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Staying safe

• •Slovakia is a very safe country, even by European standards.
• •In case of an emergency, dial 112, the universal European emergency number. You may also dial 150 for the fire brigade, 155 for an ambulance, and 158 for the police.
• •When visiting cities, exercise the same caution as you would in any other European city - use common sense, be extra careful after the dark, stay aware of your surroundings, keep your belongings in sight, and avoid drunks and young men.
• •Attitudes towards LGBT travellers are fairly tolerant, especially so in the Bratislava region.
• •Attitudes towards other races and ethnicities (i.e., not white) are generally very tolerant for much of the population.
• •Police: The Slovak police you'll see in the street consist of two different police forces - state police and municipal police.

Staying healthy

• •No vaccination is necessary to visit or stay in Slovakia, although if you plan to visit countryside areas, a tick vaccination is recommended.
• •Despite its many issues, the standard of healthcare is relatively high, but the language barrier might be a problem as not many doctors speak English.
• •The huge majority of foods and drinks are perfectly safe, and the hygiene standards in Slovakia are the same as elsewhere in the European Union.
• •Tap water is drinkable everywhere - according to one study, water used as tap water in the Bratislava-Vienna region is the cleanest in the world.
• •The High Tatras might not be the biggest or tallest mountain range, but some trails may feature strenuous climbs, and rocky terrain, and the weather may prove unpredictable.
• •If you decide to swim in the local rivers/natural pools/lakes, as many locals do, remember that unless expressly stated otherwise, these activities are not supervised by a lifeguard, and you are doing so at your own risk.