The Basics
Country: Slovakia
Where is it: Slovakia is located in central Europe, south of Poland.
Why do people go here: Lots of museums, lots of castles and lots of hiking.
What are the main entry points: Trains from Hungary, Austria and the Czech Republic to Bratislava are common
Currency used: Slovak koruna
Country Code for Phones: 421
Area codes for Major Cities: Bratislava 7
Religion: Roman Catholic 60.3%, atheist 9.7%, Protestant 8.4%, Orthodox 4.1%, other 17.5%
Population: 5.4 million
Ethnic Breakdown: 85.8% Slovak, 9.5% Hungarian, 1.9% Roma, 2.8% other minority groups
Government: Parliamentary Democracy
Languages: Slovak (official), Hungarian
Travel Information
Major Cities: Bratislava
Attractions: Castles, Alpine Mountains, Countryside
Accommodation: Slovakia Hostels, Slovakia Hotels
Tourism Office locations and links: Slovak Tourist Club Jun�ck� 6 83280 Bratislaval; //www.sacr.sk/ //www.tatry.sk/
Off-the-Beaten-Path: Cerveny Kamen castle, Maninska tiesnava
Health Issues: No vaccines are required to visit Slovakia
Tips for Visiting
When to go: May and June are best due to warmer temps, open tourist attractions and less crowding
Common Phrases: Yes = Ano, No = Nie, Please = Prosim, Thank you = Dakujem
Specific Events/Holidays: Founding of the Republic, 3 September (301)
Getting Around: If you must take a bus, save money by traveling on the weekend. Otherwise, the cheaper train is your best option for getting around the country
Good to know: If taking a train from Prague to Budapest, Eurail does not cover Slovakia (or Prague), no matter what people may tell you. Buy a ticket.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into Slovakia is the M. R. Štefánik Airport.
Need more information?: Check out the Slovakia travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
Older comments on Slovakia Travel Facts
patricia23
19 April 2010
You should visit the Devin castle located a few miles west of Bratislava, this castle was one part of the Roman border in the first century A.D.It is one of the most important historic monuments in Slovakia.