36 days in Bratislava Itinerary

Slovakia's capital, Bratislava, attracts visitors for its natural beauty and rich culture, offering a plethora of landscapes, outdoor activities, historical monuments, and a stately old town.

Get out of town with these interesting Bratislava side-trips: Plavecky hrad a podhradie (in Plavecke Podhradie), Nitra (Diecezne Muzeum, Slovak Agricultural Museum, &more) and Trnava (City Hall, Kralovska fontana, &more). Next up on the itinerary: explore the historical opulence of Bratislava Castle, take some stellar pictures from UFO Observation Deck, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Blue Church of St. Elizabeth, and wander the streets of Bratislava Old Town.

To see ratings, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Bratislava online travel planner.

Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Bratislava. December in Bratislava sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) early enough to travel to Bratislava.

On the 30th (Mon), step into the grandiose world of Smolenice Castle, then step into the grandiose world of Hrad Dobrá Voda, and then delve into the distant past at Ostry Karmen Castle.

For reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Bratislava trip planner.

Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.