Travel, page 11

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.

Kayakers on the Hornád River, eastern Slovakia.

Self-service kayak rental, the first in Slovakia, has opened on the River Hornád

It's aimed at skilled boaters as well as the general public.

A man sits on a giant bench in Pezinok, a town near Bratislava.

New attraction near Bratislava: Giant lookout bench

The largest bench not only in Pezinok, but in all western Slovakia.

Skywalk around the UFO Restaurant

Wearing red overalls, adrenaline junkies can skywalk around Bratislava's UFO

Where to get the best views of the city from above.

The beach pool in Tornaľa.

After six years, a Slovak town's unique beach pool will soon reopen

The facility in Tornaľa will welcome bathers again later this month.

Nitra Castle Cave.

Cave under Nitra Castle once full of rubbish opens to public

Visitors can only get into its entrance area.

The Amsterdam Orchestra to perform in Bratislava Old Market Hall.

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

The symphony orchestra of Amsterdam to perform in Old Market Hall.

A vineyard worker in the Tokaj wine region.
Štrbské Pleso in the High Tatras.

Summer season starts in the High Tatras, along with new regulations

Climbing and mountain hiking now require a membership card.

The historical mansion in Orlové, Považská Bystrica.
The Liszt Garden in Bratislava

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

Visit places that are closed during the rest of year on a Weekend of Open Parks and Gardens.

Hotel Hrádok near Jelšava, Banská Bystrica Region.
You can get to Split by car in about 8 hours.

Travelling to Croatia by car: which way, where to fill your tank and highway tolls

Reconstruction may deter you from travelling through Austria.

Peter Kálmán
Grassalkovich Palace
The vineyard Široké in Vajnory.

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

Adopt a pet from one of the Slovak shelters this Saturday.

Jelšava.

Jelšava manor house offers new and cheap accommodation experience

"If someone believes in ghost stories, they won't get much sleep," Martin Lipták, one of the men behind the concept, says.

In Croatia, traffic jams are usually caused by waiting at various toll booths.
Peter Kálmán
Liptov Castle.

Visitors must climb a ladder to reach this Slovak castle

Despite this, a trip to Starhrad is suitable for families.

Brádno

Gothic Route to include more historical churches

This year it wants to present forgotten monuments to visitors.

Senianske Rybníky

Bird paradise in Senné is an outstanding destination for twitchers

New facility offers accommodation, binoculars and bike rental.

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

Looking for things to do in Bratislava? Visit student music festival Orfeus 2024 or set out on a trip to a forest park.

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