Bratislava
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia with a population of about 500,000. The history of the city has been strongly influenced by people of different nations and religions, namely by Austrians, Czechs, Germans, Hungarians, Jews, Serbs and Slovaks. In brief: Bratislava is awesome, so get here as quickly as you can.
After Wolfsthal you will be walking along the Danube, and cross the “border” into Slovakia. You walk along here, passing Cold War bunkers, pass under the Motorway Bridge, and arrive at the 2nd Bridge: SNP Most, that looks like a UFO. Cross the bridge, keep on left side, and up the hill till you arrive at Svoradova St. The Student Residence is half-way down the street (light blue building on left side).
Check-in to Svoradova and head off to explore the city. BTW: these little steps beside the Hostel, lead up to the parliament and Castle! A beautiful panorama awaits you and you can then circle around downwards towards St. Martin’s church & Old Town. Perfect!
At 6pm daily, you can meet other PWs @ the Fountain (on Main Square) and swap ideas on where is good to eat & drink for the evening ahead. You will have spotted many interesting cafes on your afternoon stroll.
Leaving Bratislava:
Although Bratislava is a big city, it is surprisingly easy to get out of. In the morning cross over SNP Most, and follow the river Eastwards along Klokočova. This will bring you to the Danube Bike Path, which has plenty of kiosks for refreshments (they open after 10am !), which you head South-East on towards Cunovo.
After Wolfsthal you will be walking along the Danube, and cross the “border” into Slovakia. You walk along here, passing Cold War bunkers, pass under the Motorway Bridge, and arrive at the 2nd Bridge: SNP Most, that looks like a UFO. Cross the bridge, keep on left side, and up the hill till you arrive at Svoradova St. The Student Residence is half-way down the street (light blue building on left side).
Check-in to Svoradova and head off to explore the city. BTW: these little steps beside the Hostel, lead up to the parliament and Castle! A beautiful panorama awaits you and you can then circle around downwards towards St. Martin’s church & Old Town. Perfect!
At 6pm daily, you can meet other PWs @ the Fountain (on Main Square) and swap ideas on where is good to eat & drink for the evening ahead. You will have spotted many interesting cafes on your afternoon stroll.
Leaving Bratislava:
Although Bratislava is a big city, it is surprisingly easy to get out of. In the morning cross over SNP Most, and follow the river Eastwards along Klokočova. This will bring you to the Danube Bike Path, which has plenty of kiosks for refreshments (they open after 10am !), which you head South-East on towards Cunovo.