Zlaté piesky
A lake on the north-eastern edge of the city with pebble beaches and clear water, a paid beach complex and a free shore, a tram ride away.
Why visit
When Bratislava gets hot, locals take the tram out to this lake. It began as a flooded gravel pit and is now the city’s biggest summer swimming spot.
One side is a paid beach complex with lifeguards and facilities; the opposite shore is free and quieter. Despite the name, which means golden sands, the beaches are pebbly.
What to see
- Beach complex: playground, water slides, tennis, table tennis and beach volleyball.
- On the water: boats and paddleboards for hire, and wakeboarding on the Wakelake cable tow.
- Stay over: a campsite with small cabins by the lake.
Plan your visit
The paid beach complex is open in the summer swimming season. On hot weekends come in the morning, before the beaches fill up.
Tram 4 runs here from the city; drivers usually head for the free shore on the Senecká cesta side. Allow half a day.
Address
Senecká cesta, 821 04 Bratislava, Slovensko
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