Bratislava Things To Do
The Performing Arts
Regarded as one of the most cultured small cities in Europe, Bratislava enjoys a rich heritage of classical music, opera and ballet. Several concert halls and theatres offer a fabulous breadth of performances by local and internationally acclaimed orchestras and dance companies. Experience the very best classical entertainment in elegant and graceful venues for a night to truly remember.
City Tours
The best way to appreciate this compact yet compelling city is to undertake an organised city tour which can be conducted on foot, by bus or a romantic Danube cruise. Numerous impressive monuments and historic buildings can easily be visited in a short time such as the historic old town and castle and charming St Michael's tower. Enjoy enlightened historical commentary from a knowledgeable guide on a city tour which gives the ideal introduction to a Bratislava city break.
Children’s Activities
Kids will find plenty of fun and thrills during a stay in Bratislava that will ensure a stress free short break for parents too. A spacious, well equipped zoo and adjacent dinosaur park provides excitement, awe and education in equal measure or the acclaimed Bratislava children’s arts centre has lots of cultural and artistic events and activities to keep restless youngsters occupied for hours. Many adventure parks and sports centres offer a wide range of energetic activities for all ages.
Day Trips
Venture out into the countryside for fresh air, tranquil walks and wonderful historic towns and villages. Just a short journey away, visitors can discover rustic, medieval Pezinok, a town famed for its wines, the commanding fortress of Cervey Kamen, lush forests, nature reserves and thermal baths. Bratislava is under one hour away from the Austrian and Hungarian borders opening up an abundance of sightseeing opportunities such as historic Gyor.
Skiing
Just minutes from the city lay the inviting pistes of the low Carpathian Mountains and the fun, excitement and adrenaline of downhill skiing and snowboarding. Ski runs are wide and ideal for beginners and are set in stunning scenery of imposing mountains and thick pine forests.
Museums
Dozens of mainstream and specialist museums in central Bratislava cover a wide subject range that should appeal to every possible interest. Visitors can digest exhibitions relating to archaeology and antiquities from its Roman past, classical music history, Jewish culture and decorative arts to name a few. A museum visit will highlight the rich culture and history of the Slovak people and its fabulous artistic heritage.
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