Slovak Paradise (Slovenský raj) - tourist attractions

One of the largest children's indoor parks in Slovakia, ALEX Park is located in Spišská Nová Ves. On an area of 1,200 m², children will find a number of attractions from water slides, trampolines, slides to racing tracks. Parents can sit with a good cup of coffee, Belgian chocolate or good food.

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...

Dreveník is the largest travertine hill in Slovakia, located close to Spiš Castle. This natural monument is famous for its unique geological formations as well as its rare flora and fauna. Limestone structures created impressive cliffs, caves, and rock walls, making the area popular for hiking and climbing. Besides its natural beauty, Dreveník also has historical significance – traces of prehistoric settlement and valuable archaeological finds have been discovered here. From its plateau, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of Spiš Castle and the surrounding hills.

The Kláštorská gorge was created by a stream that springs near the Kláštorisko and flows into the Hornád river. It was opened for tourists in 1958, when a bridge was built over the Hornád gap, leading to the mouth of the gorge. From there, tourists can ascend to Kláštorisko, where the other end of the gorge is. During the hike through the gorge, visitors will be captivated by a number of waterfalls, unspoilt nature. The monastery gorge is part of the nature reserve Hornád Breakthrough.

LaborARTorium is a fun gallery for children as well as adults. You can find it in Spišská Nová Ves, on the 1st floor of the Tempo supermarket building. In this gallery experiment, you can try out what it's like to be a chameleon, ant, ant, or a hamster. In LaborARTorium, they simply shrink you down and you suddenly appear in the aquarium of a hamster. Or you can ride a vibrating ant here. You can take all the pictures with your mobile phone or record a video. In addition, you will also see an aquarium with real hamsters, or a formicarium - an anthill in an aquarium. Children can observe...

From August 7, 2023, the cableway to Geravy from the village of Dedinky was put into operation again after a long time. It is located in the southern part of the Slovak Paradise near the Palcmanská Maša water reservoir. The single-seat cable car with a track length of 1,988.7 meters has a transport capacity of 290 people per hour and an elevation of more than 200 meters. Photos: https://sobotnik.sk/2023/08/lanovka-geravy-dedinky/

Malý Majer is located in the Slovak Paradise National Park between the village Hrabušice and the well-known recreation center Podlesok (about 300 m). The ranch offers various opportunities for horseback riding, riding school, hiking or sledding, or skijoring in the winter season. There is also a recreational ride, riding children on horseback. Bríčka with a capacity of 4 people or a sled can be ordered for various social events or weddings.

Palcmanská Maša is the largest water reservoir in the Slovak Paradise National Park, created on the upper course of the Hnilec River, in a basin-like extension of the valley below the southern rocky slopes of the Geráv. The construction of the water reservoir was completed in 1956. The area is approximately 85 ha. On its shores there are accommodation, sports and recreational facilities. Fishing facilities are located directly on the lake. On the banks of the Palcmanská Maša reservoir, the village of Dedinky was established in 1933 by merging the villages of Imrichovce and Štefánovce. Find...

Ranch pod Ostrou skalou is located in the village Dobšinská ľadová jaskyňa right next to the main road E-67 near the Slovak Paradise National Park. The ranch deals with the breeding of horses of various breeds, as well as the breeding of cows. For beginners and advanced, it offers horseback riding lessons, for more demanding customers, the ranch organizes one or more day trips in the saddle of horses with the possibility of camping in nature. Additional services include the possibility to participate in work on the ranch (eg treatment of horses, cattle, logging, assistance in the production...

Gorge Piecky is a national nature reserve with an area located in the northwestern part of the Slovak Paradise. The limestone gorge, which leads the tourist path in the direction upstream of the stream, flows into Hrabušická settlement Píla. At the beginning of the route there is Biela valley, where there is only a milder relief, but further followed by a more difficult terrain, which is formed by rocky cracks cascades and waterfalls. The more dangerous parts of the route in distress, which are secured by ladders and chains, require caution. During the passage through the Piecky Gorge, tourists...

Suchá Belá is the most visited gorge in the Slovak Paradise, both for its accessibility and for its high concentration of waterfalls and exposed areas on a short stretch. Before the actual passage around the waterfalls the route leads through a wet river bed. Passage of the strait is allowed only upstream of the stream up the green tourist route. photos: www.novoveskahuta.sk

Sivá Brada is a travertine mound located near the town of Spišské Podhradie to the west. At its top, a mineral spring springs, creating a small lake with a diameter of 3 m, in the middle of which a continuously bubbling mineral water springs. Other mineral springs spring up in the area. Small cascades are formed from the draining water and thus troughs of small streams are created here. The travertine mound has been growing for about 10,000 years with such slow mineral deposition. In 1675, a baroque chapel of St. was built on top. Cross. Travertine kick Sivá Brada is located next to the road...

SKI Gugel Centre is the largest ski resort in the Slovak Paradise with artificial snow. It offers a beautiful view of the surrounding scenery. You will find here 3 ski slopes, 3 lifts, as well as 11 km of cross-country trails. The resort is located in the village Mlynky, on the northern slopes of the peak Kruhova. You can use an advantage of a night skiing possibility. Total transport capacity of the lifts is 1350 persons per hour. Resort comes with 6 groomed slopes of which 2460 metres of length are covered with artificial snow. Beyond the ski trails, the Ski resort Gugel offers ski service,...

The recreational, sports center SKI Centrum MRAZNICA offers visitors excellent conditions for winter sports such as downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing or sledding. The ski resort began to be built on the slope of MRAZNICE as early as 1959. After a short break, it took on its current form. The slopes are artificially snowed and regularly maintained with modern technology. The resort is suitable for demanding and less demanding skiers, because there are trails of varying difficulty. Cross-country trails are situated in the GRAJNÁR area. The altitude difference in the ski resort...