See what the experts are saying about Slovakia. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Slovakia's humble tourism motto, "A Part of Europe Worth Visiting," seems to sum up the country's rather modest ambitions when it comes to luring visitors. Just barely a teenager -- Slovakia became an independent nation only in 1993 -- the co... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
The Regions in Brief For a small country, Slovakia possesses a wealth of regional diversity, both cultural and geographic. The western third of the country includes the capital Bratislava and, except for a few hills running north of the ci... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- There's no full-service American Express office in Bratislava, but some Amex services are offered through Agency Alex (Kuzmanyho 8; tel. 02/5941-2200). Business Hours -- Stores and offices are generally open Monday to F... Continue reading »
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When to go
Slovakia has a continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are generally warm to very hot, and have reliably good weather. Winter is ski season in the resorts of the Malá Fatra, and the Low and High Tatras. Ski season starts in la... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane -- Bratislava's regional airport (letisko), M.R. Stefánik Airport (tel. 02/3303-3353; www.letiskobratislava.sk) is 9km (5 miles) northeast of the city. Czech Airlines/CSA (www.csa.cz) maintains regular air service to and from Prague.... Continue reading »
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Getting around
By Car -- Car travel offers the most flexibility, and if your plans are to see some of the countryside away from the main cities, you should consider renting a car. To rent, you'll need a license that's valid in the country of origin (U.S. st... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
Slovakia is a compact country, with decent roads and a dense network of trains and buses. The following itinerary assumes you're arriving in Bratislava and have a week to see the country. It's laid out ideally for car travel, but can be easil... Continue reading »
