Decouvre Slovakia

Pourquoi visiter

• The High Tatras: high-mountain hiking, glacial lakes and cable cars, cheaper than the Alps
• Bratislava, a compact capital on the Danube with its old town and castle, an hour from Vienna
• Spiš Castle, one of the largest in Central Europe, UNESCO-listed
• Excellent value for money: 30-40% cheaper than neighboring Austria

Quand partir

June to September for hiking in the Tatras. December to March for skiing.

Budget moyen par jour

Top experiences

1. 1Hiking up to Štrbské Pleso lake in the High Tatras
2. 2Go up to Bratislava Castle at sunset over the Danube
3. 3Explore the giant ruins of Spiš Castle (UNESCO)
4. 4Descend into the Demänovská ice cave
5. 5Wander the medieval town of Levoča
6. 6Relaxing in the thermal baths (Bešeňová, Aquacity Poprad)

Infos pratiques

Se deplacer

Comfortable ZSSK train on the Bratislava-Poprad-Kosice line. Slovak Lines and FlixBus buses for the rest. Bolt in town.

Gastronomie

• Bryndzové halušky
• Kapustnica
• Fried cheese (vyprážaný syr)
• Slivovica (plum brandy)

Securite

Very safe. Standard vigilance against pickpockets and overcharging in Bratislava's tourist bars.