Welcome to Slovakia

At the Polish and Ukrainian borders in northeastern Slovakia, belonging to the eastern Carpathian Mountains, Poloniny National Park was created in 1997. Almost 80% of the park is covered with thick forest where the ridge line above the trees is populated with alpine meadows. In local language this translates to ‘poloniny’, and is how the national park got its name.

This castle is located on a cliff overlooking the Danube River and offers stunning views of the surrounding area. The castle is open to the public and offers guided tours of its interior.

The oldest national park in Slovakia is the Tatra National Park, which was established in 1949 and covers an area of over 700 square kilometers.

Slovakia’s world heritage also includes the fujara, a musical instrument with a very specific sound, as well as Terchovská muzika (Terchovská music) and the traditional Horehronské viachlasná (Horehronské viachlasná singing).

Slovakia values its natural wealth, which is why it has a number of natural parks on its territory. There are also many protected animals and valuable forests.

Among the typical Slovak motives is the pattern that decorates the Čičmanské dreveničky. It became world famous thanks to the Japanese edition of Vouge, who photographed his collection in Čičmany.

The capital city of Slovakia is a beautiful blend of old and new architecture. The city has a rich cultural heritage and is home to many historical landmarks, including the Bratislava Castle, St. Martin’s Cathedral, and the Old Town.

In the 16th century, shepherding spread on our territory, and bryndzové halušky became our national dish. They were served by the Wallachians, who used to eat them from one large wooden bowl.

There are more than 7 000 known caves in Slovakia, which makes us one of the countries with the highest number of caves per capita in Europe. Many of them belong to the UNESCO list.

Visitors can tour the site to learn about life in Slovakia at the beginning of the 19th century and many of the dwellings are made from logs. A list of tourist cities in Slovakia is incomplete without it. Just as the log lodges there are additionally working structures, for example, blacksmith’s, a water factory, and a town school with the goal that guests can acquire about the nearby specialties of ancient times, just as a Catholic Church also made altogether of wood. At Lubovna Castle there are sees over the city from the protected perception towers just as a devoted nearby exhibition hall and visits accommodated guests.