Hidden gems in Slovakia

Slovakia’s off-the-beaten-path treasures range from the high-altitude glacial lakes of Štrbské pleso and Morskie Oko to the intricate Gothic details of Levoča’s Basilica of St. James. Explore the UNESCO-listed wooden church in Hronsek and the ruins of Zoborský kláštor, one of the country's oldest monasteries. Nature enthusiasts can hike the steep Kláštorská Gorge or visit Driny Cave, the only accessible cave in western Slovakia. Unique cultural stops include the Danubiana modern art museum on the Danube and the fairytale-inspired village of Habakuky.

Hidden Gems — Map

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Morskie Oko

Morskie Oko, or Eye of the Sea in English, is the largest and fourth-deepest lake in the Tatra Mountains, in southern Poland.

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Štrbské pleso

The second-largest glacial lake on the Slovak side of the High Tatras is one of the most beautiful spots in Slovakia.

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Basilica of St. James, Levoča

The Basilica of St. James is a Gothic church in Levoča, Prešovský kraj, Slovakia. Building began in the 14th century.

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Hronsek Wooden Church

Wooden articular church of Hronsek is a Lutheran church situated in the village of Hronsek, in Slovakia.

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Jánošíkove Diery

Janosikove Diery or simply 'Holes' is a nice and quite non-challenging hike through canyons and narrow rocky paths.

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Šútovský Waterfall

Šútovský vodopad is a waterfall in Slovakia located in the Malá Fatra mountains, 4 kilometres north of the town of Šútovo.

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Zoborský kláštor

This settlement and its area served as a monastery from the 10th century and it was one of the oldest monasteries in Slovakia.

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Radenov House

Last preserved two-story wooden house in the village, functioning as a museum of regional folk culture and traditional architecture.

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Kláštor Veľká Skalka

As a part of Benedictine Monastery, Veľká Skalka was built around the 13th century.

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Slovak astronomical clock

Slovak astronomical clock is the biggest wooden sculpture of its kind in Slovakia.

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Kláštorská Gorge

Kláštorská Gorge is located in National Park Slovak Paradise and despite it's shorter length, it's quite steep.

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Habakuky

Habakuky is a fairytale village based on traditional Slovak folk fairytales by the writer Dobsinsky.

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Museum of kitsch

Museum of kitsch is one of a kind museum in whole of Central Europe. Its exhibitions include exactly as the name says, all trumpery,…

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The Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum

Danubiana is a musem of modern art located on the Danube river about 30 km from Bratislava.

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Urpín, vyhliadka

A nice trip up to Urpín viewpoint has two starting points, either you start at the railway station which is a little harder as the trail…

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Driny Cave

Driny Cave is an only larger cave available to the public in western Slovakia.

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Orava Forest Railways

Orava Forest Railway is a special type of railway originally used to transport timber from inaccessible mountain areas.

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