In the Bratislava area, the densely forested Little Carpathians separate the Záhorie Lowland from the Danube Lowland. The Danube floodplain forests in the Bratislava region are among the last remaining floodplain forests in Europe.
Those choosing Bratislava as a travel destination may want to book a hotel for their stay.
Nature
Devínska Kobyla is a national nature reserve. The Devínska Kobyla national nature reserve is suitable for hiking and cycling tours.
The Rozhľadňa Alexandra Filípka observation tower can be reached via several hiking trails; the shortest access route starts at Zochova chata. The observation tower offers views of the Little Carpathians, the Záhorie Lowland and the Danube Lowland.
Activities
The Bratislava region has up to 1,700 kilometres of cycle paths. EuroVelo 13 connects Petržalka, Devín, Devínska Nová Ves and settlements along the route via Vysoká pri Morave, Záhorská Ves, Suchohrad and Gajary with Moravský Svätý Ján.
EuroVelo 13 runs along the border of the former Iron Curtain and leads via Bratislava, Petržalka, Devín, Devínska Nová Ves, Vysoká pri Morave, Záhorská Ves, Suchohrad and Gajary to Moravský Svätý Ján.
Rafting on the Little Danube offers an opportunity to experience the peaceful river landscape and rare animal species. The activity is considered straightforward and suitable for families with children.
Culture
Marianka is considered the oldest pilgrimage site in Slovakia.
Bratislava Castle houses the Slovak National Museum with changing exhibitions as well as the permanent exhibitions “Treasury” and “History of Slovakia”, covering the period from prehistory to the Middle Ages. Bratislava Castle is an important monument to the social and historical development of Great Moravia, Austria-Hungary, Czechoslovakia and modern Slovakia. A newly restored Baroque garden invites visitors to take a stroll, and the castle also offers beautiful views.
Devín Castle was declared a national monument in 1961. Archaeological research has been carried out intermittently at Devín Castle since the 1930s; the exhibits on display provide information about various historical periods.
Plavecký hrad Castle was probably built in the 13th century as a royal border fortress. Plavecký hrad Castle is freely accessible to the public.
Pajštún Castle is freely accessible to the public.
The history of Červený Kameň Castle dates back to the first half of the 13th century. The Slovak National Museum offers various guided tours of Červený Kameň Castle, including tours of the historically furnished interiors and the castle grounds. Červený Kameň Castle is home to the Astur falconry area, which features flight demonstrations by birds of prey.
The Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum is a modern art museum on a peninsula in the Danube near Čunovo. The Malokarpatské Museum in Pezinok displays the largest collection of wine presses in Europe.
Culinary Delights
Slovenský Grob is known for goose specialities served with red cabbage and lokša.
