The water reservoir lies not far away from Košice in a wonderful natural setting. The big V-shaped lake is a much sought after holiday resort and active relaxation next to water.

In the Branisko mountains, between the village of Lipovce and the settlement of Lačnov, there is a unique 2 km long canyon created by the Lačnov brook. This extremely attractive locality can be found on maps and in the literature under various names; it is most often referred to as the Lačnov Canyon, the Lačnovská Strait or the Lačnovský Stream Strait, but some also call it the Little Slovak Paradise.

The only accessible cave in the north-east of Slovakia is the cave Zlá Diera (Bad Hole) near the village Lipovce. Speleological (cave) guides are available for demanding visitors. The basic route takes about 40 minutes. It is not demanding and suitable for children. Solid shoes and warm clothes are recommended (the temperature in the cave moves around 7 degrees of Celsius).

A place you should enroll in your winter travel program. You can find a sloping rock near Spišská Nová Ves, between the villages of Matejovce nad Hornádom and Chrasť nad Hornádom.

At the foot of the forest in Spišský Hrhov, in an old orchard with a view of Spiš Castle, there is a sauna original in its architecture and concept. It is accessible free of charge to anyone who reserves it for an undisturbed experience. Reservations are possible via the form. The sauna has an unconventional shape on the outside, but inside it is built according to traditional techniques. It is without electricity, heats with wood in the oven and cools with water from the stream. The only stimuli from the surroundings are the starry sky and the sounds of the forest.

The Košice Zoological Garden in eastern Slovakia's largest city is, in terms of the area that it covers, one of the largest zoos in Europe.

Rodinný zábavno-zážitkový areál ÚDOLIE MANITOU sa nachádza v srdci prírody, pozdĺž Čermeľského potoka, len necelých 6 km od centra Košíc, ako súčasť rekreačnej oblasti Alpinka.

The ZOO of Spišská Nová Ves in the Eastern Slovakia is the youngest and smallest ZOO in Slovakia. It is located close to the National park Slovak Paradise (Slovenský raj) which is one of the top national parks of Slovakia.

One of the largest children's indoor parks in Slovakia.

The Jasovská cave is situated on the eastern edge of the Slovenský kras karst. Thanks to its significance and unique ornamentation, it was included into the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Located in Helcmanovce, 31 km from Košice, Penzion Zlaty Orol features a children's playground and sun terrace. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

We offer accommodation and traditional meals – we also organise events such as – Shrove Carnival Pig Slaughter, Goulash Festival Branisko, Spiš Folklore Festival, Master Piroh (pasty). Come and enjoy a weekend’s stay at The Shepherd’s Hut!

Unikátna Lujza Restaurant je situovaná v najstaršom hoteli Slovenska z roku 1869 v tichom prostredí košického lesoparku.

Located next to the Kosice Forest Park, this family-run guest house is 1.5 km away from the centre. Furnished in rustic style and situated in the attic, the en-suite rooms are air-conditioned. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the Baranok Penzion.

Just 50 m from the slopes of the Plejsy Ski Centre, Hotel Plejsy in Krompachy is located in the heart of the Spiš region and offers you a spa and sports centre and a restaurant serving Slovak specialities.

Penzión Hanka Krompachy is a private accommodation is located on the outskirts of the town, 450 m from the lifts of the Plejsy Ski Resort and offers you ski-to-door access and modern rooms and apartments with flat-screen TV and free WiFi.

Located in Helcmanovce, 31 km from Košice, Penzion Zlaty Orol features a children's playground and sun terrace. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

Rodinný zábavno-zážitkový areál ÚDOLIE MANITOU sa nachádza v srdci prírody, pozdĺž Čermeľského potoka, len necelých 6 km od centra Košíc, ako súčasť rekreačnej oblasti Alpinka.

Located next to the Kosice Forest Park, this family-run guest house is 1.5 km away from the centre. Furnished in rustic style and situated in the attic, the en-suite rooms are air-conditioned. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the Baranok Penzion.

Areály Paintball Dúbravka je nové paintballové ihrisko na Spiši, kde sa môžete vyblázniť a zažiť plno adrenalínu. Ihrisko má zatiaľ cca 140 prekážok, 5 bunkrov a 1 most, ale počet stále narastá a rozlohu cca 7500 m2. Ideálny počet hráčov je 8 – 12.

At the foot of the forest in Spišský Hrhov, in an old orchard with a view of Spiš Castle, there is a sauna original in its architecture and concept. It is accessible free of charge to anyone who reserves it for an undisturbed experience. Reservations are possible via the form. The sauna has an unconventional shape on the outside, but inside it is built according to traditional techniques. It is without electricity, heats with wood in the oven and cools with water from the stream. The only stimuli from the surroundings are the starry sky and the sounds of the forest.

Lanové centrum je športový areál, ktorý ponúka atraktívne programy pre skupiny aj jednotlivcov. Ide o komplex lanových prekážok, ktoré sú umiestnené vo výške 8 až 10 metrov nad zemou, ktoré účastníci prekonávajú po zaškolení inštruktorom. Súčasťou areálu je detská dráha Lanáčik, vonkajšia lezecká stena a tiež kaviareň s veľkou terasou a letný multifunkčný altánok. V areáli parku sú v súčasnosti umiestnené aj sochárske diela vytvorené umelcami počas sympózia “Práci česť”.

The climatic Štós Spa, which was established in 1883, is located in the picturesque part of southeastern Slovakia and surrounded by breathtaking natural scenery full of fir and pine trees on the boundary of Spišské rudohorie mountain range and the Slovak Karst.

POŽIČOVŇA OBLOHY | COMPACT Skydive zabezpečuje komplexné služby v oblasti športového a rekreačného parašutizmu. (Zdroj: www.compact.sk)

Splavujeme.sk ponúka splavy a kurzy vhodné pre začiatočníkov, celé rodiny s deťmi, ale aj pre pokročilých vodákov. V Košiciach na Aničke prebiehajú kurzy kanoistiky a v tesnej blízkosti Košíc rafting a splavovanie Hornádu.

Rímskokatolícky kostol v Gelnici patrí k najstarším staviteľským pamiatkam mesta. Je dominantou mesta jednak svojou polohou na úpätí svahu v historickom jadre mesta a jednak svojou veľkosťou, tvarom a výrazom. Je to gotická stavba a pochádza zo 14. storočia.

The Spiš community of Žehra is known for its precious local Roman-Catholic Holy Spirit church (Kostol Ducha Svätého) that is, along with other monuments around the Spiš Castle, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Spiš – to je klenotnica mnohých kultúrnych, historických ale i prírodných pamätihodností Slovenska. Okrem známych pamiatok UNESCO akými sú Spišský hrad, Kostolík sv. Ducha v Žehre či Spišská Kapitula môže návštevník zavítať aj do Kaštieľa Hodkovce, Žehra.

The Greek Catholic wooden church of St Lucas the Evangelist from 1727. It consists of three parts and its architecture is atypical. This log structure bears traits of the Gothic Roman Catholic architecture. The independent tower standing apart from the nave is typical. The church is located in the historic cemetery. It is one of the oldest wooden churches in Slovakia. The main altar from 1782 is in the Baroque style. Iconostas of this church is even older (1733).

In the eastern horizon of Spišské Podhradie towers the Spiš Castle. As a National Cultural Monument, Spiš Castle with its area of more than four ha, and partially in ruins, is one of the largest castle compounds in Central Europe. Spiš Castle was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1993.

The most important building of Spišská Kapitula, which was along with other monuments in environs of the Spiš Castle inscribed in the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage, is the Late-Romanesque St Martins Cathedral.

In the year 1831 a great revolt of peasants broke out in the east of Slovakia. To the honour of its victims a memorial was built on the hill Furča above the village of Haniska near Prešov.

The medieval power centre of Šariš was the Šarišský hrad Castle, the ruins of which are on the top plain of a distinct elevation above the town Veľký Šariš situated north-west of Prešov.

One of the stateliest buildings of eastern Slovakia is situated in the southern part of region Spiš. It is the manor house Markušovce.

Stone bridge in Spišský Hrhov, in eastern Slovakia, is one of interesting historical and technical monuments, which still serve their purposes. It is one of few conserved historic bridges in region of Spiš.