Gemer - tourist attractions

Andrássy's gallery in Krásnohorské Podhradie was built in 1908-1909 by Dionýz Andrássy, the then owner of the Krásnohorský estate. At present, Andrássy's gallery provides space for seasonal exhibitions. Opening hours Andrássy Gallery is open during the main tourist season (June - August) Wednesday – Sunday 09:00 – 17:00 Entry prices 2023 Adults 2 € Students, seniors, Invalids, war veterans 1 €  Outside opening hours, entry is possible for pre-registered groups (6+ people). Reservation...

The historical exposition - the museum depository is located in the building of the former Mark's leather manufactory and presents the most beautiful and precious collection objects of the museum. In the form of presentation of collections, this exposition is unique in Slovakia by the fact that collections are divided according to material groups. Opening hours Open all year round on weekdays only Mo – Fri 9:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:00 Entry Aduts 3  € Students, retirees Invalids, war veterans 2 € Family...

The SENTINEL Adventure Center was created by the reconstruction of the Mining Museum in Rožňava in 2015-2017. Sentinel includes the following objects: Gemer Mining and Metallurgy Exposition, Steam Time at the Mining Museum, Mining Workplaces, Nature Exposition of the Slovak Karst and Adjacent Areas, and a courtyard where mining mechanisms and mobile mining railways are located. The modern and partly interactive Gemer Mining and Metallurgical Exhibition maps the history of Gemer mining and metallurgy from prehistoric times to the present. In the exposition Mining workplaces can be seen workings...

The Dobšinská Ice Cave is situated in the Spiš-Gemer karst, in the national nature reserve Stratená, and by the character of glaciation belongs among the most important caves in the world. Ice fill occurs here in various forms and ice thickness reaches in some places 26 meters. The cave is located on the south-western edge of the Slovak Paradise National Park in the Spiš-Gemer karst. Cave entrance is on the northern slope of the Duča Hill at elevation of 969 m, 130 m above the bottom of the Hnilec Valley. You can get to cave from the Dobšinská ľadová jaskyňa settlement in the Slovak...

The gallery is located in a town house in the terraced area of the historical Rožňava Square and is used mainly for the presentation of exhibitions. There are also creative workshops, museum-pedagogical lessons and discussions. Opening Hours   Monday - Friday 9:00 - 12:00,13:00 - 17:00 Entry Adults 1,20 € Adults / Students, pensioners, disabled, war veterans, pensioners over 70, disabled,  0,60 € Family entry (2+2) 2,50 € Gallery of the Mining Museum at the Miners' Square...

It is located between Rožňava and Plešivec in the Slovak Karst National Park and Biospheric Reserve. Dominant elements in the Gombasecká Cave are thin and hollow straw stalactites reaching the maximum length of about 3m and in some places they are so dense that they remind a stone rain. It is situated on the western foothill of the Silická Plateau in the Slovak Karst National Park. Cave entrance is located 11 m above the Black Resurgence  at elevation of 250 m above the sea. The cave is located 10 km southerly from Rožňava, on the left hand side of the Slaná River canyon, between Rožňava...

Hajnáčka Castle is a freely accessible ruin of the original Gothic castle, which was built in the 13th century. It is located on a basalt hill directly above the village Hajnáčka. The village can be found in the middle of the Cer Highlands, in the valley of the river Gortva, 12 km southeast of Fiľakovo. During the Tartar invasion (1241-1242), the former Jobagionists of Beckov Castle built a fortification on Darmskó Hill. Originally, the castle served as a refuge. Later, around the middle of the 15th century, the castle was completed. It burned down in 1703 and was not rebuilt. Remains of...

The castle that is a national culture heritage lies 8 kilometres from Roznava, near the village Krasnohorske Podhradie. Originally Gothic castle from the 14th century towers of the high steep conic hill. It was rebuilt into a fort in Renaissance style, later on into presentable residence of nobility. Until 1812 the castle was inhabited. The last owner Dionyz Andrassy turned the place to a family museum and since 1906 it has been open to public. A part of Krasna Horka Castle is a mausoleum at eastern end of the village. There are marble sarcophagi in it. The mausoleum was built by Dionyz Andrassy...

Close to the state boundary with Hungary there is the Domica Cave, forming a single genetic unit with the Hungarian Baradla Cave. Except for the typical flowstone shields, drums and rimstone lakes, the visitors admire underground boat ride on the Styx River. Located on the south-western edge of the Silická Plateau in the Slovak Karst National Park, 10 km to the south-east from Plešivec (village between Rožňava and Tornaľa), close to the state border with Hungary. Cave entrance is on the southern foothill of Domica Hill at elevation of 339 m. The short tour is 780 m long, the long tour (without...

The kart track is located in Plešivec (16 km from Rožňava) and expects all lovers of adrenaline, fast driving, and good entertainment. Karting Arena Plešivec offers a 650 meters long track. Top GT4R karts from the renowned brand SODI guarantee high quality. For children from 6 to 13 years of age, go-karts are designed with safety belts, adjustable pedals, steering wheel and seat - absolutely ideal and maximum safe for your children. The average circuit time is approximately 45 seconds. The track surface is a mixture of concrete pavement and asphalt, which is unique and its current grip surprises...

City swimming pool in Hnúšťa expects you in the summer season 2019 with new umbrellas, benches, deck chairs, lockers and for your children there is a trampoline and a large bouncy castle. In the summer swimming pool there is a 25 m long recreational pool, a children's pool (10 x 10 m), sun loungers, parasols, a sandpit with climbing frames, a children's inflatable bouncy castle, a volleyball and badminton sports ground. There is also a snack bar. Opening hours are 7 days a week from 9.00 to 18.00 hours. Morning swimming is from 7.00 to 8.00 hours. Price list 2025  Price...

Muráň Castle is a ruin of a medieval castle situated above the village of Muráň, in the Muránska planina National Park in Slovakia. The castle is noteworthy for its unusually high altitude of 935 m. It also figures in several romantic legends about its remarkable owners. Muráň Castle was built in the 13th century on a cliff overlooking a regional trade route. Its name is mentioned for the first time in 1271. The castle was damaged by fire in 1760. source: wikipedia.org

Ochtinská Aragonite Cave is a specific phenomenon also from the world caves perspective, which attracts every visitor by its variability, wealth and beauty of aragonite fill. It is located on the northern slope of the Hrádok Hill in the Slovak Ore Mountains on the road between Štítnik and Jelšava, 26 km from Rožňava. It is the only one of its kind in Europe and stands out by aragonite fills of various forms. It is located in the Ochtiná cryptokarst on the north-western slope of the Hrádok Hill in the Revúcka Highland between Jelšava and Štítnik. Entrance adit leads to the cave at...

The beach swimming pool is located in the region of Gemer in central Slovakia, on the southern edge of the town of Tornaľa, in the town of Králik. A part of the natural swimming pool with an area of 15,000 m2 is an artificially created reservoir with a water depth of 2.2 m and a swimming pool with dimensions of 50 x 25 m and a depth of 1.3 m. The water reservoir is filled from the Sea Eye, also called Hot Water. Children will also find their place in this natural pool, for which there is also a reserved area. There is also a mineral water well in the area of the swimming pool. Refreshments...

The ranch can be found in the village of Jovice 5 km from Rožňava, in a beautiful environment under the Silická plateau in the Slovak Karst. Its services include stabling of horses, care for horses, horse riding, as well as the possibility of renting a gazebo for various family and corporate events with a capacity of up to 25 people.