Spectacular Slovakia: Culture and travel tips, page 3

Inspiration for outings, interesting weekend reads in a weekly overview of news about culture and travel in Slovakia. Compiled by Matúš Beňo, published every Friday. Sign up for Spectacular Slovakia newsletter.

Have you got any tips? You can reach Matúš at matus.beno@spectator.sk.

An actress during the Kremnické Gagy humour and satire festival.

Weeked: Kremnické gagy set to tickle your funny bone

Historic town holds a historic fair, while a grand prix takes place on the other side of the country. Here's what to do during the weekend of August 23-25.

People during an earlier edition of the Vietnam Day in Bratislava.
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Weekend: Vietnamese community sharing its culture

Hop on a nostalgic train, enjoy wine under the night sky. Here's what to do during the weekend of August 16-18.

Wooden church in Topoľa

Weekend: Your best way to discover a distant and pristine national park

Build a crazy boat, observe a meteor shower. Here's what to do during the weekend of August 9-11.

The Atmosféra festival in Hontianske Nemce.

Weekend: Smaller festivals abound, enjoy music, wine, food

Set out on a challenging trek and via bike. Here's what to do during the weekend of August 2-4.

The 9th century chapel above the village of Nitrianska Blatnica.

Weekend: History awaits to be discovered

Amateur theatre wants to show what it's been up to lately. Here's what to do during the weekend of July 26-28.

The Pohoda festival, near Trenčín.

Weekend: Summer festivals, rally race, and ancient Egypt

Summer nights are iconic. How about watching a movie under the night sky or touring a city by bike? Here's what to do during the weekend of July 12-14.

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Weekend: Come watch live chess with swordsmen

Embrace history, take up a hiking challenge. Here's what to do during the weekend of July 5-7.

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Weekend: Jumpstart your summer and holidays with these events

Puppetry festival, cool off in Bratislava's green oases. Here's what to do during the weekend of June 28-30.

A panoramic early March view of Nitra and vineyards up from the Pyramída hill, which is wrongly considered the highest point of the peak Zobor.

Weekend: Venturing into mountains where people went missing

Take a ride on historic Tatra trams, enjoy role playing games. Here's what to do during the weekend of June 21-23.

The Rendez vintage train show.

Weekend: Popular vintage train show back with steam engines

High Tatras trails are open. For a lesser demanding trip, climb a giant bench. Here's what to do during the weekend of June 14-16.

A medieval warrior during last year's edition of the Stredovek v Sade festival.

Weekend: A lot going on for history buffs

Movies under the night sky, beer and wine tasting. Here's what to do during the weekend of June 7-9.

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Weekend: Time to celebrate children, parks and gardens

Meet warriors of the past, wind down at a special breakfast event. Here's what to do during the weekend of May 31-June 2.

A halušky cooking and eating competition.

Weekend: Fill your belly at these cooking and eating competitions

See reenactment of famous Middle Earth battles, learn how to ride a skateboard. Here's what to do during the weekend of May 24-26.

Visitors to Stredoslovenské Múzeum (Central Slovakia Museum).

Weekend: Popular event offers best way to experience museums, galleries

Run up a tower and listen to a new Slovak post-rock album. Here's what to do during the weekend of May 17-19.

The windmill in Holíč, western Slovakia.

Weekend: These places will not discover themselves, you know

The legendary Trenčín festival is back, as well as canoe slalom celebrations. Here's what to do during the weekend of May 10-12.

The Bratislava Majáles festival.

Weekend: So many concerts, so little time. Choose wisely

For quiet time, play board games in Pezinok, and discover how communication technology evolved. Here's what to do during the weekend of May 3-5.

Orava Castle.

Weekend: Antiques, old craft and other blasts from the past

A new spot to get halušky, festival by fans for fans. Here's what to do during the weekend of April 26-28.

Last year's edition of the Bratislava City Days.

Weekend: Experience Bratislava, have fun with robots and get a glimpse of Tatras

Bratislava City Days offer the best way to learn more about Bratislava, its history, nooks and crannies. Here's what to do during the weekend of April 19-21.

Wine in a cellar.

Weekend: Celebration of jazz, wine and birds

Cranes, jazz, and a run with a long history. Here's what to do during the weekend of April 12-14.

Come a Nitra venue and relax on a bean bag with a cup of tea while listening to music.

Weekend: Concerts to help you relax ahead of elections

Have a date with your city, check out nesting animals. Here's what to do during the weekend of April 5-7.

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