Travel, page 17
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.
Going underground in the picturesque mining village of Špania Dolina
A restored tunnel connects one of the most beautiful Slovak villages with an abandoned settlement in the hills.
How I narrowly missed summiting Rysy in the High Tatras
Spending a night with kerosene lamps in a mountain hut has its own magic.
Austrian pensioners come to admire Slovak lakes, including a romantic lake
Austrian accommodation provider have attracted thousands of compatriots to Slovakia.
3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days
Searching for free activities in the capital? Visit a stand-up of English-speaking comedians or set out on a hike to castle.
High Tatras monument honouring Hungarian minister will get bronze sculpture
The pavilion's original relief disappeared after the war. Now a discovery in Hungary is helping to replace it.
3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days
Looking for Bratislava activities on a budget? Visit The Good Market on Panenská Street or set out on a hike to the northern slopes of Devínská Kobyla.
Slovak rarity at Stropkov church
Glass ceiling gives view into tower's 20-metre spire.
At significant WWII site, lookout tower takes visitors to battlefield
The tower near the Slovak-Polish border will turn 50 next year.
9 mesmerising Slovak Paradise gorges for walking trips
Unlike some other spots in the national park, these gorges are without the crowds.
There's a new way to enjoy a beautiful waterfall in central Slovakia
Visitors can lie down and cool their feet by the waterfall thanks to new benches.
3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days
Are you looking for free activities in the city? Go to a guided tour at Soga or set out on a hiking tip.
A man who did a handstand on the railing of the Lomnický Peak viewpoint
The controversial act sparked a heated debate.
New attraction in eastern Slovakia: Treetop houses connected with rope bridges
The houses are built on four-metre-high steel columns and connected by rope bridges. They also have a central terrace.
Near the highest motorway bridge in central Europe, taste delicious cheese and look for a boundary stone in a ditch
Explore a place with three different names – Trojmedzie, Trojmezí, Trójstyk – where three nations regularly meet.
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Are you looking for free activities in the city? Get a taste of the Slovak Philharmonic or a trip to the mediaeval castle.
Despite warnings and fines, Slovaks keep confusing national park with water park
Video shows tourists bathing in protected area.
One of the most beautiful Tatras waterfalls: A guide for inexperienced hikers
An easy day-trip in the High Tatras.
In the Tatras, new bakery and pub open in incredible Kuszmann’s Bazaar
The first shop in Tatranská Lomnica opened in this old hotel more than 100 years ago.
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Set out on a hike to Červený Kameň through caves, peaks, and rocky ridges, or enjoy the weekend at a festival of folk culture and crafts.
Zvolen plans to build a lakeside pool in muddy waters
The local water reservoir used to be a popular bathing spot among local people.
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