Printable maps of Bratislava
Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Bratislava
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Bratislava with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Bratislava area
This Bratislava map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Bratislava and surroundings
Overview of festivals and celebrations in Slovakia
Slovaks love and widely celebrate the ancient pagan festival St. John's Day on June 24. It has spawned many traditions and customs. On this day, young people build a cross using boards. A circle symbolizing the sun is fastened on it. Everyone jumps over the cross set on fire, dances around it, and has fun in every possible way. These jumps help get clean and gain good health. During the holiday, young ladies read the fortune and gather herbs. In June, the famous Beer Festival is organized in Slovakia. A huge number of tourists travel here to take part in it. During the festival, besides the traditional tasting of many varieties of beer, guests and local residents will be able to participate in interesting contests, as well as try various beer snacks. The Manneken Pis became a symbol of the festival. This is an allusion to the diuretic effect of beer, which should be borne in mind. … Open
Photogallery of Bratislava sights
Our guide to Bratislava
Cultural excursion through Bratislava - things to see
St Michael's gate is another striking monument of antiquity that has survived since the early Middle Ages. Earlier the gates were a part of a massive fortification that surrounded Bratislava. In the middle of the 18th century was started a large-scale reconstruction of the gate. Because of this fact connoisseurs of architecture can easily notice traits of Baroque style in the look of the gate. Primate's palace is … Open 
Attractions and active leisure
Tourists with children are certainly recommended to visit Bratislava Zoo, which has welcomed its numerous guests since 1960. Right after the opening the square of the zoo was only 9 hectares; today its size has significantly increased to 96 hectares. The reserve is home to approximately one thousand five hundred animals brought from all over the world. The zoo is surrounded by a large forest, which is also an … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
Fans of the cuisine of the Middle East will also find a suitable dining facility. They are welcome in the restaurant called Sultan, which offers rich choice of most popular oriental dishes. The restaurant is distinguished by truly luxurious decoration of interior. When eaten in a fairy-tale atmosphere, such traditional dishes as shawarma, kebab and oriental sweets seem to be even more delicious. Modra Hviezda … Open
Unusual hotels
Comfortable Hotel Arcus is no less interesting and attractive for travelers. This family hotel opened back in 1929 is located in one of the most picturesque and quiet areas of Bratislava. The hotel's historic building was completely reconstructed several years ago. In addition to its 13 cozy rooms, the hotel also has a fabulously beautiful patio. It would be hard to find more beautiful and "home-like" cozy place … Open
Traditions and mentality of Bratislava
Culinary traditions of the city are full of kind and warm rituals. It is worth noting that many national dishes, which have been prepared for centuries by the locals for various holidays, may seem to be true delicacies to visitors. Previously roast venison with cranberry sauce was the most popular delicacy of the region. However, today you can try it despite the season as the dish is served in all luxury restaurants … Open
Travel guide to Bratislava
The obligatory object for visiting is the Bratislava zoo, its opening took place more than 50 years ago. This zoo has become home to many rare animals, for them the most comfortable conditions have been created in the reserve, therefore many animals successfully reproduce during their lifetime. Visitors to the zoo will be able to see the panthers, white tigers, exotic monkeys and lynxes. On the territory of this zoo … Open
