We might originally be born and raised in Sweden and Finland, but Slovakia is a special country for us. This is the country where we met, where we got together and where we eventually got engaged. We lived in the capital Bratislava for around a year and a half before moving to Sweden. We do, however, return from time to time and always look for a new possible visit.
Slovakia has a lot to offer, historical sights are mixed with the natural wonders of the Tatra Mountains. The country has only been independent for 25 years, but its history is rich from the times being a part of the Kingdom of Hungary and the Czechoslovak Republic. Several towns have the grandiose buildings from the past mixed with the concrete blocks from the Communist era.
Visited: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
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After renting the car on Friday we had first been driving into the fog and then on Saturday, we had been in search for the sunshine. Sunday was once more a bit gray, this time due to clouds covering the sky. It was also the last day of our road trip in Slovakia. A road…
I arrived in Bratislava on Thursday and on Friday morning my brother, two of his friends and I rented a car for a weekend road trip. Friday we spent driving into the fog. However, on Saturday we went to search for some sunshine in Slovakia. Our day began in Zvolen, where we stayed the two…
After a long walk Thursday along the Slovak-Austrian border, we headed out on new adventures on Friday morning. The fog was still heavy in Bratislava when my brother and I left his apartment to head to the airport in Bratislava. At the airport, our plan was to rent a car for the weekend. Two friends…
It’s again time for new adventures. This morning I left Susann at home and headed to the airport. The destination? To visit my brother in Bratislava for the weekend. A short flight later I landed at the airport in Vienna, ran out to catch the bus to Bratislava and eventually I got off at the…
While exploring Bratislava‘s charming Old Town, you might just meet one of the city’s most beloved and quirky residents. His name is Čumil. This Slovak word actually means “the watcher,” and you will quickly see why. You’ll find this bronze man peeking his head from underneath a manhole cover. He has a wide, cheeky grin…
We went on a lot of short weekend trips when we were living in Bratislava. Some of the destinations were famous places such as Prague, Vienna, and Budapest. We also visited smaller towns such as Žilina and Ostrava. However, we also found the time to see even smaller places, such as Balog nad Ipľom. Balog nad Ipľom…
Despite its name, Starý most (Old Bridge) is the newest bridge in central Bratislava. It connects the city center with the large Petržalka district. It is one of three central bridges crossing the Danube River, yet it offers some of the best views. From its deck, you can see both Most SNP and Bratislava Castle,…
In Bratislava, there is a building that has witnessed centuries of change, and it now serves as a center of power in the Slovak Republic. This is the Episcopal Summer Palace, or Letný arcibiskupský palác as it is in Slovak. The palace was originally constructed in the 17th century, so it is much older than…
Námestie Slobody, which translates to Freedom Square, is one of the largest public squares in Bratislava. It is located just north of the historic Old Town, and it stands directly in front of the Episcopal Summer Palace. The square is a prominent example of large-scale urban planning from the socialist era, and its character is…
The Slovak Radio Building is an easy building to recognize, and it is a prominent feature in Bratislava. It is known in Slovak as Budova Slovenského rozhlasu. The building’s unconventional design often attracts much attention from visitors. Its shape is that of an inverted pyramid, and this unique form is a well-known example of socialist…
Devín Castle, or Hrad Devín as it is in Slovak, is a historic castle located in the small town of Devín. The town is a borough of Bratislava, situated a short distance from the capital’s center. The castle itself stands on a high cliff, and it overlooks the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers….
Every time we visit Slovakia, there are certain foods that I just must eat. One of these foods is Slovak cabbage soup or kapustnica as it is called. Kapusta means cabbage. The other day I came across some Polish sauerkraut at a local grocery store and the thought hit me – why not make the…