Bratislava
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Bratislava city is the capital of Slovakia (Slovak Republic). With over 450,000 habitants it is the biggest city in Slovakia with very important political, economic, industrial, agricultural and cultural role.
Bratislava can truly boast to be named the Capital at the Crossroads of Europe.It is located so close to Austria and Hungary.
There are more than 300 friendly Couchsurfers in Bratislava:) who organize some meetings and parties every month.
Travel information
How to get to Bratislava
• by plane
The AIRPORT is very close to the city. It may take only 30 minutes to get to the city center with local buses.Taxi - from airport to town center (ca. 10 km) could cost around 300 Sk.There are a plenty of choices for transport from Bratislava Airport to Vienna Airport (VIE), which is only 50 kilometers away (60-90 min including borderline control).
• by bus
The best starting point for searching a bus connection from abroad to Bratislava is a page of EUROLINES - International lines timetable.
• by boat
Maybe the most beautiful way to get to Bratislava is by boat from Vienna or Budapest. TWIN CITY LINER -directly from Vienna center to Bratislava center.
Current events
* Xmas markets
date: 23/11-23/12 place: MAIN SQUARE
A popular Christmas attraction, the annual Christmas Market in Bratislava is a great place to browse for unusual gift ideas and soak up the festive atmosphere. Stalls fill the Main Square (Hlavne námestie) outside the Municipal Museum in the Old Town and sell everything from specialty foods to traditional handmade Christmas decorations. There are also plenty of stalls selling hot food and drink; try a glass of warm mulled wine and a hot pancake as you watch the entertainment which includes live music and choral performances.CS meetings are organized frequently.
* New Year celebration
Date: 31.12.2007 Venue: Various venues around Bratislava centre
The New Year celebration in Bratislava has always unforgettable atmosphere. Locals as well as thousands of foreign tourists join themselves in a big party zone all over the historical city centre - various music zones offer fantastic shows, live concerts and discos. The top highlight of the event is great fireworks show on the Danube river bank.Plans for the New Year's 2008 celebrations in Bratislava have been announced by the city with a major concert in the Main Square, dance party in Hviezdoslavovo Square from 8 pm to 1 am and major fireworks show on the Danube river bank at midnight.
CS information
--Suzymuzy 16:10, 24 November 2007 (UTC)
