SLOVAKIA

Located in the heart of Europe, Slovakia is an often-overlooked gem of a country. 

This is a land of castles, snow-capped mountains and mirror-like lakes; it’s a hiker’s dream destination.

Bratislava, its capital, has a gorgeous old town and is Slovakia’s best-known tourist destination. Bratislava is 100% worth visiting but don’t overlook laid-back Kosice and Bardejov, the country’s UNESCO gem.

bronze sculpture os a napoleonic soldier

SLOVAKIA IN A NUTSHELL

  • Capital: Bratislava
  • Currency: Euro (EUR)
  • Population: 5 million
  • Official language: Slovak
  • Time zone: UTC+1 

SOLO TRAVEL RATING

  • Solo travel rating: 4 out of 5
  • Risk to women travellers: Low
  • Travel costs: Low to moderate
  • Recommended for first-time solo travellers: Yes

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