Košice Traveler Essentials
- Safety rating
- 8.2/10
- Best time to visit
- Late spring and early autumn provide pleasant weather, while the old town is festive during the Christmas season.
- Population
- 0.2M
Overview
Slovakia's eastern capital boasts the country's largest church, the soaring Gothic St. Elisabeth Cathedral, at the heart of an elegant spindle-shaped old town. A former European Capital of Culture, Košice mixes historic grandeur with a creative arts scene and a relaxed pace.
Getting around
Trams and buses serve the city, and the elongated old town along Hlavná street is highly walkable.
Local etiquette
Greet shopkeepers politely, keep voices low in churches, and embrace the relaxed eastern-Slovak pace.
Safety
Košice is safe for travelers with low crime, requiring only standard urban awareness in busy areas. The center is comfortable to walk at all hours.