Tourist attractions in Slovakia

The Berggericht, originally the Mining Court, is a baroquized building constructed in the 15th century. From the last third of the 17th century, it was owned by the well-known Baron Gottfried János Hellenbach, one of the richest magnates in Upper Hungary. He owned mines, breweries, and numerous estates and was a supporter of Francis II Rákóczi. Between 1792 and 1854, the Mining Court – the highest authority in mining administration – was seated here. From 1854 to 1859, it served as the headquarters of the Mining Captaincy. Between 1860 and 1900, it temporarily housed the third department...

The Slovak National Theatre, one of the country’s most important cultural institutions, was established in 1920. Today it comprises drama, opera and ballet sections, each with its permanent professional company, with a central scene shop providing sets for all productions. The new building of the Slovak National Theatre has seven floors, over 2000 rooms and three main auditoriums (Opera and Ballet Hall, Drama Hall, Studio). In addition it has a restaurant that seats 120, a club, a café, a reading café and a kitchen. Several artworks are located in the interior and exterior spaces of the...

Slovak opal mines can be found in eastern Slovakia on the territory of Slanské vrchy. They are situated 20 km southeast of Prešov, between the villages of Červenica and Zlatá Baňa. Opal mines have been known around the world since the 16th century. The largest opal called Harlequin was found in 1775 in a stream in the village of Červenica. Its weight is almost 600 grams. It is currently housed in the Natural History Museum in Vienna. The golden age of opal mines near the village of Červenica today is reminiscent of the reconstructed entrance to the tunnel. Slovak opal is stored in...

The Slovak Astronomical Clock is the largest wooden statue in Slovakia. Located in Kysuce, in the center of Stara Bystrica, in the district Cadca. It represents the sitting Madonna, the Seven-Sorrowed Virgin Mary, the patron saint of Slovakia. The Astronomical Clock was completed in 2009. It was designed by the academic sculptor Viliam Lovišek and reworked into the drawing documentation by architect Ivan Jarin. Astronomical clock face is the heart of the astronomical clock. astrolabe, which is specially designed for the geographical location of Stara Bystrica. Part of the astronomical clock...

The Smolenice Castle (Smolenický zámok) is a castle in the eastern slope of the Little Carpathians, near the town of Smolenice in Slovakia. The castle was build up in the half of 15th century, but it was destroyed during the Rakoci's uprising and Napoleanic wars. In 1777 the count Jan Palffy from Pezinok inherited the entire Smolenice but did not reside in the castle due to its poor condition and lack of money for rebuilding it. The castle was only rebuilt up in the 20th century, by order of the count Jozef Palffy. The main building has two wings and a tower, and is made of ferroconcrete....

Smurf Village in Bojnice is a small themed area located right next to the Observation Tower, appealing mainly to families with children. Colorful houses inspired by fairy-tale characters create a playful environment suitable for a short stop during a walk in the area. Visitors can explore simple village sets, take photos, and let children discover familiar fairy-tale motifs in a real setting. Thanks to its location next to the observation tower, the visit can easily be combined with a climb to the viewpoint, offering nice views of the surrounding area of Bojnice. Smurf Village works more as...

Adventure park Smurfs - The Magical World can be found in Bratislava, in the Záhorská Bystrica, near the Bory Shopping Center. This entertainment-educational complex brings the world of Smurfs in larger-than-life size. You can visit the smurfs directly in their mushroom houses, which can accommodate a child as well as an adult. In the magical Smurf forest, children will discover many interactive adventures. In a playful way, they will learn about how to protect our living forest. The mission of the park is to inspire children to protect the environment. An educational program for school classes...

If you look for adrenalin during the winter season, the snowmobiling in the Ski resort Rejdova provides you a great active holiday combined with relaxation. The ride on scooter will definitely be a great fun for more-members groups, families or corporate teams. You will enjoy an adrenaline ride on groomed trails in the beautiful natural surroundings of the Slovak Ore Mountains on the upper Gemer region near the southern edge of the Slovak Paradise. An unforgettable experience will be a snowmobile night ride on a snowy landscape. There are also scooters for children who will surely appreciate...

SNOWLAND ski resort is located at the foot of the Lúčanská part of the Malá Fatra Mountains in the Valčianska dolina valley. It is 12.5 km from the town of Martin. The SNOWLAND area focuses on family skiing with a high level of complementary services. The resort with modern architecture was built as a suburban centre with simple access for motor vehicles. Free parking places are prepared for 500 cars and 10 buses. Favourably orientated north-east slope provides good skiing and snowboarding conditions from December to March. Regulated and artificially snowed ski slopes lie 510 – 830 metres...

Sokolia Valley, interesting also because it is the largest waterfall (75 meters high Veil Waterfall), the Slovak Paradise, is also called the wildest distress of this national park. The gorge is accessible by the yellow tourist trail from the Tomášovská Belá valley. While passing through the valley, tourists can also see the Side, Rock and Vyšný waterfall, where you can climb with ladders, bridges and belay chains. The hiking trail through Sokolia Valley will be a stunning experience and leave you with unforgettable memories.

Rafting of Little Danube is surely an unforgettable experience of spending free time. It is suitable for beginners, friends and families, but also for corporate events as a form of supplement for the teambuilding, and various workshops, seminars. The most beautiful and interesting sections are from the village of Zálesie to the mill in Tomášikov. We organize Danube rafting from a half-day to a 2-day trip. During the river rafting, it is possible to stop or camp directly at the unique wooden water mills in Jelka and Tomášikov. Program - 1 day Possible routes: Bratislava (Vrakuňa)...

Sport Park is located in the area of a beautiful green forest park in the city Stupava, in the midst of a beautiful natural environment and is part of the Park Hotel. Besides the modern wellness center, visitors can enjoy indoor and outdoor tennis and badminton courts, beach volleyball on sand, and a pétangue course. For those interested in company sports events we have a large grass area available which is suitable for team-building company activities. In cold weather the property features an indoor sports facility available for use for tennis , handball, futbal, badminton and other sports activities. Our...

The Stanišovská cave is located in Liptov, in the northern part of the Jánská dolina on the southwestern slopes of the Smrekovice massif at an altitude of 766 meters above sea level. The cave, accessible all year round, is open every day. You will have a perfect experience while exploring the magical underground with guides - cavers. During the tour, you will walk along the walls that water and mother nature have modeled into indescribable shapes. Each visitor receives a headlamp before entering, you do not need special clothing or shoes to enter the cave. If you are looking for an ideal...