5 days in Nitra Itinerary

Nitra is a city in western Slovakia, situated at the foot of Zobor Mountain in the valley of the river Nitra. Popular historic sites such as Nitra Castle and Cerveny Kamen Castle are in your itinerary. Let the collections at SNM - Bojnice Castle Museum and Open-Air Mining Museum (SMM) capture your imagination. Get out of town with these interesting Nitra side-trips: Banska Stiavnica (Old Castle Banska Stiavnica & Sitno), Arboretum Borova Hora (in Zvolen) and Bojnice Zoo (in Bojnice). The adventure continues: pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Michael the Archangel, don't miss a visit to Mala Synagoga Trnava, explore the fascinating underground world of Driny Cave, and stroll around Park na Sihoti.

For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Nitra sightseeing planning tool.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiport is M. R. Štefánik Airport. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to travel back home.