Wearing red overalls, adrenaline junkies can skywalk around Bratislava's UFO

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This article was published in the latest edition of our Bratislava City Guide, which can be obtained from our online shop with Spectacular Slovakia travel guides.

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For those who enjoy watching the chaos of an anthill, the best choice in Bratislava​ (apart from a tourist flight) is the observation deck of the SNP Bridge, which spans the Danube and provides the vital link between the city centre and Petržalka. The bridge has an observation deck and restau­rant on the top of its only pylon, 95 metres above the ground. It combines luxury dining with spectacular views over an area of about 100 km.

In addition to a beautiful view, the UFO restaurant offers a skywalk on a narrow window board around the restaurant. Before taking the Skywalk, walkers get special red overalls. They are attached to a steel rope mounted to the outer side of the restaurant with two safeguarding systems. At three check-points, the walkers can try to lean over the edge of the board 82 metres above the ground or sit down on it. One walk lasts approximately 15 minutes so that there is time to take pictures of the person doing it. Participants cannot exceed 140 kg in weight and two metres in height.

Less than a kilometre to the east is a steel bridge called Starý Most (Old Bridge), the first bridge to link both banks of the river. It was destroyed during the Second World War and later rebuilt by the Soviet army. Between 2013-15, it was replaced by a new one, where pedestrians can enjoy a view of two of Bratislava’s iconic sights: the SNP bridge and the castle.

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Other options exist for views over the Old Town, including from the Old Town Hall Tower at the Main Square and Michael’s Gate at Michalská Street. Another option is the Sky bar restaurant at Hviezdosla­vovo Square, next to the US embassy. It has a terrace on the top of the building with a glass roof. Be sure to make a reservation.

Bratislava Castle offers another possibility to look on the city from above. Its gardens offer an excellent view, free of charge, over the city and the Danube. Another possibility is to visit the castle and climb its Crown Tower, which apart from being one of the oldest parts of the castle offers a 360° view into four countries in case of good weather: Slovakia, Hun­gary, Austria and the Czech Republic.

Outside the centre, on one of the hilltops above the city perches the Slavín war memorial, dedicated to the fallen soldiers of Red Army who liberated Bratislava in 1945. The park features a magnificent view over the eastern part of the city, in addition to the military cemetery. In the middle is a 39.5 m high column, topped with a statue of a Soviet soldier erecting the flag above the liberated Bratislava and crushing a swastika under his feet.

The almighty TV Tower, which can be seen from every direction, also houses Altitude restaurant on a rotat­ing deck. It offers a 360° panorama of Bratislava and the surrounding region, including a glimpse into Austria, Hungary and the Czech Republic. Alternatively, you can sit at a fixed table if you do not want to move around while eating.