Slovakia

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Slovakia – Beautiful cities, stunning landscapes and warm, hospitable people. Come and discover this country and its many and varied concert opportunities! Thanks to its geographical location, it is easy to combine Slovakia with the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary or Poland for a multi-destination concert tour.

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Opt for an all-Slovak itinerary or combine Slovakia with one of its many surrounding countries for a combination trip.

Across the Austrian Empire 

10 Days / 2 Budapest / 1 Bratislava / 2 Vienna / 3 Prague

Ultimate Slovakia

9 Days / 3 Prague / 3 Olomouc / 2 Bratislava

Historic Slovakia

8 Days / 3 Bratislava / 3 Banská Štiavnica

Bustling Bratislava

8 Days / 3 Olomouc / 3 Bratislava

Central European Trio

8 Days / 2 Berlin / 2 Prague / 2 Krakow

Tour Of Central Europe

10 Days / 3 Budapest / 2 Bratislava / 3 Prague

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Browse Cities

From the beautiful capital Bratislava to the mountainous Spiš region with their grand merchant’s houses, Gothic spires and wooden churches, Slovakia’s cities offer everything to provide you with an intimate Central European experience.

Bratislava

The “Princess on the Danube,” just a stone’s throw from Vienna, boasts a truly charming Old Town, dating back to when it was the coronation city of the Hungarian kings. You can stay in the heart of the Slovak capital in reasonably-priced hotels and walk to your concert in one of the city-centre churches. A lively street café culture makes Bratislava a particularly congenial place to spend a few days, especially in summer, which is usually hot and sunny!

Central and Eastern Slovakia

The mountainous heart of the country is home to spectacular scenery, but also to picturesque historic cities like Banská Štiavnica, Kremnica or Banská Bystrica. Visit the fairytale castle of Bojnice or the city of Košice with its long historic tradition and fine collection of churches. The imposing silhouette of the Tatra mountain range provides the backdrop to your tour experiences.

Central Eastern Slovakia

Western Slovakia

Slovakia’s two most famous spas are located in this region: Piešťany and Trenčianské Teplice both offer excellent performance opportunities. Good wine and good food are mainstays of life in this region and there is a thriving folklore tradition.

Western Slovakia

Featured Venues

Slovakia offers a wide-variety of venues, from world-class orchestral halls, such as Dvorak Hall in the Rudolfinum and Smetana Hall to wonderful choral venues such as Church of the Holy Savior in Prague, to spectacular palaces such as Kroměříž.

Slovak Radio Hall

Bratislava

This contemporary building, which replicates an inverted pyramid was built in 1983. This hall provides excellent acoustics and hosts many professional music groups. The Radio Hall is the home of the Symphony Orchestra of the Slovak Radio and the Children Choir of the Slovak Radio.

Bojnice Castle

Central and Eastern Slovakia

Bojnice Castle is Slovakia’s best-known fairy-tale castle, frequently used as a film set and a wedding venue. The first written record of its existence dates from 1113, though today’s neo-Gothic remodeling dates from the early 20th century. The castle park is home to a zoological garden. Choral and chamber concerts are regularly held in the castle’s historic Hunyadi Hall.

Philharmonic Hall (Dom umenia)

Central and Eastern Slovakia

The so-called House of Arts was inaugurated in 1968, when the Košice State Philharmonic was founded. The building incorporates a former synagogue, now the main concert hall with 700 seats, a fine 3-manual organ and Bösendorfer and Steinway pianos.

Robotnický dóm

Banská Bystrica

The “House of the Workers,” now a national cultural heritage monument, is located in the attractive university town of Banská Bystrica. It was built in 1924 as a cultural and community center and was completely renovated and reopened in 2015. It once again serves as a center of cultural life, and visiting groups are warmly welcomed there.

Dvorana Hall

Western Slovakia

The famous spa town of Trenčianské Teplice with its hot mineral springs is an important cultural center. The town‘s Music Summer is the oldest international festival of chamber music in Central Europe. Dvorana Hall is part of the unique spa building of 1892 located in the park. Visiting ensembles have a great opportunity to publicize their evening concert by giving an impromptu performance on the town’s main square.

Primate’s Palace

Bratislava

Considered as one the most beautiful buildings in Bratislava for its pale pink and white exterior, the Primate’s Palace was built in the 18th century and offers large oil portraits of Habsburg royalty, sparkling crystal chandeliers and exquisite tapestries. The palace serves as the seat of the Mayor of Bratislava.

St. Martin’s Cathedral

Bratislava

Bratislava’s three-nave Gothic cathedral was built on the site of a former church. After 1291, when Bratislava was given the privileges of a town, the church was rebuilt to become part of the city walls. The present church was consecrated in 1452. Between 1563 and 1830 St Martin’s served as the coronation church for Hungarian kings and their consorts, marked to this day by a 300-kg gilded replica of the Hungarian royal crown perched on the top of the cathedral’s 85-meter-tall neo-Gothic tower. Ten kings, one queen and seven royal wives from the Habsburg Dynasty were crowned in St. Martin’s Cathedral.

Cathedral of St. Elisabeth

Central and Eastern Slovakia

The centre of Košice is dominated by the monumental gothic Cathedral of St Elisabeth, which is the largest church in all Slovakia, with a capacity of 5000. It is also the easternmost gothic cathedral of the western type in Europe. Slovakia’s second city, Košice, was proclaimed European Capital of Culture in 2013.

St. James’s Church

Central and Eastern Slovakia

The historical town of Levoča is a true cultural and historic jewel, possessing numerous architectural monuments linked with the town’s glorious past. The 14th century Church of St. James towers above the market square. It is a basilica with three naves, and is noted for having the tallest gothic altar in the world.

Jesuit Church (Holy Saviour)

Bratislava

The Jesuit Church, also known as the Holy Saviour Church, is an originally protestant church from the 17th century on the Franciscan Square in the Old Town of Bratislava. The church was built from 1636 to 1638 as a place of worship for the protestants as there was a growing number of protestants of German ethnicity in the city. Today, the church belongs to the Jesuit Order. Visiting orchestras, including the Slovak Philharmonic, draw an enthusiastic audience.

Klarisky Church

Bratislava

The Klarisky Church is a gothic church, built as part of a complex of medieval buildings forming the former Convent of Poor Clares in the Old Town of Bratislava. The former Catholic church is owned by the city of Bratislava and is currently used for cultural events and performances.

Jesuit Church of St. Francis Xavier

Skalica

The picturesque town of Skalica, on the border with the Czech Republic, tempts visitors with its famous trdelník pie, excellent local wines, historic buildings and the beauty of the surrounding countryside. The town’s Jesuit church has been reconstructed as a concert hall. Visiting orchestras, including the Slovak Philharmonic, draw an enthusiastic audience.

St. Franciscan Church

Bratislava

St. Franciscan Church of Bratislava is the oldest existing religious building in the Old Town of Bratislava. The church was consecrated in the year 1297 in the presence of King Andrew III of Hungary. It is considered to be one of the finest examples of gothic architecture in the city.

St. Nicholas’s Church

Western Slovakia

Trnava

Trnava is called “Little Rome” because of the large number of churches in the town. The most important of these is the impressive gothic Basilica of St Nicholas, which is famous for its international festival of organ music, but choirs can sing there too!