Považský Inovec, tourist attractions

After 90 years the spa has returned back to tradition of playing golf in Piešťany, where, in 1914 the first golf playground in Slovakia was opened. In the 30s, international tournaments with players from England, Germany, Scandinavia and the USA were held here. The Piešťany spa have restored this tradition and in the northern part of the Spa Island (part Vrbinky), they have built a 9-hole golf playground with everything that belongs to a golf area – clubhouse, café, golf shop, golf academy and driving range. When playing 2 x 9 holes, the playground has par 66 and total length of 4110...

Hlohovec Castle is the most important historical monument of the town Hlohovec. It is located south of Hlohovec, on the edge of a large tree park with french terraces. The original medieval castle was built in the 11th century. In 1275 King Ladislav IV. donated the castle to the first feudal owner of the Abovcov family. Since then, with little breaks, it belonged with the surrounding lands until 1945 to a powerful feudal family. The Hlohovske castle housed the families Ujlaki, Turzovcov, Forgáčov and Erdődyovcov, who inhabited it until 1945, when the city got Soviet troops. In recent years,...

The Beckov castle was built in the 12th century as a part of border fortification of Hungarian Empire. The castle flourished in the 14 - 15th century, later became shabby. The historical and archaeological research was carried out in the 70s of the 20th century. After the reconstruction in 1996 the ruins of the castle were strengthened and open for the public. Open: May-October, Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Tematín Castle is a castle ruin in western Slovakia. The castle was originally built in the second half of the 13th century. It was fundamentally reconstructed by the Thurzo family, owners of the castle from 1524. The last owner was Miklós Bercsényi, general of the anti-Habsburg insurrection army. The castle was turned into ruins after it was sieged in 1710 as a part of the suppression of the anti-Habsburg uprising.

Certova Pec (Devil furnace) is a small karsts cave in the mountains Považský Inovec. Signs of the oldest cave settlements in Slovakia were found right in this cave. It was created by karstic alterations of dolomite limestone. The cave is 27 meters long and mutually interconnecting. It represents a precious archaeological and paleontological site with evidence of multiple Paleolithic settlements. The cave is situated in the cadastral territory of the village Radosina, at the foot of the hill Nad Lipovcom, about 8 km from the town of Piestany on the road to Topoľčany, at altitude of 253 m...

Eva Swimming Pool in Piestany with a capacity of 1500 visitors is situated on the Spa Island with warm mineral springs. The thermal water has a beneficial effect in diseases of the locomotor’s system. Thermal resort consists of a 25-metre indoor swimming pool with glassy wall, of open 50-metre swimming pool with springboard, of the children's outdoor pool, of attachment premises and of areas designed for sun-bathing. Opening hours May, Jun 11:00 to 18:00 hrs. July, August 10:00 to 19:00 hrs. September 11:00 to 18:00 hrs. It...

Pod Babicou Ranch lies on the southeast foot of Povazsky Inovec in the village Bojná. It is situated 11 km northwest of Topolcany, 40 km north of Nitra and at a distance of 23 km from the town of Piestany. If you love nature, fresh air, animals, and active leisure, the area is a perfect place for you. It is especially suitable for schools and families, which can see here over 40 species of animals from six continents of the world. You are guaranteed to not be bored at the ranch. There is horse riding, beach volleyball, playground, fishing, skittles game and barbecue possibilities. During...

  The Bezovec ski resort is situated in the Považský Inovec mountain range, approx. 20 km from the town of Piešťany and is easily accessible by car or by bus with parking capacities directly in the centre of the resort and with support parking. The resort got its name based on Bezovec hill that lies in the altitude of 748 m. Four artificially snowed ( 1600 m ) and two partially snowed ski slopes are at disposal and also daily treated ski slopes with orientation to all directions with total transport capacity of 3000 persons/hour that are, thanks to their disparateness of difficulty level,...

The boat is anchored on the right bank of the Váh River (Kolonádny most, Námestie Ivan Krasku) in the town of Piešťany and offers sightseeing cruises on the Váh River and the Sĺňava dam lake from April to October, depending on the weather. Miaz catamaran boat - reconstructed in 2006-2008. The main, closed deck of the ship has a capacity of 50 people, the open terrace seats 28, there are standing places for about 10 people on the bow of the ship in front of the wheelhouse. The total carrying capacity of the boat is 60 people, which allows it to be used in any weather. In case of bad...

The Pažiť thermal swimming pool with a capacity of 1,700 people is located on the outskirts of Bánovce nad Bebravou. The swimming pool has a children's, relaxation and swimming pool with a length of 50 meters. Children's pool with a mini water slide is suitable for children under 6 years and has dimensions of 19m x 6m and a depth of 20cm to 50cm and its average temperature is 33 ° C. In the relaxation pool with dimensions of 22m x 50m and with a depth of 60cm to 175cm and in the swimming pool with a length of 50m, the water has a pleasant temperature of 28-30 ° C. In the area of the...

Zoo farm is situated amid the green hills of Považský Inovec in western Slovakia. You can find it in the village of Modrová, 12 km northwest of Piestany. When approaching farm, the road sign telling you that you are in New Zealand and the very next warns you "Beware kangaroos". Suddenly you find not only kangaroos but even Scottish mountain cattle, sheep, goats and emus are watching you. The farm features livestock bred in New Zealand. As the Maoris are indigenous inhabitants of this country, the farm comes with a stylized traditional Maori settlement, which you will see in the...