Slovakia is one of Europe’s most spectacular countries – boasting mountains, rivers, beautifully preserved medieval cities, castle ruins and stunning national parks. The food and drink are pretty impressive too! Choose your favorite place from our suggestions – and explore the secrets of Slovakia…
One of the advantages of choosing a small-city destination is that it’s easy to get out into nature. Bratislava is blessed with a beautiful medieval urban center – but also diverse natural landscapes only minutes away. These include hills, forests and one of Europe’s great rivers.
If there’s one thing you shouldn’t miss while you are in Slovakia, it’s the wine. But don’t worry: you’ll get plenty of opportunity! The reason you may not have heard about Slovak wine is that Slovaks are (rightly) proud of it – and most of it is consumed domestically, leaving little for export.
If there’s one thing you shouldn’t miss while you are in Slovakia, it’s the wine. But don’t worry: you’ll get plenty of opportunity! The reason you may not have heard about Slovak wine is that Slovaks are (rightly) proud of it – and most of it is consumed domestically, leaving little for export.
A highlight of any visit to Slovakia is the country’s food. Slovakia’s traditional cuisine is a blend of German, Czech and Hungarian influences, and is based on simple, high-quality local ingredients, cooked well. Typical components of a Slovak meal include pork, wheat, poultry, cabbage, potatoes, sheep and cow’s cheese, garlic, onions and paprika.
Wouldn’t it be great to explore a capital city that isn’t choked with traffic or thronged with tourists? But one that has the historical sights, accommodation options and great transport connections that make for a perfect destination?
Slovakia is central Europe’s best kept secret: just a stone’s throw from Vienna, Prague and Budapest is a land of dramatic mountains, hilltop castles, historic wooden architecture, preserved medieval towns, and delicious food and locally grown wines. Even better, it’s easy to get to and to get around, it uses the euro, English is widely spoken and it’s competitively priced. Here are ten reasons to get to know Slovakia…
