Taking it slow (except for the stairs)

After yesterday’s full-on Vienna adventure, I promised myself a slower day. And, I stuck to it. Well… mostly.

I didn’t rush out the door this morning. Instead I let the hours stretch a little, enjoying the luxury of not having to be anywhere in particular (and watching the first Ashes Test Match). By mid-to-late morning I finally stepped out of the hotel and let my feet steer me towards the Old Town - passing under Michael’s Gate and into the tangle of historic streets.

My main stop was the Old Town Hall. I paid the entry fee, half expecting a quick look around, but instead I found myself climbing to the top of the tower for a surprisingly impressive view over the Old Town Square.

My ticket also included the museum inside, so I figured, “why not?” What I didn’t expect was just how much there was to see. Every time I thought I’d reached the end, another room appeared. And then another. Before I knew it, a casual visit had turned into a multi-hour deep dive through Bratislava’s history. When I finally stepped back outside, it was already well past 2 p.m.! 😅

From there, I drifted through the city towards the Blue Church - Church of St. Elizabeth, one of the most whimsical buildings I’ve seen here. It’s almost cartoon-like in colour.

On the walk back to the Old Town, I made an impulsive decision: why not climb Michael’s Gate too? So up I went again. The views were fantastic - but in classic timing, the castle lights only flicked on once I’d already come back down. Ahhh… oh well. 🤣

Dinner was somewhere cozy in the Old Town, and on my way back to the hotel, the day gave me one last surprise: a light sprinkle of snow. A calmer day, yes - but still a really good one. Bratislava continues to charm me in all the right ways.Læs mere