Spectacular Slovakia: Culture and travel tips, page 5
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: Can't wait for winter? Here's how to get that adrenaline fix
Explore the rich mining history of Slovakia and enjoy some modern board games. Here's what to do during the weekend of November 10-12.
Weekend: Bring out your skates, ice rinks are opening to the public
A unique concert at a mountain hut, learn how the legendary Enigma machine works, and help those in need. Here's what to do during the weekend of November 3-5.
Weekend: Spooky activities to celebrate Halloween in Slovakia
Halloween is nigh, which means places all over Slovakia want to join in on the fun. Here's what to do during the spooky weekend of October 27-29.
Weekend: Wine lovers are in for a treat, cellars open their doors
Whether you are a sports fan, budding pumpkin carver, or jazz aficionado, there is something for everyone. Here's what to do during the weekend of October 20-22.
Weekend: Host of traditional events show that autumn is in full swing
Carving pumpkins at a castle, small scale Oktoberfest, and tips for challenging hikes before trail closure. Here's what to do during the weekend of October 13-15.
Weekend: Apple, cabbage, pirohy festivities are a foodie's dream come true
Popular festival of light moves to Košice, Trnava offers a look into the distant past, and kite-flying all over Slovakia. Here's what to do during the weekend of October 6-8.
Weekend: It's the best time to visit Košice. The oldest marathon in Europe turns 100
Also, a festival for every geeky person and a night full of science. Here's what to do during the weekend of September 29-October 1.
Weekend: This one is for theatre, book, flower and art lovers
Legendary metal toy kit on exhibit again, or you can go pick pumpkins, gourds, and squash ahead of Halloween. Here's what to do during the weekend of September 23-24.
Weekend: Fly your kite at festival near Slovakia's border
Piešťany is the place to be for all cinephiles. Visit a triple point in northern Slovakia to taste delicious cheese. Here's what to do during the weekend.
Weekend: Let the season of festivities and fairs begin
Autumn is the time to celebrate the grape harvest. Festivals for running...or a public transport for those not keen on running. Here's what to do during the weekend September 8-10.
Weekend: Zimbabwean traveller dubs the High Tatras "a hiker's dream"
New wave of circus artistry, a bit of Balkan magic and an international goulash competition. Here's what to do during the weekend September 1 - September 3.
Weekend: Even the plants will dance!
A little bit of magic in Bratislava, good wine and a showcase of Gemer's folklore. Here's what to try out during the weekend August 25 - August 27.
Weekend: Where Ukrainian and Slovak humour meets
Swap some plants, get your hips moving and do a good thing for the planet. Here's what to do on the weekend of August 18 - August 20.
Weekend: All kinds of festivals
This weekend will belong to all things medieval, cultural meetings at crossroads and movies of all kinds. Here's what to enjoy on the weekend from August 11 to August 13.
Weekend: A perfect Saturday? Stargazing with a glass of wine in hand
Get ready for weekend filled with good food, friendly faces from all over the world, knights and even rafting.
Weekend: Watch Slovakia from up above with an American YouTube channel
Japanese weekend in a Slovak castle, antique bazaar and festivals. Here's what to explore on the weekend of July 28 - July 30.
Weekend: How to be an astronomer on a budget
Get ready for the weekend with tips on exhibitions, live music and best places to explore the night sky for July 21-23.
Weekend: Foreigner praises free bottle of water on Czech train and lectures on delayed Slovak trains in video
Haunting legends of Bojnice Castle, Ukrainian and Slovak friendship in theatre and wonders you can see from a train. Get ready for the upcoming weekend July 14-16.
Weekend: US vlogger spends 12 hours in "super beautiful" Bratislava, shocked by public toilets
Lean back and enjoy some summer screenings or explore what gothic architecture has to offer. Read tips for weekend activities during the days of July 7-9!
Weekend: Time travel to Czechoslovak (and more) roads with veterans
An insight into queer lives, live music, cold caves and vehicles that will take you back. Enjoy tips for the upcoming weekend of June 30 - July 2.
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