Slovakia — Attractions
Bratislava Castle
Situated on a hill 269 feet (82m) above the city, Bratislava Castle is a prominent structure on the city's skyline and provides excellent views of Bratislava, as well as over Austria, and even Hungary in fine weather. It has been inhabited for thousands of years due to its important location on the Danube River in central Europe, and has been destroyed and rebuilt several times in its history, as well as undergoing a series of reconstructions and extensions. Four towers make up the enormous castle building, enclosing a courtyard and collections of the Slovak National Museum, as well as a Treasure Chamber.
- Region/City Name
- Bratislava
- Phone Number
- (0)2 204 83 111
- Website
- www.snm.sk
- Hours
- Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 6pm
- Admission
- EUR2.50 adults, EUR1.50 concessions
Devin Castle
Situated on a cliff 696 feet (212m) above the confluence of the Morava and Danube Rivers, Devin Castle is one of the most important archaeological sites in Slovakia. The oldest traces of settlement date back to 5,000 BC, and for centuries the mighty fortress citadel was impenetrable until the arrival of Napoleon's troops who blew the castle up in 1809. Its image is depicted on postage stamps and Slovakian money. The village of Devin is also quaint and worth visiting, with a number of shops and restaurants. The river, while photogenic, is a haven for mosquitoes, so visitors are advised to arm themselves with repellant.
- Region/City Name
- Bratislava
- Transport
- Buses take 20 minutes from Bratislava's old town
- Hours
- Open daily in summer, 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday and until 6pm on weekends. Closed in winter
- Admission
- 60 Sk (adults), 20 Sk (concessions)
High Tatras National Park
The majestic peaks of the High Tatras are a must-see in Slovakia, stretching through Tatra National Park, across the northern part of the country in the Carpathian Mountains near Poland. The mountains, valleys, and lakes of the Tatras offer innumerable opportunities for hiking, cycling, skiing, swimming, rafting, and relaxing in nature. Small but increasingly popular resorts in the area include Strbské Pleso, Smokovce, and Tatranská Lomnica. There are scenic cable cars and funiculars scattered about, including those at Lomnický Stít and Hrebienok.
- Website
- www.tanap.sk
Bratislava Castle
Situated on a hill 269 feet (82m) above the city, Bratislava Castle is a prominent structure on the city's skyline and provides excellent views of Bratislava, as well as over Austria, and even Hungary in fine weather. It has been inhabited for thousands of years due to its important location on the Danube River in central Europe, and has been destroyed and rebuilt several times in its history, as well as undergoing a series of reconstructions and extensions. Four towers make up the enormous castle building, enclosing a courtyard and collections of the Slovak National Museum, as well as a Treasure Chamber.
- Region/City Name
- Bratislava
- Phone Number
- (0)2 204 83 111
- Website
- www.snm.sk
- Hours
- Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 6pm
- Admission
- EUR2.50 adults, EUR1.50 concessions
Devin Castle
Situated on a cliff 696 feet (212m) above the confluence of the Morava and Danube Rivers, Devin Castle is one of the most important archaeological sites in Slovakia. The oldest traces of settlement date back to 5,000 BC, and for centuries the mighty fortress citadel was impenetrable until the arrival of Napoleon's troops who blew the castle up in 1809. Its image is depicted on postage stamps and Slovakian money. The village of Devin is also quaint and worth visiting, with a number of shops and restaurants. The river, while photogenic, is a haven for mosquitoes, so visitors are advised to arm themselves with repellant.
- Region/City Name
- Bratislava
- Transport
- Buses take 20 minutes from Bratislava's old town
- Hours
- Open daily in summer, 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday and until 6pm on weekends. Closed in winter
- Admission
- 60 Sk (adults), 20 Sk (concessions)
High Tatras National Park
The majestic peaks of the High Tatras are a must-see in Slovakia, stretching through Tatra National Park, across the northern part of the country in the Carpathian Mountains near Poland. The mountains, valleys, and lakes of the Tatras offer innumerable opportunities for hiking, cycling, skiing, swimming, rafting, and relaxing in nature. Small but increasingly popular resorts in the area include Strbské Pleso, Smokovce, and Tatranská Lomnica. There are scenic cable cars and funiculars scattered about, including those at Lomnický Stít and Hrebienok.
- Website
- www.tanap.sk
Bratislava Castle
Situated on a hill 269 feet (82m) above the city, Bratislava Castle is a prominent structure on the city's skyline and provides excellent views of Bratislava, as well as over Austria, and even Hungary in fine weather. It has been inhabited for thousands of years due to its important location on the Danube River in central Europe, and has been destroyed and rebuilt several times in its history, as well as undergoing a series of reconstructions and extensions. Four towers make up the enormous castle building, enclosing a courtyard and collections of the Slovak National Museum, as well as a Treasure Chamber.
- Region/City Name
- Bratislava
- Phone Number
- (0)2 204 83 111
- Website
- www.snm.sk
- Hours
- Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 6pm
- Admission
- EUR2.50 adults, EUR1.50 concessions
Devin Castle
Situated on a cliff 696 feet (212m) above the confluence of the Morava and Danube Rivers, Devin Castle is one of the most important archaeological sites in Slovakia. The oldest traces of settlement date back to 5,000 BC, and for centuries the mighty fortress citadel was impenetrable until the arrival of Napoleon's troops who blew the castle up in 1809. Its image is depicted on postage stamps and Slovakian money. The village of Devin is also quaint and worth visiting, with a number of shops and restaurants. The river, while photogenic, is a haven for mosquitoes, so visitors are advised to arm themselves with repellant.
- Region/City Name
- Bratislava
- Transport
- Buses take 20 minutes from Bratislava's old town
- Hours
- Open daily in summer, 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday and until 6pm on weekends. Closed in winter
- Admission
- 60 Sk (adults), 20 Sk (concessions)
High Tatras National Park
The majestic peaks of the High Tatras are a must-see in Slovakia, stretching through Tatra National Park, across the northern part of the country in the Carpathian Mountains near Poland. The mountains, valleys, and lakes of the Tatras offer innumerable opportunities for hiking, cycling, skiing, swimming, rafting, and relaxing in nature. Small but increasingly popular resorts in the area include Strbské Pleso, Smokovce, and Tatranská Lomnica. There are scenic cable cars and funiculars scattered about, including those at Lomnický Stít and Hrebienok.
- Website
- www.tanap.sk
Bratislava Castle
Situated on a hill 269 feet (82m) above the city, Bratislava Castle is a prominent structure on the city's skyline and provides excellent views of Bratislava, as well as over Austria, and even Hungary in fine weather. It has been inhabited for thousands of years due to its important location on the Danube River in central Europe, and has been destroyed and rebuilt several times in its history, as well as undergoing a series of reconstructions and extensions. Four towers make up the enormous castle building, enclosing a courtyard and collections of the Slovak National Museum, as well as a Treasure Chamber.
- Region/City Name
- Bratislava
- Phone Number
- (0)2 204 83 111
- Website
- www.snm.sk
- Hours
- Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 6pm
- Admission
- EUR2.50 adults, EUR1.50 concessions
Devin Castle
Situated on a cliff 696 feet (212m) above the confluence of the Morava and Danube Rivers, Devin Castle is one of the most important archaeological sites in Slovakia. The oldest traces of settlement date back to 5,000 BC, and for centuries the mighty fortress citadel was impenetrable until the arrival of Napoleon's troops who blew the castle up in 1809. Its image is depicted on postage stamps and Slovakian money. The village of Devin is also quaint and worth visiting, with a number of shops and restaurants. The river, while photogenic, is a haven for mosquitoes, so visitors are advised to arm themselves with repellant.
- Region/City Name
- Bratislava
- Transport
- Buses take 20 minutes from Bratislava's old town
- Hours
- Open daily in summer, 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday and until 6pm on weekends. Closed in winter
- Admission
- 60 Sk (adults), 20 Sk (concessions)
High Tatras National Park
The majestic peaks of the High Tatras are a must-see in Slovakia, stretching through Tatra National Park, across the northern part of the country in the Carpathian Mountains near Poland. The mountains, valleys, and lakes of the Tatras offer innumerable opportunities for hiking, cycling, skiing, swimming, rafting, and relaxing in nature. Small but increasingly popular resorts in the area include Strbské Pleso, Smokovce, and Tatranská Lomnica. There are scenic cable cars and funiculars scattered about, including those at Lomnický Stít and Hrebienok.
- Website
- www.tanap.sk
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