What was European wilderness like before the supremacy of man? This documentary by Erik Baláž shows the wildest and most amazing features of Slovak nature. Welcome to the Wolf Mountains.Poloniny National Park in north-eastern Slovakia is where the production crew discovered the lost paradise. Director Erik Baláž found the name Wolf Mountains only incidentally on […]
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The Courtyard of Europe is the name for the unique architectural work of the architects from the Atelier Europe in Komárno. The buildings in the new square with a surface of 6,500 m2 are stylistically designed and they represent historical architecture typical for particular parts of Europe. The historical centre of Komárno, a town situated in […]
Beautiful opal mines in eastern Slovakia are admired in the whole world and now the mines became a valuable technical monument. In the territory of mountains Slanské vrchy between village called Zlatá Baňa and village called Červenica are the famous Slovak opal mines. Opals from Slovak opal mines are highly appreciated in the world markets for their unique characteristics. Their […]
The tourist attraction of Spišská Magura and the spa Vyšné Ružbachy are several craters. The craters of Ružbachy have nothing to do with volcanoes or volcanic eruptions. They are results of the collapsed travertine monticules, which precipitated around the mineral springs rich in calcium. There are four big and several small travertine craters in the spa of Vyšné Ružbachy. Kráter is […]
Castle park in Bojnice prouds with Lime Tree of King Matej, one the oldest trees in all Slovakia. It had a girth of 11 metres and a height of 9 metres with a tree-top of 5 metres when the last measurement was taken.According to a legend the tree was planted by Matthew Čák of Trenčín in 1301, when the last Arpád dynasty king of […]
VEĽKÉ LEVÁRE was settled by the Habans, also referred to as the Hutter brothers, Anabaptists or neophytes. In 1592, the Haban yard was built around the local square. It is the largest surviving locality of the original dwelling of Habans in Europe. Habans were in fact members of the Anabaptist Church founded at the beginning of the 16th century in […]
Čingov – Biely potok-ústie – Kyseľ-ústie – Sokolia dolina-ústie – Sokolia dolina-vrch – Biskupské chyžky – Glac-Malá poľana – Suchá Belá-vrch – Pod Vtáčím hrbom – Kláštorisko – Biely potok-ústie – Čingov (7 1/4 hours) Mountain range: Slovenský raj (NP Slovenský raj)Region: Spiš Starting point: Čingov, bus stop, parking lot, district Spišská Nová Ves.Finishing point: Čingov, bus stop, parking lot, district Spišská Nová […]
Standing in the open mountain pass of Dukla on the Slovak-Polish border you can see an observation tower offering a spectacular view of the Slovak and Polish territory – the background scenery of the fights during the Carpathian-Dukla operation. The Tower was opened to the public in 1974 on the 30th anniversary of the Battle of […]
The famous rabbi Chatam Sófer was the pride of the Bratislava´s Jewish community. His vault has been preserved and nowadays it is part of the monumental memorial. The place of the last rest of the famous rabbi from Bratislava Chatam Sófer (Noshe Schreiber) (1762-1869) is situated in front of the tunnel opening on the embankment of Bratislava. Chatam […]
Štrbské Pleso – above Žabí potok – Chata pod Rysmi – Váha – Rysy – Chata pod Rysmi – crossroads above Žabí potok – Chata Popradské pleso – Symbolický cintorín – crossroads below Popradské pleso – Popradské pleso-zastávka – Štrbské Pleso (8 1/2 hours) Mountain range: The High Tatras (Tatranský NP)Region: Tatras Starting point: Štrbské Pleso, railway station, […]
The PLA Dunajské luhy with abundant occurrence of waterfowl is among the very recently designated PLAs in Slovakia. The Protected landscape area Dunajské luhy is situated in the southern part of the river island Žitný ostrov next to the old riverbed of the Danube. Employees of the administration of the PLA care after precious alluvial forests around the river Danube on an […]
Ponitrie is one of the regions of Slovakia interesting not only for its natural beauty, but also and above all for its cultural-historical heritage. Ponitrie has attracted our ancestors who left their traces all over the area. Especially, the arrival of the Slav tribes at the territory of Slovakia, their concentration in the area of […]
Many people who like adrenaline sports would like to try a parachute jump at least once in their lifetime. Anyone who is not afraid, who is fond of fun and extreme sports can have a go at it. You must be at least 8 years old. If you are less than 18 years old, you will need your parents´written […]
The skiing centre at Ružomberok – Malinô Brdo Ski & Bike is situated near the town of Ružomberok in the Liptov region at the foothills of the Big Fatra. The centre is only 2 km away from 1st class road no 18 (Žilina – Košice).The Ružomberok – Malinô Brdo Ski & Bike centre offers a […]
Unique views, a broad range of pistes and modern lifts are all waiting at Jasná Nízke Tatry, the largest ski area in Slovakia. Jasná offers 46 km of pistes, 30 lifts and tow lines and 15 bars and restaurants.Jasná Nízke Tatry is the perfect ski area for families with children and for the most demanding skiers alike. […]
The Tatranská Lomnica ski area is home to Lomnické sedlo, the highest and steepest piste starting at an elevation of 2,190 m above sea level, with 1,300 m of vertical, a 5-month snow guarantee, the latest chair and gondola lifts and expanded pistes widened to 60 m.The skiers’ favourite – Lomnické sedlo. Enjoy sunny skiing […]
Thanks to skiing possibilities they offer, The High Tatras are well known also abroad. But not everybody knows, that in winter there are good conditions for skiing in almost the whole territory of Slovakia. Slovakia is mostly a mountainous country, typical for its vertical unevenness. This fact, together with the continental climate, creates favourable conditions for skiing. Ideal […]
You will find such untouched nature in Slovakia as hardly anywhere else in Europe, but you will not get lost thanks to a dense network of marked hiking trails. Whether you wish for a hike through deep valleys around gurgling waterfalls, ascend along a majestic ridge to a Tatra peak or an easy walk on […]
Set in the lap of Slovak nature, which offers a rich array of fascinating experiences, enthusiasts of active and healthy relaxation can enjoy the breathtaking rock massifs, canyons and ravines, magical mountain valleys, amazing caves of world signifi cance, meandering streams and cascading waterfalls, rare fauna and flora and so much more, from the saddle […]
The Tokaj wine is rightly referred to as the King of wines and the wine of Kings because in the past it was served in all royal tables in Europe. The gateway of Tokaj in Slovakia is the town of Trebišov. Currently The Tokaj Wine Route with the centres in Malá Tŕňa and Veľká Tŕňa offers ten kinds of wine (among them […]
Region Tirnavia is a cradle of giants in viticulture. The romantic scenery of slightly wavy landscape is covered with wineries and their interesting stories. Before you decide to visit them, learn something about the most famous wineries in the Tirnavia Region.
Almost every village in the region of Gemer may proudly present buildings, either dwellings or farm structures, that represent the traditional architecture of the region. Specially the area of Slovenský kras (Slovak Karst) is a territory significant for its preserved folk architecture sights. Three types of houses are basically recognised in this area, those of the wooden, coated or uncoated, house with […]
The typical village ČIČMANY surrounded by the mountains Strážovské vrchy and Malá Fatra in the southern part of the valley Rajecká dolina is famous for its original log houses with the typical white ornamentation. The unique and characteristic element of log houses in Čičmany are their exteriors ornamented in geometrical pattern. The authors of ornaments, as rule, were women […]
The complex of rock dwellings squeezed in tuff rocks situated several kilometres east of Levice, in the village BRHLOVCE, is unique in the territory of Slovakia. The origin of rare rock dwellings in Slovakia is not altogether clear. Some authors associate it with possible hiding places in time of Turkish raids in the 16th century, others link it to the economic […]
The area of the Novograd-Nógrád UNESCO Global Geopark is landlocked and dominated by hills, divided by valleys and basins. The area’s varied history is reflected in a unique landscape. Several of its geological and geomorphological attractions also provide remarkable image of the country.On March 27th, 2010 in Luberone, France, Novograd-Nógrád UNESCO Global Geopark was admitted by the UNESCO Steering Committee […]
In the south-western edge of the Slovenský raj Mts. is the Dobšinská ľadová jaskyňa cave, one of the largest ice caves in Europe. Thanks to its significance and unique ornamentation, it was included into the UNESCO World Heritage List. Its entrance, also called the Ice Hole, is situated below the mountain Duča (1,141 m) on the northern side of […]
The Belianska jaskyňa cave is the only one accessible to public in the Tatras and situated in the slope of the Belianske Tatry Mts. above the commune Tatranská Kotlina. It is among the first caves Europe in which electric light was installed. The cave entrance is at an altitude of 890 metres above sea level. It is accessible by a […]
The National Park of Muránska planina with its wild mountain karstic landscape and minimum human interventions is located between central and eastern parts of Slovakia. On the top of the peek, we find the fabled ruins of the Castle of Muráň. The Muránska planina plateau was designated the National Park in 1997 on the area of cca 203 ha and protected area […]
Národný park Nízke Tatry (NAPANT) is the largest Slovak National Park. It lies in Central Slovakia and its greatest attractions include numerous karstic phenomena and caves. The natural values of the Nízke Tatry Mts. have been protected for more than two decades now. The National Park of Nízke Tatry (NAPANT) was established in 1978. The original area of the NAPANT was […]
The oldest of our protected areas, the National Park of Tatras (TANAP) in the north of Slovakia, was founded in 1949. It covers the high-mountain area of the Tatras and it is the unique protected area of flora and fauna among the tallest European high mountains situated north of the Alps. The National Park of High Tatras was established […]
The spa Smrdáky lying next Senica in the west of Slovakia became famous for its sulphuric medicinal springs known here since the 16th century. Baron Joseph Vietoris founded the spa in the years 1832-1833. He built the first spa building and manor house for well-to-do visitors. The repeatedly reconstructed and modernised manor house is still used. Due to the composition of the […]
The spa Sliač is situated in the western part of the basin Zvolenská kotlina between the towns Banská Bystrica and Zvolen over the valley of river Hron. The open setting of the spa, suitable climate at a favourable sea level altitude and the yearly temperature averages oscillating around 8.2 °C are the characteristics that classify Sliač among spas with most favourable position. […]
The world famous spa town of Piešťany is situated in the northern part of the region of Dolné Považie at the foothills of the Považský Inovec Mts. and its fame is associated with the medicinal geothermal water and medicinal sulphuric mud. The mud and thermal mineral water in Piešťany have remarkable therapeutic effects on locomotion apparatus disorders and are unique not only in Europe, but worldwide too. It […]
The dominant of the oldest Slovak town Nitra is the Castle of Nitra. It was built in the 11th century on the site of a bulky Slav fort, the seat of the Nitra Princedom and Great Moravian rulers. Today it is the seat of the Bishopric of Nitra. It was built in the 11th century and consists of […]
The gem of Bojnice is the ”fairy-tale” Bojnický zámok Castle, one of the most visited and most beautiful castles not only in Slovakia, but also in central Europe. The Castle stands on a large travertine monticule on the site of medieval castle from the 11th century. In the past, the most famous Hungarian noble families owned it […]
The Castle of Spiš is the largest medieval castle compound in central Europe along with the little town of Spišské Podhradie (with typical Renaissance and Baroque burgher houses), the Church town of Spišská Kapitula (including several sacral monuments and above all the impressing two tower cathedral of St Martin) and the Gothic church of the Holy Spirit […]