Slovakia
Land of national parks and mountains
Welcome to Slovakia
Slovakia is a country that’s often overlooked when traveling Europe. After Czechoslovakia split in two back in 1993, the newly formed Czech Republic kept the city of Prague, which to this day remains its greatest pull for tourism and travel. That left Slovakia becoming overshadowed, but you should absolutely not ignore the natural beauty, hiking trails, national parks, food, and overall affordability of this beautiful country.
Travel tips
Best sights in Slovakia
Bratislava (capital)
A city bordered by vineyards and mountains is a fairy tale city indeed. The old city is all bars and cafes, with no cars allowed. Atop the hill, overlooking the city, you’ll find the powerful-looking Bratislava Castle.
Kosice (403km from Bratislava)
Kosice is a city of medieval history, cobbled streets, and gothic churches. It’s every Eastern Europe fan’s fantasy come true, and a far more quiet and off-the-beaten-path city than the capital.
High Tatras (320km from Bratislava)
A national park of epic proportions! In the High Tatras you can ski in the winter, hike in the summer, and bask in the endless beauty of these mountains and high lakes: nothing but green and blue for miles.
Bojnice (183km from Bratislava)
Slovakia has some amazing castles, but none are better than the one in Bojnice. This fairy tale castle of high stone walls, narrow windows, and pointed green towers is surrounded by lush green forest.
Spis Castle (366km from Bratislava)
While not a perfectly maintained castle, the historic ruins of Spis Castle are what remains of one of the largest castle ruins in Europe. And is now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Bardejov (444km from Bratislava)
A darling little historic town in the hills of the Beskyd Mountains, with a town centre so medieval you’d swear you had been thrown back in time. A beautiful, idyllic place that’s a must-visit.
Where to go
Map of Slovakia
Map of Slovakia

Europe (Slovakia)

Europe (Slovakia)
Best time to visit
Slovakia can get pretty cold in the winter months, and there’s a lot less for you to do during this time. Fortunately, the warmer months go on for quite a while, giving you a very large window in which to visit and explore Slovakia.
From the start of April to the end of October, Slovakia is warm enough to guarantee the whole country is open for you to explore to your heart’s content.
Practical info
Posts from Slovakia
Posts from Slovakia
Food in Slovakia: 10+ delicious dishes just like grandma used to make
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17 brilliant things to do in Košice Slovakia (you’ll have lots of fun)
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City Residence Apartment Hotel, Kosice – Slovakia’s best hotel
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High Tatras Slovakia. The awesome place you’re overlooking but shouldn’t
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Spis Castle – how to visit one of Europe’s largest castle ruins
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