Things to do and tourist attractions in Gelnica and surroundings

A charming architectural building in the historic center of Gelnica is the Old Town Hall with its majestic Baroque tower, which now houses the Mining Museum of Gelnica. T...

Above the old mining town of Gelnica, which is mentioned as a free royal town already in 1276, on the site of an old castle from the 13th century, we can now see only the...

The small village of Hrabkov boasts of a rarity that testifies the exclusively marine origin of the surrounding countryside. In the middle of the fields in the southern p...

The eastern Slovak town of Medzev and its close surroundings was one of the most productive areas in metal processing in the past. The tradition of ironmongery and smithe...

The village of Sokoľ is surrounded by an unobtrusive hill Hrádek, which is interesting in terms of history. It is here that the ruins of the medieval castle Sokoľ, which ...

In the beautiful surroundings of the Slovak Karst National Park, near the village of Jasov, right on a distinctive reef called Jasov Rock, there are ruins of Jasov Castle...

The area between the villages of Matejovce nad Hornádom and Chrasť nad Hornádom is transformed into a fairy-tale ice kingdom during the harsh winter months. Thanks to the...

Not far from the village of Kysak, right on the hill with the characteristic name "Hrad" (The Castle), are the ruins of the extinct Kysak Castle. It is a medieval castle,...

Spiš Castle is one of the largest castle complexes in Europe and is also our largest castle ruin. In 1993, it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is curren...

Above the eastern Slovakian village of Obišovce, a conical hill called Zámčisko rises. This is the place where a medieval stone castle, from which only the ruins have bee...

The ruins of Lipovce Castle are hidden in a dense forest on the ridge of Jazvečí Hill, which borders the village of Lipovce. The castle once served a guard function and h...

In the vicinity of Spišské Podhradie, there is a popular and sought after locality, dominated by a travertine hill called Sivá Brada (Grey Beard). This 25-meter-high hill...

At the village of Lačnov near Prešov, there is a place where the law of gravity does not apply. It is a place that attracts rubbernecks from around the world literally as...

Slovakia and Slovak nature are beautiful and full of charming places, monuments, but also curiosities that you can not find anywhere else in the world. One of them is als...

An interesting type of museum in Košice is the private ethnographic museum HUMNO. The museum is a non-profit organization focusing and specializing in production techniqu...

Have you always been stunned by by skilful movements of the rafting crew? Thanks to the river Hornád your dream can become a reality. Just sign up for the rafting course ...

Easy descending the river Hornád on canoe or kayak. Also suitable for beginners or families with children. While descending, you are under the supervision of experienced ...

Have you always admired the mastery of the kayakers and canoeists and wanted to try this popular and possibly somewhat dangerous water sport?

If you have never been in a...

Lovers of quality wine and viniculture enthusiasts will have their field day at the Wine Museum of M. L. Szepsi. The museum is located in the intimate cellar area directl...

The ruins of the Turniansky Castle are located on the karst hill above the village of Turňa nad Bodvou. The documents state the year 1357 as the year of building the cast...

One of the most interesting collecting institutions in Slovakia, the Museum of Eastern Slovakia, provides the visitors of all ages with a unique opportunity to cross the ...

A museum was established in Košice as a private initiative, the first of its kind in Slovakia, which commemorates the victims of communist repression and purges. The magn...

The literary giant Sándor Márai was one of Europe's most read authors of his time. His roots reach back to Košice, where he was born, spent his childhood and later starte...

The Slovak Technical Museum in Košice is the only technical museum with nationwide scope. The museum manages a rich collection fund in which it is represented by mining, ...

There is a paradise for wine lovers in the premises of historical 500 - year - old cellars under the Town Hall of Prešov. Original underground spaces became the seat of t...

If you have ever walked through the historic streets of the center of Prešov, your eyes must have rested on the ancient building on Jarkova Street. It is a Caraffa Prison...

Have a romantic weekend with the beloved better half. Relax in the beautiful family-run Ambassador Hotel. The city center of Košice is literally in walking distance. Duri...

The Museum of Ruthenian Culture in Prešov is one of the thematic branches of the Slovak National Museum. The museum is the youngest in Slovakia. The main activity of the ...

The Prešov Jewish Museum was founded in 1928 as the first of its kind in Slovakia. It is located in the beautiful premises of an orthodox synagogue built between 1897 - 1...

One of the oldest regional galleries in Slovakia is the Šariš Gallery in Prešov. It is located in an originally Renaissance house, built around 1600. The Šariš Gallery ha...