Things to do and tourist attractions in Male Karpaty
Pajštún Castle
Castle ruins
Pajštún Castle belonged to the system of border castles, which in the 13th century took over the function of protection of the northwestern border of the Hungarian state ...
Borinka
Kamzík Hill - 439 m asl
Hiking
The wooded hill Kamzík is a popular walking and relaxing place for the inhabitants of the city of Bratislava who go to this beautiful piece of nature especially during th...
Bratislava - Nové Mesto
Castle of Čachtice
Castle ruins
Čachtice Castle was founded in the first half of the 13th century. It was one of the first castles to secure the western border of Hungary, especially in the 13th century...
Čachtice
Bratislava ZOO
Zoology and botany
During your free time, take a peek into the secrets of nature at ZOO Bratislava. This Zoo is among the largest zoos in Slovakia. It is located in Mlynská dolina near the ...
Bratislava - Karlova Ves
Slavín
Memorials
We could definitely include the national cultural monument of Slavín to the landmarks of our capital. It is a memorial that was unveiled in 1960 on the occasion of the 15...
Bratislava - Staré Mesto
Transport Museum
Museums and history
The Museum of Transport in Bratislava is a branch of the Slovak Technical Museum in Košice. The museum is located in the dormitory and adjacent warehouses of The first Br...
Bratislava - Staré Mesto
Družba Fountain on Freedom square
Other attractions
Námestie Slobody and the surrounding buildings are an example of functionalist style from the era of socialism. Since 1980, the dominant feature of the square has been th...
Bratislava - Staré Mesto
Bratislava Castle
Castles, chateaus, mansions
Not visiting Bratislava Castle is like not being in Bratislava at all. This is how the pride and dominance of the capital city of Slovakia can be characterized. This maje...
Bratislava - Staré Mesto
Michael's Tower
Museums and history
The Michael's Gate in Bratislava used to be part of the 14th century city fortifications. It is the only preserved gate of the originally four entrance city gates. It was...
Bratislava - Staré Mesto
Zlaté piesky (Golden Sands)
Lakes and pools
Swimming in natural lakes is becoming increasingly popular, as evidenced by the most frequently visited sports and recreational area of Zlaté piesky (Golden Sands), locat...
Bratislava - Ružinov
St Martin's Cathedral
Sacral monuments
The iconic sacral building of Bratislava is the St Martin's Cathedral. This largest, oldest and most important temple in Bratislava stands on Rudnay Square. St Martin's C...
Bratislava - Staré Mesto
Old Town Hall - City History Museum
Museums and history
The Old Town Hall in Bratislava is a historic building which is one of the oldest buildings in Bratislava.
It consists of several buildings, namely Jakub's House, Pawer'...
Bratislava - Staré Mesto
Lookout from SNP Bridge (UFO)
Other attractions
The SNP bridge (Bridge of the Slovak National Uprising) with the famous UFO lookout tower is the dominant feature of the city of Bratislava. The SNP Bridge enjoys a large...
Bratislava - Staré Mesto
Modrý kostolík (Blue church)
Sacral monuments
A charming, even romantic, historical building in Bratislava's Old Town is the Church of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, also known as the Modrý kostolík (Blue Church). This at...
Bratislava - Staré Mesto
Natural History Museum in Bratislava
Museums and history
The Natural History Museum in Bratislava is part of the Slovak National Museum as an important natural science institution. The museum is located in a purpose-built build...
Bratislava - Staré Mesto
Dobra Voda Castle
Castle ruins
Dobrá Voda Castle is a ruin of a Gothic castle situated in the central part of the Little Carpathians above the village of Dobrá Voda in the Trnava District.
The castle ...
Dobrá Voda
Dragon Castle (Dračí hrádok)
Castle ruins
In the southern part of the Little Carpathians, southeast of the village Borinka, hidden in a dense forest, there are remnants of the castle called Dragon Castle (orig. "...
Borinka
Traja Jazdci (Three riders)
Hiking
If you find yourself near the town of Modra and want to discover its natural beauty, try to skip the traditional and crowded tourist sites in the Little Carpathians and e...
Modra
In the footsteps of mountain people
Hiking
Do you like nature, fresh air and getting to know new things? Come with us for a walk to Zoch´s cottage. In addition to walking in the beautiful surroundings of the most ...
Modra - Piesok
Swimming pool Dobrá Voda
Lakes and pools
Summer swimming pool Dobrá Voda (The Good Water) is part of the recreational area "Pod Mariášom". It is located in the pleasant surroundings of the mountains of the Littl...
Dobrá Voda
Ski resort Pezinska Baba
Skiing
Not far from Pezinok, there is a popular ski resort of Pezinska Baba. The resort is located in a beautiful environment on the ridge of the Little Carpathians at an altitu...
Pezinok
Zoch's Cottage Ski Resort
Skiing
The Zoch's Cottage Ski Resort is located about 15 km from Modra. It offers four ski slopes designed especially for beginners. The longest one is about 300 m long and is o...
Modra - Piesok
Alexander Filípek Lookout Tower on Veľká Homola Hill
Lookouts
If you like good hiking and beautiful views as bonus, take a trip to the hill of Veľká Homola, which rises above the town of Modra.
The lookout tower is built in a moder...
Modra
Záruby - 768 m asl
Hiking
The highest peak of the Little Carpathians mountain range is Záruby, which in its full beauty rises to a height of 768 m above sea level near Smolenice. The hill is also ...
Smolenice
Tisové skaly (Yew rocks)
Hiking
Below the Veľká Homoľa Hill, only a short distance from Zoch´s cottage, there is the charming rocky kingdom - the so-called Tisové sklay (Yew Rocks). It is a natural monu...
Modra
Čmeľok - 709 m asl
Hiking
One of the small Carpathian seven-hundreders is the hill Čmeľok. It rises above the Pezinská Baba Mountain Crossover and the picturesque mountain village of Pernek. The h...
Pezinok
Čertov žľab (Devil's gutter)
Hiking
The picturesque village of Smolenice attracts many tourists to visit a fairy tale castle or a mysterious and charming Drina cave. However, it can also offer extensive for...
Smolenice
Čertov kopec (Devil's Hill) - 752 m asl
Hiking
If you have already walked most of the most visited and most visited peaks of the Little Carpathians and you do not know where to step your foot, you should come to explo...
Kuchyňa
Klokoč - 661 m asl
Hiking
Not far from Plavecké Podhradie, there is a piece of the beautiful region of the Little Carpathians - the Klokoč Nature Reserve, which also includes the mountain of the s...
Plavecké Podhradie
Havrania skala - 580 m asl
Hiking
The eastern edge of the Záruby ridge in the Little Carpathians is bounded by the rocky Havrania skala (Raven Rock). The boulder is especially popular among climbers, but ...
Smolenice
