59 days in Slovakia, Prague & Berlin Itinerary

Slovakia's capital, Bratislava, attracts visitors for its natural beauty and rich culture, offering a plethora of landscapes, outdoor activities, historical monuments, and a stately old town.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bratislava: Vodni dilo Gabcikovo (in Gabcikovo) and Trencin (Sturovo namestie, Trenciansky Hrad, &more). There's lots more to do: step into the grandiose world of Bratislava Castle, have fun at Bratislava Shooting Club, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Martin's Cathedral (Dom svateho Martina), and take a stroll through Bratislava Old Town.

To find reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Bratislava travel planner.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Bratislava is an approximately 5.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Amsterdam in May, expect nights in Bratislava to be about the same, around 12°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Terchova.

Terchová is a large village and municipality in the Malá Fatra mountains in the Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.HistoryThe village was established in 1580, but the area was inhabited even before its establishment. Get out of town with these interesting Terchova side-trips: Strecno Castle (in Strecno), Slovensky Betlehem (in Rajecka Lesna) and Oravska Galeria (in Dolny Kubin). There's still lots to do: trek along Janosikove Diery, take an in-depth tour of Museum of Transport, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mala Fatra Mountains, and explore the historical opulence of SuLovsky hrad.

To see ratings, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Terchova holiday builder site.

Getting from Bratislava to Terchova by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Bratislava in May, expect little chillier with lows of 9°C in Terchova. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can drive to Liptovsky Mikulas.

A town in the Liptov Basin near the Tatra Mountains, Liptovsky Mikulas boasts a rich cultural and natural history.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Liptovsky Mikulas: Slovak Paradise (in Spisska Nova Ves), Thurzo's house (in Levoca) and Dobsinska Ice Cave (in Dobsina). Spend the 17th (Mon) exploring nature at Tatras National Park. Spend the 15th (Sat) exploring nature at Predne Solisko. There's still lots to do: indulge in some personalized pampering at ZION SPA LUXURY Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Krivan, appreciate the history behind Monument to victims of SNP, and explore the fascinating underground world of Vazecka Cave.

To find maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Liptovsky Mikulas road trip tool.

Drive from Terchova to Liptovsky Mikulas in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in May, and nighttime lows around 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Bardejov.

Bardejov is a town in North-Eastern Slovakia. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Wed): don't miss a visit to Dukla Lookout Tower, then appreciate the history behind The Memorial and the Cemetery of the Czechoslovak Army in Dukla, then take an in-depth tour of Military and historical Museum of Svidnik, and finally pause for some photo ops at Holocaust Monument. On the 20th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: pause for some photo ops at Bronze statue Kata, appreciate the extensive heritage of Radnicne Namestie, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of John the Baptist and the Franciscan monastery, make a trip to Gross bastion, then admire the landmark architecture of Malov mestiansky house, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Egidius Basilica.

To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Bardejov day trip tool.

Getting from Liptovsky Mikulas to Bardejov by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Liptovsky Mikulas in May since evenings lows in Bardejov dip to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Kosice.

Kosice has long been a hidden medieval gem.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kosice: Presov (Orthodox Synagogue and Museum, Presov, Opal mines, &more), Domica Cave (in Kecovo) and Sninsky Kamen (in Snina). The adventure continues: Head underground at Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Kaplnka svateho Michala, explore the stunning scenery at Zadielska tiesnava narrow, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Kosice Historical Centre.

To see ratings, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Kosice trip planner.

You can drive from Bardejov to Kosice in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in May, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to travel to Prague.

Prague lures millions of tourists each year with its World Heritage-listed medieval city center--a labyrinth of narrow lanes, bridges, cathedrals, and palaces overlooked by a thousand-year-old castle.

Explore Prague's surroundings by going to Kutna Hora (Castle Kacina, St Barbara's Church, &more), Kolinska Synagoga (in Kolin) and Karlstejn Castle (in Karlstejn). There's much more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Staromestske namesti, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, take an in-depth tour of Jewish Museum in Prague, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To find ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Prague trip planning app.

You can fly from Kosice to Prague in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. While traveling from Kosice, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Prague, ranging from highs of 20°C to lows of 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Berlin.

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Berlin: Marienberg (in Brandenburg City), Schlosspark Wiesenburg (in Wiesenburg) and Potsdam (Park Babelsberg, Heilandskirche am Port von Sacrow, &more). There's lots more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Reichstag Building, step into the grandiose world of Charlottenburg Palace, make a trip to Brandenburg Gate, and steep yourself in history at East Side Gallery.

To find photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Berlin vacation planning app.

Drive from Prague to Berlin in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.