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Regularly updated information on travelling in Slovakia, including tips on the newest attractions and the traditional must-see sights. More information about travel in Slovakia can be found in our travel guides Spectacular Slovakia.
A bus now runs through it: Slovakia and Poland’s Tatras finally connect
After years of patchy service, a new cross-border bus links the Slovak and Polish High Tatras year-round.
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Community picnic in the vineyard or book festival this weekend.
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In a local shipyard, tourists can also find an unusual seafood canteen.
Slide into summer: Eastern Slovakia’s lake escape just got more fun
A new waterslide and facilities in Hámorská Bay reflect a soft reboot for a region that once bustled with weekenders.
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Architecture and design festival, ensemble concert or a hiking tip for the weekend.
A wave pool in the middle of nowhere? This town hopes tourists will come
Rimavská Sobota is making waves.
Iconic Slovak barn still draws crowds. Without donors, it might have been lost
One of central Slovakia’s most photographed buildings was nearly lost to time and weather.
The Coburgs are long gone. The park is just getting started.
In a remote corner of central Slovakia, an abandoned aristocratic estate is being reborn.
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Visit museums, enjoy music or party in daylight.
Add unique dimension to stargazing by spending night in glass cabins
New eco-friendly accommodation opens in Slovakia’s Rudohorie mountains.
The compass points to Kúty, and people are starting to follow
A short drive from Kúty, golfers will find a course set among sand dunes and quiet woodland.
Branč to the beach: Slovakia’s unexpected south-west
The Senica district offers quiet revelations, from curative waters to forgotten chapters of Jewish life.
Slovak Paradise trails are already packed. The season has only just begun
Local leaders warn of bottlenecks and lingering damage from past landslides.
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Tourists can relax in a torture chamber or take a private balloon ride.
From hijacked planes to hidden ponds, Turiec has plenty to discover
With its natural beauty and rich history, the region is affectionately known as the Garden of Turiec.
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Shop local, enjoy live music and escape to the hills.
This hidden trail in Prievidza ends with seriously stunning views
A family-friendly trail reveals sweeping views and fresh perspectives on one of Slovakia’s most overlooked towns.
Stripped to the basics — and that’s the point. A night in the treetops for just a few euros
Where solitude comes before style in northern Slovakia.
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Visit special workshop as part of the Istropolitana Project or explore eco-education on Kamzík hill.
A cursed manor might be hiding in a forest. No one’s sure what it is
In southern Slovakia, bricks and whispered legends are all that remain of a mystery that has resisted history’s grasp.
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