Brastislava destination near Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences

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Holiday in Bratislava

Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, offers a charming blend of a historical old town and a modern city. The narrow streets of the protected old town contrast with large shopping centers and emerging skyscrapers. This "Beauty on the Danube" is perfect for a weekend getaway, charming visitors with its appeal and a diverse culinary scene. In addition to sights like the impressive Bratislava Castle, which offers a magnificent view, there are natural attractions nearby, such as the Botanical Garden and the Little Carpathians.

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Only 55 km from Vienna, Bratislava is ideal for trips by car, bus, train, boat, or bicycle along the Danube. The prominent Bratislava Castle towers over the historic old town and offers a wonderful view. The historic city center, with its cobblestone streets and pretty house facades, stands in striking contrast to modern construction projects and skyscrapers that shape the cityscape.



Falkensteiner Hotel Bratislava

The unique atmosphere of this hotel in Bratislava makes it the perfect place for business travellers and to easily combine business with pleasure.

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Aerial view of Falkensteiner Hotel Bratislava at night

Activities

Painting in Meulensteen Art Museum near Falkensteiner Hotels

Danubiana – Meulensteen Art Museum

The art museum is set in a beautiful location on the Danube peninsula projecting out into the Gabčíkovo Dam. The main idea of building the museum was to promote contemporary Slovak art and young artists in particular. The Danubiana achieved public and professional recognition for its prestigious exhibitions.

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Mountain bike on a forest road near Falkensteiner Hotels

Bike Tours

  • Summer
SEE THE CITY FROM A BIKE VIEW

Rent a bike and go on your own discovery tour. Only by riding a bike you can see all the different sides of Bratislava. You can discover the countryside as well as the city with its marvellous districts such as Devin, Záhorská Bystrica or Rusovce. Enjoy real mountain biking in the Small Carpathians, leisure biking around the Danube and Morava Rivers or visit the neighbouring countries Austria and Hungary.
 
For the convenience of our guest we have a special designated parking spaces for bikes directly in our garage.
 
Bratislava visitors can book bike tours with friendly guides. They will show you around the city and its surroundings.

Yellow bicycles in Guided Bike Tours near Falkensteiner Hotels

Guided Bike Tours

  • Summer
Bratislava by Bike

See the city from the seat of a bike. Take a tour around the city and see Bratislava Castle, St. Martin’s Cathedral, the Opera House, St. Michael´s Gate, Blue church but also off the beaten track sites. See the “UFO” above your head, glide through the oldest public park in Europe and get the best view of Bratislava Castle from the Old Bridge.
 


Iron Curtain Bike Tour

First you will learn a bit about the history of old Pressburg - the former name of Bratislava, in the historic centre. You will see the modern city centre Eurovea, a fairytale Blue Church and the top sights of the Bratislava promenade at the Opera House. Afterwards you will cycle along the embankment, cross the Danube, get close to the Austrian border, and cycle the former path of border guards. Visit one of the bunkers along the Iron Curtain, pay silent tribute to the soldiers of WW1, and finish with a ride past a new housing estate.
 
Bratislava Bike Point is located close to Starý most (Old Bridge), Fajnorovo nábrežie, near to the historic centre.

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View of Old Market Hall near Falkensteiner Hotels

old market hall

The Old Market Hall of Bratislava was built in 1910 and served as a market hall earlier. In the meantime, the hall was converted and used as a studio and warehouse for Slovak National Television. Since 2013, the Old Market Hall Alliance has been taking care of the hall again and organises a market every Saturday (with the exception of the Christmas season) and cultural, gastronomic and social events as well as other markets on the remaining days. A visit is definitely worthwhile.

Who is it suitable for?
Families, couples, groups, friends

How to get there
Car, bus, on foot, bicycle

Other remarks
Every Saturday market from 9:00am - 3:00pm and during events.

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Close-up of friends toasting beer at Falkensteiner Hotels

Bier Bike Bratislava

Whether it's a birthday party, bachelor party, team building or just enjoying a great day together with friends. It will definitely be an unforgettable experience where you can choose between different packages and cycle through the city while enjoying a glass of prosecco or a cold beer.  

Who is it suitable for?
Groups, friends

How to get there
by foot, bike, bus

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Aerial view of Devín Castle near Falkensteiner Hotels

Bratislava - Devín - Bratislava

  • Summer

Popular boat trip to Devín castle and confluence of rivers Danube and Morava. Cruise starts with views on historic part of Bratislava, its waterfront and Bratislava castle. The cruise continues under the New bridge, bridge Lafranconi and finishes under the Devin castle.

Medieval castle Devín (12. to 16. century) is national cultural monument. It stands on a hill - 212 m above the sea level. It was built on a place of Roman building and Great Moravian fortified settlement. In 864 it was know as Dowina. In 1809 the Napoleonic troops blew up the castle. Today, you can find an archeological museum here. 

Who is it suitable for?
Families, couples, groups, friends

How to get there
walking distance to Bratislava Passanger  port

Other remarks
The season for cruises starts from May

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Mystery Dinner

Have you always wanted to feel like Sherlock Holmes or Miss Marple and go in search of clues? Then the Mystery Dinner is the perfect opportunity to solve the big mystery together with friends or family.

Who is it suitable for?
Families, couples, groups, friends

How to get there
Bus, train, car, on foot

Other notes
from 15 years, reservation necessary

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Escape Room

An exciting adventure in the Escape Room in Bratislava! Solve tricky puzzles in a group of friends or colleagues and escape from a room full of challenges within a set time. Entertainment and fun are guaranteed here.

Who is it suitable for?
Families, couples, groups, friends

How to get there
Bus, bah. on foot, 

Other notes
Under 16s only accompanied by an adult

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Tennis Centre

Fancy a bit of sport? At the Tennis Centre you can have a great time playing tennis, squash or bedminton and have your own match with friends. If there are big tournaments, it can also be super interesting to watch the pros play and cheer them on. 

Who is it suitable for?
Families, couples, groups, friends

How to get there
Bus, train, car

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Laser tag

Ready for a laser duel? Form teams and engage in laser combat and have fun with your friends or family. 

Who is it suitable for.
Families, couples, groups, friends

How to get there
Bus, train, car, on foot

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Hangair

Ready for a laser duel? Form teams and engage in laser combat and have fun with your friends or family. 

Who is it suitable for.
Families, couples, groups, friends

How to get there
Bus, train, car, on foot

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Scavenger Hunt

Go on a treasure hunt together and explore Bratislava's most beautiful alleys and squares at the same time? Solve tricky riddles during the treasure hunt and get closer and closer to the treasure as a team. 

Who is it suitable for?
Families, couples, groups, friends

How to get there
on foot

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Bowling

Strike! You can compete against each other or play various bowling games in teams and try to throw as many strikes as possible, but above all have a lot of fun and enjoy a great time together.
 
Who is it suitable for?
Families, couples, groups, friends

How to get there
bus, car

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Go-Kart

Speeding along the track in a race or just having fun with the kids and family and all different types of karts. 

Who is it suitable for?
Families, couples, groups, friends

How to get there
bus,

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Jump Arena

Salto forwards, Salto backwards or even the double Salto? Try and let off steam in the Jump Arena and let your hearts leap higher. 

Who is it suitable for?
Families, couples, groups, friends

How to get there
Bus, car

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Local Attractions

A group of violinists in an Opera near Falkensteiner Hotels

Opera

The opera of the established National Theatre is on a par with the one in Vienna - a visit to the famous philharmonic orchestra is highly recommended. If you have no plans for one day, we suggest you wander down the Wine Road of Malé Karpaty which leads through former royal districts Bratislava, Svätý Jur, Pezinok, and Modra, numerous villages and stops in Trnava.

Distant view of Bratislava Castle near Falkensteiner Hotels

Bratislava Castle

The castle has been the distinctive mark of the city for a long time. Already in 907AD it was mentioned in records from Salzburg. Slavic people built up a strong fort which became a significant centre of the Greater Moravian Empire. The fort was renovated between 1953 and 1968. Currently part of the castle serves as a presentation area for the Slovak National Council, while another area houses a section of the Slovak National Museums collection - expositions of fantastic jewels from yesteryear - and the Museum of History.

Old Town Hall near Falkensteiner Hotels and Residences

The Old Town Hall

The history of the Old Town Hall can be traced back to the 13th century, when Bratislava was a medieval town. It was then that the original Romanesque house of Mayor Jakub became property of the city. Over the course of time Unger's House and Pawer's House were annexed to it.

Candle-Style Chandelier in a Palace, Falkensteiner Hotels

Primatial Palace

The Primatial Palace (1778-1781) was built on property that originally belonged to the archbishop of Esztergom. The façade of the palace was built in classic style. The Treaty of Bratislava between France and Austria was signed in the palace's Hall of Mirrors on 26 December, 1805. Today the palace is the office of the mayor of Bratislava, and the absolutely stunning Hall of Mirrors is now used to host concerts.

Yellow daffodils in Grassalkovich Palace, Falkensteiner Hotels

Grassalkovich Palace & Garden

This rococo summer palace was built in 1760 for the chairman of the Hungarian Royal Chamber and advisor to Empress Maria Theresa, Count Anton Grassalkovich. The palace is now the official residence of the President of the Slovak Republic. Behind the Presidential Palace (Grassalkovich Palace) on Hodžovo Square lays a glorious park (originally the gardens of the palace) with old trees and well-maintained lawns.

UFO Observation Desk near Falkensteiner Hotels and Residences

New Bridge With UFO Observation Desk

Constructed between 1967 and 1972 across the Danube River, the New Bridge – also known as the SNP Bridge, after the Slovak National Uprising – is perhaps the city's most distinctive structure. Its designers, J. Lacko and A. Tesar, decided to suspend the steel deck of the bridge from a single pylon. On top of the pylon, at a height of 80 metres, is a restaurant connected to the bridge itself via an inclined high-speed lift housed within one of the pylon's columns, as well as via an emergency staircase with 430 steps inside the other column. The bridge is 431.8m long and 21m wide. The total mass of the steel structure, including the pylon, is 7,537 tons.

UFO is the iconic building and symbol of Bratislava. At the height of 95 meters, with a line of sight to 100 km you will truly know the magic of the building.

Devin Castle near Falkensteiner Hotels and Residences

Devin Castle

Mighty fortress above the confluence of the rivers Morava and Danube is one of the most significant archaeological sites in Slovakia. The oldest traces of settlement date back to 5000 BC. The first written reference comes from 864. The castle is a national monument of cultural legacy belonging to the Municipal Museum at present.

Michael's Gate near Falkensteiner Hotels and Residences

Michael´s Gate

The bulbous yet elegant copper roof of Michael's Gate is one of the symbols of Bratislava. The 51 meters long tower has seven floors, and the superb view of the old town from the upper terrace of the tower is one of Bratislava's top visitor experiences.

Archway in Saint Martins Cathedral near Falkensteiner Hotels

St. Martin´s Cathedral

The three-nave Gothic church was built in the place of the original Romanesque church. There were crowned 11 Hungarian Kings and 8 royal wives. Also Beethoven‘s Missa Solemnis was played for the first time in this church.

Old Car in Post Communist Bratislava near Falkensteiner Hotels

Post-communist Bratislava Tour

Enjoy off-the-beaten-track tour in  legendary 1970’s Czechoslovak car Škoda or old 8-seater van Škoda 1203 that brings alive the story of Bratislava in the 20th century - political changes, city’s location on the border, contrasts between rich and poor, development of the society and urbanism.

Post-Communist Bratislava Tour

Art in Danubiana Meulensteen Museum near Falkensteiner Hotels

Danubiana – Meulensteen Art Museum

The art museum is set in a beautiful location on the Danube peninsula projecting out into the Gabčíkovo Dam. The main idea of building the museum was to promote contemporary Slovak art and young artists in particular. The Danubiana achieved public and professional recognition for its prestigious exhibitions.

Zoo and Dinopark Bratislava near Falkensteiner Hotels

Zoo & Dinopark Bratislava

Experience the adventure in Bratislava ZOO and Dinopark! The Dinopark is a recreation of prehistoric times, with robotic structures of dinosaur. This theme park contains games connected to archaeology.

View of the Danube River near Falkensteiner Hotels at night

Danube River Cruise

The River Danube is one of Bratislava's great assets and it's possible to take sightseeing cruises on the river as well as ferries to Vienna. Among favourite destinations for pleasure cruises are – downstream – the Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum at Čunovo and – upstream – historic Devín Castle.

Karlskirche Church near Falkensteiner Hotels and Residences

Trip to Vienna via Twin City Liner

The River Danube is one of Bratislava's great assets and it's possible to take sightseeing cruises on the river as well as ferries to Vienna. Among favourite destinations for pleasure cruises are – downstream – the Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum at Čunovo and – upstream – historic Devín Castle.

People enjoying a shuttle bus service near Falkensteiner Hotels

Sightseeing Tour via Oldtimer Train

Prešporáčik Oldtimer is unique cabriolet old fashioned design and transparent convertible top. Prešporáčik is the only tour vehicle travelling right through the heart of the historic Old Town, along the streets of the pedestrian zone.

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A glass of wine with grapes near Falkensteiner Hotels

Small Carpathian Wine Route

Small Carpathian Wine Route includes a trip to the small cities and villages under the slopes of Small Carpathians with silent beauty of nature, traditions, architecture and folklore based on production of wine and of course tasting of the best Slovak wines!

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