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.
Address
Zemegula s.r.o. Sladkovicova 4 85101 Bratislava
Contact
T: 0042 12 6252 0300Facts & Statistics
Architects
A. Tesár, J. Lacko, J. Zvara
Inauguration date
August 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 up to 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