City Parks and Gardens the Forest in the City

City Parks and Gardens the Forest in the City

ZÁHORSKÁ BYSTRICA www.visitbratislava.com/green Lesopark DEVÍNSKA NOVÁ VES Cycling Bridge Malé Karpaty of Freedom 9 11 20 RAČA Morava 10 21 Devínska Kobyla 19 DÚBRAVKA LAMAČ VAJNORY LEGEND Vydrica 13 DEVÍN 12 1 Hviezdoslavovo námestie Devín 2 Šafárikovo námestie Castle 18 3 Medical Garden Danube IVANKA PRI DUNAJI 4 Grassalkovich Garden 5 Sad Janka Kráľa NOVÉ MESTO 6 Baroque Garden 8 KARLOVA VES 7 Botanical Garden EUROVELO 6 5 EUROVELO 13 8 Horský park Sad Janka Kráľa on the right bank statues depicting the 4 RUŽINOV VRAKUŇA A prominent landmark in the Koliba sec- summer bobsled track City Parks and Gardens 14 7 3 The Forest in the City of the Danube is the oldest public park zodiac signs, a gazebo STARÉ 9 Červený kríž tion of the forest park is Kamzík (439 with lift, treetop rope MESTO 6 10 Dlhé lúky 12 Take a break from the urban bustle and hustle and discover in Central Europe. It was established from the original Fran- EUROVELO 6 1 2 In just a few minutes find yourself in the silence of nature, meters) , whose television tower is course featuring 42 cozy, green corners right in the city center. in 1774-1776. The park has walkways ciscan church tower, 11 Kačín walking on forest roads and green meadows. perched on the peak of the ridge. Take in obstacles, World War I 16 5 shaded by trees and spacious mead- a playground with Pečniansky les 12 Koliba - Kamzík a panoramic view of the surrounding area era artillery bunker th 13 The history of these parks goes back to the 18 century, and today they are ows. Growing here are plane trees over attractions for children DOLNÉ HONY Železná studnička Horský park 8 established in a virgin Bratislava’s oldest either from the tower revolving restau- Malý Dunaj still places to relax, meet friends and enjoy various events. two centuries old, together with exotic 14 Karloveské rameno forest is located in the heart of Brati- garden pub, children´s rant or the 15-meter-high wooden view trees. A stay in this green oasis is often PETRŽALKA 15 Dunajské luhy slava. It is the ideal place for walks or playground, outdoor tower, or from the cable car that runs PODUNAJSKÉ BISKUPICE Walk the promenade at Hviezdoslavovo accompanied by the sound of melodies 16 Pečniansky les sports. Learn about the history of the statue gallery, educa- between Kamzík and Železná studnička. námestie 1 in the heart of Bratislava, from different musical genres. 17 Čunovo park along the educational trail and then tional trail Exercise at the outdoor fitness park, hike with its alleys, fountains and plenty of 18 Zlaté piesky have a snack at the 130-year-old histori- along the park’s marked trails or try out occasions for celebration. Stop by the 4 19 Devínska Kobyla cal forester´s house. mountain bike trails. 3 park at Šafárikovo námestie 2 with Relax in the green area near Bratislava exhibit at the Museum 20 SandbergROVINKA Danube 21 the Duck Fountain, or sit on the grass of Castle 6 overlooking the city. Visit also of History of the Slovak Grassalkovich Morava The Bratislava Forest Park is part of the Little Carpathians, a pro- Palace the Medical Garden 3 , where perfor- the Baroque garden of the castle, recon- National Museum, cas- tected landscape area and an oasis of green for nature and sport en- mances take place. There is also a chil- structed according to designs used dur- tle restaurant, cultural Cable car thusiasts, a popular destination for family excursions, a place to pic- dren’s playground and a café to enjoy. ing the reign of Maria Theresa. and culinary events Cycling Trail nic with friends and a secret hideaway for romantic souls. There are EUROVELO 6 Cycling Bridge different areas within the forest park DUNAJSKÁ LUŽNÁ Grassalkovich Garden 4 surrounds equestrian statue The Botanical Garden 7 located on the Danube waterfront soothes EUROVELO 6 15 Tourist Information Centre to pleasantly relax, along with restored Experience true, back Dunajské luhy forest paths, gazebos, playgrounds and a historical palace, which is now the resi- of Empress Maria the soul and provides a feast for the eyes. Here you can find all colors of Michael´s to nature romance, Gate 9 dence of the President of Slovakia. Its Theresa, a place for flowers, trees from all over the world and exotic plants in greenhouses. 6 JAROVCE adventures at Červený Kríž , Dlhé spending the night in highlight is the row of trees planted by children to have fun, A garden with 120 different kinds of roses offers a spot for fragrances Bratislava Blue Lúky 10 and Kačín 11 . Castle Church a tree house at Kačín 2 the heads of states during their visits. outdoor exhibitions to dazzle. 1 Slovak National or Dlhé Lúky. Železná studnička 13 is a recreational Partizánska Lúka free- Theater of modern art St. Martin´s center located in the valley of the Vydri- time center offers Cathedral Natural ca brook. This brook was part of a sys- a fitness park, sports History RUSOVCE Museum tem of four lakes that used to drive nine fields, picnic benches Eurovea water mills, of which the eighth in line, with gazebos and Most SNP Port Klepáč, has been preserved. The recon- fireplaces, a natural 16 UFO Danube amphitheater and an Starý most structed mill serves refreshments and Observation Deck ČUNOVO has activities for children. You can also education trail. 17 5 15 lounge on a boat at Lake 4. EUROVELO 6 Dunajské luhy EN Connect to free wifi VisitBratislava Along the Danube Banks Relax at the Water Protected Area by the Morava On Two Wheels A refreshing part of the city center is the Danube with The greater Bratislava region offers something for nature The former Iron Curtain limited human impact along the Mo- Adore the countryside from your bicycle seat! Ride the cycle unlimited travel by public transport attractive promenades along both its banks. enthusiasts and people who enjoy water sports, too. rava River, conserving precious natural wealth. trails either along the Danube or directly in the woods. free admission to selected museums and galleries Take a stroll along the waterfront, dis- observation deck and Part of the Dunajské luhy 15 protect- Rusovce Park near Devínska Kobyla 19 is at 514 meters dendropark with From the city center there are con- free guided walking tour and much more Information about cover the sculptures of personalities and café on the bridge ed landscape area along the Danube the mansion, Gerulata the highest peak in Bratislava, lying original trees, the nections to two international bicy- cycle trails: works of art, walk to the other side of Most SNP, Museum lies within the borders of the capital Rusovce - a Roman within the eponymous national nature cycle bridge across cle trails: Danube Cycle Trail and the river along Bratislava’s four bridges, of Natural History at city. The floodplains and forests along archaeological site, reserve. Inside these protected areas, the Morava between Iron Curtain Trail. Enjoy the for- www.bratislava.cyklotrasy.sk lie down on the lawn in front of Eurovea Vajanského nábrežie, the river run from the Old Town, at the a modern art gallery visitors are allowed to move only along Devínska Nová Ves and est Pečniansky les on the Petržalka www.mapa.cyklokoalicia.sk and taste local specialties at restaurants Waterworks Museum forest Pečniansky les 16 on the right Danubiana situated on marked trails. There are magnificent Austria, Iron Curtain side of the Danube and continue overlooking the river. Visit the Botanical near Karloveské rameno bank and continue past the Petržalka a peninsula and artifi- views of the Morava River along the Museum, Geological toward Austria. You can also reach Garden 7 at Lafranconi Bridge and then dam at Jarovské Rameno, Lake Rusovce cial rafting channel in education trail between Devínska Nová Museum in Nature, Devin Castle by bicycle and con- continue to Karloveské rameno 14 , and Lake Čunovo before reaching Čunovo Ves and Devín. Devin Castle tinue on to the cross-border cycle a natural water sports paradise where the Divoká Voda white water rafting bridge at Devínska Nová Ves. In the watercraft can be rented. sports complex at Čunovo 17 . Sandberg 20 is a sandstone depos- opposite direction from the center Photo: R. Vrlák, B. Molnár, BKIS, M. Velček, MS Agency, P. Kováč, it with remnants of the sea that was of Bratislava, the cycle trail runs ba-lesy.sk, lanovky.sk, Danubiana, Relax in the green belt between the Dunajské luhy habitat is the home of here 15 million years ago. More than along the Danube embankment to Divoká Voda, tikdnv.sk Green Map: MAPA Slovakia Editor s.r.o., 2019 Official Bratislava App bridges Starý most and Most SNP on rare plant and animal species and also 350 fossils of ancient marine animals, Čunovo and then to Hungary. the right bank of the Danube or enjoy an important bird area. Take advantage bivalve shellfish, shark teeth and whale Bicycle rentals: the summer on the Magio Beach. Finally, Experience a cruise un- of organized water bird watching to vertebrae have since been found. The Enjoy a comfortable ride along the Pri Suchom mlyne 84 let the waves lull you to sleep at one of der Bratislava´s bridges observe protected egrets and herons. beauty of this exceptional paleontolog- forest paths of the Bratislava Bratislava www.bratislavabikepoint.com on a boat sailing either Forest Park or be courageous Tourist Information Centre the botels docked on the Danube. ical site can be admired from the edu- Klobučnícka 2 to Devin Castle or to See also the recreational areas by the lakes, that are located directly in cational path that runs to Devin.

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