The Tatra lakes are called tarns. They are the “eyes” of the Tatras and together with the Tatra peaks create a picturesque scenery. Each of the tarns will fascinate the visitors with their specific colour resulting from their location and the shade of the surrounding mountain background.

Are you seeking a place where there is an ancient Slavic culture present more than anywhere else? A place that has always stood on the crossroads between east and west? A place where the castle rock is towering above two rivers? If Devín is on your mind you are at the right place.

Only 5 km from the centre of Bratislava there is a natural area of forests, streams and ponds. It is an ideal place for escape from the city stress not only for families with children but also for active sportsmen. Železná studnička is nearby, its tempting and it’s for everyone.

Do you need a break from the city stress? Are you looking for a place where you are surrounded by deep forests? Do you want to climb up rope hitches? You want to sleigh? Cycle? Ski? But you don’t want to travel far from the city? Recreation zone Kamzík - Koliba is offering you all of this.

Have you ever heard of professional scooters? In contrast to classical scooters, they have one big advantage – brakes! You will need these brakes when you ride on your professional scooter down the Žiarska Valley.

Owing to the extraordinary curing effects of thermal waters Slovakia shall remain carved in the memory of many people as a country that returned their health to them. Healing springs, but also the health supporting mineral waters, spring from the bowels of the ground almost in each valley.

In the age of computers and fast cars we can think about how our ancestors used to live. They lived a practical life in harmony with nature. We can see this with our own eyes in the museums of folk architecture still inhabited by people – Čičmany and Vlkolínec or we can just visit the open-air museums which have not only traditional houses, furnishings and equipment but which offer also the Slovak handicrafts demonstrations.                       

This introductory verse suggests that we are going to follow the steps of one of the greatest Slovak writers, Pavol Ország Hviezdoslav. We are going to visit his native Orava, forester’s lodge under Babia hora, and the paths and places that inspired and motivated him to write lots of his masterpieces.

Around Devínska Nová Ves you will discover real natural jewels and unique gems of Slovakia. The riparian forests of the Morava river floodplain,  thermophilic flora of the Devín forest steppe, rare floral species in the Fialkové údolie valley – unique diversity of nature just a few kilometers from the centre of Bratislava.

Slovak nature is a big attraction for visitors from close and far away countries as well. Not only because more than the third of its territory is occupied by forests, but also because in a relatively small area you can find many different species of plants and vestures, out of which many of them are world unique.

The caves which are open to the public belong to the real treasures of Slovakia. Some of them are well-known all around Europe and the world as well. Each of us will get impressed by stalactic and stalagmitic cascades, spectacular colour combinations in small lakes or giant ice filling.

In the vicinity of Devínska Nová Ves you can find the real natural jewels, unique in Slovakia. The sandstone formation in the area of Sandberg, monumental Wait`s Quarry, the Devín Castle Rock with its vivid history - a unique diversity of nature just a few kilometers from the centre of Bratislava.

Each tourist, who is wandering along the paths of the High Tatras, deep inside his heart believes that he shall see it - as the reflection of his silhouette waves on the clear surface of the tarn, or as it merrily jumps on the sharp cliffs. You are asking of whom? Of course of the Tatra chamois considered as the symbol of the Slovak high mountains.

The High Tatra Mountains (Vysoké Tatry), lying at the boundary of the Spiš and Liptov regions, undoubtly represent the most attractive tourist destination for mountain hikers. The Tatra scenery is widely known for the magnificent contrast of majestic massifs and wild gorges. Embellished with picturesque mountain lakes, they offer visitors an unforgettable experience.

Let us follow the quiet echo of centuries whispering inside the ruined walls and have a taste of the enchanting atmosphere within ancient castles. The Tribeč mountain range offers several different kinds of the ancient guardians that are slowly yet irrevocably passing to history.