Spectacular Slovakia: Culture and travel tips, page 4
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.
Weekend: Slovak Easter is upon us, here are tips for cooking and understanding traditions
Don't miss the final concert in an ice cathedral and visit an exhibition on animal parenting. Here's what to do during the weekend of March 29-31.
Weekend: Let your inner geek out, whether you are a science, book, or pop culture enthusiast
Come cheer for athletes, taste coffee, chocolate and tea. Here's what to do during the weekend of March 22-24.
Weekend: Sending light signals, Lord of the Rings style
Teste new beers in Košice, discover our place in the universe in observatories. Here's what to do during the weekend of March 15-17.
Weekend: Do you want to see how Lego robots fight?
Enjoy an opera singer in an ice dome, visit a caricature artist's exhibition. Here's what to do during the weekend of March 8-10.
Weekend: Look up, two comets are visible from Slovakia
Experience popculture in Prešov, taste delicacies in Sládkovičovo. Here's what to do during the weekend of March 1-3.
Weekend: What to do over spring break? Put helmet on and walk in mine tunnel
Pioneer of Japanese hip-hop in Trnava, curiosity market. Here's what to do during the weekend of February 23-25.
Weekend: Nigerian rapper makes beat out of Slovak folk song, drops a hit
A unique concert in an ice cathedral, observing the universe from the premises of a ruined castle. Here's what to do during the weekend of February 16-18.
Weekend: With Fašiangy in full swing, check out what your town has to offer
Take part in a cross-country skiing race, take note of the best the film industry has to offer. Here's what to do during the weekend of February 9-11.
Weekend: If you are not afraid of dark forests, come watch owls
Ball season continues, last chance to see tradition untraditionally. Here's what to do during the weekend of February 2-4.
Weekend: Discover Slovak peaks with this hiking challenge
Biathlon races return to Slovakia, discover the country's mineral heritage. Here's what to do during the weekend of January 26-28.
Weekend: All eyes on Jasná ski resort as world's skiers descend on its slopes
Besides dog sled races, why not have some fun with Lego or creating masks? Here's what to do during the weekend of January 19-21.
Weekend: Let the season of balls begin
A different view of the High Tatras, and an unusual fashion exhibition. Here's what to do during the weekend of January 12-14.
Weekend: Fascinated by birds? Then this weekend is for you
Three Magi all over Slovakia, ice-skating opportunities abound. Here's what to do during the weekend of January 5-7.
Weekend: Get ready to wave 2023 goodbye
A popular forest railway with special holiday runs; discover Christmas of the past. Here's what to do during the weekend of December 29-31.
Weekend: The primer on the how and why of Christmas in Slovakia
Listen to podcasts, read about traditions, cook some delicacies. Here's what to do during the weekend of December 22-24.
Weekend: Enjoy the Christmas atmosphere in special public transport services
Light a candle with light from Bethlehem, or watch the night sky. Here's what to do during the weekend of December 15-17.
Weekend: There are still events not related to Christmas
Ever wanted to be a pilot or explore a jungle during the night? Here's what to do during the weekend of December 8-10.
Weekend: Eat, drink, and be merry at all the Christmas events
Visit a renaissance fair in the capital, or get a new model kit. Here's what to do during the weekend of December 1-3.
Weekend: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Have fun with board games, help children in need, or go and fly a kite high. Here's what to do during the weekend of November 24-26.
Weekend: The cave that makes you face your fears
More towns open public ice skating; Ice Temple in the High Tatras is back. Here's what to do during the weekend of November 17-19.
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