Spišská Nová Ves, tourist attractions

Ski Resort Rittenberg is located in the region of Slovak Paradise. The area is only 2 km from the centre of the town Spisska Nova Ves and can be found in the city district of Fercekovce. The resort is famous for skiing enthusiasts from the surrounding area, but also visited by skiers from more distant regions of Slovakia and foreign tourists from Poland, Czech Republic and Hungary. With its technical parameters, the ski runs are range among medium difficulty. The lower station is at altitude of 512 metres AMSL and the highest point of the resort is in the height of 608 metres, which means total...

Zoo Spisska Nova Ves covers an area of 8 hectares in the south-eastern part of the city. It was founded in May 1989. It is the youngest among the big zoos in Slovakia (Kosice, Bratislava and Bojnice), but this does not detract from its beauty. The beautiful scenery of its garden area is complemented by a creek that flows through zoo. With many trees provide pleasant shade for animals and visitors. Lake, a significant element in the composition of the garden, creates conditions for the natural development ducks communities and other wild species, protects and keeps their habitat. Currently, the...