Veľké Kostoľany, tourist attractions

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...

The boat is anchored on the right bank of the Váh River (Kolonádny most, Námestie Ivan Krasku) in the town of Piešťany and offers sightseeing cruises on the Váh River and the Sĺňava dam lake from April to October, depending on the weather. Miaz catamaran boat - reconstructed in 2006-2008. The main, closed deck of the ship has a capacity of 50 people, the open terrace seats 28, there are standing places for about 10 people on the bow of the ship in front of the wheelhouse. The total carrying...

Eva Swimming Pool in Piestany with a capacity of 1500 visitors is situated on the Spa Island with warm mineral springs. The thermal water has a beneficial effect in diseases of the locomotor’s system. Thermal resort consists of a 25-metre indoor swimming pool with glassy wall, of open 50-metre swimming pool with springboard, of the children's outdoor pool, of attachment premises and of areas designed for sun-bathing. Opening hours May, Jun 11:00 to 18:00 hrs. July,...

Dolná Krupá is situated 11 km north from the district town of Trnava, approx. 60 km from the capital city of SR Bratislava. The Classicistic castle from 1793-95 was last reconstructed in 1820-1821 based on the project of A.P.Rigel. The four slim pillars and the tympanum – these are the main identification signs of the building. Today, it belongs among the most beautiful examples of the provincial Classicistic architecture in Slovakia. The usage of the Brunswick-Chotek castle, a unique jewel...

After 90 years the spa has returned back to tradition of playing golf in Piešťany, where, in 1914 the first golf playground in Slovakia was opened. In the 30s, international tournaments with players from England, Germany, Scandinavia and the USA were held here. The Piešťany spa have restored this tradition and in the northern part of the Spa Island (part Vrbinky), they have built a 9-hole golf playground with everything that belongs to a golf area – clubhouse, café, golf shop, golf academy...

Are you thinking about where to take your children on a trip during the weekend or on vacation? Visit the Madonan Farm in the village of Bojničky near the town of Hlohovec. The farm and at the same time petting zoo is an ideal place for relaxation with your children. On the farm you can see many animals typical of the Slovak countryside. In addition to the animals, there are many fun attractions for children, such as trampolines, climbing frames, a mini zipline and a tubing track. The area is...

Certova Pec (Devil furnace) is a small karsts cave in the mountains Považský Inovec. Signs of the oldest cave settlements in Slovakia were found right in this cave. It was created by karstic alterations of dolomite limestone. The cave is 27 meters long and mutually interconnecting. It represents a precious archaeological and paleontological site with evidence of multiple Paleolithic settlements. The cave is situated in the cadastral territory of the village Radosina, at the foot of the hill...

The RELAX AQUA & SPA complex in Trnava has expanded with new premises. In addition to the inner water and sauna world, there was also an outdoor swimming pool on the site of the former Slávie swimming pool. In the newly renovated premises, the old destroyed pool was replaced by a new heated stainless steel pool with a temperature of 27-28°C depending on the weather, with 4 swimming lanes, reclining chairs with whirlpool, water bar and fountain.