Bratislava Destination Guide EN
Bratislava Destination Guide EN
Bratislava Destination Guide EN
Bratislava
Destination Guide
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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
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
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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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
W E R E CO M M E N D
SACRAL B UI LDI NG S
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.
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
Marvellous W E R E CO M M E N D
Devín Castle
MICHAEL‘S TOWER
Museum of Weapons, Michalská 11, 811 02 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN
www.muzeum.bratislava.sk
From fossils to W E R E CO M M E N D
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
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
On the wings W E R E CO M M E N D
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.
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
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.
The city in W E R E CO M M E N D
• 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
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
Synagogue Sala Terrena Červený Kameň Castle Gate of Freedom Memorial Devín
JUMP ARENA
Ivánska cesta 30/D, 821 04 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK
www.jumparena.sk
www.visitbratislava.com/tours
Find more on:
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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
City Park Sad J. Kráľa UFO Skywalk Divoká voda Water Sport Resort
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
Selection of W E R E CO M M E N D
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.
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.
AUŠPIC
Viedenská cesta 24, 851 01 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK
www.auspic.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
www.visitbratislava.com/wifi
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
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
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
• 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.
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
Accommodation W E R E CO M M E N D
tips HOTE LS
HOSTE LS
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.
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.
HOTEL BARÓNKA****
Mudrochova 2, 835 27 Bratislava
[email protected]
Web: SK, EN, DE
www.baronka.sk
Promotion of W E R E CO M M E N D
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DER SLOWAKISCHEN REPUBLIK
CESTOVNÝ LEXIKÓN
REISELEXIKON
THE TRAVEL GUIDE
OF THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC www.lexikon.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
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E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Communication in languages: SK, EN, DE Communication in languages: SK, EN
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.
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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
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social occasions. designed to meet the client‘s specific requirements. We tailor-made to the specific requirements of our clients. We
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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
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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
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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.
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]
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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,
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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
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.
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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
www.visitbratislava.com/bc
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10 Vyhliadka UFO | UFO Observation dyeck
UFO Aussichtsplattform 11 Dunajské luhy 10
11 Múzeum hodín | Museum of Clocks | Uhrenmuseum 12 Čunovo
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
26 Veľký evanjelický kostol | Great Lutheran Church Zastávka pre nástup a výstup cestujúcich | Bus pick-up & drop-off point
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