Know before you go
Slovakia
General Information
Slovakia is located in Central Europe bordering Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine and Hungary. Its capital and largest city is Bratislava. Slovakia is both a member of the European Union and the Schengen Agreement. They drive on the right side of the road.
Visa
Holders of a EU passport don’t require a Visa. For holders of a different passport check out this link to see if you are required to apply for a visa or not or contact your ministery of foreign affairs.
Power
Slovakia uses Type E plug outlets. They also work with Type C and F. The voltage is 230 Volt and the frequency is 50 Hz
Language
The official language of Slovakia is Slovak. You can get by with English just fine though.
| Slovak | English |
|---|---|
| Ahoj! | Hello! |
| Čau! | Bye! |
| áno | yes |
| nie | no |
| Ďakujem! | Thank you! |
| Prosím! | You're welcome! |
| Prepáčte! | Excuse me! |
| Na zdravie! | Cheers! |
Weather Forecast
Climate
The Slovak climate lies between the temperate and continental climate zones with relatively warm summers and cold, cloudy and humid winters. The weather differs from the mountainous north to the plains in the south. In the lowlands and valleys its often foggy, especially in winter.
Average Temperature in Bratislava
Average Precipitation in Bratislava
Transportation
How to get there?
The biggest airport in Slovakia is M. R. Štefánik Airport (Bratislava Airport, BTS). It is a rather small airport though and not too many airlines actually approach it. The closest bigger airport would be Vienna International Airport (VIE) in Austria. It’s only around 50 minutes by car from Bratislava.
The most convenient way to get to Slovakia would be by bus or train from any neighboring country. There is also a ship operating on the Danube between Vienna and Bratislava which is a very scenic ride.
How to get around?
Even the largest city Bratislava is small enough to walk everywhere. However, there are also public buses and trams available.
Money, Money, Money
Currency
Slovakia is part of the Eurozone and therefore uses the Euro as its currency. Check out the currency converter to find out about current exchange rates.
Accommodation
Depending on where you are staying prices will vary of course. Expect to be paying around 20€ per person per night.
Cash
Even though credit cards are widely accepted, you should still withdraw Euros at an ATM. Cash is still king in many places like restaurants, markets and small shops. How much you will need of course depends on your spending habits. Expect to need around 25€ per day for food, transportation, activities and souvenirs.
