We lived in Bratislava for a year and a half and still visit the Slovak Capital frequently. There is still a lot to explore in a city that is many times overlooked by travelers. We hope that we can inspire more people to visit this amazing city.
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Here we list all the posts that we have so far written about the Slovak capital.
As the capital and largest city of Slovakia, Bratislava is located in the country’s southwestern corner on the banks of the Danube River. Historically known by other names, including Pressburg in German and Pozsony in Hungarian, it reflects a deep multicultural past. With a population of around 480,000 people, it holds the unique distinction of…
The third stage of my Slovak Adventure had come to an end. It was time to leave the eastern part of Slovakia and head back towards Bratislava. It was already Thursday morning, a whole week after I had left Sweden. Early the next morning I was going to travel back to Vienna International Airport and…
Sometimes it is hard to that I haven’t been in Bratislava since 2019. After all, it is the city that I called home between 2012 and 2014. The city that I had visited annually up until the pandemic. Yes, time has meant that many old friends have moved away from Bratislava and even some away…
After moving away from Bratislava in 2014, after a year and a half in the Slovak capital, we have always enjoyed our return visits. After all, this is the city where we met and that has formed a big part of what we are today. This time we arrived late on a Friday evening before…
Once again we are back where it all started – the Slovak Capital Bratislava. Even though we spent a year and a half in the city between 2012 and 2014, there is so much new to explore during each visit. This time we headed out to visit an old friend and her family in the…
Looking forward to seeing a few exotic animals, dinosaurs and walking up and down a hill? That is possible when visiting Zoo Bratislava, or Zoologická záhrada Bratislava in Slovak. With the DinoPark in the center, you can see both the Tyrannosaurus rex and the Rhinoceros in the same day. History of Zoo Bratislava If you…
It feels like yesterday that we were living and working in Bratislava. Thinking about it brings back some of the best memories. In reality, it is now almost five years since we moved back north, but the Slovak capital is still a place we love to return to. This was the first time for Little…
It’s time to talk travel plans! August is here, and as I sit here in my parents’ living room I hear the rain. Hello autumn, I say, and start dreaming away. Actually we do have some travel plans that I’d like to share with you. Our Travel Plans for Autumn 2018 Four countries in two…
Námestie SNP, named in memory of the Slovak National Uprising of 1944, is a square that truly serves as the historical stage of modern Bratislava. It has seen empires rise and fall, revolutions begin, and a nation find its voice. The square’s identity has shifted over the years, reflected in its many previous names honoring…
The Primate’s Palace is a prominent historical building, and it stands in Bratislava’s Old Town. This impressive palace is a major landmark, so it attracts many visitors from around the world. Its location is just behind the Old Town Hall, yet its elegant pale pink facade is still remarkable. The building’s roof is topped with…
Today, it can be difficult to imagine how hard it once was to cross borders in Europe. For many of us, it feels completely normal to travel freely between countries thanks to the Schengen Agreement. It can seem unreal that there were once guards, fences, and strict border controls. One of the most infamous of…
Two very different buildings in B Bratislava share an important cultural task, for they both house the Slovak National Theater. It is difficult to miss the Old Slovak National Theater, and it is one of the most eye-catching buildings in the city’s historic center. Located at the head of Hviezdoslav Square, this elegant Neo-Renaissance building…