Illustratory image of a comet visible from Slovakia in 2020. (source: TASR)
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TRAVEL
Visiting the High Tatra mountain huts
Even though most of the trails in the High Tatras are closed during the winter season, most of the mountain huts are still open and ready to be visited. This includes, for example, the chalet near Popradské Pleso lake which can be accessed even in winter with a stroller, or the chalets of Zbojnícka Chata, Téryho Chata, as well as newly renovated Zamkovského Chata which is situated on the trail leading to the latter.
However, both Zbojnícka and Téryho huts are located at an altitude of around 2,000 metres where there is a lot of snow, and as such proper winter gear and clothes are recommended.
ART
A concert surrounded by ice
On Sunday at 15:00, the Tatra Ice Cathedral in the Hrebienok resort in the High Tatras will present another live concert. This time singer, songwriter and music teacher Teri Čikoš will take to the stage. Admission is free. For more information, click here.
The Tatra Ice Dome in the Hrebienok resort. (source: TASR)
FOOD
Festival full of delicacies
An essential part of the cultural life of the town of Sládkovičovo, Trnava Region, the International Sausage Festival is back with its 15th edition. The two-day festival will take place on Friday and Saturday, with the former being more of a "warm-up" for the main event the next day. You can expect two days full of meat and carnival delicacies, farmers' market and more.
A traditional festival of sausages will take place in Sládkovičovo, western Slovakia. (source: TASR)
SPORT
One hour of high-intensity training
The Tabata method is a form of a training that involves 20 seconds of intense exercise followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated for 4 minutes. On Saturday, you can experience the method at the 1-hour Tabata Neon Party in the House of Dance in Nitra, western Slovakia. Bring an outfit in neon colours and a lot of water. Find out more here.
MISCELLANEOUS FUN
The history of train transport
The museum in the town of Čadca, northern Slovakia, holds an exhibition dedicated to the history of train transport in the Kysuce region. On display are historic photos from around 1870s when the local part of the Košice-Bohumín line was being built, electric model trains, special exhibits, and children can look forward to creative activities as well. For more information, click here.
Experience popculture
A weekend full of fantasy, sci-fi, videogames, boardgames, workshops, news about Slovak and foreign popculture and more await any geeky soul during this year's edition of the PegasCon festival. Last year, the festival marked its 10th birthday and for the first time the programme spanned three days; this time it will be no different. PegasCon will take place on March 1-3 in Prešov, eastern Slovakia. For more information, click here.
Illustratory image from a similar con in Bratislava. (source: TASR)
Two comets in the night sky
Currently, two rather bright comets are visible from the territory of Slovakia with just small binoculars. However, in order to observe them, you will have to stay up way into the night. In March, the comet C/2021 S3 (PanSTARRS) is visible starting around 01:00 AM close to the Serpens Gauda part of the Serpens constellation. On the other hand, the comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is visible starting from around 02:00, or later until 22:00 above the Pegasus constellation.
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 4-10: The Slovak Libraries Week
March 9: Bratislava Mineralogical Days
March 10, 31: Concerts in the Tatra Ice Dome in the Hrebienok resort
March 15: Sending light signals between two castles in the Banská Bystrica region
March 23: The RedBull Jump & Freeze challenge
BEFORE YOU GO
WHAT TO DO FOR FREE: Take part in a hike near Bratislava, and celebrate the International Women's Day in Austrian Cultural Forum.
WHAT TO EXPLORE IN BRATISLAVA: Fans of movie music should not miss this concert, those who want to overcome their fears should visit this exhibition.
WHAT TO LISTEN: Claudia Alner's life weaves a captivating blend of Vietnamese heritage and Slovak culture, reflecting her unique journey from childhood in Slovakia to her multifaceted adulthood.
WHAT TO LEARN FROM HISTORY: The romantic shepherd life of the past as we imagine it now was incredibly demanding - and immigrated to Slovakia.
That's it for this week. Take care, and have a nice weekend!
