Road trips in Slovakia
4 road trips and 27 hand-picked places in Slovakia, with routes, stops and practical tips for driving and camping.
- Trip guides
- 4
- Places
- 27
- Motorways
- Vignette needed for motorways
- Speed limit
- 130 km/h
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Road trips through Slovakia
Photo by Julien Chatelain on UnsplashSlovak Paradise and the Gemer karst
© Arian Zwegers · CC BY 2.0Central Slovakia: castles and old mining towns
© Lodewicus de Honsvels · CC BY-SA 4.0Malá Fatra and Orava: ladder gorges, Orava Castle and Vlkolínec
© Klearchos Kapoutsis from Santorini, Greece · CC BY 2.0High Tatras: Poland and Slovakia
| Route | Suggested days | Distance | Driving | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slovak Paradise and the Gemer karst | 3 | 102 km | 1 h 25 min | 7 |
| Central Slovakia: castles and old mining towns | 4 | 341 km | 4 h 42 min | 8 |
| Malá Fatra and Orava: ladder gorges, Orava Castle and Vlkolínec | 3 | 126 km | 1 h 45 min | 7 |
| High Tatras: Poland and Slovakia | 3 | 206 km | 2 h 51 min | 7 |
Places worth the detour in Slovakia
© heb@Wikimedia Commons (mail) · CC BY-SA 3.0Spiš Castle
© Ladabohac · CC0Suchá Belá Gorge
© dariusz woźniak · CC BY-SA 3.0Dobšiná Ice Cave
© Karla Karla · CC BY-SA 3.0Bojnice Castle
© Krajac kapusty · CC BY-SA 3.0Banská Štiavnica Calvary
© Lodewicus de Honsvels · CC BY-SA 4.0Jánošíkove diery
© Fry72 · CC BY-SA 4.0Orava Castle
© Radosław Botev · CC BY 3.0 plVlkolínec
© Karelj · CC BY-SA 3.0Levoča Old Town
© Jan Starec · CC BY-SA 3.0Betliar Manor
Photo by Juho Luomala on UnsplashKrásna Hôrka Castle
© Николай Максимович · CC BY 3.0Domica Cave
© Volod · CC BY 3.0Demänovská Cave of Liberty
© Michal Jakubský · CC BY 3.0Vrátna Valley
© Szombat78 · CC0Kremnica
© Pedro · CC BY 2.0Bardejov Town Hall Square
© Mikaco · CC BY 3.0Strečno Castle
© Валерий Дед · CC BY 3.0Trenčín Castle
© Jakub Hałun · CC BY-SA 4.0Devín Castle
© Andrzej Harassek · CC BY-SA 3.0Bratislava Old Town
© Draco QQQ · CC BY 3.0Štrbské Pleso
© Ing.Mgr. Jozef Kotulič · CC BY 3.0Ždiar
© Michal Jakubský · CC BY 3.0Čičmany
© EliziR · CC BY-SA 3.0Kežmarok Castle
FAQs
What are the best road trips in Slovakia?
Popular routes include Slovak Paradise and the Gemer karst, Central Slovakia: castles and old mining towns, Malá Fatra and Orava: ladder gorges, Orava Castle and Vlkolínec and High Tatras: Poland and Slovakia. CampingSpirit has 4 trip guides that pass through Slovakia, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary and a route map.
Which places in Slovakia are worth a detour?
Our editors recommend Spiš Castle, Suchá Belá Gorge, Dobšiná Ice Cave, Bojnice Castle, Banská Štiavnica Calvary and Jánošíkove diery.
Do you need a vignette or pay tolls in Slovakia?
Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Rules and prices change. Check official sources before you travel.
What is the motorway speed limit in Slovakia?
130 km/h on motorways for cars, unless signs show otherwise.
Are there low-emission zones in Slovakia?
Few or none.