Best Viewpoints in Bratislava

Bratislava is the perfect size city for good viewpoints. Not too big, with a historical center which is perfectly compact, dominated by the castle on hill. What is more, thanks to the Danube River splitting the city center from some of the residential areas, you can get an even more interesting view of old and new. The tops of the many towers and palaces in the Old Town make for some great photography opportunities, so read on to find out where to head with your camera.

Bratislava Castle

The traditional route of any tourist in the city leads him to the castle hill. You climb up the narrow stone cobbled streets and find yourselves in the extensive gardens surrounding the castle. The views over the historical center are unparalleled, but what is more, you get to see the wonderful vista of the Danube River streaming down across town, as well as of the next best viewpoint in the city- the UFO Tower.

UFO Tower

The UFO tower is perched on top of one of the main bridges across the Danube. It is a true icon of Bratislava, and is also featured on the list of world’s most impressive towers. The retro architecture of the exterior is extremely photogenic from below, but it is from above that you get the real treat. You can take an elevator to the top, enter the UFO bar, and sip great cocktails while watching the sunset go down.

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Michael’s Gate

This is the most famous gate in all of Bratislava as it marks the beginning of the Old Town. This over 50 meter tall tower gate is nowadays a museum, and you can enter to access it’s top from where you have a lovely view on all the rooftops of the historical center. It is not as breathtakingly high up as the Bratislava castle or the UFO, but it is extremely quaint.

Old Town Hall

The Old Town Hall houses yet another museum through which you can access the top floor of the building. From there, you will be enjoying a great view over the Main Square of the city, beautifully vibrant with people and kids playing around the fountain. Make sure to go on a sunny day so as to enjoy the best visibility.