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Overview | Slovakia is not about jaw-dropping sights and superlatives; it's about experiencing a place less touched by the glitz and glam of its more famous neighbours. Outside the cities you can still find traditional villages, folk traditions and tourist trails meandering through the hilly countryside. | When To Go | May, June and September are the prime visiting months, with April and October as chillier and sometimes cheaper alternatives. Most Slovaks take their holidays in July and August when hotels and tourist sights are more than usually crowded, and hostels are chock-a-block with students, especially in the Tatras mountain resort areas. Luckily, the supply of bottom end accommodation increases in large towns during this time, as student hostels are thrown open to visitors. Centres like Bratislava and the mountain resorts cater to visitors all year round. Elsewhere, from October or November until March or April, most castles, museums and other tourist attractions, and some associated accommodation and transport, close down. | Visas | Nationals of all western European countries can visit Slovakia without a visa for 90 days, as can US, Australian and New Zealand passport holders. South African passport holders require a visa. If you require a visa to Slovakia, it is strongly advised that you obtain one at a foreign consulate before commencing your journey. It may be difficult to obtain one at a border crossing. | Weather | The damp continental climate over most of the Slovak Republic is responsible for warm, showery summers, cold, snowy winters, and generally changeable conditions. Higher altitudes produce colder weather and more snow in winter. Summers everywhere are sunny and enjoyable, though air conditioning is not common, expect pleasant average highs around 26°C 78°F. Winters usually linger around 0°C 32°F, becoming quite icy at night in the mountains. | Getting There | Sky Europe runs daily flights to Bratislava BTS from 22 European cities usually alternate airports. Connecting from farther afield is a bit trickier, but Czech Airlines has frequent connections through Prague. Slovak Airlines flies to Brussels and Moscow in conjunction with Aeroflot, albeit infrequently. Once a week Sky Europe flies between London Stansted and the Poprad airport, beneath the High Tatras. |
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 |  | Prague & Tatra Mountains Family Holiday | Your holiday begins in the beautifully preserved city of Prague which has a wealth of sights to see and discover; Wenceslas Square, The Charles Bridge and a maze of medieval alleyways and courtyards. After a full day’s exploration you catch the overnight sleeper train to Slovakia, waking the next morning in the Western Tatras – which hold some of the highest peaks and most spectacular scenery in the range. |
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|  | | | | Prague & The High Tatra | The beautifully preserved city of Prague has a wealth of sights to see. Discover bustling Wenceslas Square, the historic Charles Bridge and a myriad of medieval alleyways and courtyards. After a full day exploring you’ll catch the overnight sleeper train for Slovakia, waking the next morning in the dramatic Tatra Mountains – where the country’s highest peaks form the border with Poland. |
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| | | | | Slovakian Snow Adventure Family Holiday | A far cry from the ski “factories” of the Alps, the snow-clad mountains of the Tatras are the perfect place for an invigorating week of winter activities. After arriving in Krakow you’ll travel south across the PolishSlovakian border to reach the small mountain village of ZuberecHabovka and your comfortable pension. Around the village there are three slopes equipped with lifts and downhill pistes. These are the ideal places for either learning to ski or snowboard, or simply developing your skills. |
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| | | | | Summer Slovakia Infant Adventure | From Krakow, you’ll transfer to the village of Terchova – surrounded by mountains and pretty scenery, it’s the perfect place to explore. It’s also the birthplace of folk hero Juraj Janosik, Slovakia’s very own Robin Hood! On your first day you’ll set out on a walk through forests and meadows, with beautiful views and the chance to enjoy a picnic and dip your toes in cold mountain streams en route. The next day you’ll head out to thermal pools, before a traditional meal with a local family. |
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| | | | | Tatras Winter Adventure | activities. From Krakow you cross the PolishSlovakian border to reach the small mountain village of ZuberecHabovka and your comfortable pension. The village has access to ski areas, each equipped with lifts and downhill pistes – ideal for learning or further developing your skills. |
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