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Bratislava on foot: a self-guided walking route

This route takes you past 11 of Bratislava's best-known sights, including Blue Church, Slovak National Theatre, Main Square and more. It is about 7.5 km on foot, roughly 2.5 hours at an easy pace with short stops. Follow the list on your own, or play it as a free GPS checkpoint game with RunCity and race the clock on the Bratislava leaderboard.

  • 11Stops
  • about 7.5 kmDistance
  • 2.5 hoursWalking
  • about 67 minRunning
Play Bratislava in RunCity

Free during launch. Runs in your phone's browser; the app is in English, German and Hungarian.

Bratislava
Photo: Arne Müseler · CC BY-SA 4.0

Bratislava's route links the Danube riverside, the small old town and the hills above it, about 7.5 km. It starts at the bonus stop, the Eurovea riverside promenade, and passes the Blue Church, an Art Nouveau church painted entirely in blue and white. The Slovak National Theatre, the Roland fountain on the Main Square and Michael's Gate, the last surviving medieval gate, lead to St Martin's Cathedral, where Hungarian kings were crowned for almost three centuries.

The climb to Bratislava Castle gives the best view of the Danube and the UFO Bridge, whose saucer-shaped tower is the next stop. The route then heads uphill through the newer town to the Grassalkovich Palace, the upside-down pyramid of the Slovak Radio building and the Slavín war memorial above the city. The old town is small enough to see in an hour; the last climb to Slavín is steep but short.

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The stops

A suggested order. In the game you can visit them in any order.

  1. Eurovea Riverside

    Eurovea Riverside Bonus

    The riverside promenade along the Danube.

    Photo: Arne Müseler · CC BY-SA 4.0

  2. Blue Church

    Blue Church Photo

    The Art Nouveau church painted entirely in blue and white.

    Photo: Thomas Ledl · CC BY-SA 4.0

  3. Slovak National Theatre

    Slovak National Theatre

    The neo-Renaissance theatre with the Ganymede fountain in front.

    Photo: Doko Ing. Mgr. Jozef Kotulič · CC BY-SA 3.0

  4. Main Square

    Main Square Photo

    The Roland fountain in front of the Old Town Hall.

    Photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jlascar/ · CC BY 2.0

  5. Michael's Gate

    Michael's Gate Photo

    The only surviving medieval gate, topped by a green spire.

    Photo: Dennis G. Jarvis · CC BY-SA 2.0

  6. St Martin's Cathedral

    St Martin's Cathedral

    The Gothic tower of the old coronation church.

    Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0

  7. Bratislava Castle

    Bratislava Castle Photo

    The four-towered white castle on its hill above the Danube.

    Photo: C.Stadler/Bwag · CC BY-SA 4.0

  8. UFO Bridge (Most SNP)

    UFO Bridge (Most SNP) Photo

    The flying-saucer tower on the bridge, seen from the riverside.

    Photo: Pudelek (Marcin Szala) · CC BY-SA 3.0

  9. Grassalkovich Palace

    Grassalkovich Palace

    The presidential palace's garden front and its tall gates.

    Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0

  10. Slovak Radio Building

    Slovak Radio Building Photo

    The inverted pyramid of the Slovak Radio headquarters.

    Photo: Thomas Ledl · CC BY-SA 4.0

  11. Slavín Memorial

    Slavín Memorial

    The tall obelisk and terraced memorial above the city.

    Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0

Play Bratislava in RunCity

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    Questions

    Can you see Bratislava on foot in one day?

    Yes. The 11 stops on this route add up to about 7.5 km, roughly 2.5 hours at an easy pace with short stops.

    Is this self-guided walking tour free?

    Yes. The route and map on this page are free, and the RunCity game for Bratislava is free during launch.

    How does the RunCity game work in Bratislava?

    Open Bratislava in RunCity, walk to a stop and tap Validate: your phone's GPS confirms you are there. Some stops also ask for a photo. Timed runs go on the Bratislava leaderboard.

    Where does the route start?

    This page suggests starting at Eurovea Riverside and finishing at Slavín Memorial. In the game you can take the stops in any order.

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