Tourist attractions in Slovakia

Waterpark - AquaRelax Dolny Kubin is located in the centre of Dolny Kubin in Orava region on the north of Slovakia. Near the water park there are stadiums (football and winter), a playground with artificial grass, a ski resort Kubínska hola. The dominant feature of the resort, Water World comes with water slides, whirlpools, massage showers and other water attractions. On a glazed patio there is prepared plenty of sun deck chairs. The swimming pool area includes a large multi-functional swimming pool, children's pool with a slide and relaxation pool with wheelchair access. For adrenaline...

AQUApark Lipany is a new water paradise in eastern Slovakia, where families with children, seniors, young people and tourists can indulge in endless relaxation in swimming pools with many attractions and thermal water, which is a natural wealth of the picturesque town of Lipany. The aquapark with thermal water is located on the outskirts of the town of Lipany in the Sabinov district, between the Šariš Highlands and the Čergov Mountains. Geothermal mineral water from Lipian spring has beneficial relaxing effects. In the area of ​​the aquapark there are water slides, relaxation and children's...

Meander Oravice Thermal Park is situated in the north of Slovakia in the Orava region on the north-western outskirts of the Western Tatras. It is located 6 km from the centre of the village Vitanova and 13 km from the Polish border. Water Park, where you can enjoy swimming pools with natural thermal water is open all year. Highly mineralized water rises from a depth of 1,611 meters. Vacationers can anytime of the year till late hours dive in sulphurous-calcium-magnesium water with high iron content. From swimming pools as well as from all over the swimming pool, it is a beautiful view of the...

Aquapark Tatralandia is the biggest water park in Slovakia with all-year-round opening thanks to thermal water that comes from ancient times - nearly 40 million years ago. The resort lies in the region of Liptov, nearby Liptovský Mikuláš, right in the middle of the beautiful scenery of Western Tatras on the northern bench of water reservoir Liptovská Mara. Liptov belongs to regions mostly visited by tourists all year long. In aquapark there are many attractions, from which most have whole-year character. The area offers 6 basins, 6 tobogans from which two have the attribute „THE MOST"...

The newly renovated Ava Thermalpark Diakovce opened its doors on June 17, 2022. It has five pools with recirculation, two of which are relaxation pools equipped with jets, water jets and a bubble bath, a hot pool with gentle massage seats with a water temperature of 36° C, swimming pool 25 meters long with swimming lanes and starting blocks. One of the biggest attractions is a large children's pool with a huge water castle and attractions, 9-meter slides with a 100-meter slide and access. All pools and attractions are fully automated with the latest technology using geothermal water. You...

Visit the first natural swimming-pool in the Spis region. The resort can be found in eastern Slovakia in a recreation area Levocska dolina near Levoca. There are three natural swimming pools, but you can bathe or swim just in one of them. One of the pools is used for the purification and filtration of water. The third natural pool – lake is designed for fishing. Here you can catch a trout, and if you want, you may grill the fish right on the spot. Lake for swimming is divided in three parts with different depths of water, so it suitable for children and adults. There's a beach with a slight...

One of the newest tourist attractions in Snina, new natural swimming-pool was built in 2010 in the recreational area Snina ponds, by reconstruction of the original 3 pools. Filtration of water takes place in the biological zone by water plants. Pool has a capacity of 1200 persons; while up to 560 guests can swim at the same time. The water is purely cleaned by natural way - without chemicals. It is pumped from the pool into the adjancent cleaning tank, where ten kinds of aquatic plants are planted. Plants eliminate contaminants that are leached from the human body - feed on them. The more people...

Summer bobsleigh run in Kavecany near Kosice was the first attraction of its kind built in Slovakia. It is a sports and recreation facility for children and adults. The bobsled track is 800 meters long and a top speed of 50-60 kilometres per hour. It features 9 extreme bends. The track is passing through 3 terrain faults and 3 tunnels. Its average height inclination is 28 percent. The track is located above the parking lot in front of the entrance to the Zoo Kavečany. The bobsled run is accessible by public transportation with bus no. 29. Children under the age of 6 years is allowed ride only...

This majestic castle is towering on a rocky spur of the Male Carpathy massif, 85 metres above the level of the river Danube forming panorama of Slovak capital city. Its history comes back to the time of Celts and Romans. The castle hill was an important place especially for the fact it was on the crossroads of important business routes, it was protected by the massive river from one side and by deep forests of the Male Carpathy from the other. A person, who built the fortification, knew how important the crossing over the river was and he was the whole area owner. This massive rectangular block...

The Čachtice castle hill has been settled already in the prehistoric age. It is proved by findings of various objects that were excavated directly on the courtyards of the castle or nearby the walls. The castle perks on the dolomite hill above the village of Višňové. The first written reference about the castle has been preserved from 1276, when it belonged among the royal frontier fortresses. It was shortly owned also by Matthew Czak from Trenčín. In 1392, Ctibor from Ctiborice became its owner. After that the castle has changed its owners very frequently, until it has been gained by the...

The Treetop walk Bachledka islocated in Bachledova Valley in Zdiar. It offers views of the Belianske Tatras from the 32 meter high tower and the unique scenery of Pieniny and Zamaguria. The walkway is 1.8 km long with an elevation of 300 m. A route with a length of more than 600 m will lead you through the species-rich forest, where you can expect various surprises and lessons. Here you will find a wealth of information boards, from which you will find interesting information about the fauna, flora and life of local forests, their protection and the devastating power of the weather. During the...

Ciernohronska (Black Hron) railway is a narrow-gauge forest railway in the Slovak Ore Mountains, which drives on the route Chvatimech - Hronec - Čierny Balog - Vydrovo. Railway was originally built to improve transport of harvested timber, since the capacity and quality of transport of wood in the traditional way - rafting failed to meet the needs of the growing industry of the country. It was necessary to ensure the quality and smooth transport of timber throughout the year. The construction of the main section from Hronec to Čierny Balog, 10.4 kilometers long, began in 1908. Forest Railway...

Dubnica Mansion, one of the most valuable historical buildings in Slovakia, is a cultural monument standing in Dubnica nad Vahom. Four-wing building of the chateau with a Renaissance core is located next to the Church of St. James and the Jan Baltazar Magin Park. Mansion was built in the 40-ies of the 17th century. Currently the town museum, gallery and Tourist Information Centre house in the premises of Dubnica Manor House. The museum has a history nature, focusing on the mansion, Ileshazi family and history of the city and the region. In the adjacent park you will find further monuments -...

The reconstructed thermal swimming pool Dudinka in the famous spa town Dudince is located 27 kilometers from Krupina. You will find four swimming pools with water temperatures from 28 to 38 degrees. The disadvantage is few dining options and a relatively high entrance fee. The swimming pool was named after the fairy Dudinka. According to legend, it gave the local water a healing power that helps cure nervous diseases and movement difficulties. At the swimming pool you can refresh yourself in 4 pools - children's, pool with water attractions, recreational and mineral. The latter is used...

The area of the Thermal centre GALANDIA directly connects to an already existing sporting area and recreational area of the town (Sport centre, tennis area). There is also a large football club area (TJ Slovan Galanta) that enables a more complete experience during a holiday stay. The centre of the thermal area is the main area with a swimming pool hall with four rustless indoor swimming pools with an overall area of 513 m2. The hall offers you a possibility of using a self service restaurant. The changing rooms for men and women are at the gallery. Massages will be available there, too. The...

Gothal Recreational Resort is situated on the outskirts of a typical village Liptovska Osada towards Liptovska Luzna. It stands 13 km south from the town of Ruzomberok, under the mighty massif Prasiva in the Low Tatras. The resort is set in beautiful surroundings on the border of the Great Fatra and Low Tatra Mountains. The complex includes a year-round open Water World with indoor stainless 25-metre swimming pool, relaxation and children's pool, sauna world, fitness area with a climbing wall and golf simulator. The surrounding area is ideal for hiking, biking, mushroom picking,...

The healing thermal water, the beautiful mountainous surroundings provide for the best preconditions for relax and regeneration. The composition of individual pools provides for family visits, where every member of the family can find the most suitable water area or water attraction for him/her. The thermal swimming pool creates attractive surroundings for the visitors, people spending here their holidays with possibility of overall regeneration of physical and mental powers in the swimming pool (1050 m2, 26 ºC), children pool (216 m2, 33ºC) and the pool for non-swimmers (1300m2, 28ºC). You...

This massive castle in good conditions is situated on quartzite hill in the village of Casta, about 30 kilometres from Bratislava on the way to Pezinok. Original king's castle from the 13th century was a part of border forts of western frontier with Hungary. In the 16th century it became the property of Thurzo family and from 1535 it belonged to the Fuggers - one of the richest European magnates and financiers. The castle went through several amendments and rebuilts. There are high vaulted cellars built. They are 72 metres long and 9 metres high - the largest in Central Europe. Till 1845 the...

The castle hill has been settled already in the 5th century B.C., the oldest part of the today´s castle dates back to the 13th century. In 1809 the castle was destroyed, since the 60s of the 20th century the reconstruction of the castle and archaeological research began. At present, there are expositions here and exhibitions of the City Museum of Bratislava. Tel.: +421/2/54 43 47 42 Open: April-October, Tuesday-Sunday, 10:00a.m. – 5:00 p.m.. Devín (German: Theben, Hungarian: Dévény), originally a separate town at the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers, is now a borough of Bratislava,...

The castle was founded before 1250 and was originally used by king's family as a hunting residence. Later the castle changed the owners who adjusted it into their needs. Many additional and rebuilt parts show the evidence of it. While amendment work in the 17th century the courtyard was supplemented by arcades and arches in the rooms were changed. At that period the castle was residence of Lupca nobility. The property was changed into an orphanage after the fire in 1860, and during the last regime there were nuns placed in the castle. Thanks to continuous use of the castle it has survived in...