culinary arts and sports. Here is a sample of
events planned throughout the year.

JANUARY Craft Beer Festival – “Salón piva” val (June - September) AUGUST Knights on Devin Castle (May - Sept.) NOVEMBER
ITF Slovakiatour – The international fair Bratislava City Days Bratislava Coronation Days The Cultural Summer and Castle Festi- Roman Games and Limes Day St. Martin‘s Days – a feast of young wine
of travel and tourism Samo‘s Games – historical festival Guitar Festival val (June - September) Telekom Night Run Open Wine Cellars – Small Carpathian
Winter Food Festival (January-Febr.) Spring Bratislava Jazz Days Bratislava Organ Festival (June - July) Knights on Devin Castle (May - Sept.) World Music Festival Wine Route
Excursion to Rača’s Wine Cellars Festival of Frankovka Modrá (Blue Lem- Uprising Reggae Festival Rača Grape Harvest Christmas Markets (November - Dec.)
FEBRUARY berger) and Bratislava Wines ÚĽUV Craftsmen Days (August / Sep- Bratislava Music Festival (Sept. - Oct.)
Convergences Festival – chamber music MAY Gurmán Food Fest tember) White Night – Festival of Light DECEMBER
Winter Food Festival (January - Febr.) Bratislava Majáles – Spring Celebration Knights on Devin Castle (May - Sept.) Open Door Days with Goose Specialties A Day in the Vineyards Excursion to Rača’s Wine Cellars
Run “Wings for Life” in Slovenský Grob (August / Sept.) Grape Harvest Pezinok, Modra Christmas Markets (Nov. - December)
MARCH Night of Museums and Galleries JULY DM Women‘s Run International Festival of Advent and
Easter in Bratislava (March / April) Knights in Devin Castle (May - Sept.) The Cultural Summer and Castle Festi- SEPTEMBER Christmas Music
Open Wine Cellars on St. Urban´s Day val (June-September) The Cultural Summer and Castle Festi- OCTOBER New Year‘s Eve Run Over Bridges
APRIL Slovak Food Festival Knights on Devin Castle (May - Sept.) val (June - September) Bratislava Jazz Days New Year‘s Eve
“Dobrý trh” – Good market Bratislava Organ Festival (June-July) “Dobrý trh” – Good market Wandering around Bratislava Wine
ČSOB Marathon JUNE Viva Musica! festival Convergences Festival - chamber music Cellars More events and specific dates:
National Run Devin - Bratislava The Cultural Summer and Castle Festi- Ríbezľový Devín – wine festival Craft Beer Festival – "Salón piva" visitbratislava.com/events

Ziksdldm num conse

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CONFERENCES AND EVENTS

Conferences and events Enjoy even more


The capital of Slovakia is also an attractive destination for corporate meetings, in-
centive activities and conference events. Convenient location, easy transport acces- WITH BRATISLAVA CARD
sibility from Bratislava and Vienna airports, safe environment, international stan-
dards, quality services, innovative solutions and a professional approach increases
Unlimited travel by public transport
the competitiveness of Bratislava in the field of congress and conference tourism.
Free admission to selected museums & galleries
Free guided walking tour and other discounts
More information and contacts can be found at specialised portal Bratislava Convention Bureau:
www.visitbratislava.com/convention

Other contacts in the thematic sections

www.visitbratislava.com/bc

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1 Bratislavský hrad | Bratislava Castle | Bratislavaer 1 Sad Janka Kráľa | City Park | Stadtpark
Burg
2 Horský park
2 Dóm sv. Martina | St. Martin´s Cathedral
St. Martins Dom 3 Botanická záhrada | Botanical Garden
Botanischer Garten
3 Stará radnica | Old Town Hall | Altes Rathaus
4 Koliba – Kamzík
4 Primaciálny palác | Primate´s Palace |
Primatialpalais 5 Bratislavský lesopark | Bratislava Forest Park
Bratislavaer Waldpark 9
5 Michalská brána | Michael´s Gate | Michaeler Tor
6 Železná studnička
6 Grassalkovichov palác | Grassalkovich Palace 5
8
Palais Grassalkovich 7 Devínska Kobyla

7 Modrý kostol | Blue Church | Blaue Kirche 8 Sandberg

8 Slavín | Slavín Memorial | Denkmal Slavín 9 Cyklomost slobody | Cycling Bridge of Freedom
7
Fahrraddbrücke der Freiheit
9 Synagóga | Synagogue | Synagoge 6
10 Zlaté piesky 4
10 Vyhliadka UFO | UFO Observation dyeck
UFO Aussichtsplattform 11 Dunajské luhy 10
11 Múzeum hodín | Museum of Clocks | Uhrenmuseum 12 Čunovo

12 SNM – Prírodovedné múzeum | Natural History


Museum | Naturwissenschaftliches Museum
Informácie | Information | Informationen
13 GMB – Mirbachov palác | City Gallery – Mirbach 2
Palace | Stadtgalerie - Palais Mirbach Vlaková stanica | Railway station | Bahnhof

Autobusová stanica | Bus station | Busbahnhof


14 GMB – Pálffyho palác | City Gallery – Pálffy Palace CENTRUM
Stadtgalerie – Palais Pálffy Prístav | Port | Hafen 3

15 Slovenská národná galéria | Slovak National Gallery Letisko | Airport | Flughafen


Slowakische Nationalgalerie
Hrad | Castle | Burg
16 Galéria Nedbalka | Nedbalka Gallery | Galerie 1
Kostol, kaplnka | Church, chapel | Kirche, Kapelle
Nedbalka
Židovská pamiatka | Jewish site | Jüdisches Denkmal
17 Slovenské národné divadlo – historická budova
Slovak National Theatre – historical building | Časť historickej korunovačnej trasy | Part of the historical coronation route
Slowakisches Nationaltheater – historisches Gebäude Teil der historischen Krönungsroute

18 Slovenské národné divadlo - nová budova | Slovak Park, záhrada | Park, garden | Park, Garten
National Theatre – new building | Slowakisches Múzeum | Museum
Nationaltheater - neues Gebäude
Galéria | Gallery | Galerie
19 Slovenská filharmónia | Slovak Philharmonic
Slowakische Philharmonie Divadlo | Theatre | Theater

Kino | Cinema | Kino


20 Academia Istropolitana
Nemocnica | Hospital | Krankenhaus
21 Univerzita Komenského | Comenius University
Comenius Universität Policajná stanica | Police station | Polizei

22 Františkánsky kostol a kláštor | Franciscan Church Pošta | Post office | Postamt


and Monastery | Franziskanerkirche und Kloster Nákupné centrum | Shopping centre | Einkaufszentrum
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23 Kapucínsky kostol | Capuchin Church | Parkovisko | Parking | Parkplatz
Kapuzinerkirche
Garáž | Garage
24 Kostol Trinitárov | Trinitarian Church |
Čerpacia stanica | Petrol station | Tankstelle
Trinitarierkirche
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25 Kostol sv. Ladislava | St. Ladislav Church
Ladislauskirche WC pre telesne postihnutých | Disabled WC | WC für Körperbehinderte

26 Veľký evanjelický kostol | Great Lutheran Church Zastávka pre nástup a výstup cestujúcich | Bus pick-up & drop-off point
Große evangelische Kirche Haltestelle für Ein- und Ausstieg

Zákaz vjazdu | No entry | Einfahrt verboten


27 Stará tržnica | Old Market Hall | Alte Markthalle
Lanovka | Cable car | Seilbahn
28 Slovenský rozhlas | Slovak Radio
Slowakischer Rundfunk Cyklotrasa | Cycling trail | Radweg

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Primaciálne nám. 1
P. O. BOX 349
810 00 Bratislava, Slovakia
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