Slovakia
Slovakia is a land-locked country south of Poland, it was part of the former Czechoslovakia. Today, it’s a country with spa towns, ski resorts, beautiful landscapes and medieval castes and towns. Thus, making it a wonderful country to visit!
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Places to See
Bratislava
Kosice
Trnava
Banska Štianvica
Nitra
Bardejov
Slovak Paradise National Park
Bystrica Štianvica
Poprad
Ksmail
Spišské Podhradie
Activities to Do
Devin Castle
Explore Bratislava
Bratislava Castle walking tour
Smolenice Castle
Visit National Parks
High Tatra Mountains
Bojnice Castle
Spa visit to Piestany
Spiš Castle
Tatralandia Water Park
What to Eat & Drink
Meat and potatoes
Dumplings
Soup
Sauerkraut
Sheep's cheese
Langos
Crepes
Borovicka
Tokaj dessert wine
Places to Stay
Bratislava Hotel
Planning Resources:
Accommodation – I always check these three websites to see my options when booking hotels or apartments to stay in : Booking.com, Airbnb.com and Expedia.com (includes VRBO & Hotels.com)
Tours – When searching for activities and tours, I use Viator and Get Your Guide
Transportation – I stalk Google Flights for both domestic and international flights. For trains, Eurail for multi-day passes and Trainline for one-off train tickets. I often use Enterprise for rental cars, but will go with any reputable company that offers a good deal.
Slovakia’s Best Hidden Gem – the High Tatras Mountains. Here you can enjoy a ski. holiday or hiking in the summer. A beautiful mountain range, with lakes and high peaks, its untouched nature makes it a true gem!
Alex’s Insider Tips
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Christmas Markets-
you might not think of Slovakia when you think of Christmas Markets, but the market in Bratislava is worth a visit! It's not too big but offers more flavors of gluhwein than I've seen at any other market. Plus the food options were extensive and delicious!
2
Day Trip from Vienna-
a quick train ride away from Vienna, makes it easy to see Bratislava, while on a trip to Vienna. Or vice versa 🙂
3
Good Train Connections-
the capital, Bratislava, is well connected to other popular European cities, such as Vienna and Prague. If you're traveling Europe by train, then its worthwhile to add Slovakia to your agenda!
4
Pay with Credit Card-
cards are becoming more widely accepted in Slovakia. I could even pay by card everywhere at the Christmas market stands (you can't even do this in Germany)!
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What can I expect from Slovakia?
An inexpensive country, with plenty of nature, castles and of course the beautiful city of Bratislava!
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September 13, 2023
