Slovak Karst National Park protects the largest karst landscape in Central Europe — a UNESCO World Heritage area of limestone plateaus, deep gorges, and over 1,100 documented caves on the Slovak-Hungarian border, including several of Europe’s most extraordinary accessible show caves. This 346 km² park is the Slovak half of the transboundary Aggtelek Karst protected […]
Slovakia is home to one of Europe’s most remarkable concentrations of accessible show caves — a spectacular round-trip itinerary through the limestone karst of the Slovenský raj (Slovak Paradise), the Demänovská Valley, and the UNESCO-listed caves of the Aggtelek Karst, where underground rivers, frozen waterfalls, and ice formations create a subterranean wonderland unlike anywhere else […]
Banská Štiavnica – rich golden town in Slovakia Updated: June 29, 2020 | By Claire | More One of Slovak sights which are included in UNESCO World Heritage List is a town of Banská Štiavnica, lying in the valley of Štiavnica Hills. Its growth and wealth are linked to the mining industry, mainly in the […]
The Roháče mountains are the most dramatic section of Slovakia’s Western Tatras — a jagged ridge of granite peaks, deep glacial valleys, and crystal-clear mountain lakes (plesá) that many seasoned Slovak hikers consider even more beautiful than the High Tatras, with the added benefit of significantly fewer crowds. The Roháče form the westernmost extension of […]
The Vadaš Thermal Water Park in Štúrovo, Slovakia, is one of Central Europe’s finest thermal spa complexes — a sprawling riverside water park on the banks of the Danube fed by natural geothermal springs that bubble up at 39°C, offering year-round swimming and wellness in a setting that has drawn visitors since the Roman era. […]
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Bojnice fairytale castle – one of the most popular castles in Slovakia Updated: February 19, 2020 | By Claire | More Bojnice Castle is not just one of the most popular castles in all of Slovakia, it is also one of the most infamous castles in the world due to the fact that it has […]
Banská Bystrica – one of the most beautiful cities in Slovakia Updated: February 15, 2020 | By Claire | More One of the most beautiful cities in all of Slovakia is that of the city of Banská Bystrica which can be found right in the middle of the country and as such it forms a […]
Krásna hôrka castle in Slovakia Updated: February 24, 2020 | By Claire | More You will find the beautiful Krásna Hôrka Castle situated within the Rožňavská kotlina basin, just to the east of Rožňava town. It is not hard to spot the Castle on account of the fact that it sits atop a mountain which […]
Aquapark Tatralandia – the largest thermal park in Central Europe | Slovakia Updated: February 15, 2020 | By Claire | More Aquapark Tatralandia is a resort destination in Slovakia that is known for its thermal mineral Springs. As a result of the 60.7°C thermal water, the Aquapark Tatralandia is open all year round. It is […]
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Domaša lake – where to get cold and wet in eastern Slovakia during the hot summer days Updated: June 14, 2020 | By Claire | More Domaša is a multi-purpose hydroelectric project, a water reservoir, located in the district of Vranov, in the eastern Slovakia. It was built between 1962 – 1967. Domaša dam lies […]
