HOLIDAY IDEAS city breaks

Are you planning a hiking tour in the Slovak Karst (Slovenský kras)? Besides the beautiful natural scenery and a great deal of natural attractions such as the caves of the Slovak Karst or the gorge of Zádielska tiesňava, your attention will be surely caught by Rožňava – the town of famous mining traditions, schools and crafts and the bishop’s seat.

Do you dream of loafing in front of the TV with a beer? No? So try a more authentic way of spending your free time – enjoy your own dose of adventure, and let the adrenalin pump through your veins! Bratislava can increase your blood pressure – but not in a bad way ...

Are you tired of main stream art? Are you searching for fresh inspiration which will send your thoughts in new dimensions? In Bratislava it is possible to find alternative art of all kinds which satisfy all your six senses…. Film, fine arts, or theatre.

Are you tired of main stream art? Are you searching for fresh inspiration which will send your thoughts in new dimensions? In Bratislava it is possible to find alternative art of all kinds which satisfy all your six senses… Music, photography, or literature.

Bratislava is a meeting point of two lowlands and the beginning of one of the most noticeable mountain ranges of Europe. It is not only those hills penetrating through the city which offer the panoramic view a growing city will be lying at your feet. Witness how a city grows and spreads its buds.

Contrast is exciting, and Bratislava is no different in this sense. Welcome to a city where the new complements the old, rivers alternate with hills, silence follows in the footstep of noise, and a cosmopolitan spirit walks side by side with provinciality!

Concrete jungle? A rabbit hatch? The den of drug dealers? Prejudice about this part of Bratislava has grown to gigantic proportions. Petržalka as the biggest housing estate in Slovakia offers plenty of green and the proximity of the Danube Forests.

During the walks through old Bratislava you may be surprised by a proud king on a horse with an escort. No, monarchy is not returning – once a year the city is visited by an emperor who was crowned here centuries ago. You can anticipate to a real feast in a big style.

Do you appreciate good food and drink? Bratislava is progressively becoming a culinary paradise. The streets of the Old Town district have been referred to as “one big restaurant”. Come and excite and treat your taste buds in an unforgettable atmosphere!

You don’t have to go far from the city to find ideal cycling paths. Whether you crave for the tranquillity of the meadow forests or adrenalin in the mountains, this article will help you get oriented so you can enjoy the exact type of cycling you desire.