SLOVAKIA
Nestled in the heart of Europe lies Slovakia lies a country that is yet to be discovered by many people. When I decided I wanted to travel to Slovakia, people where a bit surprised as it isn’t a popular travel destination. And this is a misconception as Slovakia has diverse landscapes, a rich culture, and warm hospitality. This country truly has everything. And the best thing at all, it isn’t that expensive!
Continent
Europe
Language
Slovak
Currency
Capital
Bratislava
Habitants
5.4 Million
Best time to visit
Slovakia is an all-year travel destination, but the peak season would be between June and August in the summer months. July is the busiest month in summer, because of the start of the summer vacation around Europe. The summer is so popular, because of the pleasant temperatures, and longer days.
Winter
December - March
Winter is best for snow and winter activities and sports. You can enjoy some skiing and snowboarding in some parts of Slovakia!
Spring
April - May
During these months, you will get a chance to do some amazing hikes, but with less money spent as it’s shoulder season. The weather will also not be as hot as in the summer months.
Summer
June - August
This will be the busiest time to visit Slovakia, but you’ll also have the best chance of good weather AND all the hiking trails to be open. The downside would be the prices that will increase.
Autumn
September - November
Fall is an excellent time to visit Slovakia, because of the colorful foliage! As a bonus, it’s less expensive to see, but this period has more rainfall, so you won’t be able to do everything.
Practical information
People from the Schengen area or the European Union can enter Slovakia with a valid identity card. Other people need to have a valid passport.
Depends on your country of origin (click here to find out if you need a visa)
Slovakia uses the power plug sockets that are of type E. The standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz
As an European, you can use your own SIM card. Everyone outside the European Union will need to buy a local SIM.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted. And there are a lot of ATM’s spread throughout Slovakia!
Absolutely! Slovakia is an extremely safe country. You just need to follow precautions, especially in big cities and everything will be fine. Pickpocketing would be mostly happening in bigger cities like Bratislava.
Slovakia is a mid-range country so expect to spend around €50 – €100 a day, depending of how much luxury you want. It’s hard to put an exact number on this as it really depends on your activities, accommodations and transportation.
Wild camping is technically forbidden around Slovakia, but it can be tolerated in some areas. I recommend to use the app Park4Night to see where you can park.
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