Košice Things to Do: A Day Plan and Day Trips

Morning: Hlavná street

Start at the pedestrian boulevard and St. Elisabeth Cathedral, the largest church in Slovakia. See the Urban Tower and St. Michael's Chapel next to it. Allow about half a day with a coffee break.

Afternoon: squares and walls

See the Plague Column, the State Theatre and the remains of the city walls near Hrnčiarska street. Many places offer a fixed weekday lunch menu.

Evening: Singing Fountain

The Singing Fountain in front of the State Theatre plays music and lights in the evening. Terraces open in spring and autumn.

Day trips

Getting there and around

See Košice Airport to the city centre, flights to Košice and Košice to the High Tatras if you plan to continue east to west. For cars: car rental in Košice. Bag help: luggage storage in Košice.

A timed one-day plan

Keep the pace easy. Everything sits within a short walk, so comfortable shoes matter more than tickets.

Practical tips for your stay

Most places accept cards, and a reservation helps on summer evenings. Check opening hours for each sight, because small venues change them often. Winter is cold and quiet but cheap. For timing, see best time to visit Slovakia. Cheap flights: cheap flights to Slovakia. If your trip continues west, the full route is in Slovakia in 10 days.

Where to eat and drink

Menus lean on Slovak and Hungarian influences: goulash, dumplings with sheep cheese and pancakes. Many places serve a weekday lunch menu. Cafes and bars along Hlavná street stay open late in term time because of the student population, but check opening hours.

Rainy day and day-trip tips

If it rains, spend the day in cafes, churches and museums, and move the outdoor walk to another day. For a day trip, start early and check how you will get back before you leave. Read Spiš Castle and Slovak Paradise before choosing, and compare car rental in Slovakia if you want to combine several stops. Keep one spare hour for travel delays.