Attractions in Slovakia
The finest attractions in Slovakia at a glance: castles, natural wonders, historic old towns and more. Each place links to a detailed page with map, tips and photos.
Culture & History
Slovak Karst
Slovak Karst is a mountain region in the southeast known for its huge limestone plateaus and deep abysses.
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Old Town Hall
One of the oldest stone buildings in the city, it now houses the Bratislava City Museum.
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Domica Cave
Domica is the largest cave of the Slovak Karst and borders the Baradla cave in Hungary.
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Ochtinská Aragonite Cave
This rare cave is one of only three accessible aragonite caves in Europe.
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Dobšiná Ice Cave
Dobšiná Ice Cave belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage and is one of the most important ice caves in the world.
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Primatial Palace
A Neoclassical palace in Bratislava's Old Town, built for the Archbishop of Esztergom.
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Demänovská Cave of Liberty
This karst cave in the Low Tatras is the most visited cave in Slovakia.
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Levoča Old Town Hall
This Renaissance town hall stands in the middle of Levoča's historic square.
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Svätý Anton Manor House
A magnificent Baroque-Neoclassical manor house with symbolic architecture representing the calendar.
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Stará Ľubovňa Castle
The castle once secured the border with Poland and served as a storage place for the Polish coronation jewels.
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Spišská Kapitula
Spišská Kapitula is often called the 'Slovak Vatican'.
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Bratislava Castle
The castle stands on a rocky hill directly above the Danube river in the center of the capital.
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Markušovce Mansion
A Renaissance manor house with Baroque modifications and a charming garden pavilion named Dardanely.
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Vígľaš Castle
A beautifully reconstructed castle that originally served as a hunting lodge for Hungarian kings.
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Orava Castle
This castle is considered one of the most beautiful in Slovakia, perched on a steep cliff above the Orava river.
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Bardejov Town Hall
This former town hall stands isolated in the center of Bardejov's market square.
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Betliar Mansion
This hunting manor of the Andrássy family is famous for its original interior furnishings and massive library.
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Red Stone Castle
Located in the Little Carpathians, this castle is famous for its massive defensive cellars.
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Strečno Castle
The castle ruins stand on a high limestone cliff above the Váh river at a strategic gorge.
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Kežmarok Castle
The castle is located right in the center of Kežmarok city.
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Nitra Castle
The castle in Nitra is a significant religious and historical center in Slovakia.
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Trenčín Castle
The castle dominates the city of Trenčín and the Váh valley.
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Banská Štiavnica
A magical mining town set in the heart of an extinct volcano, famous for its rich history and UNESCO-listed architecture.
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Bojnice
A fairy-tale destination home to one of Europe's most beautiful castles, Slovakia's oldest zoo, and healing thermal spas.
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Devínska Kobyla Nature Reserve
This hill on the outskirts of Bratislava is known for its xerothermic vegetation and paleontological sites.
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Arboretum Mlyňany
This important dendrological institution houses a huge collection of evergreen woody plants from all over the world.
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Latorica Protected Landscape Area
This area in southeastern Slovakia protects the system of oxbow lakes and wet meadows along the Latorica river.
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Šúr Nature Reserve
This reserve near Bratislava protects the remnant of a unique alder fen forest and moorland.
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Kysuce Protected Landscape Area
Located in northwestern Slovakia, this area comprises the mountain landscapes of the Beskids and the Javorníky mountains.
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Danube Floodplains Protected Landscape Area
The area covers the Danube floodplains in southwestern Slovakia, protecting valuable alluvial forests and water systems.
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Slovak Paradise National Park
The park in eastern Slovakia is famous for its karst plateaus, deep gorges, and waterfalls.
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Tatranská Lomnica Botanical Garden
This botanical garden showcases high alpine flora of the Tatras over an area of more than three hectares.
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Veľká Fatra National Park
This park protects the Veľká Fatra mountains with its extensive alpine meadows and primeval forests.
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Pieniny
Pieniny National Park is located on the border with Poland and is famous for the Dunajec River Gorge.
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Horná Orava Protected Landscape Area
This area in the north protects the Orava reservoir and the surrounding bogs and forests.
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Topoľčianky European Bison Park
The bison park serves the protection and breeding of the European bison, the largest land mammal in Europe.
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Poľana Protected Landscape Area
Poľana is the highest volcanic mountain range in Slovakia and represents a massive extinct stratovolcano.
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Low Tatras National Park
This national park covers the main ridge of the Low Tatras in central Slovakia.
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Malé Karpaty Protected Landscape Area
The Malé Karpaty mountains stretch northeast from Bratislava.
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Zemplínska šírava
Zemplínska šírava is the second largest reservoir in Slovakia and is often called the 'Slovak Sea'.
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Muránska planina National Park
This park protects an extensive karst plateau in the center of the Slovak Ore Mountains.
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Orava Botanical Garden
The garden showcases the typical vegetation of the Orava region.
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Liptovská Mara
Liptovská Mara is a large reservoir on the Váh river in the Liptov region.
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Morské oko
Morské oko is the largest natural lake in the Vihorlat Mountains of eastern Slovakia.
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Orava Reservoir
Orava Reservoir is the largest water surface in Slovakia, located in the north near the border with Poland.
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Malá Fatra National Park
This park protects the northern part of the Malá Fatra mountains.
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Morské oko Lake
Morské oko is the largest volcanic lake in the Vihorlat mountains in eastern Slovakia.
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Poloniny National Park
The easternmost national park in Slovakia is located on the border with Ukraine and Poland.
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Vihorlat Protected Landscape Area
This volcanic mountain range in eastern Slovakia is almost entirely covered by dense beech forests.
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Slovak Karst Arboretum
This arboretum focuses on the acclimatization of woody plant species in the karst region.
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What are the top attractions in Slovakia?
Among the most popular are Devínska Kobyla Nature Reserve, Arboretum Mlyňany, Slovak Karst, Latorica Protected Landscape Area, Šúr Nature Reserve and many more – the full top 50 list is on this page.
When is the best time to visit Slovakia?
May to October offers the most pleasant weather; July and August are warmest and busiest.