Murnau's “Nosferatu” (1922), the first great Dracula adaptation, was filmed at Orava Castle, perched on its rocky spur.
Bratislava is the only capital in the world bordering two countries: Austria and Hungary.
Vienna is just an hour from Bratislava by train. An eSIM helps: Bolt in town, High Tatras weather before hiking and ZSSK train times.