Map of Slovak Regions
Slovakia is divided into 8 sections (in Slovak “kraj”), which correspond roughly to the areas surrounding the eight largest cities. Regions from west to east:
Bratislava Region
Home of the capital city
Bratislava region is the smallest region in Slovakia, bordering with Austria and Hungary. It features the capital city – Bratislava, the Little Carpathians and wonderful lowlands of vineyards.
Trnava Region
The Little Rome town, Little Carpathians and Piestany. The center of the Trnava region is the town of Trnava where you can see the cultural and historical attractions. This territory belongs to the oldest cultural areas of Slovakia.
Trencin Region
The breathtaking spa town and Bojnice castle. Famous history mixed with a strong dose of cultural wealth and natural attractions. Trencin castle dates back to the Great Moravia!
Nitra Region
Warmest region amazing for sports and recreation, boasting largest river island in Europe. Nitra region and its metropolis played an important role in creating the Slovak nation, its culture and its education.
Bystrica Region
Heart of Slovakia, home to a major ski and sports resort Donovaly and Low Tatras (south). Situated in the territory of historical Zvolen, this region hosts several protected natural areas and UNESCO biosphere reservations.
Zilina Region
Situated in the northern part of Slovakia, the whole area is mountainous and marvellous. Enjoy beautiful valleys, rivers, streams and hills of Fatra and Tatra. Wander around Liptov and Orava, two most popular tourist regions of Slovakia.
Presov Region
Highlands and lush forests, royal towns of Middle Ages. Poprad, Bardejov, Levoca. Rivers and mountains of Spis. If all this does not draw your attention to Presov region, try the most spectacular mountains of Slovakia – the High Tatras.
Kosice Region
Kosice region is the home to the second largest city of Slovakia – Kosice, the cultural centre of the east. The paradise Spis and Gemer karsts offer hundreds of marvellous trails with gorges, waterfalls, caves and chasms to absolutely capture your heart.
Popular Tourist Regions of Slovakia
Liptov
Eastern part of Zilina region
Colorful region, considered the heart of Slovakia by Slovaks. Beautiful mountains and valleys of Low and Western Tatras, ski resorts of Jasna, swimming in Liptovska Mara or priceless cultural monuments. Liptov is simply a paradise!
Orava
Northwestern part of Zilina region
Distinctive region in northern Slovakia has magnificent mountains (Rohace, Choc, Little Fatra), one of the grandest castles in Slovakia and big dam perfect for recreation. Orava together with Liptov belong to true gems of Slovakia.
Spiš
Western part of Kosice & Presov regions
Dreamy piece of land rich in UNESCO attractions in the eastern part of Slovakia. Tatras, Slovak paradise and Pieniny mountains encircle the region. Spis Castle in the center is a pearl among European castles.
The Tatras
Zilina, Bystrica & Presov regions
The High and Low Tatras of Slovakia are a tourist’s paradise. Hikers, climbers and vacationists from all over the world travel here to enjoy the diverse and curative Alp-like nature.
