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3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days

Searching for Bratislava activities on a budget? Join a group of foreigners on their trip to Malé Karpaty or enjoy a piano concert.

Martin Šveda.
Katarína Jakubjaková
Brian Jakubec.

Zimbabwean with Czechoslovak roots retraces father’s life before famous shoemaker sent him to Africa

Brian Jakubec has found a deep connection to his heritage in Slovakia and Czechia. For him, this may be his last stop – because he has found his roots. For his father, Czechoslovakia was the homeland where he never settled down.

The Grassalkovich Garden in centre of Bratislava
Electric bus in Bratislava

Bratislava fares well in public transport rankings for European capitals

It offers the second-cheapest ticket out of the 30 cities analysed.

The ruins of the Biely Kameň castle near Svätý Jur.
Červený Kameň, located in the Bratislava Region, is popular for its theatrical castle tours and performances.

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between May 11 and May 21, plus regular services in different languages, trainings, temporary exhibitions, classical music and highlights of the year.

OLO’s incineration plant known under the abbreviation ZEVO (zariadenie na energetické zhodnocovanie odpadu – a facility for energy recovery of waste)

Getting more out municipal waste in Bratislava

Firms’ piping project feeding heat from rubbish incineration into capital’s home-heating system.

View from Vysoká

3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days

Head to Vysoká Peak this weekend or enjoy the Night of Museums and Galleries in an open-air gallery.

Rental flats in this building on Obchodná Street in Bratislava have been a matter of dispute for 30 years.

Thousands of flats in rental grey zone

The flats are rented for a few dozen euros.

The now dismantled fountain from the Istropolis complex has made it on the cover of the Modernist Fountains of Bratislava book.

Disfavoured Bratislava fountains have aged very well, architect says

During the previous regime, a share of construction budgets was obligatorily spent on art in public space.

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between May 4 and May 14, plus regular services in different languages, trainings, temporary exhibitions, classical music and highlights of the year.

The Dunaj department store in Bratislava.

Legendary department store in Bratislava will get make-over

Dunaj, though it had a different name, opened in the thirties.

The Petržalka swimming pool is open since 2016.

A guide to indoor pools in Bratislava

An overview of indoor swimming pools in the Slovak capital.

The Bratislava Majáles on Tyrš Nábrežie embankment in Bratislava.

3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days

Searching for inexpensive activities in Bratislava? Head to a music festival on the waterfront or take a walk to Vlčie Hrdlo.

Visitors arrive at the Zlaté Piesky lake in Bratislava.

Austrian developer’s plan with a Bratislava lake bank in limbo

The firm’s 2007 project concerns popular Zlaté Piesky lake.

Gregory Fabian in the 2014 "Kukucheers" play.

US actor urges Slovaks not to see democracy as a ‘spectator’ sport

New York actor and lawyer Gregory Fabian witnessed the rule of Vladimír Mečiar in the 1990s and remembers people’s successful resistance against him.

Bratislava's borough finance from dog tax building of dog parks.

Pay a dog tax, biggest Bratislava borough calls on dog owners

Dog owners meeting their tax obligation are entitled to a free plastic bag for dog excrement or free dog training.

Sandberg

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between April 27 and May 7, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions, classical music and highlights of the year.

The Good Market.

3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days

Looking for things to do in Bratislava? Explore a popular street festival or set out on a trip to a forest park.

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