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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.

Hikers in the Priečne Sedlo saddle.

Hiking the most difficult Tatra trail that’s accessible without a guide

This is not a hike for anyone who is afraid of heights.

Cyclists on the Danube riverbank.

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

Searching for activities in capital on a budget? Set out on several guided tours around the city.

A monument now stands in Zolná, commemorating the airfield that operated there in September and October 1944.

How Zolná’s airfield became a symbol of courage and tenacity

Nazi troops never discovered this strategically built airfield near Zvolen.

Simona Vozafová
Jörn Kaufhold moved to Slovakia in 2007.

A German who fell in love with Slovakia’s nature now shows its beauties to foreigners

Jörn Kaufhold originally planned to stay here for a year. Seventeen years on, he’s still here.

The Buštors and their Ugly Duck (car) below the Chimborazo mountain in Ecuador in July 2024.

Slovak newlyweds conquer Latin America in the ‘ugliest car in the world’

The Buštors’ Fiat previously ventured into Asia.

The House of Music building on Panenská street will be opened September 21 with concerts and discussions in the palace courtyard.

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

Explore Georgievits Palace with guided tours or visit the September edition of Good Market this weekend.

Valy Bridge, northern Slovakia.

Weighing more than 5,000 elephants, this bridge is paratroopers and filmmakers’ favourite

Northern Slovakia boasts the highest bridge in Central Europe.

“Freedom bridge” - connecting two countries Slovakia and Austria

What it feels like to cycle in Bratislava

Tourists can use bike-sharing services to explore the city by bike.

The ship named LABE, whose home until now was Prague's Vltava river, reached Zemplínska Šírava after a 3,500-kilometre journey through Central Europe, including a land transfer.

Cruise ship travelled 3,500 km from Prague to eastern Slovakia through water, land

The Zemplínska šírava reservoir once again boasts of a large ship.

Adela Liculescu is a multiple laureate of international piano competitions, and will perform at Rakúske kultúrne fórum on September 17, 2024.

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

Celebrate International Moon Observation night at the Bratislava Castle.

Peter Kresánek, right, providing explanations to tourists in the UNESCO-listed 15th century wooden church in Hervartov, eastern Slovakia.

How a Slovak travel agency wowed German-speaking travellers

Peter Kresánek had to go the extra mile to ensure everything, including the toilets, was in order.

Živá voda Modrá, a Czech tourist attraction near the Slovak border.

Dive into nature: Walk through a glass tunnel beneath the pond near Slovakia

Said to be the largest freshwater tunnel in Europe.

Bratislava Castle, pictured in December 2023.

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

Some great festivals and Ladies Ensemble concert to attend.

The watchtower, shaped like a bullet casing, offers a fantastic vantage point to view the entire Death Valley.

Strike a pose with tanks and explore northeastern Slovakia: A must-see guide

The beauty of temples in the region is mixed with bunkers and tanks.

The Andy Warhol Museum in Medzilaborce is undergoing a complete reconstruction.

In a socialist town with a Warhol museum, they dream of Parisian vibes

Visitors to the modern art museum can contribute to the local economy.

Children enjoy the relaunch ceremony of the Družba Fountain in Bratislava on June 24, 2023.

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

Do not miss out on spectacular shows near a Bratislava fountain.

Though the Upper Nitra region is not traditionally known as a sheep-breeding powerhouse, a local farm has consistently ranked among Slovakia's elite cheese producers for several years.

This farm is Slovakia’s cheese champion and another hidden gem

Farma pod Vtáčnikom is a popular tourist attraction in its region.

Jana Wurstová
A view of the city from the Old Bridge during flooding in June 2013

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.

The lookover tower on the Sitno hill.

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.

The mining museum also featured a former miners' changing room.

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.

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