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Places to see in Slovakia, from Bratislava to High Tatras, and the best time to go: May–Sep.
Places to see in Slovakia
- BratislavaA castle above the DanubePhoto: Arne Müseler · CC BY-SA 4.0
High TatrasAlpine lakes and peaksPhoto: Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Spiš CastleA vast hilltop ruinPhoto: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen) · CC BY-SA 4.0
Banská ŠtiavnicaAn old silver-mining townPhoto: Rudo Mlich · CC BY-SA 4.0
Slovak ParadiseLadders up gorgesPhoto: Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Best time to go to Slovakia
Generally May to September. Weather varies by region, so check the area you’re going to.
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Questions & tips about Slovakia
What surprised you most about Slovakia?
Every trip to Slovakia brings something unexpected – the food, the pace of daily life, the way people greet you, or how far apart places really are. Tell us what caught you off guard, good or bad. What would you add?
Best time of year to go to Slovakia?
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One place in Slovakia you’d never skip?
Every country has the one place travellers tell their friends about. Name yours in Slovakia – a town, a view, a market or a meal – and say why. What would you add?
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