Horský park
Woodland a 15-minute walk from the Old Town, with stone stairways, a café and mini-zoo in the old forester’s lodge and sculptures.
Why visit
Horský park is one of Bratislava’s oldest public parks, a piece of forest left almost untouched on the slopes below Slavín. It was created in the second half of the 19th century under mayor Henrich Justi.
Fifteen minutes on foot from the Old Town, you are under tall beeches and oaks, with stone stairways and paths instead of streets.
What to see
- Horáreň: the restored forester’s lodge, now a community centre with a café, garden and children’s playground.
- Mini-zoo: goats, rabbits and other small animals next to the lodge.
- Sculpture gallery: contemporary sculptures set along the paths in the newer part of the park.
- Justi memorial: a monument to the mayor who founded the park, designed by Alojz Rigele.
Plan your visit
Entry is free and the park is open all year. The paths are steep in places and some sections are stairs only.
Allow an hour for a walk and a coffee. Slavín is about ten minutes uphill, so the two are easy to combine.
Address
Búdková, 811 04 Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj Slovensko
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