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Slovakia is just around the corner and will surprise you more than you expect. The Tatra Mountains, the Slovak Karst, medieval towns, and castles perched above river valleys. Add to that hearty cuisine, warm hospitality, and prices that will please any budget. What to see in Slovakia depends on what you’re looking for in your trip.
In this section, you’ll find a guide to Bratislava and the surrounding area, tips for the High Tatras, Štrbské Pleso, Popradské Lake, hiking trails in Slovak Paradise, Demänovská Valley, Banská Bystrica, and lesser-known spots in eastern Slovakia. We write about hiking, accommodations, transportation, and how to combine Slovakia with the Czech Republic on a single extended trip.
Ad space: Slovakia is a great choice for travelers on a moderate or tight budget and it offers exceptional natural beauty. We book accommodations through Booking.com, and trips and activities such as rafting, hiking tours, and visits to cave systems through GetYourGuide.
Slovakia is worth more than just a weekend. Read about our experiences there and plan your own trip.
The Roháče are among the wildest and most dramatic parts of the Western Tatras. Sharp peaks, narrow ridges, chains, exposed sections and views you don’t forget (except that the weather wasn’t exactly on our side). The Roháče traverse isn’t just an ordinary mountain day out – it’s a full high-mountain...
If you’re heading to the High Tatras for the first time, you’re in the right place. This article walks you through the High Tatras’ beginner routes. We’ll show you 5 routes that even a complete beginner can handle, and which still reward you with views no other range in Europe...
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We came to Katowice mainly as a transfer stop on the way somewhere else. But the city centre personally stopped me in my tracks – in a good way. I expected a grey industrial city and got a lively centre that breathes at first glance, and when I saw old...
We’re writing this one differently from the rest. No funny detours. Auschwitz is a place that doesn’t deserve that tone, and yet we wanted to write a guide that helps you handle the visit both practically and humanly. Because here too, good preparation makes the difference between standing confused at...
