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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Slovakia
- In all of Europe, Slovakia boasts the greatest battlements and ancient fortifications.
- Poland, Hungary, and Austria are the nations bordering it.
- Due to its recent history—it was a part of Czechoslovakia until 1993—the nation is regarded as a young and vibrant holiday spot in Europe.
- Nearly 500,000 people call Slovakia home, and most are more than willing to tell you about their nation and its attractions.
- Travel to Slovakia reveals a magical area of picture-perfect castles, quaint, traditional villages, and spectacular scenery, excellent for outdoor adventures.
- Slovakia, a country in central Europe, is home to the magnificent High Tatras Mountains, enchanting alpine meadows, numerous lakes, and sparkling waterfalls.
- The Slovensky Raj National Park, located in the centre of the nation, is another hiker's paradise with its rocky plateaus, old woods, and tranquil pathways.
- The capital of Slovakia, Bratislava, is an architectural gem in addition to being known for its vibrant drinking scene and boisterous beer halls.
- Learn about the city's Gothic and mediaeval architecture, beautiful baroque buildings, and castle.
- History enthusiasts can continue their exploration in the old-world towns, churches, and castles dotted throughout the countryside, including the charming town of Bardejov with its traditional townhouses and historic Jewish quarter.
- Slovakia is an easy place to travel because of its modest size.
- The local public transportation system is free to use if you purchase a Bratislava City Card when you get there.
- The majority of Slovakia is still hills, villages, and forests, making for picturesque and laid-back holidays.
- One day, explore the gorges and waterfalls, and the next, sit in a pavement café and observe daily life. Our Holiday Vibes are Good Vibes Only!
- Capital - Bratislava
- International airport - M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS)
- Currency- Euro
- Time: GMT+1
- Driving side- Right side
- Main Electricity- 230V
- Official Language- Slovak
- Religion- Christianity
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Slovakia
- Slovakia, located in the centre of Europe, is a land of castles and mountains, occasionally broken up by urban expansion.
- After the dissolution of Czechoslovakia more than 25 years ago, Slovakia has grown into a confident, independent country.
- Visitors are drawn to Bratislava's capital city's beautiful old town and tankard-clanking drinking culture.
- But outdoor enthusiasts will find Slovakia to be its greatest asset.
- In the High Tatras, hiking trails wind through otherworldly grandeur framed by 2000-meter peaks and mirror-still glacier lakes.
- Slovakia's less-travelled east is dotted with charming cathedrals, making it seem like an entirely different world.
- Landscapes with battle scars from the collision of river and stone can be found within its national parks.
- Beyond the boutique-style city of Košice in the east, the Tokaj wine area spreads across sparsely populated terrain.
- Slovakia is a small country despite having a rich history and diversified landscape.
- For tourists, that can entail forts, hikes, and beer-swilling fun, all within a long weekend.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Slovakia
- Slovakia experiences cold winters and brief, somewhat hot summers due to its continental climate.
- July and August, followed by June, are the hottest months.
- When days are warm, and the weather is dependably pleasant and mild through most of May, spring can be the finest season to travel.
- In addition, this is the time of year when fruit trees are in full bloom.
- In September and October, the weather is generally calm and consistent.
- This is also a fantastic time to see the colours because Slovakia is mainly forested.
- As Bratislava looks lovely when blanketed in snow, winter can be appealing.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Slovakia
Fairy-Tale Castles and Palaces
- In Slovakia has more than 100 castles either in ruins or still surviving in all their former splendour.
- The 12th-century Bojnice Castle began as a stronghold and, through the years, evolved into a spectacular Romanesque royal house with Gothic and Renaissance influences, becoming a favourite location for historical and fantasy films.
- One of the most famous European castles is Bojnice, perched atop a hill and offers views over the town.
- The neo-Gothic Orava Castle, regarded as one of the nation's most beautiful castles and renowned for serving as the setting for the 1922 silent vampire movie Nosferatu, is another breathtaking illustration.
- Devin Castle, located outside of Bratislava and close to the Austrian border, has undergone some reconstruction and is currently home to Bratislava City Museum exhibits.
- Along Slovakia's limestone cliffs and hiking trails, the ruins of Strecno Castle, Blatnick Castle, and Brekov Castle are well-liked tourist attractions.
- In Slovakia, you can spend the night in several castles, palaces, and manor houses for an unforgettable experience and a chance to live like a king or queen.
Try Alpine Skiing with a Twist
- Alpine skiing is top-rated in Slovakia, which should be no surprise given the abundance of nearby snow-capped peaks.
- However, sports enthusiasts are fusing their love of sliding down slopes with climbing up in numerous ski resorts across the nation.
- Uphill skiing, as the name implies, involves walking up the snow-covered slopes before sliding back down at top speed.
- To prevent skidding, additional bindings must be attached to the skis, thereby converting them into long snowshoes.
- The mountain ranges of the Low Tatras and the High Tatras are both well-liked places to ski.
- With 49 kilometres of clearly delineated routes, Jasná is the largest ski resort in the nation.
- It is situated in the Low Tatras. The country's steepest slopes and distinct, higher trails for expert skiers can be found in Tatranská Lomnica, which is in the High Tatras.
- Trbské Pleso, located in the High Tatras, is a well-liked vacation spot thanks to its cross-country and night skiing.
Visit Open-Air Museums
- Living museums, where history comes to life, and you can travel back in time, are the best way to learn about the cultures that built a nation.
- The Museum of the Slovak Village, the largest open-air ethnographic exhibit in the nation, is a magnificent illustration of a traditional folk building.
- The museum's 129 structures, which include a fire station, a church, a village shop, and a tavern, help visitors understand what life was like in rural Slovakia in the nineteenth century.
- Year-round, live performances, all-day events, and agricultural displays are hosted here.
- The hand-painted log homes of the Cicmany Village, surrounded by mountains and verdant meadows, are famous. At the same time, the rock dwellings of the Brhlovce village dated back to Turkish raids in the 16th century and were initially used as hiding places.
Indulge Your Taste Buds
- Slovak cuisine, like that of its immediate neighbours (Austria, Hungary, and the Czech Republic), is mainly based on a few essential ingredients: potatoes, a lot of cheese and dairy products, wild mushrooms, and sauerkraut.
- For the benefit of foodies, Slovaks have successfully combined these few components to create delectable dishes.
- Therefore, if you think potatoes are dull, don't worry since you may try Bryndzové haluky (potato dumplings with sheep cheese) and Loke here (potato pancakes).
- There are so many kinds of mushroom soups available that it would take weeks to try them all, and potatoes are frequently added to stews and gravies.
- Trdelnk, a type of grilled dough topped with a walnut and sugar mixture, is one of the most well-known traditional Slovak sweets.
Discover Nature at Slovak Paradise
- Despite not being the largest park in Slovakia, Slovak Paradise National Park is undoubtedly one of the most well-known and should be at the top of any traveller's list of destinations.
- Within the park are a stunning 19 nature reserves, more than 350 caverns, and several canyons and gorges.
- The 300 kilometres of hiking trails are the main draw for visitors; they are renowned for their difficulty and rocky terrain, which frequently includes hanging bridges, ladders, and plank walks.
- The uneven terrain of the 15-kilometre Prielom Hornádu route, which must be traversed by grasping chains, scaling precarious ladders, and crossing footbridges, contributes to its popularity.
- In the winter, the creek beds freeze and can be crossed with snowshoes rather than bridges.
- Another well-known path leads to the 75-meter-tall Zavojovy waterfall, which must be reached via a treacherous vertical metal ladder and bridge suspended in the air.
Walk the Streets of Bratislava
- Despite having a population of only 500,000, the capital of Slovakia has a lot to offer visitors.
- In actuality, Bratislava has a well-deserved reputation as a fantastic travel destination for enthusiasts of art and history, a fantastic culinary destination, and a photographer's paradise.
- Two palaces—the Rococo Presidential Palace and the Primate's Palace with its renowned Hall of Mirrors—along with the ruins of Devin Castle. A bridge with an observation deck shaped like a flying saucer and several odd statues that emerge from sewers or tip their hats to onlookers can all be found in the city.
- The Bratislava Castle is one of the city's most popular tourist destinations and is perched on a remote rocky hill.
- The Slovak National Museum branch inside the castle welcomes visitors to explore the collections and stroll through the gardens.
- The appropriately named Blue Church, the collection of buildings that make up the Old Town Hall, and the 1,000-year-old Hviezdoslavovo Square, which is surrounded by notable buildings and structures, are some of the city's other top photo locations.
Hike the High Tatras
- In northern Slovakia, the Carpathian Mountains, which include the High Tatras, are a sizable mountain series home to over a hundred mountain lakes, tall cliffs, and alpine habitats.
- Gerlachovsk'tt, the highest peak at 2,655 metres, is a favourite among hikers and climbers because it's straightforward to reach with a qualified mountain guide, and trekkers don't seem to get altitude sickness as they usually would at this level.
- A more well-liked location is Lomnicky Stit, which is close to 2,634 metres high and may be partially ascended by cable car.
- The High Tatras are renowned for their challenging hiking trails that wind through limestone peaks and clear alpine lakes.
- Because of the heavy snowfall and subsequent impassability of the mountains, most paths close in either September or October.
- One of the most picturesque hikes is the Kriván trail, which ascends through mountain paths for breathtaking views over the park.
- At about 7.5 kilometres, it is one of the few lengthy ascents that can be completed without a guide.
- The Tatras are a popular location for Alpine skiing in the winter.
Climb Up to the Largest Fortified Castle in Europe
- The biggest castle complex in Europe, the ruins of Spi Castle, which date back to the 12th century, span an area of about 41,000 square metres.
- Spi, a UNESCO World Heritage site, began as a straightforward Romanesque stone fortress and continued to develop through the years.
- By the fourteenth century, the complex had doubled in size due to the addition of a basilica and a two-story palace and the construction of a large wall around the property.
- The castle was never occupied again after being substantially destroyed by fire in 1790, some areas have been repaired, and more are being built back.
- In addition to artefacts from the Spi Museum, which include archaeological and ethnographic displays, the castle now houses an exhibition of torture instruments that were once used there.
- A fascinating window into the lifestyle of 18th-century royalty is provided by the castle's kitchen, bathroom, and armoury, both restored.
05
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Slovakia Off the Beaten Track
Visit an Old Mining Town
- UNESCO-protected on top of a long-gone volcano, the mediaeval settlement of Banská Tiavnica is still standing.
- As early as the third century BC, the Celts were already mining for silver ore in the region, and the town's reputation as a source of silver and gold only expanded from there.
- The town began constructing defences to safeguard its mines during the 15th century, and by the middle of the 16th century, they were employing the recently found gunpowder in the mines.
- A sophisticated network of artificial water reservoirs and more than 100 kilometres of interconnecting canals and tunnels were built to aid in mining and prevent flooding; presently, many of them have been turned into recreational places ideal for swimming.
- While mining has long since ceased in Banská Tiavnica, guests can descend into the ground at the open-air mining museum to explore a 17th-century mine by donning helmets and headlamps.
- Don't miss the Old Town Square while in town; it's home to several mediaeval structures, including a plague column, a mineralogical museum, and a town hall from the fourteenth century.
Go Deep into the Dobšinská Ice Cave
- The Dobinská Ice Cave is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it is situated next to a mining town inside the Slovak Paradise region.
- After climbing a hill to an elevation of more than 900 metres, it is necessary to descend slowly into the mountain to reach the cave.
- Between May and September, only the first 500 metres of the cave's nearly 1,500-meter length are accessible to the general public, and those who do so must always stay on authorised walkways and staircases.
- This is what you should do if you're seeking something to do on a hot summer afternoon.
- The temperature within the cave never rises beyond zero degrees Celsius, and the walls, ceilings, and floors are all covered in ice.
- The projected ice thickness in some places is almost 26 metres.
- You're sure to see the most beautiful natural formations here because the cave can only be explored as part of a guided tour, including ice stalagmites, partially frozen waterfalls, and vibrant swirls of light on the icy walls.
Discover Communist-Time Slovakia
- From 1948 until 1989, Czechoslovakia was governed by the Communist Party; throughout this period, there was no press freedom, homes were routinely bugged to look for traitors, religion was outlawed, and necessities like sugar and toilet paper were frequently hard to come by.
- 1993, only a few years after the fall of the Iron Curtain and the restoration of democracy, saw the division of Slovakia and the Czech Republic into two independent nations.
- Visitors can get a sense of life "back then" by looking for communist-era architecture in Bratislava, touring an underground bunker, stopping by the former concentration camp Sered (now a Holocaust Museum), and visiting the Museum of Slovak National Uprising in Banska Bystrica, which was a crucial location in the resistance against the Nazis.
- Communism shaped and changed the two countries forever.
- Many businesses now offer tours (or bike rentals) for those who want to see a portion of the Iron Curtain border zone up close and personal.
- The Iron Curtain border zone, which begins in the Nordic countries and ends in Turkey, has recently become a popular trail and cycling route.
Explore Little-Known Špania Dolina
- The small mining town of Paania Dolina, which has only 200 permanent residents, is a well-kept secret enjoyed mainly by the locals.
- It is full of Renaissance structures and beautifully maintained 17th-century wooden dwellings that initially belonged to the miners who called the town home.
- As you reach Paania Dolina, the town's magnificent white church dominates the landscape.
- Pania Dolina, located in central Slovakia and encircled by the Staré Hory and Veká Fatra mountains, is a great place to go hiking, cross-country skiing, or mountain biking.
- Visitors can access the educational Mine Trail, which offers details about the town's history and fantastic panoramic views of the nearby mountains via a trail that begins right next to the town square.
- If you'd like to learn more about the past of mining in Paania Dolina, there is also a Copper Museum.
Lose Yourself in the Slovak Karst National Park
- Slovakia is one of many countries in Eastern Europe with a lengthy and convoluted military history that includes Nazi invasions, Soviet takeovers, and violent warfare that lasted for more than a century.
- One of Slovakia's most distinctive national parks is the Slovak Karst.
- It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is well known for its approximately 700 caves, which are dispersed across the park's vast limestone plains and plateaus.
- Guided excursions are available to explore the magnificent Domica cave, which is a part of a vast complex of caves that extends into Hungary.
- Adventurers who seek to trek unusual trails with wooden paths and bridges, the castle remains, little waterfalls, and breathtaking gorges are another group drawn to the area.
- Within the park, there are more than 500 kilometres of cycling and hiking trails.
Marvel at the Traces Left by Old Aristocracy
- Slovakia was previously a part of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, and there are exquisite chateaus and palaces in the country as a reminder of this.
- The mediaeval manor-house chateau Appony in the village of Oponice is a prime illustration of this.
- It was first constructed in the 16th century as a fortified chateau, but throughout time, it underwent extensive renovations, including a significant reconstruction in the 1840s.
- In this regard, Topoianky, Mojmrovce, and Belá have a lot to offer.
- For instance, the 18th-century Baroque-Classical Manor House Mojmrovce previously belonged to the Hunyadi family of Hungary.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Slovakia Culture and Traditions
- Slovakia has a long history of bringing together the cultures of the West and the East due to its location in the middle of Europe.
- Celtic settlements, ancient Slavic cult sites, manors and fortified castles of the Ugrian nobility, mediaeval mining towns, German settlers, the easternmost Gothic sites in Europe, Renaissance and Baroque palaces, Greek Catholic and Orthodox wooden churches, Jewish synagogues and cemeteries, interwar functionalism and socialist realism of expanding cities, and modern projects reflecting the latest trends are all represented.
- Explore the towns and cities of Slovakia.
- Historical squares and alleyways, frequently used for enjoyable social gatherings, are hidden by the horizons of suburban apartment buildings.
- Explore more than a hundred castles and manors in Slovakia.
- Some will have festivals and themed exhibits, while others may have actual ruins with breathtaking vistas of the world of your studies.
- Visit the galleries and museums.
- You can find everything there, including works by contemporary artists and Andy Warhol's pop art from antiquity.
- Find out about technical sites like the water mills in the Podunajsk region or military monuments like Second World War tanks in the Valley of Death.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Slovakia: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Dumplings with sheep's cheese
#Food
- The national dish of Slovakia is this; therefore, if you can only sample one dish from the country, make it this one!
- Bryndzové is the name for the exceptional, locally produced, soft, creamy, and peculiar to Slovakia sheep's cheese.
- Although neighbouring nations also create this type of cheese, each has a unique recipe, and Slovaks are particularly proud of theirs.
- Haluky, or potato dumplings, which are comparable to Italian gnocchi, are topped with cheese.
- Pieces of smoked bacon and sausage can be sprinkled on top to finish the dish and achieve the best flavour combination.
Pierogis stuffed with bryndza
#Food
- The Slovakian version of the pierogi, a Polish delicacy, features more bryndza cheese.
- These potato dumplings are stuffed by Slovaks with bryndza cheese, topped with sour cream, and then garnished with bits of crispy bacon.
- A glass of inica, or sour sheep's milk, is frequently served with this dish.
- It's not for everyone because of its tart fermented flavour, but it's worth a go!
Cabbage soup
#Food
- Every traditional Christmas dinner includes cabbage soup, also enjoyed year-round as an appetiser before the main course.
- Cubed potatoes, sliced mushrooms, diced ham, paprika, black pepper, and garlic are combined with sauerkraut in a creamy foundation.
- The soup is served hot and is satisfying when combined with freshly baked bread.
Goulash soup
#Food
- Another cuisine altered in several Central and Eastern European nations.
- Typically, it includes meat, onions, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and a blend of spices in Slovakia.
- This dish is frequently prepared in a cauldron over an open flame and is highly popular during sporting events.
- A 5K race's finish line or the area next to the tennis courts are both excellent places to find goulash soup.
- As the soup simmers for several hours, you are drawn in by the alluring aroma.
Fried cheese with French fries and tartar sauce
#Food
- As you indulge in this unhealthy yet wonderful delicacy, let your inner child out to play.
- This dish must be consumed with a velk pivo or perhaps two large beers.
- After spending hours kayaking down the Hron river or tackling a difficult path in the Tatras, it is the ideal meal.
- Edam cheese is commonly utilised, and pickles are frequently offered to go with this dish.
Schnitzel
#Food
- Similar to Austria, practically every restaurant serves schnitzel in various flavours.
- After being tenderised, a thin piece of pork is fried with breadcrumbs.
- As a side dish, potato salad with mayonnaise is frequently offered.
- Order bačovský rezeň, which is schnitzel covered with ham and melted cheese, if you want to elevate your schnitzel experience.
Potato pancakes
#Food
- These are frequently offered as an after-school snack to students but can also be a side dish or a soup component.
- The most excellent potato pancakes have a crispy exterior and a gooey interior when fried in high-quality oil.
- With sour cream, kefir, or soured milk, they should be consumed warm.
Funnel cake
#Food
- Warm funnel cakes offered at a Christmas market with a mug of mulled wine are excellent in the winter.
- You can spend hours investigating because the cake gives you the energy you need, and the sugar and cinnamon melt sweetly in your mouth.
- Slovaks have lately modified the funnel cake to include a summer version served with vanilla ice cream.
- This traditional Slovak dessert is now available all year long!
Slovak pancakes
#Food
- Slovenske palacinky are thin crepes filled with a variety of delicious ingredients.
- When served warm and topped with homemade apricot jam, they practically melt on your tongue.
- Other well-liked toppings include strawberry jam, hazelnut spread, powdered sugar, and cinnamon. It's the ideal way to cap off a meal.
Aupark
#Fashion
- The primary central shopping area in Koice is Aupark, located in the middle of the city and is only a short stroll from the bus and train stations.
- Aupark is a cutting-edge European mall that knows what it is doing.
- It has plenty of fashion-focused retailers, technology, design, family, and other types of stores, not to mention the many food options and enormous grocery.
- However, there are a lot of aimless wanderers in the supermarket, so be prepared for that.
- One of my favourite malls is Aupark Shopping Center.
- It is conveniently located on the other side of the Danube, only two bus stops from the city centre (Zochova bus stop).
- You may also take the UFO bridge to get there; the walk there would take around 15 minutes.
- It contains two floors and about 240 distinct stores.
- For varied tastes, there are more than 25 restaurants, cafes, taverns, and fast food shops.
- Its benefit is the sizable park with a kid-sized playground directly next to it, the Garden of Janko Kral.
- It takes about 5 minutes to walk through it to get to Tyrsovo Nabrezie.
Eurovea
#Fashion
- One of Bratislava's busiest commercial centres, with plenty of lounge bars and outdoor river views.
- Visitors can access the Danube River foreshore via a green promenade that is one kilometre long.
- This area is lively until late at night, making Eurovea a genuine hotspot.
- Along with stores, there are offices, residences, recreation and relaxation areas, and a five-star Sheraton hotel.
- It was planned to serve as both the city's new business hub and a gathering place for people in the centre of Bratislava.
VIVO
#Fashion
- An older shopping centre with about 170 different types of stores.
- The first shopping centre of its kind in Slovakia was VIVO, formerly Polus City Center.
- It's great for locals, but your options are better if you'd prefer a location closer to the city centre.
- A few minutes walk away is the Kuchajda lake, one of the "sexy" attractions in the area and possibly a reason why some people choose to visit this location over others.
- To enjoy the scenery, you can go for a pleasant walk, exercise, sunbathe, or sit.
- In particular, you will encounter many people and families during the summer.
AVION SHOPPING PARK
#Fashion
- About 160 stores are available to visitors at Avion.
- Their unique features include an open ice rink all year long, a kids' area with adult supervision, and a family-friendly concept with lots of kid-friendly attractions.
- If you want to go to IKEA, which is just next to it, you might want to stop here.
- Given that it is so close to Bratislava airport, stopping at Avion could be an intriguing diversion.
BORY MALL
#Fashion
- The newest shopping centre in Bratislava is in Lama, one of our neighbourhoods.
- Since it is not particularly near the centre, you should only go there if you have children and want them to enjoy playing interactive activities in the mall's Children's World.
- There are other options nearby if you're searching for a location to hang out for a few hours.
CUBICON
#Fashion
- This shopping centre differs from other malls because it focuses primarily on high-end clothing from international brands and features a majority of fashion brands that are hard to find elsewhere.
- If you want to treat yourself, you should come here.
Give uphill skiing a try
#Fun
- Uphill skiing is one of the most entertaining winter activities in Slovakia.
- With so many ski resorts dispersed all around Slovakia, this activity is incredibly well-liked there, and you'll have a lot of options for where to begin.
- Slovakian experts like both climbing up and speeding down snow-covered slopes.
- Uphill skiing is a sport that requires trudging up snowy slopes and then slaloming back down them quickly.
- As you may expect, climbing the hill is challenging and requires specific bindings to prevent the sky from sliding back.
- With plenty of grips, this essentially turns them into long snowshoes.
- Some of the best skiing in the nation can be found in the Low Tatras and High Tatras mountain ranges.
- The largest ski resort may be found in Jasná, which is in the Low Tatras.
- Over 30 miles of marked ski trails are available here.
Walk above the treetops via ferrata skalka
#Fun
- Are you afraid of heights? Then be sure to include Ferrata Skalka in your travel plans.
- Via Ferrata Skalka, located in the centre of Slovakia close to the town of Kremnica, is one of Slovakia's most breathtaking suspension bridges that will transport you high over the treetops.
- You will be rewarded with breathtaking vistas if you accept the challenge of the hike, which seems to go on forever.
- The flyover is 263 feet long and swings high above a stunning valley that drops below Slovakia's longest suspension bridge.
- Not only the brave and adventurous can climb the ferrata in Skalka.
- Numerous picturesque routes are available in this stunning region of the country, making them perfect for both novice and expert climbers.
- Additionally, several rock climbing options are available here for climbers of all skill levels.
Admire the folk architecture at čIčmany
#Fun
- Čičmany, a historical site in northern Slovakia, allows you to travel back in time and experience what life was like there over fifty years ago.
- This enchanted location, inaugurated in 1977, resembles a gingerbread hamlet more than a genuine, functioning community.
- The area is crowded with wooden cottages intricately adorned in white, like the frosting on gingerbread!
- The houses are barely five decades old, yet they are designed after conventional residences that date back about 200 years.
- Women back then would spend hours painting elaborate patterns on their houses to give them a unique, one-of-a-kind look.
- You can find symbols like hearts, arrows, kisses, and writing if you pay great attention to the patterns today.
- Originally, the paints were created to shield the wood, and they are doing it today to maintain the custom and add cheery decoration.
- Make sure to visit the Gregorov and Radenov doms. These two houses are the best-preserved ones in the community and are stunning.
Go dog-sledging with adorable huskies
#Fun
- Signing up for a dog sledging trip is one of the most extraordinary things to do in Slovakia if you're going during the winter.
- The Tatra Mountains are the ideal location for this expedition; when it's over, you'll have a tonne of fantastic tales to share with others for years.
- Your journey starts with instructions on how to operate the dog sledge.
- You'll learn how to make the left and right turn as well as how to comprehend the behaviour of Siberian huskies.
- You'll proceed to the central portion of the tour once you feel comfortable with the novice circuit.
- With your pack of dogs, you'll get the opportunity to experience what it's like to be an actual Slovakian musher!
- Once you're finished, it's time to unwind and cuddle with your new animal companions.
- If you don't have much time to spare, it's a great choice because it only takes two hours.
Explore the Museum of the Slovak Village
#Fun
- Signing up for a dog sledging trip is one of the most extraordinary things to do in Slovakia if you're going during the winter.
- The Tatra Mountains are the ideal location for this expedition; when it's over, you'll have a tonne of fantastic tales to share with others for years.
- Spend some time at the Museum of the Slovak Village to learn more about Slovakian culture.
- This well-liked Martin attraction brings history to life and enables you to participate, making it far more engaging and enjoyable than a regular museum.
- The Museum of the Slovak Village, Slovakia's largest open-air ethnographic museum, is a fantastic spot to see traditional folk buildings.
- There are 129 separate structures here, ranging from a church and fire station to a tavern and village shop.
- You may get a fantastic impression of what life was like in rural Slovakia in the nineteenth century by looking at the buildings stuffed with ordinary objects.
- To find out what's going on, visit the website before you make travel arrangements.
- Throughout the year, exciting events like musical performances, agricultural fairs, and live reenactments occur.
Go hiking at the Slovak paradise national park
#Fun
- The Slovak Paradise National Park is home to some of Slovakia's top attractions.
- While not the largest in the nation, this breathtaking example of nature comprises hundreds of gorges and canyons, more than 350 intriguing caverns, and 19 lovely natural reserves just waiting for you to explore.
- You're in luck if you enjoy trekking. An estimated 186 hiking paths can be found in the Slovak Paradise National Park.
- The majority of the hiking trails are challenging and should only be attempted by experienced hikers, while several are perfect for novices and moderate hikers to explore the area.
- Many most challenging trails are distinguished by their rocky terrain and unusual elements like plank walks, ladders, and suspension bridges.
- One of the busiest routes is the 9-mile-long Prielom Hornádu.
- You must hold onto chains, ascend swaying ladders, and cross perilous footbridges to complete it due to the uneven terrain.
Feel Like a Whole New You at Piestany
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- Traveling can drain you physically and mentally.
- Consider staying at Piestany for a few days if you need a break from all the exploring.
- Piestany, one of the many spa towns in Slovakia, offers you a tranquil refuge to unwind and take care of yourself because it was constructed on top of therapeutic mineral springs.
- Piestany is tucked away in a peaceful area of the nation and has a variety of spas.
- One of the most well-known and has a resort-like feel is Spa Island.
- This luxurious attraction, known as Kpen Ostrov in Slovakia, encourages you to unwind with a thermal swimming pool filled with mineral water to treat everything from rheumatism to osteoporosis.
- Consider visiting Piestany for a mud treatment if you want something a little more unusual.
- The mud in this small village is given a variety of medicinal properties after being cured in thermal water for weeks.
- You can pamper yourself with a mud pool soak, full-body mud wrap, or mud facial!
Get lost in the streets of Bratislava
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- Some of the most popular Slovakian attractions can be found in Bratislava, the country's capital.
- The city, which has a population of only 500,000, is crammed with fascinating galleries, museums, castles, and ruins.
- As you stroll through the charming cobblestone alleys of Bratislava, you'll see magnificent palaces, such as the Rococo Presidential Palace and the Primate's Palace with its renowned Hall of Mirrors.
- The city is also home to many amusing statues that greet you as you pass by and are buried in sewers.
- Bratislava Castle, which dominates the city from a rocky hill, is the city's crowning achievement.
- If you climb the mountain, you can tour the castle's interior and immaculate grounds.
- The Old Town Hall, a collection of buildings from the fourteenth century, the appropriately named Blue Church, and the millennia-old Hviezdoslavovo Square are some of the city's other highlights.
Take a scenic train ride
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- Get on one of Slovakia's trains and have a beautiful ride through the nation if you want to keep exploring but are tired of walking.
- You don't have to spend a fortune on a scenic trip because Slovakia is naturally beautiful!
- You can take the regular train, get a window seat, and take the breathtaking scenery outside.
- The route via Trencin, Zilina, and Poprad from Bratislava to Kosice is the most appealing picturesque route.
- The breathtaking views of the Vah River will set the scene for your trip, taking you to the captivating highlands of northern Slovakia, including the formidable High Tatras.
- You won't have to wait long for a train because of numerous travel along this route.
- Another choice is to board a train that departs from Margecany (near Kosice) and travels through the Slovak Paradise National Park to Dobinská adová Jaskya (Dobiná Ice Cave).
- The scenery is breathtaking the entire time. The sole drawback is that, in comparison to other routes, these trains don't run exceptionally frequently.
Visit the largest fortified castle in Europe
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- Slovakia is home to the giant fortified castle in Europe and many other lovely castles.
- Despite being little more than a collection of ruins, the once-powerful Spi Castle stronghold is an exciting site to explore.
- The ruins of the Spi Castle from the 12th century are located near the village ofehra on top of a high hill and have been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- The iconic landmark was once a straightforward Romanesque stone castle hundreds of years ago.
- But over the years, additional walls, towers, and fortifications were built, resulting in the vast complex you see today.
- The castle's complex had doubled in size by the fourteenth century.
- The castle was never utilised as a fortification again after a large portion of it was burned down by fire in 1790.
- You can visualise what they were like during their prime thanks to the restoration of several portions.
- You can locate a display of torture tools used in the castle in the rebuilt areas.
- A variety of unusual artefacts once housed in the Spi Museum are also on display.
Discover the UNESCO-protected mining town of banská štiavnica
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- The mining town of Banská tiavnica, under UNESCO protection, was built on the top of an ancient volcano and is one of the best-preserved mediaeval cities in all of Europe.
- As early as the third century BCE, locals were already mining for the silver medal in this area.
- The popularity of Banská tiavnica as a gold and silver producer grew over the years.
- The town began constructing strong walls to guard the mines during the 15th century.
- By the middle of the 1600s, residents were using the newly discovered gunpowder, which made extracting silver and gold even simpler.
- Today, you can find artificial water reservoirs that have been transformed into contemporary swimming areas if you look at them.
- If you'd prefer to experience the town's true character, you can don a helmet and descend into a mine from the 17th century to learn what it was like to labour there in reality.
Take a plunge into an icy lake
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- Swimming on a calm lake is one of the most excellent things to do in Slovakia during the summer.
- There are several breathtaking lakes throughout the nation.
- We advise the Liptovská Mara in northern Slovakia if you're unsure which one to choose.
- If you're travelling with a lover, this glittering body of water that spans more than 8 square miles is the ideal place to spend the night.
- The Liptovská Mara offers a tonne of different activities besides swimming.
- There are rental kiosks for a variety of water sports equipment here.
- Additionally, a windsurfing school and mini-golf are available if you'd prefer to keep dry.
- After you've exhausted yourself during the day, you can snuggle up with your signature at the lake's campsite.
Go sub-zero at the dobšinská ice cave
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- The Dobinská Ice Cave is one of Slovakia's best-kept secrets and a must-see attraction.
- It is tucked away off the main path adjacent to the Slovak Paradise National Park.
- The only way to get to this UNESCO World Heritage Site is to hike up a hill 2,953 feet above sea level.
- It's time to carefully and slowly make your way down into the ice cave once you've overcome the initial hurdle.
- Only the first third of the magnificent ice cave, which is around one mile long, may be explored.
- Make sure you have dressed appropriately because the temperature here frequently goes below 32°F (0°C). You'll find as you explore that the mountain's walls, floors, and ceilings are covered in sheets of ice.
- The ice is thought to be up to 85 feet thick in some places.
- Only from September to May is the Dobinská Ice Cave accessible, so make sure to factor that into your travel plans.
- Before you commit, check the website for any brief closures or alterations.
Go wine tasting in the modra vineyards
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- Take it easy for a day and spend a few hours wine tasting in Modra when you need a breather from all the Slovakia touring.
- Modra is a modest, hospitable village producing wine for centuries, tucked away in the Little Carpathian Mountain range close to Bratislava.
- Numerous wine cellars hold a daylong wine-tasting event for guests to enjoy each year on Modra Wine Cellars Day (the second Saturday of May).
- You'll have the exceptional chance to see contemporary and historic wine cellars and learn precisely how wine is produced in this region.
- You can visit all 37 of Modra's wine cellars for the modest cost of a single ticket.
- The region offers a local bus service so you can hop on and off at the wineries of your choice and avoid having to walk everywhere.
- Try Frankovka modrá, the wine most widely consumed in Modra.
- This delicious red wine tastes a lot like pinot noir.
See a UFO In Bratislava
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- If you're always looking for unique, strange things, be sure to put viewing the UFO over Bratislava on your list of Slovakia things to do.
- The Most SNP or UFO Tower is a unique attraction that rises more than 311 feet above the earth's surface.
- A restaurant and observation deck in the form of a spaceship are perched atop this towering structure.
- Reach the summit, and you'll be rewarded for your efforts with breathtaking panoramas spanning the entire city.
- You can see 62 miles in every direction when the sky is clear! It's worth returning in the evening to check out the attraction after dark, even though the UFO Tower is an excellent place to visit during the day for views that are almost too good to be true.
- The UFO portion of the tower is illuminated at night, so it appears to be a spaceship.
- You can also have dinner there in a lovely setting with a view.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Slovakia: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- This is your chance to cuddle up with a lion cub if you've always wanted to!
- You may get up close and personal with various creatures at the outstanding Slovakian zoo known as Zoo Kontakt.
- In addition to cuddling a lion cub, you may also cuddle a bear cub, a tiger cub, an antique turtle, and hand-feed exotic birds.
- The park is home to more than 400 different creatures, all of which will provide an unforgettable experience.
- Zoo Kontakt enables you to go closer than you ever imagined to fully grown llamas, bears, lions, tigers, wallabies, emus, and many other fantastic creatures, even though you can't cuddle up with the larger animals in the park.
- You can relax if you have concerns about zoos that permit such close contact with the animals.
- Zoo Kontakt is not a creation of the Tiger King, and it has an excellent reputation and ensures the safety of visitors and animals in each enclosure.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Slovakia Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- Several times a year, during the folk festivals and public holidays celebrated in the Slovak Republic, this generally reserved nation lets its hair down.
- One of the busiest holiday seasons in Slovakia, New Year's Eve, marks the start of the fun, which lasts until the month-long Christmas markets on city streets finish.
- The International Festival of Ghosts and Monsters takes place against the stunning backdrop of the historic Bojnice Castle. At the same time, the Slovak Republic's largest folk festival is held in the picturesque mountain village of Vchodná in the Krivao range.
- One of the most competitive dogsled races in Europe is held in the mountain village of Donovaly in the Slovak Republic every February. The Starohorské Vichy, Low Tatras, and Veká Fatra mountains are home to some of the best dog mushers in the world. At the same time, visitors can enjoy amusements, refreshments, and live country music nearly 3,150 feet above sea level.
- The ideal location for this annual ghosts and monsters festival, which draws over 50,000 visitors between April and May each year, is the Romantic Bojnice Castle, which dates back to the 12th century. This monster-filled festival, themed around a fresh narrative, cast of characters, and theme each year, heavily encourages audience participation. Additionally, alien invasions, witches, vampires, tragic love stories, and stalls stocked with food and beverages can be encountered by visitors.
- The Koice Music Spring Festival, held in the second-largest city in the Slovak Republic, is one of the nation's oldest music festivals. This week-long May classical music event debuted in 1956 and featured Czech and Slovak philharmonic orchestras. The festival also draws great classical musicians, opera artists, and small orchestras.
- The continual supply of beer may be the main draw for many visitors to this 10-day Bratislava beer festival, but other fun activities are also available. Every year in June, this festival features more than 300 musical performances, activities, food, and raffle ticket drawings for fantastic prizes.
- There are dozens of traditional folk festivals hosted annually in the Slovak Republic. Still, none can compare to the size of this festive event in the charming village of Vchodná beneath the Krivao Mountains. Since its inception in 1953, this event has been conducted over three days, the first weekend in July every year. Today, it draws 70,000 people and up to 1,500 performers. The festival's main draws include folk singing, dance, and crafts. Even during the event, many Vchodná inhabitants will welcome visitors into their houses.
- These elaborate, three-day ceremonies are a homage to the 11 Hapsburg kings. They were crowned inside the city's Dome of St. Martin during Bratislava's more than three centuries as Greater Hungary's capital. Although the Hapsburgs are no longer in charge of the country, their illustrious era continues to be celebrated every September during a coronation reenactment that includes horseback riding processions, shooting displays, community celebrations, and actors swearing allegiance to the king on the exact spot where the emperors first took the throne.
- The largest event occurs in Banská tiavnica, the most alluring mining town in the Slovak Republic, during this early September weekend festival. The wooden lizard, the chief shepherd, holds in his hand while narrating tales about the discovery of the mines and serves as the inspiration for both the festival's name and the Salamander Procession that follows it. Bergmans, dwarfs who live in mines, accompany the central shepherd while carrying flags associated with mining. The numerous miners, oil workers, and ironworkers of the Slovak Republic are honoured during this celebration.
- The humble apple is the main attraction at this October festival, which takes place in the orchard community of Modra, 30 minutes drive from Bratislava, in the courtyard of a mediaeval castle. Each fall, various freshly picked apples, apple seeds, and apple-related products are available for tasting and purchase. Children's games and apple preparation competitions between teams of two to four people are also featured at the festival.
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