Slovakia

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Means of transport recommended in town

Recommendation

Taking a taxi in town is reliable, safe and inexpensive. Taxis are relatively easy to find. Most taxi drivers do not speak English, but some taxi companies have English-speaking phone operators. It is better to call the taxi company rather than stop a taxi directly in the street.
The public transport network is very well developed. All big cities have a reliable and inexpensive tram and bus network.

Maps of urban networks

Maporama
Mapblast
UT Library on line
ViaMichelin
Map of public transport

Transportation from Airport to City Centre:

Airport	Distance	Taxi	Bus	Train	Car rental
Bratislava - Ivanka/Stefanik (BTS)	8 km / 5 miles	SKK 300-600 / 20 min	SKK 18 / 28 min		Available

Means of transport recommended in the rest of the country

Recommendation

You can use the train to travel inside the country (connections between the main towns in the country). However, it is a slow and run-down means of transport. Planes connect the cities of Bratislava and Kosice. There are regular links between Poprad and Siliac. The ferry is a practical and pleasant means of transport which takes you along the Danube, especially for tourist excursions. The bus network covers the whole country and is efficient and comfortable. It is better to use the bus network even if it is more expensive than the train.

 

Rail companies

Slovak Republic Railways (ZSR)

Airlines

You can consult the list of airlines banned within the EU. Look also the rating of the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Traveling by yourself

Recommendation

The road network is, on the whole, in good condition (few freeways). Observe the highway code carefully (notably speed limits) and the authorized alcohol level in the blood - 0 % - (frequent controls and severe penalties - disqualification from the driving license and / or heavy fine). Obtaining fuel is not a problem (credit cards are accepted). In the event of an accident, call immediately the local police; check the risks related to civil liability.

Road maps

Road map of Slovakia

Find an itinerary

Via Michelin

Different forms of tourism

Historical

Saint Martin's cathedral, in the lower part of the city and the Austrian citadel that spans the Danube with its bridge and its panoramic tower, are the old symbols of the power of the Slovak capital, Bratislava.
Many castles, a lot of which are in ruins, form part of the Slovak landscape. Consult the list of castles in Slovakia.

Cultural

Cinemas, theaters (National Theater), art galleries (Slovak national gallery, SNG), opera and museums such as the Slovak National Museum (SNM).
Consult the list of different Slovak museums.

Nature

Beautiful mountains and forests are found all over the center and north of the country.
For further information, consult the Slovakia Travel website.

Religious

Churches, cathedrals and basilicas.
Consult the list on the Slovakia Travel website.

Thermal

Consult the Slovakia Travel website.

Beach

Slovakia has no access to the sea, but it has several lakes and rivers.

Winter sports

There are many winter sports resorts, given the mountanous nature of the country. The mountains are covered in snow for most of the year.

Outdoor activities

Golf, fishing, rafting, skiing, bobsleigh, snowboard, hiking, aqua parks, etc.

Shopping

Typical souvenirs are dolls in traditional costume, pottery, crystal glasses, wooden numbers, Arpaks (wooden jugs), fujaras (instruments) and valaskas (decorated axes).

Tourism organizations

Slovak Tourism Board

Health and safety

Health precautions

No vaccination requirements for international journeys.
To guard against traveler's diarrhoea, you should avoid high-risk foods: dishes which are cooked and subsequently eaten cold; seafood, meat and fish which are under-cooked or poorly cooked, and raw vegetables and fruit you have not peeled yourself.

For further information on sanitary conditions

WHO web pages dedicated to Slovakia

Time difference and climate

Time and time difference

It is %T:%M %A in Bratislava (GMT+1 in winter, GMT+2 in summer)

Summer time period

Summer time from March to October