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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.

As of April 2025, the new cross-border bus service A15, operated by Koleje Małopolskie offers daily, year-round connections between Starý Smokovec in Slovakia and the Polish towns of Zakopane, Kościelisko and Chochołów.

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.

Pionierska community vineyard during the Vineyard Picnic event.

3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days

Community picnic in the vineyard or book festival this weekend.

Bratislava

Where can vegetarians and gluten-free diners eat out in Bratislava?

In a local shipyard, tourists can also find an unusual seafood canteen.

A new waterslide in eastern Slovakia.

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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3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days

Architecture and design festival, ensemble concert or a hiking tip for the weekend.

A new wave pool in Rimavská Sobota, southern Slovakia.
Chamko’s Barn in Šumiac, central Slovakia

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 Coburg family once had a private railway station in the park (as seen in the historical photo). A modern version of it will soon rise from the remains.

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.

City Walls Festival

3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days

Visit museums, enjoy music or party in daylight.

A glass-walled cabin in eastern Slovakia

Add unique dimension to stargazing by spending night in glass cabins

New eco-friendly accommodation opens in Slovakia’s Rudohorie mountains.

Penati Golf Resort in western Slovakia

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 Castle ruins, western Slovakia

Branč to the beach: Slovakia’s unexpected south-west

The Senica district offers quiet revelations, from curative waters to forgotten chapters of Jewish life.

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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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XXL limousine

Drown yourself in luxury with Slovak charm while visiting Bratislava

Tourists can relax in a torture chamber or take a private balloon ride.

Turčianske serpentíny

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.

The Good Market.

3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days

Shop local, enjoy live music and escape to the hills.

Prievidza, the district town nestled in the storied Upper Nitra region, offers more than echoes of its industrial past.

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.

“This isn’t the High Tatras,” Martin Hrobárik admits. “But it offers something they can’t — the feeling of being alone in the world.”
Istropolitana Project'23

3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days

Visit special workshop as part of the Istropolitana Project or explore eco-education on Kamzík hill.

Prepadnutý kaštieľ, or “Sunken Manor”, a ruin so obscure that few Želiezovce locals even know it exists.

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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