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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.
Exploring Slovenský raj in a day
Pressed for time? You can still see the best of this remarkable area in just one day.
3 free things to do in Bratislava for the next seven days
The city’s late summer buzzes with community spirit and traditional crafts.
The secret castle in the Slovak hills you have never heard of
For 18 years, locals have been working to save Tematín, a 13th-century fortress burned by troops and left to crumble for three centuries.
Bratislava never had a planetarium. Families built an observatory instead.
The city pulled the plug on its long-promised planetarium.
3 free things to do in Bratislava for the next seven days
Enjoy guided tours of the Presidential Palace, or live music in the park.
New ferrata makes Slovak ridge safer for hikers
On Hradová, an 887-metre limestone peak above Tisovec, a newly installed via ferrata is making the dramatic ridge accessible to families and casual visitors.
Where Košice Region goes to cool off
From travertine cliffs hiding a “whale” to a functionalist pool reborn, the Košice Region offers swimmers lakes and rivers where myth and leisure converge.
3 free things to do in Bratislava for the next seven days
Ride as if in the Tour de France, or enjoy an open-air concert by the Slovak Philharmonic.
A new waterfall discovered in the High Tatras
The Strelecký Falls, flowing year-round from an underground spring, join the register as one of the tallest cascades in the Slovak mountains.
A swing above the clouds: Chopok’s surprising new attraction
On one of Slovakia’s coldest peaks, a rusting ski-lift station has become a soaring new attraction.
Where a village meets the mountains
An educational trail in central Slovakia blends playful installations, traditional design and the quiet rhythms of the Low Tatras.
3 free things to do in Bratislava for the next seven days
From lakeside concerts to puppet theatre and historic film.
Step back 4,000 years! Ancient burial site opens to the public
A tiny village has opened a trail through ancient mounds, Slavic relics and a statue of the nation’s first saint – built entirely by locals.
Re-cycling the Iron Curtain
The Slovak section of EuroVelo 13, aka the Iron Curtain Trail, offers more than just a bike ride – it’s a journey into Europe’s memory and its human stories.
Bold new design planned for Slovak lookout wrecked in summer storm
Its floor will be made from transparent material.
More than tracks: discover what’s along the new Petržalka tram route
The extension of the number 3 tram brings faster connections – and unexpected finds at every new stop.
3 free things to do in Bratislava for the next seven days
Try Barre by the Danube or catch the open-air basketball finals.
A fortress town on the Danube hopes tourism will bring it back to life
Once shaped by empire and occupation, Komárno is betting on spas, cycling trails and cross-border charm to forge a new future.
Should you visit Komárno’s Courtyard of Europe? Probably not. Try this instead.
Built to celebrate Europe, this quirky square is now mostly empty – but Komárno’s old town, full of charm and great food, is just steps away.
A tower with a view – all the way to Hungary
Far from Slovakia’s tourist hotspots, a simple wooden tower near Hontianske Tesáre opens up views across borders.
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