Bratislava, Slovak Republic

Bratislava – (German: Preßburg, Hungarian: Pozsony) is the capital of Slovakia and also the country's largest city. Bratislava is in southwestern Slovakia on both banks of the Danube River. Bordering Austria and Hungary, it is the only national capital that borders two independent countries.

Bratislava is the political, cultural, and economic centre of Slovakia. It is home to several universities, museums, theatres and other important cultural and educational institutions. Many of Slovakia's large businesses and financial institutions also have headquarters there.

The history of the city, long known by the German name Preßburg, has been strongly influenced by people of different nations and religions.

http://visit.bratislava.sk/en/

Transport to Bratislava

Direct flights to Bratislava from AMSTERDAM – SCHIPHOL, BIRMINGHAM, BRISTOL, BRUSSELS – CHARLEROI, DUBLIN, EDINBURGH, GRAN CANARIA, LARNACA, LIVERPOOL, LONDON – LUTON, LONDON – STANSTED, MILAN – BERGAMO, MOSCOW – VNUKOVO, PARIS – BEAUVAIS, PARIS – CHARLES DE GAULLE, ROME – CIAMPINO, TEL AVIV
Train connection from Praha (Czech Republic) – 400 km, Vienna or Budapest
Other transport possibilities are to fly to Budapest (Hungary) – 200 km to Bratislava or to Vienna (Austria) – 60 km to Bratislava

General information

Official name: Slovak Republic
Name in native language: Slovensko ("Slovakia"), or Slovenska republika ("Slovak Republic")
Time: Central European time (+ 1 hour from GMT)
Capital city: Bratislava
Currency: Euro
Official language: Slovak
International codes: SK, SVK, bar code 858
Electricity: 230 V/50 Hz, standard socket with safety pin
Bratislava is 135 m above the sea-level

Weather

In September the temperature is usually between 12 – 20 °C.

Actual weather information: www.meteoblue.com ,www.accuweather.com