The most beautiful places in Slovakia
The best of Slovakia
Slovakia as a very mountainous country offers plenty of natural beauties in the form of high peaks, gorges, waterfalls and picturesque lakes – the „ples“. At the same time in Slovakia you will find a number of beautiful towns and historical monuments such as castles, chateaus and interesting folk architecture. Come and see the most beautiful of them.
Bratislava
The capital of Slovakia
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and even the largest city. It has almost half a million inhabitants. The symbol of the city is the four tower castle. Besides, there is also a nice old part of town. Bratislava is situated on the Danube River just a short distance from Austria and Hungary. continue reading
Spiš Castle
The largest castle in Slovakia
It is the largest castle in Slovakia. Since 1993 it has been listed at UNESCO. It is located about 1.5 km east of Spišské Podhradí. Construction commenced during the 12th century. In 1241, as one of the few castles, he resisted the Tatar invaders. After this act the castle received further modifications to strengthen the fortifications. Today it is the largest castle ruin in Central Europe. continue reading
Bojnice Castle
The most romantic chateau in Slovakia
Bojnice Chateau is a romantic castle with partially left originally Gothic foundations of the castle. The castle is built on a travertine rock and consists of an indoor and outdoor castle with three courtyards. The Bojnice Chateau has the adjacent castle park, in which the rare, approximately seven hundred-year-old Lipa of King Matej grows. This linden is probably the oldest tree in Slovakia. The zoo is also part of the castle park. The park continues along the forest park in Strážovské vrchy. continue reading
Levoča
The most beautiful historical city of Slovakia
Levoča is a relatively small town, roughly only 15,000 inhabitants, but it has a very valuable historical center. The most famous building is the church of St. Jacob in which there is a unique wooden Gothic altar – the highest in the world. Right next to the beautiful town hall. The square is surrounded by picturesque Renaissance houses continue reading
Velký Rozsutec
The most beautiful mountain in Slovakia
The Velký Rozsutec (1,610m asl) does not belong to the highest mountains of Slovakia, but it is considered to be the most beautiful mountain in the country. You will find it in the Fatra Mountains. Its rugged, rocky dolomitic peak is truly unimaginable continue reading
Vlkolínec
The most famous folk architecture of Slovakia
Vlkolínec is located in the Veľká Fatra Mountains at an altitude of 718 m asl. It represents the most preserved and most complete complex of original folk buildings in Slovakia. For this uniqueness, it was declared a heritage reservation of folk architecture and subsequently enrolled on the UNESCO World Heritage List. There are a total of 55 timbered wooden houses, two-storey belfry, timbered gravel well, and a Baroque-classical church with an adjacent cemetery. continue reading
Kežmarok
The most beautiful city of Spiš
The historic town of Kežmarok is located in the valley of the Poprad River between the High Tatras and the Levočské Hills. Among the most remarkable monuments are the Holy Trinity Church, belonging to the so-called articulated churches, which could be built only from wood. There is also a nice castle – the chateau, the town hall and the red evangelical church. continue reading
Kriváň
National Mountains of the Slovaks
Krivan (2,494m asl) is the first mountain of the High Tatras from the west. Not only because of its impressive shape, it became a national mountain of the Slovaks. The starting points for hikers are Tři Studničky, or from the Jamské pleso. continue reading
Veľké Hincovo lake
The biggest and deepest lake "pleso" of Slovakia
The Great Hincovo Pleso is a glacial glacial lake in Hincova Valley in the High Tatras. With an area of 20.08 ha and a depth of 53.7 m it is the largest and deepest Slovak mountain lake „pleso“. It is located at an altitude of 1946 m above sea level and its surface is covered with ice up to 270 days a year. continue reading
Prosiecká gorge
The most beautiful gorge of the Choc Hills
Prosiecka gorge is located in the Choč hills near the famous Bešeňová thermal resort. We pass through the rocky valley between the rocks, we come across ladders, smaller and bigger waterfalls. continue reading
Lomnický štít
The second highest mountain in Slovakia
The Lomnický štít (2,634m above sea level) is the second highest mountain of the High Tatras and Slovakia, but it is very impressive. Thanks to the cable car that leads from the Skalnaté pleso to the top, it is also a very visited Slovak peak. continue reading
Súľovské Rocks
The famous Slovak rock town
Suľovské skaly is located about 20 km southwest of the town of Žilina, in Súľovské vrchy. The highest point is the peak Brada (816 m asl). There is relatively small area of rock towers, steep beams, needles, rock windows, and often bizarre holes. Probably the most famous building is the Gothic Gate. There are also two caves and the ruins of the Súľovský Castle in Souľovské skály. There are rare fauna and flora. There is a marked educational trail throughout the area. The route is not demanding continue reading
Gerlachovský štít
The highest mountain of the Carpathians
Gerlachovský štít (2,654m above sea level) is not only the highest mountain in Slovakia but also of the whole long range of the Carpathians. When viewed from the Podtatranská basin It had always be very good recognized. Ascent to the top is only possible with a mountain leader. continue reading
Zelené pleso Valley
Entrance gate to Belianske Tatras
Dolina Zeléného plesa is a valley in the High Tatras. The Green Stream, flowing from the Green lake „pleso“, flows through it. The Dolina is the gateway to the Belianske Tatry but also serves as a stopover during the ascent to Jahňací štít. The green lake located in the valley is 188 m long and 136 m wide. Its maximum depth is 4.5 m. It is situated at an altitude of 1550 m above sea level. At the lake is the Chalet. continue reading
Beckov Castle
The ruins of which has its charm
Beckov Castle is located in the village of the same name in the district of Nové Mesto nad Váhom. The hike to the castle starts from the village center and takes about 15 to 20 minutes. The first written mention of the castle dates back to 1208. The castle is interesting not only because of its history but also its location as it is located on the so- hardness, which forms as a residue after limestone crystals treated by water erosion as well as by the drop of the surrounding surface continue reading
Calvary in Banská Štiavnica
The most beautiful calvary in Slovakia
The most beautiful calvary in Slovakia can be found in the historical mining town of Banská Štiavnica. Here you will find Lower and Upper Church and beautifully crafted chapels continue reading
Košice
The second largest city of Slovakia
Košice is the second largest city in Slovakia and the center of its eastern part. They have an interesting historical center spread around the elongated Main Square with St. Elizabeth and the chapel of St. Michael continue reading
Gombasecká Cave
The most famous cave in Slovak Karst
Gombasecká Cave is the most famous cave in Slovak Karst. It is famous not only for its beautiful coloring up to red, but also for „straws“. Approximately 300 meters of cave is accessible. At the same time, the stay in the cave is healing on the airways continue reading
Čičmany
Village with painted woods
Čičmany is a village located in the valley of Strážovské vrchy, at the source of the river Rajčianka. It is the highest situated village in the district of Žilina. The first mention dates back to 1272. The village is known for its ancient and unique architecture – painted log cabins. For their rescue, its lower part in 1977 was declared a monumental reservation of folk architecture. The village is also interesting with local folk costumes and embroidery with geometric ornamentation. continue reading
Strečno Castle
Famous ruin over the river Váh
Directly above the Váh River, on a high rock promontory, stands the extensive ruin of Strečno Castle. The castle was built as a protector of the busy trade route in place where the river Váh broke through the ridge of the Little Fatra mountains continue reading
Zadielska strait
The most famous gorge of the Slovak Karst
The interesting Zádielská tiesňava canyon is located in the protected landscape area of the Slovak Karst. Here you will find beautiful limestone rocks and hiking trails opening up the entire canyon. continue reading
Babia hora
The highest mountain of Beskydy
Babia hora (1,725 m above sea level) is the highest peak of the Beskids and the entire Western Carpathians. It is situated on the border between Poland and Slovakia. Together with the Krivan Mountains in the High Tatras and the Králova Hoľa in the Low Tatras, it is considered to be the Slovak national mountain. Ascent to the top is quite demanding (cant exceed 1000 m). The best starting point from the Slovak side is from the Slaná voda chalet above village Oravská Polhora. continue reading
Church in Liptovské Matiašovce
The most beautiful church of Liptov
The most beautiful church in Liptov is located in Liptovské Matiašovce. Church of St. Ladislav is surrounded by a ramparts. Just behind it are the peaks of the Western Tatras – a beautiful scenery continue reading
Old Mountain
Open-air museum of viticulture and viticulture
The Stará Huta folk architecture monument reserve is a part of the village of Sebechleby, which is characterized by wine cellars and wine-growing dwellings. The village belongs to the Yugoslav wine region, while the first vineyards date back to 1219. The vineyard settlement is located 3 km from the village Sebechleby and its biggest attraction are hand-dug tuff cellars. Several wine events take place regularly in the village. In most cellars it is currently possible to taste local wines, but also some of the cottages also provide accommodation. The dominant feature of the village is, in addition to the vineyards and cellars themselves, also the chapel of St. Urban. continue reading
The Church of St. Michael Archangel
Dražovský church from the 11th century
The church of St. Michael the Archangel (from the 11th century) is situated on a rocky hill above Dražovce, in the town of Nitra. It is dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel. It is one of the oldest and most interesting Romanesque churches in Slovakia – not only its preservation, its archaeological finds, but also the unrepeatable atmosphere in its surroundings. The church was depicted in a Slovak 100 crown banknote issued in 1941 and CZK 50 in 1993. continue reading
