Grassalkovich Garden
A formal French-style garden behind the Presidential Palace, with a modern fountain, an avenue of presidential trees and a playground.
Why visit
The garden was laid out in the 18th century behind the summer palace of Count Anton Grassalkovich, a confidant of Empress Maria Theresa. The palace is now the seat of the President of Slovakia.
Restored and opened to the public at the end of the 1990s, the garden keeps its formal layout. It reopened again in spring 2024 after almost a year of renovation.
What to see
- Fountain of Joy of Life: a modern fountain by Tibor Bártfay and his collaborators
- Avenue of Presidents: trees planted by visiting heads of state
- Lawns and flower beds: a symmetrical layout with old trees and benches in the shade
- Playground: climbing frames, swings and balance beams made of acacia wood
Plan your visit
Admission is free. Dogs and bicycles are not allowed in the garden.
Allow 30–45 minutes. You can enter from Štefánikova Street or Banskobystrická Street, and Michael’s Gate is about 5 minutes’ walk away.
Opening hours: Mon - Sun
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Apr–Sep
9:00 - 21:00
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Oct–Mar
10:00 - 18:00
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Closed on public holidays
Address
Hodžovo námestie, 811 06 Bratislava, Slovensko
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