Tourist attractions in Slovakia

It informs the visitors about the character of the Tatra nature, about its protection and about the history of the Tatras being made accessible to the public. It belongs among the most visited museums of its kind in Slovakia – nearly 50 000 visitors every year. The exhibition part of the museum is separated to natural historical, natural protection, historical and ethnographical section. In operation during the whole year: September - May: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.  – 12:00 a.m.    1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. June - August: Monday-Friday...

Major tourist attraction in Komarno is the European Court situated nearby General Klapka Square. European Court is the single square with the symbol of whole Europe. It is the complex of buildings with the typical architecture features of the 45 countries and regions. There is a musical pavilion, sculptures of European patrons, 33-metre-high view tower and catacombs under ground that are made into a nice exhibition space.

The National Cemetery in Martin, Slovakia is the final resting place of many important personalities of Slovak history. The list includes writers, poets, national activists, pedagogues, etc. The reason why Martin was selected as the site for the National Cemetery was its role as the center of Slovak culture during the years of formation of the Slovak nation (19th century).

The National Wine Salon of the Slovak Republic – an exceptional concept in the world. The wines are selected in the highest competition – the National Wine Salon of the Slovak Republic in two rounds. The entire collection changes in October. The National Wine Salon of the Slovak Republic is the most comprehensive collection of Slovak wines. The wines can be tasted in guided tastings with a sommelier or you can taste and discover 6 Slovak wine-growing regions in the program: 72 wines in 100 minutes, you choose and taste the wines yourself and pass through five rooms, it's about tasting...

The educational trail "History and present of the village Trávnica" is situated in the urban area and in the area of ​​the village Trávnica. The walkway will take you through 24 stops equipped with information panels. Thematically, it focuses on the historical, natural and contemporary attractions of the village Trávnica. Undoubtedly, the attractions include four mansions, parks, two ponds and many other attractions of the village. The terrain is undemanding and is suitable for hiking, but also for cycling. Some parts of the route are led along field dirt roads, their condition...

Discover the home of the first Slovak Nestville Whiskey in the exposition of distilleries and traditional folk crafts Nestville Distillery, located in the region of northern Spiš, in the picturesque village of Hniezdno. The Nestville Distillery exhibition consists of three parts: Historical - demonstrations of folk crafts related to distillery. Modern - one of the most modern refineries for alcohol production in Europe. Traditional - Tasting room with hand-carved painting and whiskey maturation warehouses. It is in this part of the exhibition that the first Slovak Nestville Whiskey is...

The beautiful view of the historic center of Banská Štiavnica is just one of the experiences offered by a visit to the New Castle. A six-storey Renaissance fortification building built in 1564-1571 as an anti-Turkish watchtower in the system of fortifications of mining towns. It also served as a city clock. It is currently part of the Slovak Mining Museum. The exhibition presents the history of anti-Turkish wars in Slovakia. The visitor will learn about the importance of Banská Štiavnica and other mining towns in the fight against the Turks, about important periods during the Turkish expansion...

In Slovakia, not far from the village of Kostolná pri Dunaji, there is the already nowadays protected and refuge place for the Usury tiger – Siberian that protects him from eradication. The foundation for these beautiful animals has created an exposition with a more human idea of the "heart of the nature". It means that they created for them an imitation of their natural environment along with plants, water, lying wooden trunks and elevated bryonies serving for the young but also for the adult tigers to their natural games. The instincts of these animals have to be considered and...

The ruins of Obišov Castle are situated on a rocky hill 360 meters high, in the village of Obišovce, north of the city of Košice. Nearby is the confluence of the rivers Hornád and Svinka. The Abovci had a fortress built on the site of the castle in the 13th century. From the former marching castle you can only see the foundations today. The castle can be reached from the village of Obišovce in about 15 to 20 minutes on foot. At present, in 2019, the ruins are being reconstructed.

Ochtinská Aragonite Cave is a specific phenomenon also from the world caves perspective, which attracts every visitor by its variability, wealth and beauty of aragonite fill. It is located on the northern slope of the Hrádok Hill in the Slovak Ore Mountains on the road between Štítnik and Jelšava, 26 km from Rožňava. It is the only one of its kind in Europe and stands out by aragonite fills of various forms. It is located in the Ochtiná cryptokarst on the north-western slope of the Hrádok Hill in the Revúcka Highland between Jelšava and Štítnik. Entrance adit leads to the cave at...

Oponice Castle is a ruin of a castle dating from the 13th century. The castle gradually belonged to Matúš Čák, Mikuláš Gutkeled, Dezider Kaplay and Mikuláš Ewrs. In 1430 the castle was conquered and damaged by Hussite troops, but it was repaired immediately. It gradually fell into the hands of increasingly poor owners, who restored it during the 16th and early 17th centuries as part of the anti-Turkish defense, but with great financial difficulties. Thanks to these adjustments, he resisted the Turkish onslaught. Disputes over the Apponyi's property between the two brothers contributed...