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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.
Tower with a past plots its starry comeback
Struck by lightning and left to rot, this 1920s relic is preparing for a stylish return — with public input welcome.
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Bring a little green into your life.
Poles flock to Slovak Tatras thanks to seasonal train, will return in summer
The Beliansky Express train operates on weekends.
Coal mining left a giant hole in Slovakia. Nature turned it into a fisherman’s dream
Several similar water bodies have emerged in the Nováky area.
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Discover more about Austria during a special event or enjoy choirs from around the world on the Bratislava Spring Festival.
Orava’s newest lookout spot offers panoramic views of the Roháče Range
For years, Hladovka dreamed of a tower with sweeping views. Now, it stands atop Grapa Hill.
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Visit concert dedicated to Ukraine or come and play chess for fun and learn new tricks.
Skalica’s tourism playbook: a canal cruise, trdelník, alcohol, and singing in church
In Skalica, a push for experience-based tourism is reshaping how visitors explore its past and present.
In Holíč, a brewery, a castle, and echoes of imperial grandeur
Additionally, the border town is home to the only preserved windmill in Slovakia.
This Slovak town never had a public beach – now it is building one from scratch
Locals have been using the site as an informal beach, but the shoreline is overgrown.
A digital pilgrim’s guide to central Europe’s sacred paths
From grand cathedrals to remote chapels, the project revives centuries-old pilgrimage traditions.
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Explore the scenic trail to Zálesie or celebrate International Women's Day in DK Kramáre.
Restoration of Levice Castle park begins, bringing 19th-century charm back to life
Restoration is guided by historical photos and records to preserve authenticity.
This mine may be named after bears, but they likely never hibernated in it
A mine with no records, a soldier with no name – explore the mysteries of Medvedia štôlňa.
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Eco-education for families with children or a concert of Iranian artist for International Women's Day.
Unique ice tower created in northern Slovakia, lures climbers from all over the country
Freezing temperatures necessary to create it.
Freezing weather creates ice spectacle in one of Slovakia's most beautiful parks
Its existence depends entirely on the weather.
River below popular Slovak Paradise trail freezes over, have a look
Walking on ice not recommended at the moment.
Stranded in the snow. Why a trolleybus is parked at this ski resort
A former city trolleybus has found a new home.
3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days
Enjoy an unforgettable jazz evening or explore the capital during guided tours conducted in English.
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