Graduation Trip Day 14: Bratislava Day Trip

🌞 Morning Departure Kicked off the day with an OBB train ticket to Bratislava—€18 for a 3-day round-trip + 1st-day city transport! 🚂💨 The hourly departures made it super convenient. Pro tip: The train car had free WiFi, so I snapped a quick "on-the-go" story with views of the Danube glinting in the morning sun. ⛪ First Stop: Blue Church Arrived at 10:45—OBB’s station is a bit suburban, but took bus → tram (ticket from the yellow machine! 🎫) and walked to the Blue Church. It’s like stepping into a marshmallow dream—pastel-blue tiles, gingerbread-like spires, and stained glass that threw rainbows on the pavement. 📸 Got a perfect shot with the church’s candy-colored facade (pro tip: stand across the street for the full view!). 🍴 Lunch Break: Local Flavors Near the church, found a cozy tavern serving grilled pork tenderloin—oh my god, the aroma! 🍖 Sprinkled with paprika that tasted exactly like Chinese barbecue (hello, nostalgia!), paired with crispy potato pancakes and a tangy cucumber salad. Washed it down with a local craft beer—total cost? €8.50. Steal of a deal! 🏛️ Afternoon Wander: Old Town & Castle City Hall to Old Town: Strolled past quirky statues like the "Man at Work" peeking from a manhole (fun fact: he’s a local symbol of humor!) and the Napoleon-era fountain. 🗿 Bratislava Castle: Climbed the hill (10-min hike, worth the burn!) to this fortress towering over the city. 🏰 The view from the top? Mind-blowing— Danube winding through terracotta roofs, with Vienna’s skyline faintly visible in the distance. Sat on the ramparts for 20 mins, just soaking in the quiet. 🌆 Evening Return & Bonus Stop Hopped back on the 16:00 train, but since Schönbrunn Gardens closed at 19:00, made a detour! 🌸 Ran through the rose gardens, snapped pics under the Gloriette, and ended the day with gelato at a street stand. Exhausted but so happy—today was a 10/10! Highlights in Emojis: 🚂 Transport win! / 🏰 Castle views that took my breath away! / 🍖 Food coma in the best way! Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (would 100% repeat!) #Slovakia #GraduationTrip #BratislavaDiaries English Translation: Graduation Trip Day 14: Bratislava Day Trip Today marked my day trip from Vienna to Bratislava! I bought an OBB ticket for €18, which included a 3-day round-trip and first-day city transit. 🚂💨 OBB runs hourly trains, so it’s super convenient. Departing at 9:45, the journey took about an hour. OBB’s station is slightly suburban, so after exiting, I took a bus, transferred to a tram, then walked a few minutes to the Blue Church—it’s straight out of a fairy tale! 🏰 After snapping pics, I had lunch nearby: grilled pork tenderloin sprinkled with paprika, reminding me of Chinese barbecue. 🍖 Post-lunch, I took transport to the City Hall, then wandered toward the Old Town, spotting quirky statues and squares. 🗿 The city was peaceful with few crowds. Heading toward the Main Church, I reached the iconic Bratislava Castle—a 10-minute climb to the top offered stunning views of the Danube and old town. 🌉 After descending, I rushed to the station for the return train to Vienna. Since Schönbrunn Gardens were still open, I squeezed in a visit to snap photos before crashing at the hotel. What a day! ✨ #Slovakia #GraduationTrip #Bratislava