Places of interest

SK, Skalica – A Town on the Border with the Czech Republic

Published: 1.8.2013

The antique town of Skalica hides many noticeable landmarks as well as one gastronomic specialty – a hollow cake called Skalicky trdelnik. In 2007, it received the European Union trademark as the first Slovak food product.

SK, Bratislava – The SNP Bridge and Unique View from Its Top

Published: 25.7.2013

The unique SNP bridge and its noticeable structure on top resembling a flying saucer is one of the most popular and most photographed landmarks in Bratislava. Today it naturally belongs to the city, however, this wasn’t always true.

Bike Trip: Petrzalka - Wolfsthal

Published: 24.7.2013

Bike – a simple machine on two wheels; we decided to use it during our summer vacation to explore beauties of nature, history of various places and last but not least to get fitter. Come with us to this unusual bike trip, which starts at the largest housing development, Petrzalka, and ends in Wolfsthal, a picturesque Austrian village.

SK: Pieniny – Rafting on Dunajec

Published: 18.7.2013

Rafting is adrenaline water sport on wild water. There are crews of two to six that sails on rubber inflatable boats. Even in Slovakia this sport became highly popular and each year there are many people who start practicing it.

SK, Little Carpathians – Velka Homola Observation Tower

Published: 11.7.2013

Since the time immemorial people were attracted to high places so they can have a view over surrounding landscape. Observation towers emerged quickly in central Europe, mostly in the second half of the 19th century and at the beginning of the 20th century. There are countless towers in Slovakia and it can be claimed some more will be constructed every year.

SK, Picturesque Town of Cavoj – A Paradise for Those Who Love Nature

Published: 4.7.2013

The town of Cavoj is located in beautiful nature and it is thus a splendid set out place for short walks or easy trips. What does it offer? Why is it worth visiting it? What interesting trips you can take? If you are interested in answers to these questions, well, you should read the following article.

SK, Pohronie: Zvolen – A City on The Confluence of the Hron and Slatina

Published: 27.6.2013

Today our steps are directed to central Slovakia. We will visit interesting city of Zvolen, an important administrative and social center of the whole region. The city situated in Zvolen Basin, there are many important cultural and historical sights in the city worth visiting.