In a Nutshell:
- Is Slovakia’s biggest city with a population of 450, 000.
- Bratislava sits on the river Danube and borders with Hungary and Austria.
- Approximately 60km (45 minutes by train) from Vienna.
- The city is the most densely populated in Central Europe.
- Is very cheap – e.g. beer costs around 50p and a hearty meal is about £5.
Atmosphere:
The Old Town is jam packed full of pubs, hip bars and vibrant nightclubs. The local eateries offer fresh, hearty meals for a song and local Slovak beers such as Zlaty Bazant or Kelt are well worth trying. There is also a pungent spirit called Borovicka but be warned: the locals have been drinking it all their lives so no matter what you do, proceed with caution. You have been warned!
Daytime Activities:
From bobsledding to bridge swinging, Bratislava offers a massive amount activities to keep your group entertained. The classic crowd pleasers are all on offer here: 4x4 driving, Karting, Paintball, Clay Pigeon Shooting and pretty much anything else you can think of. If you’re after something a little more unique, Bratislava comes up trumps too: experience the Aerotrim Astro Trainer which has been built to simulate the weightlessness of floating in space, attack the roads in a rugged armoured car, fire some powerful machine guns at a target range or get involved in a competitive game of ice hockey.
Weather:
Bratislava enjoys four distinct seasons of weather, with cold winters and hot summers. Winters are quite cold, with snow and ice. Summers are hot, sunny and sometimes humid. The temperatures are usually about 30 °C in the summer and drop to a toasty -3 degrees in winter.
Currency:
The official currency in Slovakia is the Slovak Crown ("koruna"). The exchange rate is presently about 60 SKK to 1 pound. You can easily change money in hotels, banks, foreign exchange offices and ATMs, but the exchange rates may vary. We recommend using banks, which generally offer the best deals.
Transport:
Bratislava's city centre is very compact and you can get everywhere on foot. You can also catch public transportation almost everywhere - schedules are easily understandable and written in minute intervals. All taxis have several rates which vary depending on if they are ordered by phone (the lowest) or hailed on the street or taxi stand. We strongly recommend that you insist using the meter and make sure that the correct rate is being charged.
What Do Chillisauce Do For You?
Essentially we provide a one stop shop for sorting out everything for your weekend in Bratislava. We live, eat and breathe corporate weekends and after years of fine tuning, we know how to make the perfect activity weekend. Obviously you could have a crack at organising it yourself, however that does have its risks. As with all former Eastern Bloc countries there are still a few ‘rogue elements’ who will be happy to relieve tourists from their hard earned cash! By booking with Chillisauce you rule out having to worry about these sorts of things. So have a look through the enclosed ideas and give us a call – we’re more than happy to answer any of your questions and look forward to organising you a top weekend!