Sandberg
A pale sandstone cliff on the edge of Bratislava, once the shore of a warm sea and now one of Slovakia’s best-known fossil sites.
Why visit
Sandberg is a pale wall of sand and sandstone in the forest above Devínska Nová Ves, left by the sea that covered this area around 15 million years ago.
Shark teeth, whale bones and teeth of early apes have been found here. Today it is part of the Devínska Kobyla National Nature Reserve.
What to see
- The sand wall: seen from the marked trails, as the protected site is fenced off.
- Information board: explains what was found here and why it matters.
- Nature walk: forest and open slopes on the trail over Devínska Kobyla.
Plan your visit
Admission is free. Stay on the marked trails: entering the fenced area is prohibited and fined.
The educational trail from Devín over Devínska Kobyla to Sandberg takes about two hours. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water – there are no shops on the way.
Address
Eisnerova 6968/6, 841 07 Bratislava, Slovensko
Tourist Information Center
Get maps, travel tips and information about Bratislava and the surrounding region. The centre has a step-free entrance and offers a tactile city map, talking cubes with information about 12 landmarks in six languages, and magnifying glasses.
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