Discover Bratislava in 5 Days

  1. Day 1: Old Town
    10 minutes (0.4 miles) from Bratislava Castle

    Explore the charming 18th-century townhouses, narrow streets, and Baroque palaces of the historic Old Town of Bratislava. Visit St. Martin's Cathedral and the picturesque Michael's Gate.

  2. Day 2: Bratislava Castle and Devin Castle
    10 minutes (2.2 miles) from Old Town

    Take a guided tour of Bratislava Castle, an iconic hilltop fortress that offers stunning views of the city and the Danube River. Visit the nearby Devin Castle, located on a cliff above the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers, and learn about Slovakia's rich medieval history.

  3. Day 3: UFO Tower and Eurovea Shopping Centre
    20 minutes (2.2 miles) from Devin Castle

    Take an elevator to the top of the UFO Tower, a unique observation deck and restaurant located on the top of the SNP Bridge, for excellent views of Bratislava and the surrounding area. Afterwards, head to the nearby Eurovea Shopping Centre for a leisurely afternoon of shopping and dining in fashionable surroundings.

  4. Day 4: National Gallery and Slovak National Theater
    15 minutes (1.3 miles) from Eurovea Shopping Centre

    Visit the Slovak National Gallery, one of the largest museums in Slovakia, and enjoy a wide variety of Slovak and international art exhibits. Afterwards, take in a performance at the historic Slovak National Theater, with its neoclassical architecture and impressive program of opera, ballet, and drama.

  5. Day 5: Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum and Devin Castle Nature Reserve
    25 minutes (9.9 miles) from Slovak National Theater

    Explore the beautiful Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum, a contemporary art museum located on a peninsula in the Danube River, with exhibits ranging from modern photography to sculpture and video art. Afterwards, discover the natural beauty of the Devin Castle Nature Reserve, with its unique flora and fauna and stunning vistas of the surrounding countryside.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Bratislava Castle Tour (2 hours, 7€)
  • Devin Castle Tour (2 hours, 8€)
  • UFO Tower Admission (1 hour, 12€)
  • Eurovea Shopping Centre (2 hours, prices vary)
  • National Gallery Admission (3 hours, 10€)
  • Slovak National Theater Performance Ticket (2 hours, prices vary)
  • Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum Admission (2 hours, 10€)
  • Devin Castle Nature Reserve Hike (2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs (per person): 57€

Useful Tips

If you have one more day, consider taking a Danube River Cruise or a day trip to Vienna, or if you have less time, skip Devin Castle Nature Reserve or one of the museums. If you are interested in exploring the local gastronomy, check out the traditional Slovak restaurants in the Old Town or try a wine tasting at the nearby Small Carpathians region.

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