Booking choice: Bratislava and Devín Castle, from $98 per person. Check dates Tour details
Most Bratislava day trips stop at the Old Town and the castle in the centre. Devín is the extra: a dramatic ruin with long views over the rivers and across to Austria.
It is not in the Old Town, so you need a tour, a car or a city bus to get there.
The quick answer
Devín Castle is on the western edge of Bratislava, above the confluence of the Morava and Danube. The small-group tour via Hainburg includes it, with pickup in Vienna; private guides can add it. It opens Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM, closing between 4 PM in winter and 7 PM in summer, and adults pay 8 euros from April to October, 6 euros from November to March.
Where is Devín Castle?
On a rock above the meeting of the Morava and Danube rivers, on the western edge of Bratislava, by the border with Austria.
It is part of the city but not of the Old Town, so plan transport rather than walking.
Want Devín without working out the buses? The small-group tour includes it, with pickup in Vienna.
Check dates for Bratislava and Devín CastleWhich tours from Vienna include Devín Castle?
The small-group tour via Hainburg includes it; the private local-guide tour can add it on request.
The small-group day visits Hainburg an der Donau, Bratislava Castle, Slavín and the Old Town, then Devín, with a guide all day and a maximum of 16 travelers. It rates 4.4 from 30 reviews; two guests reported a cancelled tour, so check your booking and contact details the day before.
Two castles in one day: pickup in Vienna, Hainburg, Bratislava and the Devín ruins.
Explore Bratislava and Devín Castle Tour detailsWhat is there to see at Devín?
The ruins, the walls on the rock, and the view over the two rivers.
The Bratislava City Museum runs the site. In winter the Upper Castle exhibition closes, while the Middle Castle hall with the exhibition Attention, Border! stays open.
When is Devín Castle open, and what does it cost?
Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM, closed on Mondays all year; adults pay 8 euros from April to October and 6 euros in winter.
Last entry is 45 minutes before closing. The castle also closes on 1 January, Good Friday and from 24 to 26 December. Figures from the Bratislava City Museum.
| Season | Hours | Adult | Reduced |
|---|---|---|---|
| June to August | 10 AM to 7 PM | 8 euros | 4 euros |
| March to May, September and October | 10 AM to 5 or 6 PM | 8 euros (6 euros in March) | 4 euros (3 euros in March) |
| November to February | 10 AM to 4 PM | 6 euros | 3 euros |
Can you get to Devín on your own?
Yes: city bus 29 runs from the Most SNP stop under the bridge, about 20 minutes each way, so check the city timetable. Allow a few hours for the round trip and the visit.
If you came by train with the Bratislava Ticket, your first day includes city buses. Reduced tickets (4 euros in season) cover children 6 to 15, students and seniors; under-6s go free.
Is Devín Castle worth it?
Yes if you like ruins and views and have more than a few hours; skip it on a short Old Town visit.
One private-tour reviewer's advice was not to miss Devín and to try the blackcurrant wine.
Ready to see both castles? Check dates for Bratislava and Devín Castle.
Check dates for Bratislava and Devín CastleWhat else is on the way?
Hainburg an der Donau, the Austrian town just before the border, with its medieval walls and gates.
The small-group tour stops there on the way to Bratislava.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Devín Castle from Bratislava Old Town?
It is on the western edge of the city, about 20 minutes on city bus 29 from the Most SNP stop; check the city timetable before you go. Plan for a bus ride or a drive, not a walk.
Is Devín Castle included in Bratislava day trips?
Only on some: the small-group tour via Hainburg includes it, and private guides can add it.
Is Devín Castle open in winter?
Yes, Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM between November and February, at 6 euros for adults. The Upper Castle exhibition closes, and the site can shut in snow or ice.
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Bratislava & Devín Castle via Hainburg
- Pickup from your accommodation in Vienna
- Expert local guide all day, maximum 16 travelers
- Hainburg, Bratislava Castle grounds, Slavín, Old Town and Devín Castle
Private Bratislava Tour with a Local Guide
- Private transport from the hotel or address you choose
- Local guide for your group only
- Lunch included
Bratislava Day Trip with Danube Catamaran
- One-way coach from Vienna to Bratislava
- Return to Vienna on the Twin City Liner high-speed catamaran
- Two-hour guided walking tour of the Old Town with a local guide
