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 Spectacular Slovakia travel guide.
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The High Tatras hide the most spectacular outhouse
Mountaineer Ľubomír Mäkký shares tips for easy hikes in the majestic Slovak mountains on this week's episode.Peter Dlhopolec, 16. Oct 2019, at 20:37
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Spiš Castle in the mist
Autumn gives the castle a particularly mysterious look.Compiled by Spectator staff, 15. Oct 2019, at 21:23
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Dancing in the dark under a star-spangled sky: Kozí Chrbát
Discover a popular Slovak winter sport centre, Donovaly, and its surroundings.Gabriela Psotková, Valéria Polovková14. Oct 2019, at 10:30
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Admire the highest peaks of the Belianske Tatras
These are the views from a place near Ždiar.Compiled by Spectator staff, 12. Oct 2019, at 6:00
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Precious church in Nová Kelča has new windows thanks to cyclists
They donated €600, raised during a cycling event.Compiled by Spectator staff, 10. Oct 2019, at 23:56
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It is possible to watch Pustý Castle live
New cycling routes.Compiled by Spectator staff, 9. Oct 2019, at 13:58
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Water mill in Veľké Teriakovce had unique horizontal wheel
Events for the public take place here.Compiled by Spectator staff, 7. Oct 2019, at 22:02
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Autumn hike in Malá Fatra mountains
Look at Žilina from above.Compiled by Spectator staff, 7. Oct 2019, at 13:47
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View the Tatras from the Goat's Back
The Goat Stone Peak of the Kozie Chrbty mountains offers a perfect view of the Tatras.Compiled by Spectator staff, 6. Oct 2019, at 9:30
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New cycling route covers almost four hundred kilometres
It will be part of Vážska cyklomagistrála, which plans to build a cycling route near the Váh river.Compiled by Spectator staff, 2. Oct 2019, at 23:37
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Look at Čičva Castle, towering over Sedliská village
It was destroyed during the last Rákóczi uprising.Compiled by Spectator staff, 2. Oct 2019, at 12:55
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New cycling route open in Hrončianska Valley
Horehronie region is known as a bike and e-bike-friendly region.Compiled by Spectator staff, 1. Oct 2019, at 13:29
Driny Cave celebrates 90th anniversary
The only accessible cave in Western Slovakia.Compiled by Spectator staff, 30. Sep 2019, at 23:03
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In Danubius' net: boating the Little Danube
Voyage through the lowland of Žitný ostrov, the largest river island in Europe.Gabriela Psotková, Valéria Polovková30. Sep 2019, at 14:22
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Serendipity at sunset
This amazing panorama of 22 Tatra peaks was taken with just a mobile phone.Compiled by Spectator staff, 29. Sep 2019, at 9:40
No snow yet? Veľká Rača is a great place in autumn
Take a ride on the longest bobsleigh in Slovakia.Compiled by Spectator staff, 28. Sep 2019, at 9:35
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Peaks of High Tatras are covered with first snow
The snow cover is not very noticeable; it should change this week.Compiled by Spectator staff, 23. Sep 2019, at 13:03
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Tired of planes, trains and automobiles? Take a boat from Bratislava to Vienna
River traffic began to operate on the Danube nearly 200 years ago. The steam driven boats would take many hours but today the sailing between Bratislava and Vienna takes just under two.Compiled by Spectator staff, 22. Sep 2019, at 9:30
Cyprus Airways will introduce new flights from Slovakia
There will be new routes from Bratislava and Košice.Compiled by Spectator staff, 19. Sep 2019, at 22:22
First via ferrata in Liptov region has been opened
Various levels of difficulty suit beginners as well as experienced climbers.Compiled by Spectator staff, 18. Sep 2019, at 13:25
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- 1. Gorilla recording has been leaked online
- 2. Slovakia listens to Gorilla
- 3. Protests will take place, Pellegrini says Fico can sleep well at night
- 4. The construction of Slovakia’s first skyscraper may start soon Photo
- 5. Washington Post describes Čaputová as Slovakia’s success
- 6. Nicholson: Only a naive person would believe anything has changed
- 7. Two Slovak universities will get millions to excel at R&D
- 8. Slovakia will introduce a new type of highway vignette
- 9. Permanent residence business: 1,500 people registered at one flat
- 10. Slovak band Elán pointed a gun at journalists in a new video Video
- 1. The construction of Slovakia’s first skyscraper may start soon Photo
- 2. Čaputová sees worst concerns confirmed, Pellegrini disgusted
- 3. Gorilla recording has been leaked online
- 4. Slovakia listens to Gorilla
- 5. Permanent residence business: 1,500 people registered at one flat
- 6. Washington Post describes Čaputová as Slovakia’s success
- 7. Kočner allegedly made a death threat against ex-general prosecutor Trnka
- 8. Protests will take place, Pellegrini says Fico can sleep well at night
- 9. Slovakia will introduce a new type of highway vignette
- 10. Which are the best hospitals in Slovakia?
- 1. The construction of Slovakia’s first skyscraper may start soon Photo
- 2. The biggest illegal factory in central Europe has caused millions in damages Photo
- 3. Čaputová sees worst concerns confirmed, Pellegrini disgusted
- 4. Permanent residence business: 1,500 people registered at one flat
- 5. The construction of the new bus station in Bratislava has progressed Photo
- 6. Gorilla recording has been leaked online
- 7. Slovakia listens to Gorilla
- 8. Kočner allegedly made a death threat against ex-general prosecutor Trnka
- 9. Parking changes in Bratislava’s Old Town
- 10. Washington Post describes Čaputová as Slovakia’s success