Tyršák City Beach

Why visit

Every summer a stretch of the Danube embankment in Petržalka turns into a city beach with sand, deckchairs and bars. The Old Town is just across the river, a few minutes’ walk over the Old Bridge.

This is where locals head on warm evenings after work: a drink with your feet in the sand, the river in front of you and the castle on the opposite bank.

What to see

• Sand and deckchairs: a beach on the riverbank with loungers and plenty of seating.
• Beach bars: drinks through the afternoon and into the evening.
• River view: the castle, the Old Town and the bridges across the Danube, best as the sun goes down.
• Music and events: DJs, concerts and themed evenings during the summer.

Plan your visit

Admission is free. The beach runs seasonally, roughly from late spring to early autumn; the rest of the year the embankment is a quiet riverside walk.

Come in the late afternoon for the evening light and bring a layer, as it cools down by the water. Janko Kráľ Park is next door and the riverside path continues along the Petržalka bank.