Slovakia offers holidays for every taste
Jasna is the most famous ski resort in Slovakia among tourists. The resort is located in the Low Tatras at the foot of Mount Chopok. Jasna belongs to the first category of international tourist centers. The resort has slopes of 4 categories: Otupne – slopes for beginners; Zahradky and Chopok-North – «red» slopes; Chopok-South – «black» slopes, which are above the treeline.
In the town of Detva, located in the Low Tatras, a national folklore festival is held annually in early July.
The High Tatras are considered the highest mountains of the Carpathians. Besides many ski resorts, the High Tatras have picturesque nature, unique flora, and an interesting history.
Strbske Pleso is the most popular high-mountain resort in Slovakia among skiing enthusiasts. Moreover, Strbske Pleso is known for its healing climate and picturesque nature. Holidays in this area will be especially beneficial and productive for people suffering from respiratory diseases.
Tatranska Lomnica is a ski resort in the eastern High Tatras, offering a huge selection of slopes of varying difficulty. Tatranska Lomnica will be enjoyed not only by ski lovers but also by those keen on snowboarding, sledding, and tobogganing.
At the foot of Slavkovsky Peak lies the small, inexpensive ski resort of Smokovec. In addition to skiing, ice skating, and sledding, tourists in Smokovec can enjoy amazingly picturesque nature, beautiful waterfalls, valleys, and mountain lakes, as well as local attractions (thermal pools of Vrbova, Spis Castle, the church in Stary Smokovec, Belianska Cave).
In addition to its world-famous ski resorts, Slovakia also offers many places for health improvement. Such balneological resorts as Bardejovske Kupele, Dudince, Smrdaky, and Piestany offer here excellent medical and wellness programs.
The capital of Slovakia, Bratislava, is a beautiful and distinctive city whose center is one of the smallest in Europe. The main attraction of the capital is Bratislava Castle. In addition, in Bratislava you must see the Blue Church, the Mausoleum of Chatam Sofer, Franciscan Square, the Presidential Palace, St. Martin's Cathedral, the Old Town Hall, the New Bridge, and the Capuchin Church.