Discover Košice: Culture, Nature and City Life

Košice offers a rich cultural history right in the heart of the city. The historic centre of Košice is the largest urban heritage reserve in Slovakia. St. Elisabeth Cathedral is the largest cathedral in Slovakia. A miracle that took place during a ceremony in St. Elisabeth Cathedral in 1352 made Košice an internationally important pilgrimage destination in the Middle Ages.

Culture

Visitors can climb the north tower of St. Elisabeth Cathedral via a spiral staircase. St. Michael's Chapel is a Gothic church from the 14th century with an underground ossuary. Its interior can be viewed as part of a guided tour with a guide. The East Slovak Museum has a historical department and changing exhibitions of various kinds. The Kunsthalle was created from the building of a former swimming pool and is now a centre for presenting contemporary art.

The Košice National Theatre comprises the opera, ballet, drama and operetta companies. The Košice Gold Treasure is a find from 1935 consisting of 2,920 coins, three medals and a Renaissance chain. MarathonPoint houses an exhibition about the International Peace Marathon as well as authentic artefacts.

The cultural offerings differ in form: historic spaces and collections stand alongside contemporary art, courses and personal discussions about traditional crafts.

Crafts and City Life

The ÚĽUV Regional Craft Centre Košice offers courses for adults and children, including the basics of wood carving and ceramic modelling. The centre also includes a gallery with themed exhibitions on traditional crafts and a shop selling folk art products. The Crafts Lane on Hrnčiarska Street is home to several artists and businesses. There, visitors can talk to a local potter about the special features of Habán pottery.

The Košice Peace Marathon has been held in Košice since 1924. The market for local brands, MAME, is held regularly at Dominican Square.

When choosing a holiday apartment in Košice, travel dates, accommodation type and cancellation policies can reveal different priorities. This information sits alongside the cultural sites, craft offerings, natural areas and events described above. This keeps the accommodation decision separate from the individual public attractions, while allowing travellers to base their choice on their own schedule and interests.

Nature and Family Experiences

The UPJŠ Botanical Garden in Košice contains more than 4,000 species. Its facilities include a dendrological educational trail, greenhouses, cacti, and orchid and butterfly exhibitions. At Košice Zoo, visitors can regularly take part in animal feedings and observe animals in outdoor enclosures, indoor pavilions and terrariums. The Košice Children's Historic Railway runs through the Čermeľ Valley along a forest route towards Alpinka Košice.

Košice City Park is suitable for walks at any time of year. Music festivals are held there in a beautiful 19th-century pavilion.

Local Flavours

The Street Food Corner near Kino Úsmev offers a variety of food trucks and typical street food from Košice. The Street Food Festival at Kino Úsmev takes place twice a year.

For the main travel overview: Kaschau.