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.
I really enjoyed visiting Slovakia this time. It was a bit sad that Susann wasn’t able to join, but spending time with my brother from time to time is nice too. One of the highlights of the trip was the chance to see so many new places that I had not visited while living in…
After a long walk Thursday along the Slovak-Austrian border, we headed out on new adventures on Friday morning. The fog was still heavy in Bratislava when my brother and I left his apartment to head to the airport in Bratislava. At the airport, our plan was to rent a car for the weekend. Two friends…
It’s again time for new adventures. This morning I left Susann at home and headed to the airport. The destination? To visit my brother in Bratislava for the weekend. A short flight later I landed at the airport in Vienna, ran out to catch the bus to Bratislava and eventually I got off at the…
While exploring Bratislava‘s charming Old Town, you might just meet one of the city’s most beloved and quirky residents. His name is Čumil. This Slovak word actually means “the watcher,” and you will quickly see why. You’ll find this bronze man peeking his head from underneath a manhole cover. He has a wide, cheeky grin…
Despite its name, Starý most (Old Bridge) is the newest bridge in central Bratislava. It connects the city center with the large Petržalka district. It is one of three central bridges crossing the Danube River, yet it offers some of the best views. From its deck, you can see both Most SNP and Bratislava Castle,…
In Bratislava, there is a building that has witnessed centuries of change, and it now serves as a center of power in the Slovak Republic. This is the Episcopal Summer Palace, or Letný arcibiskupský palác as it is in Slovak. The palace was originally constructed in the 17th century, so it is much older than…
Námestie Slobody, which translates to Freedom Square, is one of the largest public squares in Bratislava. It is located just north of the historic Old Town, and it stands directly in front of the Episcopal Summer Palace. The square is a prominent example of large-scale urban planning from the socialist era, and its character is…
The Slovak Radio Building is an easy building to recognize, and it is a prominent feature in Bratislava. It is known in Slovak as Budova Slovenského rozhlasu. The building’s unconventional design often attracts much attention from visitors. Its shape is that of an inverted pyramid, and this unique form is a well-known example of socialist…
Devín Castle, or Hrad Devín as it is in Slovak, is a historic castle located in the small town of Devín. The town is a borough of Bratislava, situated a short distance from the capital’s center. The castle itself stands on a high cliff, and it overlooks the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers….
Wow, time is really flying by I realize now that I’m about to write a post about our long weekend in Bratislava. And that trip happened a week ago! As you may or may not know, we are very fond of the Slovak capital as that is where we met for the first time. I…
We have just returned back to Sweden after a nice weekend in the Slovak capital Bratislava where we took the possibility to once more visit a Slovak Christmas Market. Actually we were quite lucky as it was the first weekend of the annual Christmas market in Bratislava. You should definitely go there if you get…
Welcome November! November is probably the rainiest month of the year – at least here in Sweden. Now we are in the weeks when the Christmas lights are not yet brightening the streets and people are incredibly tired. I’m seriously considering the possibility of converting myself into a Moomin and sleep until March. So, what better…