Through the wonders of virtual reality, swim with us on a dead arm of the Danube and look beneath its surface, hear the story of the bloody Countess Báthory “directly” from her own mouth in a talking picture, relax in a bear’s den or try an unconventional digital herbarium – you can experience all of this and more today in museums and castles across Slovakia. They are no longer about mere untouchable exhibits and the monologues of tour guides; many of them try to bring visitors closer in the form of unique interactive exhibitions, which employ modern digital technologies. Children and adults alike will thus take from a museum or castle a truly unique experience and knowledge that they have experienced “firsthand”.

SLOVAKIA TRAVEL will introduce you to at least some of the original projects that are taking visits and tours of exhibitions to a new level, thereby becoming attractions for tourists and the pride of their regions. We have selected the Čunovo Ecocentre (Bratislava – Bratislava Region), Hlohovský zámok Castle (Hlohovec – Trnava Region), Nitriansky hrad Castle (Nitra – Nitra Region), Draškovičov kaštieľ Manor House (Čachtice – Trenčín Region), the Slovak Museum of Nature Protection and Speleology (Liptovský Mikuláš – Žilina Region), Litterra (Revúca – Banská Bystrica Region), Červený Kláštor Museum (Červený Kláštor – Prešov Region) and the East Slovak Museum in Košice (Košice – Košice Region).

Slovakia is known for its beautiful nature and rich offer of cultural and historical monuments. It is an ideal place to spend both a relaxing and active holiday. In winter visitors are drawn here by the groomed ski slopes and kilometres of cross-country skiing trails, and in summer by the hundreds of marked hiking trails, water parks and swimming pools. However, if your idea of a holiday is also connected with getting a good dose of adrenaline and if you are not afraid of heights or steep slopes and like to push your own limits, we provide we have tips for you for attractions across Slovakia that fit this description perfectly and will certainly not disappoint you.

Slovakia is a paradise for bicycle enthusiasts, but aside from the classic cycling paths, you can also find more or less demanding trails in several regions that will challenge even experienced riders. In addition, paddlers can test their skills on rafts while sluicing down rivers; climbing on glass promises a truly unique experience, and Slovak via ferratas offer an unforgettable adventure. You’ll also be surprised by unconventional underground journeys, magical night tours with burning torches, or unique firewalking, i.e., walking over hot embers. The possibilities seem endless; all you need to do is to pluck up the courage and a good mood to experience an unforgettable adrenaline adventure.

Did you know that Jesus Christ´s face appeared in the Gothic Cathedral of St. Elizabeth in the Middle Ages and that the Matthias Tower hides a rare copy of the image of the Virgin Mary from Pócs, the original of which shed tears? Read more about the most famous Košice monument, which attracts thousands of tourists to the east of Slovakia every year!

The Tatra lakes are called tarns. They are the "eyes" of the Tatras and together with the Tatra peaks create a picturesque scenery. Each of the tarns will fascinate the visitors with their specific colour resulting from their location and the shade of the surrounding mountain background.

The wooden churches represent one of the best examples of European wooden religious architecture from the late Middle Ages to the end of 18th century. They represent a unique example of synthesis of two major cultures – Eastern and Western, Byzantine and Latin.

Let's fly into the heights and delight in the unusual angle of the ground or drift along the river while enjoying the surroundings. In Slovakia, you have a lot to choose from.

Many people have good memories of their childhood spent in the country. Such experiences are usually unforgettable. In spite of this, most city people do not have the possibility of returning to them actively. That is why the country tourism and agro tourism are becoming a very important branch of the tourism industry.

From the tower of the romantic castle, from the fort Molpír, or from any of the surrounding hills you will have a view of the picturesque village situated in the foothills of the mountains Little Carpathians. On the edge of Trnava valley lies the village Smolenice which offers a wide variety of leisure activities for its visitors.

An ideal position at the heart of Europe, a history spanning millennia, and the influence of neighbouring nations have all left Slovakia with a manifold cultural heritage. Through the territory of what is today Slovakia ran an imaginary border of two cultures, occidental and oriental.

Are you looking for romantic places to spend moments with your beloved, where no masses of tourists or work over-motivated individuals would disturb you? These quiet corners of Slovakia should not disappoint you. 

Their walls experienced conquereurs, unprecedented luxury, dangerous deseases, legendary loves as well as destructive fires. Nowadays, they mutely witness to often turbulent history of Slovakia, however having a lot to tell with their supertemporal beauty.

Looking for romance? You will never feel lack of it in Slovakia. Wonderful places can be found all across the country. Let us take you to those which can be considered to be the seven romantic wonders that will surely touch your hearts.

Slovakia is full of treasures. All of them are worth to discover. The most precious ones are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The world ought to see them.

Casanova won (not only) many women's heart, there were no doubts about the Romeo's love and José would surely prefer a perfect wellness to the bay. Love. Everyone desires it but only a few people are able to verbalize what it is. It is a treasure which we can’t hide, which is not possible to own. You have to fight for it.

Since long ago people thought upon the way how to provide a dryshod acces from one bank to the other, how to bridge the gap or finding the way to deal with a broken ground that does not suit to a railway. This is why Slovakia is rich in various structures not only helping to get where it is needed, but also heading through the most beautiful parts of the country.

Slovakia is romantic. Its atmosphere ravishes both, love seekers as well as those alerady found love of their life. Visit beauteous places hidden from majority of the people, explore together various quier corners. Slovakia will show you how to discover love. Get inspired and enjoy the feeling.

There is no doubt that to a perfect country holiday belong domestic animals, nature, grandmothers good cuisine and activities, which are hardly known by the children from towns. Ride a horse, drink fresh cow milk, play hide and seek in the mown hay or play catch on the endless green meadows. And that is just a small part of the adventures, which can be experienced during a stay on a farm.