Tourist attractions in Slovakia

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,...

Holdas ranch in the town of Komarno it is suitable for rest and recreation. It is also a great place to organize events. The environment offers the possibility of combining the silence and tranquility of the surrounding countryside, hiking, trips, horseback riding with getting to know the nearby town and its cultural programs. Throughout the year, we are happy to welcome children and adults who are interested in getting the basics of safe horse riding. In addition to organizing camps, we also think of cultivating traditions such as. archery and handicrafts. Camps are transnational in nature,...

The Upper Nitra Museum in Prievidza is a gateway to the past of a region famous for its mining heritage and rich history. Its exhibitions showcase the archaeological, geological, and ethnographic treasures of Upper Nitra, revealing the life, landscape, and crafts of its people through the centuries. The museum offers attractive exhibitions, thematic lectures, interactive programs, and events for the public. It is an ideal destination for families, schools, and history enthusiasts who wish to discover the true spirit of Upper Nitra.

HORSE CLUB MUSTANG offers: - Excursion through the village of Černová along the birth house of Andrej Hlinka to Čutkovská valley, one of the most beautiful valleys of the Great Fatra. The capacity of the car is 5 people, the ride takes about 40 min. Horse riding: Motel Ranč - Lipt. Salaš Krajinka and back Length 4 km, time 1 - 2 hours The route leads through Černová, continues through the Great Fatra plow, through the forest to the shed. There you can taste Liptov bryndza, resin, cheese, mugs, chips. Horse riding on the route: Motel Ranč - Černová - Čutkovská dolina...

Tatrabob Toboggan Run will provide adrenaline moments during your stay in the High Tatras. Bobsleigh track is open daily throughout the year and you can find it in Tatranska Lomnica. Its length is 482 meters and the ski lift that takes you measures 203 m. The starting station is at an altitude of 850 metres ASL and the upper station 895 metres. Maximum transport capacity of the track is 360 persons per hour.

Do not miss the main attraction of summer in the resort Velka Raca, the toboggan run. The starting point of the track is at the top station of the chairlift in Dedovka. Its length is 1300 m, maximum speed 40 km / h, the number of curves 15, the number of hops 12 and the length of the lift is 420 m. The track extends from the top station Dedovka below the Chalet Koliba, along a few zigzags between the chairlift and ski slope No.2, where it passes through the forest, and finally through the beautiful serpentine and jumps gets on the slope range in Grúnik. You can regulate the speed of the...

The ruins of Bačkov Castle are located near the present-day village of Bačkov under the ruins of the manor house. The village is located 8 km behind the Dargovsky Pass, 5 km from Sečovce. The now defunct castle was built directly in the village at the beginning of the 14th century. After losing the battle, the original landowners of Bačkov lost their property by confiscation and the new owners built a new castle in the village of Bačkov. The first known owner and probably also the founder of Bačkov was Miko resp. Mick (o). In the 18th century, Baček was owned by the Fischer family, the Semer...

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.

Čabraď is a ruin of castle located near the village Čabradský Vrbovok, in the middle of the Krupina Highlands on a hill above the valley Litava. Originally, this castle was called Litava. The castle was built in the 13th century in the village Huntovec to protect roads leading to the mining towns. In the second half of the 16th century it was an important fortress against the Turks. They tried several times in vain to conquer it. In 1511 the castle became the property of the Archbishop of Esztergom T. Bakócz who got it modified and rebuilt around 1520. Works on fortification and enlargement...

Čičva Castla Ruins stand on a hill in Ondavská Highlands above the village Sedliská. The castle was built in the 14th century and became a guard fortress at the "Polish Gate". It was the centre of the vast estate, which included more than 60 villages. In 1527, during the reign of Drughet family it was a meeting place and headquarters of the archive of Zemplínska stool. In the same year John Zápoľský conquered the castle and set it in fire. During the fire also the archive of Zemplin Stool had burned. However, the castle was renovated and repaired again. In 1684 it was captured...