# Western Slovakia

Western Slovakia is in the region including the capital Bratislava, the Slovakian Danube River Valley, and other lower-lying territory, bounded on the north by the Czech Republic, on the west by Austria, on the south by Hungary.

## Regions

* Bratislava Capital of the city, with many cultural and natural destinations.
* Záhorie (Malacky, Senica) Cycling and hiking next to its numerous lakes and the river Morava. Spa and basilica minor in Šaštín, cultural monuments in Skalica.
* Podunajsko (Komárno, Dunajská Streda) Outdoor hot springs pools open whole year, cycling route Bratislava-Komárno, water mills at Malý Dunaj.
* Stredné Považie (Central Považie) (Myjava,Trenčianske Bohuslavice, Trenčianske Teplice, Trenčín) Hiking in the White/Little Carpathians, culture in Trenčín.
* Dolné Považie (Lower Považie) (Piešťany, Trnava) Hiking in the Little Carpathians, world famous spa in Pieštany, multiple castles along the former trade route - Czech Road.
* Horná Nitra (Upper Nitra) (Prievidza, Partizánske) Beautiful castle and thermal water pools in Bojnice.
* Dolná Nitra (Lower Nitra) (Nitra, Topoľčany) Cycling and hiking. Old churches and other historic monuments in oldes Slovak town - Nitra.
* Tekov (Levice, Nová Baňa) Also called "Dolné Pohronie", contains castles in Levice and Hronský Beňadik

## Cities

* 48.14472217.1127781 Bratislava — Capital and the largest city of Slovakia with a beautifully restored historical centre full of Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance churches, houses and palaces, cobblestone streets, fountains, pleasant cafes and lively and cosmopolitan atmosphere.
* 48.78222218.5861112 Bojnice — Probably the most beautiful castle in Slovakia.
* 47.99611117.6147223 Dunajská Streda —
* 48.21361118.6069444 Levice — Enjoyable castle which is now a museum of the Tekov region.
* 48.31472218.08755 Nitra — One of the oldest Slovak towns with the castle and well preserved historical centre consisting many baroque palaces and burger´s houses
* 48.58333317.8333336 Piešťany — The most famous spa town in Slovakia.
* 48.5518.1833337 Topoľčany —
* 48.89416718.0405568 Trenčín — One of the most beautiful Slovak towns with a castle lying above the city overlooking the historical centre and the river Váh
* 48.3777517.5862119 Trnava — the oldest Slovak town with the highest number of churches (12) and well preserved baroque architecture

## See

* 48.8942818.045031 Trenčín castle (In the middle of Trenčín city). (updated Nov 2016)
* 48.14217.12 Bratislava castle. (updated Nov 2016)

## Do

* 47.89117.5361 Bike around Danube. Long bike/rollerblade path along the Danube river goes for kilometers (updated Nov 2016)
Mountain ranges / national parks:
* 48.52361117.39252 Little Carpathians. Small mountains continuing into Austria, many hiking/cycling trails present. Also skiing is possible (Pezinská Baba). (updated Nov 2016)
* 48.91666718.53 Strážov Mountains (Strážovské vrchy). One of the largest mountain ranges in the Fatra-Tatra area of Slovakia. Relatively non-crowded and demanding hikes, often with >500m ascends. The more popular peaks Vápeč and Strážov provide good views. (updated Nov 2016)
* 48.62222218.6255564 Vtáčnik. A small mountain range. (updated Nov 2016)
* 48.92764317.859285 White Carpathians. The mountain continues into Czech Republic (updated Nov 2016)

## Drink

* 48.28666717.2708331 Small Carpathians Wine Region. (updated Nov 2016)

## Go next

* Czech Republic
* Austria
* Hungary
* Poland