Spectacular Slovakia: Culture and travel tips, page 6

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.

While in Košice, try out the local ZOO.

Weekend: After Bratislava’s City Days, it’s time for Košice

Weekend filled with activities in Košice, water fun, trips to Nitra and more for May 5 - 7.

May 1 is a day of celebrating for many, including Nová Cvernovka. (Illustrative photo)

Weekend: Celebrating Labour Day the fun way

Castles and their legends, puppets, Labour Day celebrations and book swaps. Tips for the weekend of April 28 - 30.

A symbolic opening of Bratislava City Days in April 2018.

Weekend: Enjoy Bratislava City Days to the fullest

Historical tram rides, Bratislava’s architecture, hunt for old books and more.

Čabraď Castle.

Weekend: Unknown treasure in Banská Bystrica Region

A short overview of nice places, ideas and events before you kick off the weekend.

Traditional Slovak "oblievačka" - men bathe women in water for good health and beauty.

Weekend: Filipina YouTuber describes Slovak Easter

Classical music, traditions and insight into a painter's memory.

A cup of coffee with a furry friend could help them find their new forever friend - and get you a new companion.

Weekend: Mingling with felines in Bratislava's cat cafes

Take a trip to mountain tarns, old-timey cinematography and cats.

Cycling routes can be found all around Bratislava.

Weekend: Dust off your bike and cycle along the Morava

Bike rides, creating your own art, the history of Book Month and more.

National Park Muránska Planina is a great place to start with hiking.

Weekend: Say hello to cute Muránska Planina groundhogs

Design without borders heads to Bratislava, enjoy concerts and a podcast about mental health in Slovakia.

Jessie Ware.

Weekend: The Killers, Jessie Ware, and Jason Derulo appear on Lovestream's 2023 line-up

Set out on a trip to Liptov and explore its nature, or head to one of the exhibitions listed in our roundup.

A Bratislava exhibition showcases "parta" a traditional Slovak headpiece.

Weekend: National gallery reopens for public again

Catch up on the latest culture and travel news from The Slovak Spectator.

With higher temperatures, the snowdrops bloom.

Weekend: Spend a night in the middle of the forest in a plane

Slovaks in Hollywood, remembering the creator of Sacher cake and a hidden map.

Kids help each other to get ready for the Fašiangy Carnival.

Weekend: Masks on! It's time for Bratislava Carnival parade

Have a look at fun exhibitions, dance in a Fašiangy parade and ponder the idea of night skiing.

A teddy bear sits outside a cafe in Banská Štiavnica, central Slovakia, on September 12, 2017.

Weekend: Valentine's Day ideas for you and your partner

Nature in art, fortress intertwined with legends, photography and lots of music.

Actress Vica Kerekes portrays chambermaid Liza in the film "Slúžka" (Chambermaid).

Weekend: First Slovak movie to portray queer couple airs

Hike up to the calavary, learn more about love and get ready to watch the comet.

The Andy Warhol Museum in Medzilaborce, eastern Slovakia.
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Weekend: A Slovak artist's song wins a UK award

CNN's story about Bratislava, a plan to create another national park, and top 10 events in Bratislava.

Image from the first retrospective exhibition of the painter and Zen teacher Oleg Šuk and his post-minimalist paintings from 2010 - 2020 at the Vojtech Löffler Museum in Košice on January 12, 2023.

Weekend: Slovak teenager to steal the show on Europe's biggest showcase festival

A philharmonic reunion, a nihilist theatre and a debate on Slavín monument.

Hikers on the Čipčie peak in the Lúčanská Malá Fatra mountains on January 7, 2023.
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Weekend: English YouTuber recommends best motorcycle adventures in Slovakia

An unusual discovery in Bratislava, technological innovation that is no more, and motorcycle trips.

An observation tower in Prietrž, Senica, western Slovakia.
Veľký Choč, as pictured in January 2019.

Weekend: Start the new year with a hike

Kick off 2023 with a hike or a classical music concert.

The Martinské Hole resort in the Turiec region on December 11, 2021.

Weekend: Euronews recommends Slovak resort to British skiers

Can you find Rudolph amongst the reindeers?

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