Bratislava Region in a Nutshell
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22 Veľké Plavecké 23 Leváre Podhradie 24 21 Malacky Kuchyňa 15 Častá Záhorská Ves 14 13 Dubová Angern Pernek 16 Podunajsko 12 Modra Part of the Danubian Lowland belonging to Bratislava Region consists Morava 11 of villages in the Senec district. Th is fl at agricultural landscape sur- 18 19 Pezinok 25 17 Borinka rounded by the Danube and its tributary the Little Danube with many Stupava Slovenský Mariánka Grob gravel pits creates favourable conditions for summer relaxation by the 20 10 Svätý Jur water and in the vicinity of bodies of water. Its centre is the town of Senec 7 26 Senec where you can fi nd a popular summer destination for locals and BRATISLAVA foreigners alike – Sunny Lakes, in addition to a water park with well- AT 5 28 ness. Th e rivers fl owing through the region and the bodies of water are 4 27 Devín 3 1 30 a suitable place for fi shing and water sports. Th e most visited European Malý Dunaj cycling route – EuroVelo 6 – leads along the bank of the Danube. Along 2 with the other cycling routes in the region, it is suitable for families 6 Miloslavov with children and recreational cyclists. Dunaj Legenda: 29 Camping Dunajská Castle, manor house Ferry 8 Lužná Places to visit: 26. Sunny Lakes Castle ruin HU Čunovo Cycling bridge 9 26. Aquapark Senec Religious monument Lookout tower 27. Oasis of the Siberian Tiger Traditional ceramics Airport 28. Open-Air Museum of Bee Keeping Mushroom 29. Courtyard of Artisanal Crafts Miloslavov Wine-growing area picking area 30. Rafting on the Little Danube Open-Air Museum Cycling Water sports ZOO of Bee Keeping Rafting Dishes to taste: fi sh specialities – halászlé Museum Roller skating Swimming Horseback riding potato lángos Gallery Hiking Golf Farm honey-based food products bakery products apples and apple products from Dunajská Lužná Bratislava Region Tourism Turizmus regiónu Bratislava Sabinovská 16, 820 05 Bratislava Telephone number: +421 (0)2 /4319 1685 E-mail: [email protected] www.bratislavaregion.travel www.facebook.com/bratislavaregion.travel www.instagram.com/bratislavaregion.travel EN Bratislava Region TIC: Námestie 1. mája 4, 903 01 Senec in a nutshell For more information, please visit www.regionsenec.sk Th e project is realised with the fi nancial support of the Ministry of Transport, Construction and Regional development of the Slovak Republic BBRT_DL_region_info.inddRT_DL_region_info.indd 11-3-3 88/23/2019/23/2019 111:20:281:20:28 AAMM Bratislava Th e Little Carpathians Záhorie Bratislava, the capital city of the Slovak Republic, is the heart and soul Th e Little Carpathians subregion stretches along the Little Carpathians Th e name Záhorie (behind the mountains) refers to the fact that the re- of Bratislava Region, it is a city of science and research, and an impor- mountain range from the village of Sv. Jur to the village of Doľany. In gion lies behind the Little Carpathians mountains. Th e region is distinc- tant socio-cultural, political and commercial centre of Slovakia. In the addition to the beautiful nature of the Little Carpathians Protected tive for its blown sands on the Záhorská nížina, a plain with pine forests past, it served as a coronation city, where 18 Kings and Queens of the Landscape Area, there are countless cultural and historical sights. Th e and unique biotopes in the valley of the Morava River preserved due to Kingdom of Hungary were crowned. Th ese events are commemorated city of Modra is famous for its pottery industry, the roots of which date the decades of forced peace between the so-called Eastern and Western by the Coronation Celebration festival which takes place over the last back to the 14th Century. Th e sun-bathed south-eastern slopes of the blocks. In Smrdáky, there are thermal baths with unique sulphuric wa- weekend of June. Bratislava is the third greenest city in the world with Little Carpathians provide the ideal conditions for the cultivation of ter. A popular tourist site is the well-known technical site Baťa Canal, ample opportunities to relax in the Little Carpathians and in the city vines. Th e fi rst vineyards were built by the Romans. Th e Little Carpathi- which currently serves for recreational cruises. Záhorie prides itself on parks. Explore the cultural sites in the city, clear your head while sailing ans is the most important wine-growing region in Slovakia. In addition Skalický trdelník (a kind of spit cake from Skalica) and Skalický rubín on the Danube, try adrenaline activities, sit down in the Old Town and to the high-quality wine tastings, you can try traditional dishes and see (red wine called Ruby of Skalica), both of which received a European absorb the vibrant atmosphere or have a taste of the local gastronomy. interesting places, whichcan be reached by following hiking trails or cy- Union trade mark. Athletes can play golf, go hiking or cycling in the Th ose looking for nightlife will enjoy themselves in music clubs, bars, cling trails. Little Carpathians. and discotheques. Bratislava is a city that never sleeps. Places to visit: 1. Bratislava Castle Places to visit: 10. Svätý Jur (historical centre, Places to visit: 17. Stupava (manor house, park) 2. UFO Observation Deck Šúr National Nature Reserve) 18. Biofarma Príroda organic farm on top of the Most SNP bridge 11. Pezinok (historical centre, Little Carpathians 19. Pajštún Castle 3. Zoo and DinoPark Museum, Gallery of Naïve Art Schaubmar’s Mill) 20. Marianka pilgrimage site 4. Devín Castle 12. Modra (historical centre, 21. Malacky (manor house, synagogue, golf) 5. Kamzík Museum of Slovak Ceramic Sculpture) 22. Habánsky dvor in Veľké Leváre 6. Sailing on the Danube 13. Veľká Homola tourist lookout tower 23. Recreational area of Rudava 7. Cyklomost slobody cycling bridge 14. Kukla tourist lookout tower 24. Plavecký Hrad Castle 8. Danubiana Art Museum 15. Červený Kameň Castle 25. Eurovelo 13 9. Th e Divoká voda water sports resort 16. Budmerice Manor House Horné Záhorie Region: Skalica and Baťa Canal, Old Town historical centre, museums, galleries, Wine festivals on the Little Carpathians Wine Route Smrdáky, Šaštín (not on the map) theatres, opera Dishes to taste: Bratislava crescent rolls Dishes to taste: roasted geese from Slovenský Grob Dishes to taste: Skalica funnel cake Devín currant wine scískanice (a baked speciality from potatoes) Skalický rubín (Ruby of Skalica wine) Frankovka modrá of Rača from Dubová stupavské zelé (sauerkraut that comes street food baked apples from Modra or traditional bean soup from the town of Stupava) Little Carpathian’s wine craft beer Traditional souvenir: handmade design Traditional souvenir: Modra majolica folk art production ÚĽUV TIC: Záhorácka 1919, 901 01 Malacky TIC: Klobučnícka 2, 811 01 Bratislava TIC: Štúrova 59, 900 01 Modra Hlavná 1/24, 900 31 Stupava Istrijská 49, 841 08 Devínska Nová Ves M. R. Štefánika 1, 902 01 Pezinok Námestia slobody 10, 909 01 Skalica For more information, please visit www.visitbratislava.com For more information, please visit www.malekarpaty.travel For more information, please visit www.regionzahorie.sk BBRT_DL_region_info.inddRT_DL_region_info.indd 44-6-6 88/23/2019/23/2019 111:20:311:20:31 AAMM.