Slovakia



PRACTICALITIES


Currency

Euro (EUR)


Official languages

Slovak


Time

GMT + 1


Calling code

+421


Area codes

Bratislava: 2, Liptovský Mikuláš: 44, Košice: 55, Banská Bystrica: 88, Nitra: 37, Trnava: 32, Žilina: 41, Prešov: 51


Internet TLD

.sk


Shopping

Generally shops are open Monday–Friday from 9am to 6pm and on Saturdays from 9am to midday. Shopping centres and hypermarkets are open until 9pm (some 24 hours).


National holidays

New Year’s Day/Independence Day January 1
Epiphany January 6
Easter movable feast
May Day May 1
Victory Day May 8
St Cyril and St Methodius Day July 5
Anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising August 29
Constitution Day September 1
Our Lady of Sorrows September 15
All Saint’s Day November 1
Democracy Day November 17
Christmas December 25 & 26


National dish

vypražany syr – fried breaded cheese
bryndzové halušky – dough dumplings served with sheep cheese (bryndza) and fried bits of bacon
guláš kotlikovy – goulash dish
halászlé – fish soup
lokše – potato pancake


Electricity

Slovakia’s electricity runs on 230V/50Hz.


Passport/Visa

Citizens of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway and Switzerland do not need visa for entry into Slovakia (for stays of up to 90 days). Only a valid passport is required. Citizens of Schengen states need only an identity card.


Useful numbers

Ambulance: 155
Fire Brigade: 150
Police: 158