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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.

Manínska Gorge

Why this gorge deserves a spot on your bucket list

Hikers, cyclists and climbers flock to Manínska Gorge, a natural wonder carved by both nature and man.

Pajštún Castle

3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days

Soak up choral music, unwind to Brazilian jazz, or stretch your legs on a hike.

Bratislava is working on a separate cyclo path between the city and Devín.

New cycle path to link Bratislava with Devín – and it will finally be safe to ride

The new 4.5km route promises scenic views, smoother rides and no traffic stress.

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Part of the exhibition in the underground corridors beneath Fiľakovo Castle.

Inside the castle that burned, crumbled and hid locals from bombs – but still stands today

Just a few kilometres from the Hungarian border, Fiľakovo Castle lures visitors with its wartime corridors.

Bojnice is becoming a hotspot for mountain biking, and boasts Slovakia’s only skill park.

Forget the spa – Bojnice’s trails are the real therapy

Cyclists can ride specially designed forest trails named after local lords.

Slovak Aerobic Open

3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days

Set out on a pleasant weekend hike or visit international gymnastics competition.

Sokolie Skaly via ferrata in Zvolen, central Slovakia
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Habánsky dvor in Veľké Leváre houses a museum.

A café in an ice cellar, sand dunes and a flower shop at the border

Záhorie is a storybook waiting to be pedalled through.

Pictured: The manor house and park in Malacky.

Záhorie uncovered: Slovakia’s quiet corner full of surprises

Cabbage, castles, and a synagogue next to Lidl.

Rozkvitnutá čerešňa pílkatá nazývaná aj sakura.

3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days

Visit Rythms and Algorithms exhibition or Sakura and Art Festival.

The Dolná Brána underground archaeological museum has become one of the most visited attractions in Košice's historic centre.
Koštúfka v račanských pivnicách

In Bratislava, spring begins with 90 wines and a stroll through hidden cellars

Koštúfka reveals the deep roots of Slovak wine-making — and a few bottles you will not find anywhere else.

A lightning-struck water tower in Žiar nad Hronom that once doubled as an observatory

Tower with a past plots its starry comeback

Struck by lightning and left to rot, this 1920s relic is preparing for a stylish return — with public input welcome.

The Beliansky Express train.
The unique lake near the town of Nováky, western Slovakia.

Coal mining left a giant hole in Slovakia. Nature turned it into a fisherman’s dream

Several similar water bodies have emerged in the Nováky area.

The Old Town Hall venue in Bratislava's centre.

3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days

Discover more about Austria during a special event or enjoy choirs from around the world on the Bratislava Spring Festival.

New lookout tower at Grapa Hill, northern Slovakia

Orava’s newest lookout spot offers panoramic views of the Roháče Range

For years, Hladovka dreamed of a tower with sweeping views. Now, it stands atop Grapa Hill.

Concert for Ukraine on the second anniversary of the war

3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days

Visit concert dedicated to Ukraine or come and play chess for fun and learn new tricks.

St George’s Chapel is a landmark of historical significance in Skalica.

Skalica’s tourism playbook: a canal cruise, trdelník, alcohol, and singing in church

In Skalica, a push for experience-based tourism is reshaping how visitors explore its past and present.

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