Slovakia, a hidden gem in Central Europe, offers breathtaking landscapes of the Tatra Mountains, charming historic towns, and ancient castles. Come discover a rich culture, pristine nature, and warm hospitality.
Top things to do in Slovakia
Things to do in Slovakia include Spiš Castle, Orava Castle, Štrbské Pleso. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
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Spiš Castle
Castle ruins
The ruins of Spiš Castle in eastern Slovakia form one of the six largest castle sites in Slovakia. The castle is situated above the town of Spišské Podhradie and the village of Žehra, in the region known as Spiš. It was included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1993. The area of the castle is 3.9 ha. It is administered by the Spiš Museum at Levoča, a division of the Slovak National Museum.
Bojnice Castle is a medieval castle in Bojnice, Slovakia. It is a Romanesque castle with some original Gothic and Renaissance elements built in the 12th century. Bojnice Castle is one of the most visited castles in Slovakia, receiving hundreds of thousands of visitors every year and also being a popular filming stage for fantasy and fairy-tale movies. It was owned by Hungarian kings and nobleman from the 12th century until the territory became part of Czechoslovakia after the Treaty of Trianon in 1920 and was acquired by a Czech entrepreneur in 1939.
Banská Štiavnica is a town in central Slovakia, in the middle of an immense caldera created by the collapse of an ancient volcano. For its size, the caldera is known as the Štiavnica Mountains. Banská Štiavnica has a population of less than 10,000. The town was an important medieval mining centre. The surviving urban centre was formed during the 16th century. Because of their historical value, the town and its surroundings were proclaimed by the UNESCO to be a World Heritage Site on December 11, 1993.
Here is what 3 days in Slovakia look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It also assumes a car: the places are spread across a wide area. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Frequently asked questions
What are the top things to do in Slovakia?
Spiš Castle, Orava Castle, Štrbské Pleso, Bojnice Castle, Bratislava Castle, Old Town Hall and 9 more. Spiš Castle: The ruins of Spiš Castle in eastern Slovakia form one of the six largest castle sites in Slovakia. The castle is situated above the town of Spišské Podhradie and the village of Žehra, in the region known as Spiš. It was included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1993. The area of the castle is 3.9 ha. It is administered by the Spiš Museum at Levoča, a division of the Slovak National Museum.
What can you do in 3 days in Slovakia?
Day 1: Bojnice Castle, Štrbské Pleso, Skalnaté Pleso / Lomnický štít cable car. Day 2: Košice Old Town & St. Elizabeth's Cathedral, Spiš Castle, Levoča, Slovak Paradise – Suchá Belá gorge. Day 3: Orava Castle, Vlkolínec.