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Spectacular Slovakia: Culture and travel tips

Inspiration for outings, interesting weekend reads in a weekly overview of news about culture and travel in Slovakia. Compiled by Peter Dlhopolec, published every Friday. Sign up for Spectacular Slovakia newsletter.

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Weekend: Mingling with felines in Bratislava's cat cafes

A cup of coffee with a furry friend could help them find their new forever friend - and get you a new companion.

Take a trip to mountain tarns, old-timey cinematography and cats. Mária Juríková 10 h31. Mar 2023, at 14:34

Weekend: Dust off your bike and cycle along the Morava

Cycling routes can be found all around Bratislava.

Bike rides, creating your own art, the history of Book Month and more. Mária Juríková 24. mar24. Mar 2023, at 16:20

Weekend: Say hello to cute Muránska Planina groundhogs

National Park Muránska Planina is a great place to start with hiking.

Design without borders heads to Bratislava, enjoy concerts and a podcast about mental health in Slovakia. Mária Juríková 17. mar17. Mar 2023, at 9:55

Weekend: The Killers, Jessie Ware, and Jason Derulo appear on Lovestream's 2023 line-up

Set out on a trip to Liptov and explore its nature, or head to one of the exhibitions listed in our roundup. Mária Juríková 10. mar10. Mar 2023, at 16:19

Weekend: National gallery reopens for public again

A Bratislava exhibition showcases "parta" a traditional Slovak headpiece.

Catch up on the latest culture and travel news from The Slovak Spectator. Mária Juríková 3. mar3. Mar 2023, at 12:35

Weekend: Spend a night in the middle of the forest in a plane

With higher temperatures, the snowdrops bloom.

Slovaks in Hollywood, remembering the creator of Sacher cake and a hidden map. Mária Juríková 24. feb24. Feb 2023, at 11:12

Weekend: Masks on! It's time for Bratislava Carnival parade

Kids help each other to get ready for the Fašiangy Carnival.

Have a look at fun exhibitions, dance in a Fašiangy parade and ponder the idea of night skiing. Mária Juríková 17. feb17. Feb 2023, at 12:13

Weekend: Valentine's Day ideas for you and your partner

A teddy bear sits outside a cafe in Banská Štiavnica, central Slovakia, on September 12, 2017.

Nature in art, fortress intertwined with legends, photography and lots of music. Mária Juríková 10. feb10. Feb 2023, at 9:34

Weekend: First Slovak movie to portray queer couple airs

Actress Vica Kerekes portrays chambermaid Liza in the film "Slúžka" (Chambermaid).

Hike up to the calavary, learn more about love and get ready to watch the comet. Mária Juríková 3. feb3. Feb 2023, at 8:23

Weekend: A Slovak artist's song wins a UK award

The Andy Warhol Museum in Medzilaborce, eastern Slovakia.

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CNN's story about Bratislava, a plan to create another national park, and top 10 events in Bratislava. Mária Juríková 27. jan27. Jan 2023, at 10:42

Weekend: Slovak teenager to steal the show on Europe's biggest showcase festival

Image from the first retrospective exhibition of the painter and Zen teacher Oleg Šuk and his post-minimalist paintings from 2010 - 2020 at the Vojtech Löffler Museum in Košice on January 12, 2023.

A philharmonic reunion, a nihilist theatre and a debate on Slavín monument. Mária Juríková 20. jan20. Jan 2023, at 7:31

Weekend: English YouTuber recommends best motorcycle adventures in Slovakia

Hikers on the Čipčie peak in the Lúčanská Malá Fatra mountains on January 7, 2023.

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An unusual discovery in Bratislava, technological innovation that is no more, and motorcycle trips. Peter Dlhopolec 13. jan13. Jan 2023, at 11:33

Weekend: Bratislava felt like an exotic destination in the Wild East. It’s a little Vienna now

An observation tower in Prietrž, Senica, western Slovakia.

Start your long weekend with our travel and culture stories. Peter Dlhopolec 6. jan6. Jan 2023, at 11:02

Weekend: Start the new year with a hike

Veľký Choč, as pictured in January 2019.

Kick off 2023 with a hike or a classical music concert. Peter Dlhopolec 30. dec30. Dec 2022, at 12:06

Weekend: Euronews recommends Slovak resort to British skiers

The Martinské Hole resort in the Turiec region on December 11, 2021.

Can you find Rudolph amongst the reindeers? Peter Dlhopolec 23. dec23. Dec 2022, at 9:27

Weekend: Netflix will produce Jánošík, but he will be a teenage girl

The Nová Scéna theatre building in Bratislava.

A legendary Bratislava diner, at which a Slovak president used to eat tripe soup, has reopened after almost a decade. Peter Dlhopolec 16. dec16. Dec 2022, at 10:59

Weekend: Christmas truck tours Slovakia

Skalka is ready for cross-country skiers, the national gallery in Bratislava reopens on Sunday, and can you guess the Christmas song? Peter Dlhopolec 9. dec9. Dec 2022, at 11:34