Slovakia is a small, unique country. The main reasons to visit Slovakia are the beauty of its nature, vivid history and wonderful opportunities for recreation. The small size of the country allows you to combine everything at once. Slovakia has nine national parks that cover a large part of the country, as well as the highest part of the Carpathian mountain range - the High Tatras, which provides excellent opportunities for mountain and winter sports, as well as wonderful views.
History lovers will find Slovakia interesting because it has the largest number of castles and palaces in the world. There are also many mineral and thermal springs in Slovakia, around some of which world-famous SPA-salons have been built, offering treatment and simply the opportunity to relax. In addition, you can relax, swim and sunbathe on the shores of some local lakes and pools. Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is famous for its lively nightlife and is a popular destination for partygoers.
In short, discover Slovakia.
The ski season lasts from November to March. The most convenient time to visit the country for the purpose of treatment and broadening one's horizons is from May to September. It can be cool in the evenings at thermal resorts, so it is advisable to take a sweater with you. The warmest region of Slovakia is Bratislava and the south of the country, where the temperature can rise above + 30C in the summer. In winter, the daytime air temperature in Bratislava ranges from 5C to +10C.
In the mountains of Slovakia, snow lies all the time in winter, until April. Summer in the north of Slovakia is mild, with an average temperature of +25C.
Inquisitive tourists will find a large number of interesting sights in Slovakia. In our opinion, the ten best sights of Slovakia include the following:
Bratislava Castle is a monumental castle, a massive quadrangular structure rising above the city on a slope above the left bank of the Danube, on the southern spur of the Small Carpathians. It symbolizes more than a thousand years of Slovak history, and its towers and terrace in front of the main facade offer a magnificent view of the city and its surroundings.
Boynitsky Castle is located on a hill and is surrounded by the town of the same name. This citadel is one of the oldest and most valuable in Slovakia. It has existed for more than 10 centuries - the first mention of Boynitsky Castle is found in historical documents in 1113. Initially, Boynitsky Castle was wooden, but later it was rebuilt from stone. Already in the Middle Ages, the building could boast of the presence of sewage and water supply - this was a rarity for that time.
Bojnice Castle offers its visitors not only its history, but also many interesting activities.
In the vicinity of the castle there is a zoo and the Eva thermal pool, where you can have a nice rest. One of the most popular and most attended events can be considered the International Festival of Ghosts. As part of this festival, ghosts from all over the world meet in Boynicki Castle to frighten and entertain the guests of the castle.
Kežmarský hrad (Kezmarský hrad) is the main attraction of the High Tatras. Tourists who come to the High Tatras for a ski resort, as a rule, do not deny themselves the pleasure of spending a few hours studying the history and architecture of the castle, which is perfectly preserved. The first mention of the Kežmar Castle is found in 1463. It is not known for sure where the name of the castle came from and settlements around it. There are several versions of the history of the name of the castle, most of them in one way or another related to the influence of German culture. The most popular version is that the castle got its name in honor of a huge glacier in the Austrian Tyrol.
The Demenivska Cave of Freedom is one of the most popular underground cavities of the largest cave system in Slovakia, which is located under the slopes of the Low Tatras. Many tourists come here to see the beautiful stalactites, colorful vaults and transparent pools of the underground river Demanovka.
Spiš Castle is considered the most important castle in Slovakia. Wonderfully preserved, with rich architecture and interior decoration, interesting history, Spišskyi Grad rises above the small town of Spišské podgraddya. The castle is located on dolomite rocks at an altitude of 200 m. Spišskyi Grad is the largest castle in Slovakia. The territory of Spish Castle - 4 ha. This is the largest castle not only in Slovakia, but also one of the largest in all of Europe. Spiš Castle is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as the most significant architectural monument of Slovakia.
