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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Špania Dolina: Cultural treasure
A hiker’s heaven and a show-case for folk architecture with well-preserved miners’ houses.Chris Togneri, 20. Oct 2020, at 1:53
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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.Peter Dlhopolec, 19. Oct 2020, at 10:22
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New educative path in the Low Tatras recalls its gold mining history
The mining settlement Magurka is the highest located settlement in Slovakia.Compiled by Spectator staff, 18. Oct 2020, at 9:30
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Tip for trip: Ondrejisko or Borovniak? Both provide a view of Kráľova Hoľa
Sit on the bench at the top of the hill.Compiled by Spectator staff, 17. Oct 2020, at 8:35
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Tip for a trip: Reconstructed castle Vígľaš
It used to be a favourite place of monarchs.Compiled by Spectator staff, 15. Oct 2020, at 18:07
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Tip for a trip: Orange ground and mineral water. Visit an interesting place near Banská Bystrica
High mineral content the reason behind such colouring.Compiled by Spectator staff, 15. Oct 2020, at 11:34
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New attraction in Gemer, glowing pliers as tribute to smiths
A new symbol of Hnúšťa’s history will soon have an honorary place.Marcela Ballová14. Oct 2020, at 12:03
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Banská Bystrica: Capital in spirit (from our archive)
A beautiful old town, majestic mountains and a war museum.Chris Togneri, 13. Oct 2020, at 1:22
Lost and found: The ridge tour of the Malá Fatra Mountains
After losing sight of the marked trail, two adventurers discovered some beautiful and magical sites.Gabriela Psotková, Valéria Polovková12. Oct 2020, at 11:55
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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.Peter Dlhopolec, 12. Oct 2020, at 10:38
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New attraction near Rimavská Sobota, educative path leads to lookout tower
The local hill was an inspiration for Slovak poet.Compiled by Spectator staff, 10. Oct 2020, at 10:23
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Ground funicular railway from the High Tatras off for a cure in Switzerland
Tourists will use the ecological bus instead.Compiled by Spectator staff, 8. Oct 2020, at 16:29
Tip for trip: Wooden miniature church park
Many of these churches do not exist anymore.Compiled by Spectator staff, 8. Oct 2020, at 11:47
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Visitors of Trenčín Castle may see new premises. Southern fortification open
Almost 7,000 square metres of newly-accessible premises await tourists.Compiled by Spectator staff, 7. Oct 2020, at 11:52
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Slovakia: To the mountains (from our archive)
A weekend of hiking in the Malá Fatra mountains.Matt Reynolds, 6. Oct 2020, at 4:20
Rescue service introduces new rules to protect those hiking the hardest ferrata in Slovakia
Irresponsible visitors will be fined.Compiled by Spectator staff, 5. Oct 2020, at 11:56
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A UK diplomat's journey through 90s Bratislava: No malls, Blue Church and Freddie Mercury
UK Ambassador Nigel Baker reminisces about the nineties in Bratislava.Peter Dlhopolec, 5. Oct 2020, at 10:16
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New lookout tower in Kysuce and calvary officially open
Message for future generations was incorporated into the concrete box.Compiled by Spectator staff, 3. Oct 2020, at 9:30
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Tip for a trip: Lietava castle, a gem near Žilina
It is one of the largest ruins in Slovakia.Compiled by Spectator staff, 1. Oct 2020, at 18:10
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Tourists in the High Tatras mainly throw away plastic bottles and paper tissues
People from the initiative #niesomprasa (I'm Not a Pig) cleaned a route.Compiled by Spectator staff, 30. Sep 2020, at 11:49
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- 1. UPDATED: Nationwide testing will be secured by the army
- 2. Unauthorised protest against COVID-19 measures turns violent in Bratislava
- 3. News digest: Security Council will meet to discuss nationwide testing
- 4. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 705 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 5. PM wants to test everyone, Kotleba already positive in neo-Nazism
- 6. The state prepares nationwide coronavirus testing
- 7. Tourist finds ancient silver coins under an uprooted tree
- 8. Teachers trust conspiracy media, they think the government is not handling the pandemic well
- 9. Matovič keeps falling. The effect of the dispute with its coalition partner is hard to guess
- 10. Here's what the across-the-board coronavirus testing should look like
- 1. The state prepares nationwide coronavirus testing
- 2. Unauthorised protest against COVID-19 measures turns violent in Bratislava
- 3. UPDATED: Nationwide testing will be secured by the army
- 4. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 705 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 5. Richest Slovak's ranking sees rise in people from IT
- 6. PM wants to test everyone, Kotleba already positive in neo-Nazism
- 7. News digest: No green districts left on the map of Slovakia
- 8. News digest: Security Council will meet to discuss nationwide testing
- 9. Masks outdoors, no mass events, special hours for seniors. Slovakia reintroduces strict measures
- 10. Tourist finds ancient silver coins under an uprooted tree
- 1. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 705 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 2. The state prepares nationwide coronavirus testing
- 3. Unauthorised protest against COVID-19 measures turns violent in Bratislava
- 4. Masks outdoors, no mass events, special hours for seniors. Slovakia reintroduces strict measures
- 5. UPDATED: Nationwide testing will be secured by the army
- 6. News digest: No green districts left on the map of Slovakia
- 7. Richest Slovak's ranking sees rise in people from IT
- 8. I encountered a person who is COVID-19 positive. What do I do next? (FAQ)
- 9. I was struck by how multiethnic Bratislava is, a Canadian diplomat says
- 10. COVID positive students organised a party, they will be expelled