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Why go
- The panoramic view from the deck, 95 metres above ground, over the castle, the historic centre and the Danube
- Lunch or dinner in the UFO restaurant, served 95 metres above the city
- The UFO bar, the highest-situated bar in the city, with world cocktails and a signature cocktail at sunset
- Views up to 100 km on a clear day, reaching as far as the castle and Dunaj
Opening hours
Today10:00 – 23:00Show all
What you see
- A 360-degree panoramic view, taken in from the saucer-shaped deck.
- The viewing point sits 95 m up, above the restaurant.
Know before you go
- Open every day, Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 23:00.
- Address: Most SNP 1, Bratislava.
- Phone: +421 262 520 300.
Best time to visit
- Pick a clear day, since the view reaches furthest in good weather.
- Daytime is when coffee is served with the panoramic view.
- The signature cocktail is served at sunset, so come in the evening for it.
Interesting facts5
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The bridge is the first asymmetric cable-stayed bridge without a pier in its country, and the second of its kind worldwide.
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Technology used in building the bridge later inspired the design of the Vanšu tilts bridge.
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The Ufo Vertical Sprint stair race counts among the Masters races of the Treppenlauf-Weltcup.
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A 430-step emergency staircase climbs one of the bridge's pillars, alongside the lift.
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The structure stands on the Most SNP road bridge over the Danube, linking the old town with Petržalka.
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Shorts
History
It was designed by architects J. Lacko, L. Kušnír and I. Tešár and J. Zvara. It was open to the public until 2003. A two-year reconstruction from 2003 modernised the restaurant and opened the viewing platform to the public.
- 1967Work began on the bridge, designed by architects J. Lacko, L. Kušnír and I. Slameň, with engineers A. Tešár and J. Zvara.
- 1972The bridge was formally opened.
- 1974A café named Bystrica opened on top of the 84.6 m pylon, after the bridge was completed.
- 2003The Bystrica café was closed to the public, and a two-year reconstruction began.
- 2005The restaurant reopened under the name UFO, and the viewing platform was opened to the public.
Accessibility
- Lift A lift in one of the bridge's pillars goes up to the deck and the restaurant.
Sources: Most SNP - Wikipedia · Úvod | UFO watch.taste.groove. · História | UFO watch.taste.groove. · Brücke des Slowakischen Nationalaufstandes - Wi… · Pont du Soulèvement-national-slovaque - Wikiped… · Most SNP - Wikipedia · checked 26 Oct 2026
- Website
- u-f-o.sk/
- Phone
- 421262520300
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of the UFO Observation Deck?
The deck is open every day of the week, from 10:00 to 23:00.
How do you get to the UFO Observation Deck?
Take the lift in one of the bridge's pillars. It is reached from the bridge's walking and cycling paths and goes up to the deck and the restaurant.
How far can you see from the UFO Observation Deck?
On a clear day the view reaches as far as 100 km. From 95 metres above ground you can see the castle, the historic centre and Dunaj.
Where is the UFO Observation Deck?
It is at Most SNP 1 in Bratislava, on top of the 84.6 m pylon of the Most SNP road bridge over the Danube.
Does the UFO Observation Deck have a restaurant?
Yes. The UFO restaurant serves lunch and dinner 95 metres above the city, and the UFO bar serves world cocktails.
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