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Eastern Europe

# Slovakia

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## **About **

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## **People **

Making contact with the population is quite easy. The people are very friendly. They speak Slovak. Some speak German and the young people usually speak some English.

Last updated 7 Jun 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/slovakia/edit/people)

## **Visa **

People from EU, Canada, Japan and USA don't need a visa. All other people need a Schengen visa to visit this country. You can find more information here [**https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/tourist-schengen-visa/**](https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/tourist-schengen-visa/). The visa is valid for 90 days, and allows you to travel through all Schengen countries.

Last updated 3 Sept 2020 by [Bas Idsinga](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/ieMGYdJeX6ZyKgKeeGhMXPFZkax2) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/slovakia/edit/visa)

## **See and do **(1)

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1. [![See \& do](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/SeeDo.png)**1. Kosice centre**See & doA nice place to take a break for a coffee. There are many terraces next to the beautiful and large churches in the middle of a center square](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/88ee93ba-8b1b-479a-9791-bb48456bdfb7)

## **Sleeping **

### **(Formal) camping**

There are a few campsites around, which usually cost around €10 or less.

### **Ho(s)tels**

Only the big cities have hostels, for average prices (min €10).

### **Wild camping**

Wild camping is legal. There seem to be bears and wolves in the nature, but apparently it has been more than a 100 years since they attacked a person.

Last updated 2 Sept 2020 by [Bas Idsinga](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/ieMGYdJeX6ZyKgKeeGhMXPFZkax2) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/slovakia/edit/sleeping)

## **Safety **

Slovakia is a safe country to cycle at.

### **Traffic**

The small roads are wonderfully quiet and great for cycling. Also the major roads are not too busy.

### **Nature and animals**

Bears and wolves do live in the woods of Slovakia.

Last updated 7 Jun 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/slovakia/edit/safety)

## **Food and drink **

Dumplings are a local speciality, as in more neighbouring countries.

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Supermarkets\*\*

Supermarkets can be found in the larger towns. The shops are not always sufficiently stocked outside the larger towns. Coop supermarkets can be found in almost all smaller villages. All basic products are present here.

**Restaurants**

The food in restaurants is cheap, but the choice is often limited.

**Drinkable water**

Tap water seems to be reliable.

Last updated 7 Jun 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/slovakia/edit/foodDrink)

## **Other **

**Best time to cycle**

In the mountains it can rain a lot in summer, however, it's probably the best time to cycle in Slovakia.

**Spare parts**

In the cities of Bratislava and Kosice there are bicycle shops where the latest parts are sold. In smaller places, the offer is less.

Last updated 7 Jun 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/slovakia/edit/other)

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