GOOD TO KNOW 

Even though Bratislava Region is the smallest region in Slovakia, we still have a lot to offer with our rich natural and cultural heritage. 

We used the size and accessibility of the region into our advantage and promote it with an idea that our destination is a #allinclusivedestination and that everything is #justastepaway. 

Bratislava is the capital city of our region. Its uniqueness lies in the combination of the rich history of the coronation city with the new image of a young, modern, innovative Metropol. More info about Bratislava here. 

HOW TO COME AND MOVE IN THE REGION 

If you are looking for travel information. How to get to the region/ How to travel within the region. Please see here. 

WHEN TO VISIT US AND WHAT TO WEAR? 

Bratislava Region has a temperate continental climate with 4 seasons - hot summer and cold winter. The maximum daily temperatures in the summer reaches 38 °C (average 30 °C) and minimum daily temperatures in the winter reaches - 10 °C (average 0 °C). July and September tends to be the most rainy, on the other hand May and October are relatively dry. 

Even though we are a all year destination the best time to visit us is from second half of April until the end of October and during the Christmas season when it is really magical. 

NEED FOR A STORAGE ROOM? 

In mood of sightseeing but your luggage is holding you back? No problem, there are several storage rooms on the bus and train stations which you can use. 

Bus station - Mlynské Nivy: opens 4:00 - 24:00 

Main train station: opens 4:00 – 6:15, 6:30 – 10:30, 11:00 – 16:45, 17:00 – 21:30, 21:45 – 23:55

Train station Petržalka: opens 4:00 – 23:15

Storage room by BAGBNB

HOLIDAYS - NO SHOPPING DAYS 

Winter  - 24. December, 25. December, 26. December, 1. January, 6. January 

Spring  - Easter Friday (April), Easter Monday  (April), 1.May, 8.May 

Summer - 5. July, 29. August, 

Autumn - 1. September, 15.September, 1.November, 17.November

WHO TO CALL WHEN SOMETHING IS WRONG?

Emergency call: 112

Rescue Service: 155 

Police: 158

Fire service: 150

DRINKING WHEN DRIVING? 

There is ZERO tolerance for drinking when driving in Slovakia. 

It is also not allowed to drink on public spaces. It is prohibited to drink in public near school institutes, health care institutes, churches, cemetery, children playgrounds and public bus and train stations. 

The only place where public drinking is tolerated are terraces and the near area or specific restricted areas during public events. 

SILENT HOURS 

Night time is restricted from 10.00 pm - 6.00 am. Some of the restaurants and pubs in the city center changes their opening hours to tolerate the night time, so we suggest to always check the specific opening hours. 

FUN FACTS 

Did you know that…? 

Bratislava and Vienna are the two closest capital cities? The distance between them is only 60km. 

Bratislava is the only capital city that is located between three other countries? 

In Bratislava is currently being built first skyscraper in Slovakia. 

One of the Bratislava Castle towers, is bigger than the others? In the past, it served as coronation tower and was the guardian of crown jewels.