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.
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A petting zoo with macaws has opened in Banská Bystrica.
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Following their restoration, the lanterns have been lit up again.
A new archaeological sandpit has opened at Pustý Hrad, near Zvolen, and people can dig out something they can keep as a souvenir.
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Nineteen works entered in the Garden, Park and Detail of 2020 contest.
A bench of love in the Kysuce region has a box where people can leave their confession letters. Some may appear in a local paper.
In August, the Tatras National Park counted tourists, cyclists and dogs in the largest Slovak mountains.
Another Spectacular Slovakia weekly roundup packed with new stories and Bratislava events is ready.
What did Bratislava look like shortly after the Soviet invasion?
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The town of Svätý Jur is surrounded by vast vineyards.
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Abeland features a chalet, a tea house and a church all constructed from timber.
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Visit one of the oldest spas in Slovakia or enjoy amazing panoramic views.
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The town of Sereď houses the only Holocaust museum in Slovakia.
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The Holy Stairs and a Renaissance manor house await visitors of Malacky.
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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.
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Hiking, biking and wine-tasting await visitors of the Small Carpathians.
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Concerns of the famous architect who helped develop the valley one century ago have materialised.
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The bilingual game was inspired by the popular pastime of geocaching.
If you're stuck on where to stay in the High Tatras, I would suggest choosing which hikes you want to try first.
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Visit the place where Polish crown jewels were once stored.
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Two Spectacular Slovakia travel podcast episodes have been published this week. Have a listen.
- 1. Problems with Bratislava bypass opening continue
- 2. Donkey, dog, cat and a rooster. Four friends find a new home in Bratislava
- 3. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 689 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 4. Inhabitants of Bratislava should not see curfew or ban on travelling. Capital reaches vaccination milestone
- 5. Police have finally found a very old book, arresting alchemy buffs
- 6. News digest: Opening of Bratislava bypass postponed
- 7. Foreigner’s community has a big voice, but it needs to be more organised
- 8. Parking in Bratislava changes. Required registration opens soon
- 9. Show us you belong and we will accept you. Poll shows Slovaks' attitudes to foreigners
- 10. 'No one has come to me and spat on my face': Briton on being a councillor in Slovakia
- 1. Inhabitants of Bratislava should not see curfew or ban on travelling. Capital reaches vaccination milestone
- 2. Parking in Bratislava changes. Required registration opens soon
- 3. 'No one has come to me and spat on my face': Briton on being a councillor in Slovakia
- 4. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 689 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 5. Problems with Bratislava bypass opening continue
- 6. Foreigner’s community has a big voice, but it needs to be more organised
- 7. Donkey, dog, cat and a rooster. Four friends find a new home in Bratislava
- 8. In Sheffield, discriminatory posters targeting Slovaks remain unpunished
- 9. News digest: Bratislava avoids strictest measures thanks to vaccination rate
- 10. Show us you belong and we will accept you. Poll shows Slovaks' attitudes to foreigners
- 1. Show us you belong and we will accept you. Poll shows Slovaks' attitudes to foreigners
- 2. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 689 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 3. Unvaccinated people face extensive restrictions in several districts
- 4. Five examples of how artificial intelligence is used in retail
- 5. Parking in Bratislava changes. Required registration opens soon
- 6. Inhabitants of Bratislava should not see curfew or ban on travelling. Capital reaches vaccination milestone
- 7. Slovak president's Facebook picture goes viral. Who sewed her folk vest?
- 8. Evening walks on this Bratislava square are pure magic thanks to old lanterns
- 9. News digest: Slovakia records highest number of positive cases since mid-April
- 10. 'No one has come to me and spat on my face': Briton on being a councillor in Slovakia