Regions of Slovakia

This page contains a list of tourist regions in Slovakia. Click to hyperlink under a region and you will find an accommodation in chosen region.

Bratislava and country circulation

Bratislava (until 1919 Slovak - Presporok/Presporek, Lat. - Posonium, Greek in the Middle Ages - Istropolis, colloquial - Blava) is the capital and the biggest city of Slovakia as well as seats of The Bratislava Self-Governing region, Government, Parliament, Ministries and various offices. Several universities, theatres, museums and other cultural institutions (e.g. world-known Slovak Philharmonic, Slovak National Gallery) are settled also here...


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Lower Zemplin (Dolny Zemplin)

Territory of Lower Zemplin lies in south-eastern part of Slovak Republic. It includes districts of Michalovce, Sobrance and Trebisov. The territory borders on Ukraine in the East and on Hungary in the South. Widespread fields of Eastern Slovak Lowland (Vychodoslovenska nizina) predetermined this region to agriculture from non-memoirs. The country was settled already in Neolithic due to its richness as well as natural resources and is great at its quantity of curies, manor-houses and churches...

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Gemer

Gemer is one of Slovak regions and tourist centres. Its territory is almost the same as a territory of former so called Gemer-Malohont zupa. The region does not include a territory of former district of Valkovna (nowadays included in district of Brezno). Gemer inclusive of Orava, Liptov and Spis is one of the most beautiful tourist centres of Slovakia...



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Horehronie

Horehronie is Slovak region lied on territories of Banska Bystrica and Brezno westerly from Lubietova and easterly to village Telgart. The region is one of the most scenic parts of Slovakia due to variety of natural beauties, rich culture as well as traditions. Territory of Horehronie involves many cultural beauties and tourist options. There are 14 ski slopes with ski lifts in the district of Brezno...


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Central Povazie (Stredne Povazie)

Part of Slovakia called Stredne Povazie lies from one side in West Slovakia and from second in North Slovakia. The region is situated near to border of Slovakia and Czech Republic. It includes known hills, e.g. Biele Karpaty, Male Karpaty, Strazovske vrchy, Povazsky Inovec and Myjavska pahorkatina as well as important towns, e.g. Trencin, Nove Mesto nad Vahom, Povazska Bystrica, Puchov, Nova Dubnica...


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Upper Zemplin (Horny Zemplin)

Zemplin is the most eastern region of Slovakia. Mountains of North and South parts of region form East Carpathian Protected Landscape Area. Virgin nature offers seclusions with wide views as well as distinctive villages. Many Orthodox and Greek-catholic wooden churches have high artistic and historic value. The centre of Horny Zemplin is town Humenne, where you will be nice surprised by monumental mansion. Near to the mansion is an observatory. Vranov nad Toplov is a point of departure of trips to water dam Domasa...

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Kosice and country circulation

City Kosice is the most important centre of eastern Slovakia. Cultural relics of Kosice are situated in historic centre of the city. Main Square is considered as one of the most beautiful squares in Slovakia. The dominant feature of the square is gothic St. Elisabeth Cathedral. Mainly in summer a park with singing fountain is visited. Unique exhibits of Slovak Technical Museum are exposed in baroque-classicistic Rakoczi’s palace. In southern part of Main Square there is a medieval contravallation with entrance to underground. In country circulation of Kosice is Slovenske Rudohorie which affords excellent conditions for tourists. Stos Spa, which is oriented to healing of airways as well as of occupational illnesses, lies in environment of Volovske vrchy...

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Kysuce

Many tourists have already smelled out this region. In summer you can go to walking tour at well marked tourist paths. They offer also bicycle lanes, which go through almost whole Kysuce. The centre of Kysuce is Cadca which is a point of departure of tours to Javorniky and Turzovska vrchovina. At church Nanebovzatia Panny Marie (Assumption of Mary into heaven) in Turzovka there are several pictures of painter Klemens. Hill Zivcak is a pilgrimage place with a chapel and healing springs. Kysuce offers also strangeness of nature, e.g. petrol spring called Korniansky, set of rocks called Klokocovske skalie. In winter it offers many ski lifts, treated ski slopes as well as ski running tracks...

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Liptov

Liptov lies in north of Slovakia, is bordered by Velka Fatra, Chocske vrchy, crest of Zapadne Tatry (West Tatras) and by Nizke Tatry (Low Tatras) in south. Liptovsky Mikulas is a centre of Liptov. The oldest monument of the town is early gothic church of St. Nicolaus (Sv. Mikulas). Near to the town are situated well-known Demanova caves. Summits of hills Chopok and Dumbier offer views of Slovakia. Jasna is well-known ski centre. There is possibility to see many wooden churches in the region. Water dam Liptovska Mara and valley Prosiecka (one of the most beautiful valley of Slovakia) offer summer recreation. Near to Liptovska Mara is situated village Besenova, where are thermal springs...

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Novohrad

Novohrad lies in Southern Slovak basin (Juhoslovenska kotlina), in southern part of central Slovakia and Banska Bystrica region. Krupinska planina, Slovenske rudohorie and Cerova vrchovina in the East extend to the region. The south of the region has plain character. The centre of the region is town Lucenec. In the territory there is a plenty of archaeological excavations from Stone Age. In summer attractive is the water dam called Ruzina. There are some monuments in the territory - churches and manor houses. Whole region is associated with glass tradition. In Filakovo there is a Filakovo castle and in the region is situated scenic castle called Somoska, near which is Stone waterfall.

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Orava

Orava is bordered by West Tatras, Chocske vrchy, Velka Fatra. The territory of Orava belongs to region called Central Beskydy. Orava offers many possibilities for winter and summer tourism. The water dam Orava is favourite place for summer recreation. Water sports, fishing, sailing by water dam and walking are attractive for summer recreation. In winter it is cross-country skiing or skiing on ski slopes. A geothermal spring with possibility to yearlong bathing is in Oravice. The Orava’s castle situated on impressive rocky cliff holds visitors of Orava interest as well as a plenty of sacral historical monuments and monuments of folk architecture do.

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Podpolanie

Podpolanie is a region in the middle of Slovakia with good conditions for tourism and is great at rock cliffs, rock walls and cliffs. There are also suitable conditions for horseback riding and flying. In winter there are very good conditions for skiing and cross-country skiing. The highland massif Polana with villages situated at the foothill is a dominant of the territory. The lazy are places full of silence and peace. This region has good conditions also for hunting. The centre of Podpolanie is Detva and Hrinova. In their neighbourhood lie water dams which offer fishing. In the region Podpolanie there are marked bicycle lanes suitable for mountain bicycles. Museum in Detva is orientated on documentation of folk art.

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Podunajsko

Podunajsko lies in the South of Slovakia along river Danube. From Bratislava to Komarno across the Danube villages there is a bicycle lane which is a part of an international bicycle lane. There are suitable conditions for summer tourism, water sports and fishing. Active rest is provided in thermal swimming pools in Dunajska Streda, Patince and Sturovo, where is many sports fields and huge pool formed to sea cove with surge. Churches are one of interesting cultural monuments and water mills are touristic attraction. The centre of Podunajsko is Komarno.

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Ponitrie

Ponitrie lies in river-basin of Nitra, partly Vah and Zitava. In top part there are towns Bojnice, Prievidza, Handlova, in middle part Topolcany, Nitra, in bottom Nove Zamky, Surany, Sala. In the West it borders with Myjava, in the south-west with Zahorie. Ponitrie is interesting by natural beauties and cultural monuments. In the territory there are also places for summer rest, e.g. water dam Duchonka, swimming pool Cajka in Bojnice... Castle of Bojnice is national cultural monument and also seat of a museum. It is one of the most beautiful and the most visited castle in Central Europe...

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Spis

Spis belongs to coveted places of Slovakia. In the region you will find rare historical monuments, which are unique in Europe. In the territory there is Slovak Paradise (Slovenky Raj) with touristic paths of wooden ladders through gulleys and waterfalls. In summer there is possibility to bath in Vysne Ruzbachy, where are mineral springs. In old-time Levoca at St. Jacob’s church there are special carving works. Artistically the most important work is the main altar from Master Pavol from Levoca. Castle of Spis is on the list of World Cultural Heritage UNESCO...

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Saris

Saris is historical territory in northern part of Eastern Slovakia. Main centres of the region are nowadays cities Presov and Bardejov. Bardejov is a city with well-preserved town historical centre with old-time houses. There is also spa with cold mineral water, where illnesses of digestixe mechanism and material changes are healed. In northern part of the region are situated rare wooden churches. Historical centre of Presov is monumental reservation. Complex of objects for mining and pulping of salt was preserved in Solivar. Ruin of Saris castle is situated near to Velky Saris.

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Tatras

Mountain Tatras lies in Northern part of Slovakia, on the border with Poland and it extends also to Poland. Tatras are divided into West, High and Belianske Tatras. In 1949 Tatras were declared for first national park in Slovakia (called TANAP) and in 1993 were together with Poland side of Tatras declared by UNESCO organization for “Biospheric reservation Tatras”. High Tatras has unique combination of natural beauties. There are very good conditions for summer tourism with well marked touristic paths for exacting tourists and also for easier walking with children. There are ideal conditions for climbing, cycling and for skiing in winter. The centres of High Tatras are Strbske Pleso, Stary Smokovec and Tatranska Lomnica. They are also ideal place for healing of lungs illnesses and recreation. Panorama of Tatras makes every visitor happy. Here is possibility to get to Lomnicky stit by a passenger ropeway. Beauty of pikes Gerlachovsky Peak, Slavkovsky Peak, Krivan and others also captivates...

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Turiec

Turiec lies in centre of Slovakia in Turcianska basin, which is surrounded by mountain of High and Low Fatra and by Kremnicke vrchy in the South. Low and High Fatra are attractive for tourists, cyclists and are also suitable for paragliding and climbing. Interesting natural shapes, e.g. Sutovsky waterfall, carst shapes Gadera and many others are situated here. Distinctive villages with little houses, country curias and manor-houses are here. The centre of Turiec is town Martin with rich cultural tradition. In winter season skiers use a chairlift to Martinske hole, important centre of tourism and skiing. In southern part of Turiec is spa called Turcianske Teplice with several bath houses. In cities as well as villages of Turiec there are interesting structures of churches, too...

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Zahorie

Zahorie lies in western part of Slovakia and borders with Austria by river Morava and Czech Republic. In southeast is bordered by ridge of Small Carpathas (Male Karpaty). Majority of territory takes lowland Zahorska Nizina, which in the North borders with Dolnomoravsky Uval and White Carpathas (Biele Karpaty). According to relatively plain character of country Zahorie is ideal for cyclotourism. Due to location of Zahorie a connection of net of bicycle lanes to bordering states is obvious. Net of bicycle lanes is based on 4 bicycle lanes. Many cultural monuments - churches, manor houses are situated in the territory of Zahorie. Healing water with high contain of hydrosulphide wells forth in Smrdaky. The water is suitable mainly for dermal illnesses healing. The centre of Zahorie is Senica. Pilgrimage place Sastin-Straze with Basilica of the Mater Dolorosa, situated in this territory, is also well-known...

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Zamagurie

Zamagurie lies in northern part of Spis, to the northeast of High Tatras. Tourist centre of Zamagurie is Cerveny Klastor. The village grew next to the cloister, by which is St. Anthon’s church. National park Pieniny, which is great at unusual natural beauties and historical and cultural monuments, is part of Zamagurie. The biggest attraction is sluice on traditional Goral’s wooden rafts down the river Dunajec, which flows through deep canyon of Pieniny. Except of sluice on traditional raft there is possible to go down the river by own or borrowing boats. In summer months woodlands offers a plenty of forest fruits and mushrooms. Fishermen have possibility of beautiful fishing in clean water of Dunajec, Lipnicky and Rieky. Skiers will found good terrains for glissades and cross-country skiing in scenic country in winter. You can also enjoy cyclotourism in Zamagurie, because bicycle lane of Spis and many others marked bicycle lanes drive through this region...

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