EvaSails Cars

What should I know about driving in Slovakia in winter?

Winter tyres are required when roads are covered with snow or ice, and headlights must be on all day. Our cars have winter tyres from November to March.

Bratislava Castle above the old town at golden hour

Bratislava itself rarely has much snow, but roads to the Tatras and the Low Tatras can be wintry from November to April.

Winter tyres

Slovak law requires winter tyres whenever there is snow, ice or frost on the road. We fit winter tyres to all cars from November to March.

Headlights and alcohol

Dipped headlights or daytime running lights must be on all year. The alcohol limit for drivers is zero.

Mountain trips

For the High Tatras we recommend an all-wheel-drive car such as the Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupé or Audi RS 6 Avant. Check the weather and road reports before you go.

Questions

Questions about this topic

How long is the drive from Bratislava to the High Tatras?

About four hours on the D1 motorway, depending on traffic and weather.