Adventuring in the outskirts of Bratislava: the Sandberg

For those, which enjoy some hiking and nature the outskirts of Bratislava are also a good option. Hiking in the Sandberg and visiting the Hrad Devín (Devin Castle) are definitely incredible experiences.

Well the adventure can start by taking the bus 28 on the way to the neighbor town, Devín. The bus station is located under the Novy Most (new bridge) at the side of the old town.

The journey along the Danube (Dunaj) will take approx. 20 min.

There are two ways to get up on the Sandberg: the hard and the easy one.

For the "hard one" get out in the bus stop "Sandberg" and ask some grandma by the road how to get there. She will pronounce something in Slovak and point to the bushes. In this situation I looked back to her with an skeptical expression, but she kept showing to the bushes. And there I went! 

Lets go to the easy way: get out at the next bus stop, " Na hriadkach", take the street to the right at the bus stop and turn right again up hill and that's it.

The Sandberg is a protected area of natural and archeological importance. It belongs to the Devínska Kobyla, part of the Little Carpathians mountain range.

A great place for hiking with an awesome view.

And also a place to make friends.Thanks to Matej for the picture. Good job!

About the Hrad Devín (Devin Castle) in the next post.

Cheers peeps!

The Danube and other wonders

Yes! Bratislava is definitely a trip worthy!

It's my second day in here and I keep getting more excited about this town.

There is always something new to discover around the next corner

The new bridge (Novy Most) is one of the best examples of its modern side.

From the river side, the Danube (Dunaj) one can have another perspective from the town. Walk and bicycle ways are available and well signed.

The Župné Námestie (Župné square) is another pretty nice corner of the Old Town with the Kapucínsky kostol Sv. Stefana (Capuchin church and monstery St. Stephen).

Another special spot in Bratislava is the Kostol Sv. Alžbety (Curch of St. Elizabeth) also known as  Modry Kostolík (Blue church). It's a Hugarian Secessionist catholic church. Take a look at the pictures and you will see why Blue church. 

It's been pretty much exciting to literally explore Bratislava and picture some of the impressions I've got.

Now sitting in the train on the way back to Germany and not really willing to do it. 

Needing some hint, be welcome!

Cheers peeps!