Bunker B-S 6 Vrba

Why visit

B-S 6 Vrba is one of the pre-war Czechoslovak bunkers that guarded Bratislava’s southern border in Petržalka. Volunteers have restored it and opened it as a small military museum.

It belongs to the oldest group of fortifications built in Petržalka in the mid-1930s, and its unusual layout sets it apart from the standard blockhouses of the line.

What to see

• Preserved interiors: the rooms, embrasures and fittings of a pre-war border blockhouse.
• Military equipment: authentic equipment of the Czechoslovak army displayed where it was used.
• Archive material: documents and photographs on the defence of Bratislava and the soldiers who served on the line.

Plan your visit

The bunker is run by volunteers and opens only on selected days, so check the schedule before you go.

It stays cool inside all year, so bring an extra layer and wear comfortable shoes. It stands in a green strip between the motorway and the railway; from central Petržalka, follow Bratská Street.

Other restored bunkers of the Petržalka line, such as B-S 4 Lány, also open to visitors in season.