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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.
3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days
Do not miss out on spectacular shows near a Bratislava fountain.
This farm is Slovakia’s cheese champion and another hidden gem
Farma pod Vtáčnikom is a popular tourist attraction in its region.
The Danube, a dangerous but extraordinary river of secluded beaches and numerous leisure activities
The river, which connects four capitals, is vital to people in Bratislava.
No knights coming out of Sitno Hill yet to help Slovakia
Hike up to the mythical hill of the former volcano also suitable for families with children.
One tourist spot fewer: Upper Nitra's unique mining museum closes after 21 years
A glimpse into miners' lives is lost as water hazards force closure. But hope remains for a new museum in Handlová.
3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days
Set out on a hike to Zochova chata with foreigners or attend the Quasars Ensemble concert in Old Town Hall.
Hopes for legendary tunnel linking two castles up after underground cellar unveiled
Archaeologists are examining the ruin on the hill.
Dedinky’s cable car captivates visitors with stunning views
A single-seat cable car lifts tourism in southern Slovakia.
Step back in time at Slanec Castle—just a half-hour from Košice
You can reach Slanec Castle in eastern Slovakia by walking or cycling.
3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days
Explore Bratislava Castle or three peaks in the Small Carpathians this weekend.
Tracing roots: Cemeteries and lost names of Slovak towns
Find out where the ancestors of Slovak emigrants might be buried.
It's as if time stopped. Few know about unusual lake in south Slovakia
Fauna and flora are changing in the lake and its surroundings.
Weekend: Your best way to discover a distant and pristine national park
Build a crazy boat, observe a meteor shower. Here's what to do during the weekend of August 9-11.
3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days
See the programme of Coronation Days or set out on a hike with group of foreigners.
Investor has sky-high ambitions, plans to build the world's longest suspension bridge in Slovakia
Activists are warning of a major intervention in the national park.
Myjava aims for gastronomic fame with its fruity and purple products
Dine at the restaurant that hosted two presidents.
Cuckoo! Cuckoo! An enchanting rarity emerges in the middle of nowhere
The Slovak rarity is situated in a rather isolated spot in the heart of Slovakia.
Attis, a shepherd, welcomes history buffs to Bratislava's Little Rome
A remnant of the Roman Empire inscribed in the UNESCO list can be found in the city.
The Kľak dilemma: One name, many peaks!
The best known of the three Kľak hills is the one with the distinctive rocky nose in Malá Fatra.
3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days
Visit a flag football match or a festival of summer yards and courtyards.
- Slovakia brings back border checks with Hungary and Austria starting April 8
- Last Week: And then they came for the NGOs
- Parts of Bratislava to witness significant development in near future
- Foot-and-mouth outbreak hits major Slovak cattle farm near Austrian and Czech borders Photo
- News digest: Crisis, what crisis? Culture minister's empty limousine tours Europe
- Slovakia’s Gorals gain recognition. Historians say it is a joke. Photo
- What abides: Giving a shit
- Strange romance: Slovak leaders’ affection for Russia has yo-yoed
- Last Week: And then they came for the NGOs
- Slovakia brings back border checks with Hungary and Austria starting April 8
- What abides: Giving a shit
- Foot-and-mouth outbreak hits major Slovak cattle farm near Austrian and Czech borders Photo
- Štítnik resumes hand-crafting Christmas ornaments after 25 years
- Don’t be afraid to use cash, say entrepreneurs as transaction tax begins
- Slovakia’s Gorals gain recognition. Historians say it is a joke. Photo
- Strange romance: Slovak leaders’ affection for Russia has yo-yoed
- Last Week: And then they came for the NGOs
- What abides: Giving a shit
- Slovakia brings back border checks with Hungary and Austria starting April 8
- Štítnik resumes hand-crafting Christmas ornaments after 25 years
- A partnership centuries in the making
- Strange romance: Slovak leaders’ affection for Russia has yo-yoed
- From Mexico to Slovakia – finding a new life Audio
- News digest: Crisis, what crisis? Culture minister's empty limousine tours Europe
- What abides: Giving a shit
- Last Week: And then they came for the NGOs
- Foot-and-mouth outbreak hits major Slovak cattle farm near Austrian and Czech borders Photo
- From Mexico to Slovakia – finding a new life Audio
- Trading McDonald’s for the front lines
- A paper that wasn’t supposed to last
- Slovakia brings back border checks with Hungary and Austria starting April 8
- Strange romance: Slovak leaders’ affection for Russia has yo-yoed
- Parts of Bratislava to witness significant development in near future
- Last Week: And then they came for the NGOs
- Slovakia brings back border checks with Hungary and Austria starting April 8
- News digest: Crisis, what crisis? Culture minister's empty limousine tours Europe
- Don’t be afraid to use cash, say entrepreneurs as transaction tax begins
- Štítnik resumes hand-crafting Christmas ornaments after 25 years
- Weekend: On your marks, get set... Running and marathon season beckons
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
