Courtesy of the temperate zone, with a blended oceanic and continental climate, Slovakia supports a wide range of wildlife and flora including one of its most cherished flowers, the edelweiss. The plethora of thermal springs and spas represent an additional attraction for tourists and opportunities for foreign investors to fully capitalise on their full potential.

Overview of some tourist attractions

Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia. It is a historical region. There are a huge number of attractions related to history. There is the medieval castle, numerous cathedrals as well as museums. These stand testimony to the culture and history of the Slovaks. More info about tourism in Bratislava >>

Piestany is a spa resort located about an hour from Bratislava by train. This is popular with health related treatments. Piestany has on offer reasonable prices and high quality services. Piestany has a number of good hotels, and a range of restaurants.

- More than 4.000 caves : the most famous : Dominca, Jašov, Ochtínská

- 1.000 thermal sources : in the Northern Slovakia (Bešeňová, close to Liptovský Mikuláš, Vírbov or close to Kežmarok) opened the whole year. A thermal cave : Sklené Teplice.

- “Skanzen” : etnographic ecomuseums (houses, churches, mill houses,…) presenting traditional art and regional folklor. (in Martin, Zuberec-Bardejovské Kúpele, Humené and Svidnik)

- Kežmarok : provides spectacular views of the Tatras from the town center. The highlight of any stay in Kežmarok is the town Castle, with its superb expositions.

Other useful sections of the website

Tourism and travel in Slovakia

To go further

Official Slovak tourist board
Large information, addresses and links related to tourism in Slovakia.
http://www.sacr.sk

Tourist-channel.sk
General information for Slovakia and tourist links.
http://www.tourist-channel.sk

Holiday info
Tourist information and links about winter and summer activities in Slovakia.
http://www.holidayinfo.sk/index.php?lang=3