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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.

Slovakia’s top ten ski resorts.

Skiing in style: The best resorts and what they’ll cost you

In most cases, expect to pay more than you did last year.

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New downtown

Tracing a phantom is a fun way to discover Bratislava

As they play, tourists can pass through some of the city's modern shopping malls, like Nivy and Eurovea.

Climbing ladders in the Slovak Paradise National Park during winter.

Slovak Paradise's Piecky Gorge is now open to tourists after extensive reconstruction

The 3km-long gorge is among the quieter routes in the national park.

Primaciálne námestie, Christmas 2023

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

Join Christmas workshops and create festive decorations or watch the film by director Parajanov in Nová Cvernovka.

Ski tourers heading to the High Tatras this season can breathe a sigh of relief.

Ski tourers heading to the Tatras this season can rest easy

Fees for using the slopes postponed to next season.

People were banned from entering this valley for 20 years. It is now reopening.

People were banned from entering this valley for 20 years. It is now reopening

The secluded area, which is home to rare species endemic to Slovakia, is not suitable for mass tourism.

Stará tržnica

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

Visit the unique concert of Elisabeth Plank or Christmas market in the Old Market Hall.

A historic chimney in Utekáč, southeastern Slovakia, has been given an attractive use.

Rarity in Europe: Imagine climbing 200-year old chimney

Historic monument in mountain village of Utekáč.

Michal Sabovčík from Spišská Nová Ves climbs an icefall near the Kyseľ Gorge in the national park Slovenský raj (Slovak Paradise) on January 26, 2021.

Spiš counts on Slovak Paradise crowds, but infrastructure needed

A gateway to Slovak Paradise, Hrabušice is embracing its potential as a year-round destination.

Renaissance mansion in Markušovce

Welcome to the "Tuscany of the East"

Set out on a trip to the Spiš region, full of mansions and hidden gems.

Some of Bratislava’s cafés can also be found inside the bookshops

Communism had to end for Bratislava's café scene to thrive again

In addition to cosy cafés, there are much-loved ice-cream shops in the city.

Witches Night in 2023.

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

Visit Christmas markets with children for a special programme or attend International Advent and Christmas music festival in the capital.

Kubínyi Manor House in Orava.
On Saturday, a new skiing season has been opened in the Jasná resort in the Low Tatras mountain range.
A ski mountaineer.
The Night Outside event is regularly organized throughout Slovakia.

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

Searching for free events in the capital? Visit furt dačo band concert or the night outside event.

A lorry with an airplane.

Transported by trucks, former government plane will be part of amusement park

At one point, a retired Tupolev Tu-154M had to land in Canada instead of the US.

The Berzewiczová Tower in northeastern Slovakia.

New observation tower brings back a fallen landmark

A replica of the Berzewiczová Tower, lost to history during the First World War, now stands on Stebnícka Magura.

The restaurant UFO watch.taste.groove has one of the most attractive locations in the city, with a 360 degree view over Bratislava

A New Year’s Eve full of music, fun, and delicious food in the spa town of Piešťany

Experience a taste of Hollywood and movie magic at Hotel Magnólia.

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