Ah it is school time again. Summer has passed. Lots of expats would usually go back to their home countries to spend their summer. Some would go take their vacation somewhere else. But what about those who stayed in Bratislava? What is there to do?
I am not able to tell you what is all there in Slovakia for summer due to language problems again. But I could tell you my interests what to show or do with my just turned 6 year old son around the area.
Bibiana Museum - a museum dedicated to children. Not huge but children can touch everything and experience whatever is inside. During summer,there are theater presentations every Sunday.
City Center - at around 5 pm on Sundays there is usually a short concert infront of the Mladost Kino. A real treat while eating ice cream from the next door shop.
Aupark - behind the shopping mall is a big outdoor area with climbing, trampoline, and lots of stuff for the little ones too.
Sandbeach - at the foot of the old bridge on the other side of the Danube is a manmade sand beach. It is well located as it is just beside the playground. Enjoy othe marvelous view of the castle, city, bridges and of course the river.
Tubing - I just live at the lower level of Koliba and still did not manage to experience this but it should be fun.
Aquapark in Senec - huge water park some 20 mins drive from Bratislava.
Bergbad in Hainburg, Austria - the cheaper alternative to the Aquapark but drinks and food could be more pricey.
Family Park in St Margarethen - an hour drive away from Bratislava, enjoy the scenery of the villages you pass by on you way to this fairytale attraction. Lots of rides, animals, flowing water for the kids to play with, etc. We got the season ticket which is almost equal to three entrances.
Schlosshof - see how the aristocrats lived before. Different events throughout the year. Just 30 minute drive away.
Schonbrunn Museum in Vienna - has a children's museum as well. Guided tours for kids at certain times.
Carnuntum - see the Roman ruins in Austria. Just half an hour drive.
I am sure this is not enough to spend the whole summer in Bratislava but there are lakes, rivers and other places to visit too. As for us we were gone the whole of August and that is another story to tell.
Hope you had a
Happy Summer!
