Only 5 km from the centre of Bratislava there is a natural area of forests, streams and ponds. It is an ideal place for escape from the city stress not only for families with children but also for active sportsmen. Železná studnička is nearby, its tempting and it’s for everyone.

Do you need a break from the city stress? Are you looking for a place where you are surrounded by deep forests? Do you want to climb up rope hitches? You want to sleigh? Cycle? Ski? But you don’t want to travel far from the city? Recreation zone Kamzík - Koliba is offering you all of this.

Beauty or an ugly duckling on the Danube? Proud capital of an independent state or second class bracelet of Vienna? Historical meeting point of three nations, display cabinet of socialistic architecture, or is it a modern central European metropolis? Discover the authentic genius loci of Bratislava!

As I sit over a chilled glass of freshly tapped beer (kofola), I hear uplifting country (folk) music, I watch the river flow (leaves fall) and I feel good. An illusion in the city? Not really...

The medieval military camp in Stará Ľubovňa has opened its gates and invites everyone to experience the Middle Ages on their own. The time stopped in the 15th century here and the place lives with the era of brave knights radiating the atmosphere of glorious fights for power and honour.

Bratislava can be exhausting. Would you like to take a break, spend some time in the realm of dreams, recuperate your strength for the next day and share impressions with other travellers someplace close to the centre of things but still easy on your wallet? Hostels in the city centre give you the chance to do so.

Do you have a feeling that the 21^st century conveniences are lurking for you from everywhere? Try our journey and travel two centuries back in time to recall the great ideas of Štúr’s fellowship or to the 18^th century when Juraj Jánošík stood on the side of the poor people. You can also enjoy our fine arts and natural wealth.  

The multicultural character of Bratislava was in the past importantly enriched by numerous Jewish communities. Even though fascist or communistic regimes have given them a hard time in the 20th century the Jewish feeling is still present in the city…