South-west Slovakia
Activities in South-west Slovakia

Great opportunity to see the real pearls of South-west Slovakia such as Arboretum Mlyňany, the National Stud Farm with its museum of horses, unique nature reserve of the Europen Bison, Topoľčianky Castle and many more.

Castle Museum

Excursion to historical premisses and museum of Castle Topoľčianky (National Cultural Monument) - former summer residence of presidents of the republic and of Habsburg royal dynasty.

Price for English/ German speaking guide: 55 EUR/ group
Tickets to castle museum: 3,5 EUR/ pers.

Sport Horses

Excursion to Horse Breeding Farm in Topoľčianky. It is the only place on the old continent where four different breeds of horses (Arabian Thoroughbred, Lippizaner, Hucul and Slovak Warmblood) are raised.

Price for English speaking guide: 55 EUR/ group

Tickets to Riding Hall of Horse Breeding Farm: 1,5 EUR/ pers.
Tickets to Museum of Horse Breeding Farm: 2 EUR/ pers.

Distance from the castle: 50 m

Riding on a Team of Horses

Riding to the fish-pond in the castle park, to the ruins of fortress Hrušov or the Reserve of the European bison (according to choice).

Price for riding on a team of horses (4 – 6 people):
39 EUR (Tuesday – Friday)
77 EUR (weekends and public holidays)

Wine Degustation

Tasting of regional wines (7 kinds of wine with „pagáč“ – special Slovak pastry) in the castle or at the wine producer with excursion.

Price: 130 EUR/ group up to 20 people

Distance from the castle: 500 m

European Bison

Excursion to Reserve of the European bison.

Tickets: 1,5 EUR/ pers.

Distance from the castle: 4 km

Arboretum Mlyňany

Excursion to Arboretum Mlynaňy, with its rare collection of more than 2 500 spieces and varieties of trees, plants and flowers.

Tickets: 3,5 EUR/ pers.

Distance from the castle: 12 km

Discover the Magic of Dead Sea

Visit aquapark Podhajská with thermal water of a temperature +30 - +36°C. The thermal water in Podhajská is of a similar composition as that of the Dead Sea. The water has curative effect on locomotive apparatus and some skin diseases.

Tickets: 6 EUR/ pers./ day (open: Tuesday - Sunday)

Distance from the castle: 35 km

Rafting down the River Hron

Rafting down the river Hron (3-4 hours, easy level) in beautiful scenery, after rafting barbecue with beer, archery and relax on the bank of the river.

Price: 19 EUR/ pers.*

*price includes rafts and paddles, rescue waistcoats, service of instructor, transport of rafts (minimum people: 10, rafting period: May – September)

Distance from the castle: 20 – 50 km (depends on starting point)

Clay-pigeon Shooting

An unforgettable experience is clay-pigeon shooting in the local forests among friendly foresters and hunters.

Shooting is suitable for beginners too. The whole procedure is under guidance of expert instructors and foresters.

An essential part of clay-pigeon shooting is the traditonal Slovak home-made slivovica. The foresters will prepare an excellent goulash.

Price: 54 EUR/ pers.

*price includes guns and shooting-range plus cartridges (20 x disc of clay fired into the air, for every disc you have two shots), shock absorbers, services of instructor and interpreter, drinks (slivovica, mineral water), goulash, minimal number of people: 2

Distance from the castle: 4 km

Fishing in the River Hron

You will be taken by canoe to choose the right spot for fishing. We will provide you fishing gear and baits according to you fishing preferences; it is also possible to be taken to a special store with fishing supplies.

An experienced guide will be 8-10 hours a day at your disposition. Main fishing season - from June till November.

Price: 128 EUR/ pers. (one person only), 76 EUR/ pers. (2 – 3 people), 55 EUR/ pers. (4 people and more)*

*price includes: transport from place of accommodation to fishing point and back, guide-instructor (English or German), fishing licence, boat with equipment, refreshments (mineral water, tea, coffee)

*price does not include: fishing-gear (fishing rod and boots), baits (to be ordered in advance), meals.

Distance from the castle: 15 - 40 km (depends on place for fishing)

Wine Tasting with "Zabíjačka" and Folklore Music

You will try „zabíjačka“ - local speciality which consits of three kinds of fresh sausage made right after the slaughter of the pig.

Price: 17 EUR/ pers.*

*price includes wine degustation plus 0,5 – 1 l of wine per person, sausages, folklore music

Distance from the castle: 35 km

Other Services in the Castle Topočianky

Catering, music (live modern, folklore or classical music, folklore ensembles, disc-jockey), photographic and video services.

Amazing? Click here

Accommodation | Holiday Package