UFO

Tower Story

UFO tower - an iconic building, symbol of Bratislava, located on the Bridge of Slovak National Uprising. At UFO, the panorama of Slovak capital - Bratislava - with Bratislava Castle, The Parliament and St. Martin’s Cathedral is within your reach. The restaurant and two bars inside the tower are the top choice of culinary specialities and exquisite drinks, prepared with passion and fantasy. After having a lunch, join us at Skywalk - unique adrenaline attraction. Accompanied by a professional instructor, you will step out on a windowsill of the observation tower and experience an extraordinary feeling of being close to the clouds.

Observation Deck

Observation deck is an inseparable part of Bratislava, portrayed in every postcard and impossible to miss while moving through the city. If you feel like seeing the city from a bird's perspective with visibility of over 100 km, experiencing a great view, or capturing a beautiful sunset over the Danube, there is no better place to do so.

Facts and Statistics

Architects

A. Tesár, J. Lacko, J. Zvara

Inauguration Date

26.8.1972

Construction Time

1967-1972

Construction Cost

1 billion crowns - 33 000 000 €

Total Height

95 m

Weight

8 000 tons

Cables

10

Concrete

50 000 m³

Depth below ground

33 m

Height of restaurant

85 m

Number of windows

60

Number of Elevators

1

Elevators capacity

8 people

Elevators speed

3 m/s

Elevator manufacturer

OTIS

Max people working on tower at any one time during construction

1100 total

Number of steps upto the top

430

Steel quantity used for construction

11 000 ton

Unique features of the tower

The UFO tower is also an event facility and can be rented out for private events for up to 200 guests. UFO tower provides a 360 degree view at the open space observation deck. World’s famous Towerrunning takes place at UFO tower once a year