landmark
Bratislava Old Town
A charming compact old town with pastel-colored buildings, quirky bronze statues, and a hilltop castle overlooking the Danube.
16 km · about 20 min drive
EuropeSlovakiaBratislava Region
Chorvátsky Grob
Bratislava Region, Slovakia · Europe
About Chorvátsky Grob
Chorvátsky Grob works well as a base: 5 minutes from Slovenský Grob, 17km from Bratislava Castle.
Chorvátsky Grob is in Bratislava Region, Slovakia, with about 6,600 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Slovenský Grob, about 4 km away.
Chorvátsky Grob (Croatian: Hrvatski Grob, Hungarian: Horvátgurab, Horvát-Gurab, German: Kroatisch-Eisgrub) is a village and municipality in western Slovakia in Senec District in the Bratislava region. It has a population of around 6,000 people.
The village's name Chorvátsky means Croatian. This refers to the CroatianRead more
people that have lived in the area since the early 16th century. This population arrived here after escaping the area between Sisak and Kostajnica during the Ottoman Wars. The area was settled by Croatians escaping from Turkish Ottoman raids which helps explain the etymology of the present-day name from "Horvát Gurab" to "Chorvátsky Grob" (Croatian Grave) used at the present time.
According to the local municipality website of Chorvátsky Grob the Slovak word for "grob" is " hrob" or, in English "grave". Reportedly, this place was named in memory of soldiers, though it is not clear if those soldiers were Croats, Slovaks or another ethnicity.
Where to Stay in Chorvátsky Grob
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Chorvátsky Grob.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Chorvátsky Grob.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Chorvátsky Grob?
Within an hour or so of Chorvátsky Grob: Bratislava Old Town (16 km), Bratislava Castle (17 km), Most SNP (UFO Bridge) (17 km), Devín Castle (24 km).
Where is Chorvátsky Grob?
Chorvátsky Grob is in Bratislava Region, Slovakia, about 4 km from Slovenský Grob.
Road trip
Drive to Chorvátsky Grob
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Chorvátsky Grob. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 6,575
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Slovakia
- Region
- Bratislava Region
- Timezone
- Europe/Bratislava
- Coordinates
- 48.2279, 17.2909
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Slovakia
Motorway vignette required. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.
Full driving guide for SlovakiaTags
Worth the detour from Chorvátsky Grob
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Bratislava Castle
A four-towered white castle on a hill above the Danube, surveying the Slovak capital and into Austria.
17 km · about 20 min drive
bridge
Most SNP (UFO Bridge)
Bratislava's asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge over the Danube, crowned by a flying-saucer observation deck and restaurant 85 m above the river with views across the Old Town to Austria.
17 km · about 20 min drive
castle
Devín Castle
A dramatic castle ruin at the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers, a powerful symbol of Slovak national identity on the Austrian border.
24 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Chorvátsky Grob
- 17 kmMost SNP (UFO Bridge)Bratislava's asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge over the Danube, crowned by a flying-saucer observation deck and restaurant 85 m above the river with views across the Old Town to Austria.
Driving in Slovakia
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €12 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Chorvátsky Grob.
Plan a trip around Chorvátsky Grob
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Chorvátsky Grob.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.