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Slovakia

Slovakia, officially the Slovak Republic, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the west, and the Czech Republic to the northwest.

Type Country

Why go

  • Country in Central Europe.
  • Served by Lučenec Airfield (LUE).

History

Slovakia, officially the Slovak Republic, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the west, and the Czech Republic to the northwest. Slovakia's mostly mountainous territory spans about 49,000 km2 (19,000 sq mi), hosting a population exceeding 5.4 million. The capital and largest city is Bratislava, while the second largest city is Košice.

Airports

Sliač Airport (SLD) 31 km to the centre
Sliač, BC, SK — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Lučenec Airfield (LUE) 26 km to the centre
Lučenec, BC, SK — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
LMK Očová Airstrip 17 km to the centre
Očová, BC, SK
Outdoor
Tomášovce Airstrip 20 km to the centre
Tomášovce, BC, SK
Outdoor

Where to stay

Brestina 40, 985 53 Dobroč, Slovakia · dobrodvor.sk
Indoor
Krná 92, 985 25 Krná, Slovakia · skolapodjaseninou.mozellosite.com
Indoor
Lom nad Rimavicou 7, 976 53 Sihla, Slovakia · vilalomka.sk
Indoor
Korytárky 662, 962 04 Korytárky, Slovakia · chatkykorytarky.sk
Indoor
Piešť I 162, 962 12 Detva, Slovakia · facebook.com
Indoor
Požiarnicka 3738/30, 962 12 Detva, Slovakia · wellness-detva.sk
Indoor
Zámocká 7, 985 11 Halič, Slovakia · galicianueva.sk
Indoor
Biele Vody 1138, 962 05 Hriňová, Slovakia · wellnessharmonia.sk
Indoor
962 05, Zánemecká, Hriňová, Slovakia · hrinovskelazy.sk
Indoor
66, Zaježová, 962 63 Pliešovce, Slovakia · modrafarma.com
Indoor
Vígľaš 602, 962 02 Vígľaš, Slovakia · grandviglas.com
Indoor
Lom nad Rimavicou 17, 976 53 Lom nad Rimavicou, Slovakia · penzionvrchar.sk
Indoor
Skliarovo 415, 962 12 Detva, Slovakia · facebook.com
Indoor
Jesenského 1218/2, 962 12 Detva, Slovakia · pivnica.sk
Indoor
Partizánska 1372, 962 05 Hriňová, Slovakia · svadbyhrinova.sk
Indoor
gastroamalka@gmail.com, Jarmočná 1438/25, 962 05 Hriňová, Slovakia · penzionamalka.sk
Indoor
Pstruša 339, 962 02 Vígľaš, Slovakia · masarykov-dvor.sk
Indoor
Prašivá 4, 985 45 Látky, Slovakia · zerrenpachlatky.sk
Indoor
Školská 2000/2, 962 05 Hriňová, Slovakia · penzion-anka.sk
Indoor
Háj 2539, 985 05 Kokava nad Rimavicou, Slovakia · chatalinia.sk
Indoor
SNP 115, Zvolenská Slatina, 962 01 Zvolenská Slatina, Slovakia · penzionzlatydukat.sk
Indoor
M. R. Štefánika 899, 962 12 Detva, Slovakia · penzionsiron.sk
Indoor
Ábelová 148, 985 13 Ábelová, Slovakia · ablaz.sk
Indoor
Ružiná 501, 985 52 Ružiná, Slovakia · kotvabymomoland.sk
Indoor
Priehalina 529, 962 05 Hriňová, Slovakia · ubytovanie-u-heleny.netspace.sk
Indoor
Slatinské Lazy 48, 962 25 Slatinské Lazy, Slovakia
Indoor
Ružiná 214, 985 52 Ružiná, Slovakia
Indoor
Sedmák 112, 976 53 Drábsko, Slovakia
Indoor
23 Budiná, Slovakia
Indoor
Športová 397 14, 985 52 Divín, Slovakia
Indoor
Boženy Slančíkovej Timravy 342/1, 985 11 Halič, Slovakia
Indoor
Divín Jánošov kút-priehrada Ružiná, 985 52 Divín okres Lučenec, Slovakia
Indoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lučenec Airfield (LUE); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Slovakia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.