Slovakia

The Carpathian mountain range starts in the westernmost part of Slovakia. And they undulate throughout the whole country. The highest point of one of the most striking mountain ranges in Europe can be found in the Tatras. There is no higher mountain range further north in Europe. Slovakia is the roof of Central Europe. Water from the mountains runs into the Danube and then south to the Black Sea, as well as through Dunajec heading north to the Baltic Sea.

Ready to check out the best trails in Slovakia? AllTrails has 2,687 great hiking trails, trail running trails, mountain biking trails and more, with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers, and nature lovers like you. Gearing up for a challenge? There are 1,078 hard trails in Slovakia ranging from 1.3 to 231.7 km and from 104 to 2,596 meters above sea level.

This small, landlocked European country is an outdoor enthusiasts dream, with plenty of winter activities and events available for all the family throughout the year. As I’m one of the total noobs, here’s a run down of some of the best ski resorts for beginners in Slovakia, and why you should make it your next winter holiday destination – with or without skis.

Few countries are blessed with such a large volume of diverse underground karst formations as Slovakia. There are over 7 500 known caves, twenty of which can be visited. They include the most significant and most precious, the UNESCO listed caves of the Slovenský kras (Slovak Karst) and Dobšinská ľadová jaskyňa (Dobšina Ice Cave). Of special value is the Ochtinská aragonitová jaskyňa (Ochtiná AragoniteCave), the only cave of its kind in Europe. Its subterranean chambers are adorned with crystals of aragonite, formed in some places into the shape of fragile corals and snow white shrublets.

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The Euro is the official currency of the European Union in circulation since 1998, about 23 years. In addition, 38 other countries use this money, see the FAQ for more details. The euro is abbreviated by the currency code EUR by ISO:4217 standard, and sign € it's a symbol.

Before every flight, the same question always comes up: How big and how heavy can my hand luggage be, what is allowed? Unfortunately, there is no uniform answer to this question, because all airlines have their own rules for hand luggage. And to make it even more complicated, the permitted dimensions often also depend on the ticket fare booked or the flight route. On this website you will find the right answers and links to the respective regulations of the airlines.