Slovakia Travel Guide
Looking to hike the Carpathian mountains, find out what a chamois is, or bite into a homemade Slovakian pierogi? Home of the Carpathian Mountains and the Danube river, Slovakia is calling! As a country filled with tiny towns in pastoral mountain meadows to the teeming castles and culture of Bratislava, it’s hard to go wrong. Come and test your skills in the Tatras or relax by the Danube…Slovakia has something for you.
SLOVAKIA STATS
Official Language: Slovak
Capital City: Bratislava
Population: 439,000
Currency: Euro
Electrical Outlet: C and E
Top Experiences in Slovakia
Bratislava: With its compact old town, charming city streets, and outdoor café culture, Bratislava is a wonderful place to visit. While not as popular as other central European cities such as Vienna or Prague, Bratislava is underrated as a European destination, and is a refreshing experience in the summer as a city that has just as much appeal as other European cities without the crowds.
High Tatras (Slovakian side): The High Tatras of Slovakia are an outdoor paradise. Jagged mountains, emerald green lakes, rugged hiking trails, and cable cars all come together to form the perfect adventure destination.
Hiking To Vel’ká Svišt’ovka and Zelene Pleso in the Tatras: This hike is easier than many of the hikes in the High Tatras. Even so, this hike is not to be underestimated and even requires chains on a surprisingly hard downhill portion. For stunning mountain views and a visit to several vividly green alpine lakes, the hike to the summit is worth the trek.
Rysy of the High Tatras: Rysy is a mountain in the High Tatras that straddles the border between Poland and Slovakia. It is the tallest mountain in Poland and the highest mountain in the High Tatras that you can hike to without a guide.
Slovak Paradise National Park: A unique national park featuring an outdoor obstacle course that runs through waterfalls and valleys, you will feel like a ninja warrior walking on catwalks even if you are going there to take a break from the High Tatras.
Bratislava, Slovakia
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High Tatras of Slovakia
The High Tatras is a portion of the Carpathian mountain range. It’s also one of Europe’s best hiking destinations. Learn about the things to do in the High Tatras and how to plan your visit.
Hiking the High Tatras of Slovakia: How to Plan Your Visit
The High Tatras of Slovakia are an outdoor paradise. Jagged mountains, emerald green lakes, rugged hiking trails, and cable cars all come together to form the perfect adventure destination. Go on short, easy walks around alpine lakes, ride a cable car to one of the highest peaks in Slovakia, and hike to Rysy, the tallest […]
Hiking to Vel’ká Svišt’ovka and Zelene Pleso in the High Tatras of Slovakia
For stunning mountain views and a visit to several vividly green alpine lakes, the hike to the summit of Vel’ká Svišt’ovka is a good one to add to your Tatras hiking list. A cable car lops off the first major ascent, so this hike is easier than many of the hikes in the Tatras. Even […]
How to Hike Rysy from the High Tatras of Slovakia
Rysy is a mountain in the High Tatras that straddles the border between Poland and Slovakia. It is the tallest mountain in Poland and the highest mountain in the High Tatras that you can hike to without a guide. There are two approaches to the summit of Rysy. From Zakopane, Poland, you hike past Morskie […]
Our Experience in Slovak Paradise National Park
While researching what to do in the Slovakian Tatras, I stumbled across this cool spot called Slovak Paradise. Located in Slovensky Raj National Park, this is a very unique outdoor obstacle course. With long, wooden ladders and metal catwalks attached to vertical cliffs, you can spend days hiking and climbing through gorges and up waterfalls. […]
Should You Visit the Tatras from Poland or Slovakia?
The High Tatras are a mountain range that span the border between Poland and Slovakia. This region attracts hikers in the summer and skiers in the winter and is rapidly increasing in popularity. You can visit the High Tatras from Poland or Slovakia. Which one you choose depends on your traveling style and how much […]
Best Time to Visit Slovakia
End of May to September is the best time if you plan on hiking, as hiking trails may be closed or more dangerous in cold weather and snow, and summers are known for being warm and dry. However, the temperature during the winter ranges between the mid twenties and forties, a comfortable range for snow sports, which the Carpathian Mountains are not in any shortage of.
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