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Why Slovakia’s SNP Trail should be on your hiking bucket list
The SNP Trail offers solitude, scenery, and a slice of WWII history – all without the tourist traffic of the Alps.
Bratislava, the unsung capital of socialist modernism
Architects were given “a free hand” to create a socialist modernist paradise, says tour director Branislav Chrenka.
A comedian’s guide to Košice, the city that is better than you think
Diana Renner takes us on a tour of her vibrant, walkable hometown.
Bratislava, a blessing or a curse?
After a long break, Spectacular Slovakia is back with a brand-new podcast series.
How to spend a perfect day in Terchová, without much effort
On its ‘Happy Train’, visitors to the Slovak town can hear about a dinosaur – and then hit the hiking trails.
First rector of Petersburg university came from Slovakia
The rector is one of the personalities featured in the oldest ethnic museum in Slovakia.
In this part of Slovakia, you will quickly forget about the Tatras and Bratislava
The Malá Fatra region is home to one of the most vibrant Slovak cities, but it is Terchová and nearby hills that you will fall in love with.
Slovak valley full of divine encounters
The Rajec Valley fits in an ancient Greek spa, the incredible Slovak Bethlehem, the unique village of Čičmany, and more.
A land of Gorals, Hviezdoslav and great ice cream: Orava
This region in northern Slovakia is a place of active pursuits as well.
New Bratislava exhibit takes you to 1930s Slovak America
Culture, sports and travel stories rounded up in one place.
Scattered around Kysuce, quaint hilltop villages work their magic
Tips for what to see in the Kysuce region, from traditions to thrills.
Luck seekers may find it in the Liptov region, together with a waterfall
Liptov is a holiday paradise, offering all sorts of adventures.
The Slovak region compared to Tuscany is a big unknown
Set out on a trip to the Turiec region with a new Spectacular Slovakia podcast series.
‘Miletička’ brings back childhood memories for the Austrian ambassador
Margit Bruck-Friedrich first discovered the iconic open-air market, which she adores, on a rainy day.
How to balance a life well: Bustling Tokyo can learn from Bratislava
Only in the podcast, Japan’s Ambassador Makoto Nakagawa reveals what Tokyo and Bratislava have in common.
Bratislava’s smallness is an asset Rome or London are short of
Israeli Ambassador Boaz Modai fell in love with Slovakia’s capital right away.
Unlike Vienna, Bratislava has not turned its back on the Danube
Swiss Ambassador Alexander Hoffet on where he walks his dog, favourite spots, and the famous Bratislava rolls.
Kapitulská Street lacks pubs and cafés. The German ambassador loves it
Barbara Wolf visited Bratislava for the first time in the mid-1990s.
The best concert I have ever heard was in Bratislava, says Dutch ambassador
Ambassador Henk Cor van der Kwast cycles with Slovakia's mayors and loves the Slovak capital for its rich music history.
I was struck by how multiethnic Bratislava is, a Canadian diplomat says
Slovakia’s history is a fascinating story, Canadian Chargé d’affaires John von Kaufmann adds.
- Slovak Egyptologists look into mystery of ‘black houses’ Photo
- They found waterfalls in the wilderness – and built a path for all Photo
- Weekend: Metal music or folklore festivals. What will it be? Photo
- News digest: President calls out British “help” and dares UK with “what‑if”
- Get a glimpse of Bratislava’s eastern hinterland by bike Photo
- This cliffside trail took a decade to open. It was worth the wait. Photo
- Liptovský Hrádok: a castle with a happy ending
- Crumbs of history: How two biscuits became Slovak legends
- Get a glimpse of Bratislava’s eastern hinterland by bike Photo
- Weekend: Metal music or folklore festivals. What will it be? Photo
- News digest: President calls out British “help” and dares UK with “what‑if”
- Light the Slovak fire
- Crumbs of history: How two biscuits became Slovak legends
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Slovak Egyptologists look into mystery of ‘black houses’ Photo
- Get a glimpse of Bratislava’s eastern hinterland by bike Photo
- Weekend: Metal music or folklore festivals. What will it be? Photo
- Fico accuses UK of election meddling, summons British ambassador
- Light the Slovak fire
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Slovak Egyptologists look into mystery of ‘black houses’ Photo
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- ‘Threats are emerging from the East – and from the West’
- They were close, but pursuing Slovak citizenship has brought them closer
- From nursing aspirations to HR leader: How Miroslava Rychtárechová is shaping Tesco Slovakia
- Why Slovakia’s SNP Trail should be on your hiking bucket list Audio
- Flat prices soar across Slovakia – but rents tell a different story
- Get a glimpse of Bratislava’s eastern hinterland by bike Photo
- Fico accuses UK of election meddling, summons British ambassador
- Weekend: Metal music or folklore festivals. What will it be? Photo
- In this theatre, watching is only the beginning
- News digest: The book aiming to open an English-language window onto Slovak literature
- Slovak finance body revives corporate bond scoring, but major players stay away
- Smer party linked to pro-Russian disinformation media outlet TV OTV
- Meet the boy who makes Zvolen drivers honk their horns in recognition
- Weekend: Metal music or folklore festivals. What will it be? Photo
- Filling the English-language gap on Slovak literature
- ‘Caravan project’ raises questions over farm subsidy scheme
- German rail logistics group pulls plug on Slovak freight arm Retrack More articles ›
