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, and you can enjoy enlightened historical commentary from a knowledgeable guide on a city tour.

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.

Children’s Activities

Kids will find plenty of fun and thrills 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, and the acclaimed Bratislava Children’s Arts Centre has lots of cultural and artistic events 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 drive away, visitors can discover the medieval and rustic Pezinok, famed for its wines, and the commanding fortress of Cervey Kamen, as well as 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 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.