Bojnice Castle

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The gem of Bojnice is the ”fairy-tale” Bojnický zámok Castle, one of the most visited and most beautiful castles not only in Slovakia, but also in central Europe.

The Castle stands on a large travertine monticule on the site of medieval castle from the 11th century. In the past, the most famous Hungarian noble families owned it and the last of them was the family of Pálfi. Count Ján Pálfi had the structure reconstructed by the architect J. Hubert from Budapest at the end of the 19th century following the pattern of romantic castles of the Loire in central France. The typical silhouette of the romantic image of medieval castle is enhanced by steep roofs of the palace, chapel and towers.

Collections of artistic and historical museum are concentrated in the interior of the castle. Among them is the original furniture and the artistic collection of the Pálffys from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries and the most valuable item of national importance is the Late-Gothic altar of Bojnice made by Nardo di Cione Ortagna, artist from Florence in the mid-14th century. The visit to the castle includes that of dripstone cave under the Castle that communicates with the 26-m deep castle well.

International Festival of Ghosts and Spooks in held here regularly by the end of April and beginning of May. It is when the Bojnický zámok Castle becomes the meeting point of ghosts, spooks, witches, and vampires from all over the world.

An extensive park and landscape park are the inseparable parts of the castle area. The 600-year old lime tree of Bojnice of the King Matthias with 12.5-m trunk circumference stands in front the castle entrance.

Another attraction is the performance of the local group of historical fencing Bojník and that of Aquila, the association of falconers.

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MaySeptember
Monday – Sunday09:0017:00

Prestávka: 12:00 – 12:30 hod.

OctoberApril
Monday – Sunday10:0015:00

Prestávka: 12:00 – 12:30 hod.

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Places Around

Bojnická hradná cave

The visit to the Bojnice Castle includes that of a natural cave located in the tufaceous accumulation on which the castle is built. The diameter of the cave is 22 m and its height is 6 m. It is located 26-m below the level of the fourth courtyard with a water well.

Zoological garden Bojnice

Zoological garden Bojnice

The zoological garden in the spa town of Bojnice, which straddles western and central Slovakia, is the country's oldest and most visited zoo. It lies in a beautiful natural setting that surrounds the Bojnice Castle.

GUMI LAND

GUMI LAND

Gumi land in Bojnice is a small amusement park full of inflatable attractions, where you can go crazy and be guaranteed to tire your children.

Lookout tower Bojnice

The Bojnice lookout tower is an unmissable building located in the mountains above the town of Bojnice, providing an unforgettable view.

Autocamping Bojnice

If you prefer adventures in a tent , cottages or caravan , take advantage of caravan services in the locality below Bojnice Castle . The campsite is situated in a beautiful natural environment above the chalet on the way from Bojnice to Nitrianske Rudno.

Reservoir Kanianka

Reservoir Kanianka

The dominant feature of the village Kanianka is a large water reservoir, also called Kanianska dam. It is located in a charming environment, right in the heart of the picturesque Upper Nitra nature. Kanianka Reservoir is a popular recreational place that is popular with tourists and visitors from near and far.

Lookout tower in Prievidza forest park

In the shadow of slender agates and pine trees, the privacy of lovers searches for privacy. The hand in hand passes through the tortuous sidewalks, separating them for a moment and rejoining them. Standing in a hug on a wooden bench, the charming children are watching on the playground. In the silence of the unobtrusive gazebo, the first moments of the night come. The poetry of romantic films is left in the forest amphitheater. From here it is only a piece of the silver lookout, where, under her balcony "Rómeo", she knows the love of her "Julia".

Vyšehrad

HRADISKO The saddle beneath Vyšehrad was a strategic passage from Ponitria to Turca , already used in the beginnings of the settlement of Slovakia . The traces of settlement can be traced back to the hard-to-reach hill of Vyšehrad from the early Stone Age . Significant traces are associated with the Bronze Age and the people of the Lusatian culture (1200-700 BC) as well as with the later Iron Age (750 BC), from which many finds were found. The most important role was played by the fortification during the period of Great Moravia, when it was the center of the region . The settlement of the territory to the north required the construction of fortified sites, from which the power of Ponitria to Turca, Orava or Liptov was expanded. The defensive and commercial function of the Upper Castle gradually took over the surrounding settlements and after the demise of the Great Moravia its significance dropped. CASTLE VYŠEHRAD In the 13th century , the first written reports of Vyšehrad , which managed the Diviack family, appeared. Since 1277, it is reported that after the Mongol invasion, Vyšehrad was remembered only as a former castle . In the 15th century , part of the brothers, persecuted by the royal troops, resorted to Vyšehrad. From this period, finds of weapons , various iron objects , components of horse harnesses , corners , and especially coins are coming . NPR VYŠEHRAD The territory at the top is part of Vysehrad NPR. Vyšehrad is a national nature reserve since 1973 . A territory with the 4th degree of protection covers the top part of Vyšehrad and a large part of the western foothill with an area of ​​more than 48 hectares. The object of the protection is the Vyšehrad limestone massif with forest vegetation and rare species of insects .

The centre of Europe (Kremnické Bane)

The centre of Europe (Kremnické Bane)

In a beautiful place near Kremnické Bane, central Slovakia, a stone is erected next to an ancient church of John Baptist. It reminds the passers-by that it is exactly here that the geographical centre of Europe is situated.

Biograf winebar and restaurant

The Biograf wine bar and restaurant was created by renovating the premises of the first millennium cinema from the past century . The original original atmosphere breathes the history of this place and resembles the famous times of the great stars of the silver screen . There have been many stories of passion, joy, excitement and tension. Among these walls lived their eternal rookie Charlie Chaplin, beautiful Sophia Loren, charismatic Paul Newman, outstanding Milka Vašarya, and the unforgettable Jožko Kroner.

PANSKÝ PIVOVAR BOJNICE

The Pivovar Brewery Bojnice is a newly opened restaurant with its own craft beer production , which follows the over 350-year tradition of brewing beer in the Brewery Brewery, standing on the Thurzov square until today.

Hotel Lipa ***

Hotel Lipa *** is located in the center of Bojnice, near the famous and beautiful Bojnice Chateau, the zoo and the Čajka swimming pool.

Varadero Cubansncocktail bar

Autentický kubánsky bar v historickej časti mestečko Bojnice s veľkým výberom kvalitného alkoholu a cigár.

WOODSTOCK Bojnice

WOODSTOCK, that's the Original Pub Culture WOODSTOCK in Bojnice is a true authentic pub with everything to do with it. Quality offer of beers , alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and, of course, appetizers like pickled hermelin and many others. Just because today , under the influence of multinational corporations, the tradition and the well-established practices of beer are put in a hurry , we started to search for breweries and suppliers , which still depend on beer, and we offer something special every week that can not be done So regularly buy in shops or squash in pubs ....

Belassi Café & Restaurant

Restaurant is a part of the BEST WESTERN Hotel Belassi PLUS ****, located in the vicinity of the romantic jewel of Europe – the fabulous Bojnice castle. High-quality mediterranean and international cuisine dishes are prepared from fresh ingredients.

Guesthouse Termal ***

Located only 100 m from the Bojnice Thermal Spa, Penzion Termal offers accommodation with satellite TV and an on-site restaurant with a terrace. Free Wi-Fi and free private parking are provided.

Restaurant MERIDIANA BOJNICE

MERIDIANA in Bojnice is a unique restaurant that combines great space, minimalist design, natural materials, relaxing atmosphere, modern technology and professionalism in one of the most impressive experiences.

Galéria Art Point a Art Kafé

Mestská galéria predstavuje multikultúrny priestor v širokom zábere, kde sa spájajú rôzne druhy umenia.

WOODSTOCK Prievidza

In addition to a wide range of draft beers , alcohol and non- alcoholic beverages, we also offer a range of "woodstock" cuisine specialties. Come try our lunch menu , always fresh, always great.

Guesthouse Alena

Family-run guesthouse is located in a quiet street of the old town, directly under the Bojnice Castle.  It offers accommodation in 4 apartments with a total capacity of 18 beds.

Pension Hajašová Oľga

Our guesthouse is located directly on Hurbanovo náměstí , with a beautiful view of the Bojnice Castle . The Bojnice Chateau and Zoo are less than a 5-minute walk away. The Seagull swimming pool is less than a 10-minute walk away.

Apartments HUJER

Apartment accommodation HUJER provides accommodation in Bojnice, directly in the historical center of Hviezdoslavova street, in 5 double rooms with the possibility of an extra bed and in the apartment, which consists of 2 double rooms with the possibility of 2 extra beds, kitchen and bathroom with shower and toilet.

Apartments Hradný Múr Bojnice

Apartments Hradný Múr are located in the historical part of Bojnice , only 200 m from the Bojnice Castle . The old stone wall is part of the complex . Nearby there is a zoo, a thermal swimming pool, a spa, a lot of good restaurants and cozy cafes. Nearby is a local airport where you can buy a sightseeing flight and explore the city from the bird's eye view. Break your heart and experience adrenaline when you jump with a parachute.

Bojnický Vínny Dom

The Bojnický Vínny Theme House, which is located close to the Bojnice Chateau, offers guests a number of wine-related services. In its wine cellar, it provides the opportunity to taste wine from its own production or from regional producers.

Accommodation in the City Library

The Bojnice Cultural Center provides accommodation in the Bojnice City Library in a quiet environment right in the city center , 68 Hurbanovo náměstí 68 , in the building - cultural monument , with a separate entrance from the post office. The accommodation is on the ground floor and consists of a double room with the possibility of an extra bed , a bathroom with a shower and for the motorists and corridors. There is a TV , fridge , microwave and electric kettle . Parking is possible in the courtyard free of charge .

Hotel Lipa ***

Hotel Lipa *** is located in the center of Bojnice, near the famous and beautiful Bojnice Chateau, the zoo and the Čajka swimming pool.

LD Lysec *

The new treatment house LYSEC is built in close proximity to the spa house Mier in the beautiful surroundings of Bojnice spa.

HEALTH INSTITUTE HOTEL MIER *

Medical center - Hotel MIER - Bojnice is located directly in the center of Bojnice spa in beautiful surroundings. The hotel benefits from treatment with procedures directly at the hotel. The hotel has one outdoor swimming pool with thermal water and three indoor pools with thermal water. All pools are in operation throughout the year.

LD Slávia *

Spa house Slávia - spa Bojnice is a pension of category I 1 and 2 - bedded rooms in the beautiful surroundings of Bojnice spa. The guest house is located about 50 m from the central building of LD Mier , where healing treatments and meals are provided.

LD Zobor *

Spa house ZOBOR - located directly in the beautiful spa area of ​​Bojnice spa , the guesthouse is 100 m away from the LD Mier central building where procedures and meals are provided.

Spa house - Penzión Kľak *

Spa house - Pension Klak is located directly in the beautiful spa area of ​​Bojnicke spa, just 50 m from the central LD ​​Mier building, where procedures and meals are provided.

LD Hotel BANIK (BORINA) *

Spa house Hotel Baník - Bojnice Spa is a first-class hotel with 1 and 2-bed rooms furnished with tasteful wooden furniture.

LD TRIBEČ - Apartment house *

The spa house Tribeč - Bojnice Spa is located directly in the spa area. The newly built guesthouse is built in the premises of the former summer amphitheater in a pleasant forest environment on the edge of the spa . The guest house is less than 200m from the MIER.

Spa house Vila Gabriela *

Villa Gabriela - Bojnice Spa is located directly in the beautiful surroundings of a cozy park . The guest house is located about 100m from LD Baník , which provides therapeutic treatments and meals.

Guesthouse Termal ***

Located only 100 m from the Bojnice Thermal Spa, Penzion Termal offers accommodation with satellite TV and an on-site restaurant with a terrace. Free Wi-Fi and free private parking are provided.

Thermal Swimming Pool Čajka Bojnice

Bojnice located open air summer thermal pool Čajka in a beautiful scenery under fabulous Bojnice Castle and near the zoo and spa offers thermal water of 26 to 33 °C in 5 swimming pools (50 metres x 2.5 metres, 2 for children and 2 new stainless steel swimming pools) during its season.

Mysterium Bojnice

Bojnické námestie skrýva neodhalené tajomstvo dávneho alchymistu. Skúste ho odhaliť!

LD Lysec *

The new treatment house LYSEC is built in close proximity to the spa house Mier in the beautiful surroundings of Bojnice spa.

HEALTH INSTITUTE HOTEL MIER *

Medical center - Hotel MIER - Bojnice is located directly in the center of Bojnice spa in beautiful surroundings. The hotel benefits from treatment with procedures directly at the hotel. The hotel has one outdoor swimming pool with thermal water and three indoor pools with thermal water. All pools are in operation throughout the year.

LD Slávia *

Spa house Slávia - spa Bojnice is a pension of category I 1 and 2 - bedded rooms in the beautiful surroundings of Bojnice spa. The guest house is located about 50 m from the central building of LD Mier , where healing treatments and meals are provided.

LD Zobor *

Spa house ZOBOR - located directly in the beautiful spa area of ​​Bojnice spa , the guesthouse is 100 m away from the LD Mier central building where procedures and meals are provided.

Spa house - Penzión Kľak *

Spa house - Pension Klak is located directly in the beautiful spa area of ​​Bojnicke spa, just 50 m from the central LD ​​Mier building, where procedures and meals are provided.

LD Hotel BANIK (BORINA) *

Spa house Hotel Baník - Bojnice Spa is a first-class hotel with 1 and 2-bed rooms furnished with tasteful wooden furniture.

LD TRIBEČ - Apartment house *

The spa house Tribeč - Bojnice Spa is located directly in the spa area. The newly built guesthouse is built in the premises of the former summer amphitheater in a pleasant forest environment on the edge of the spa . The guest house is less than 200m from the MIER.

Spa house Vila Gabriela *

Villa Gabriela - Bojnice Spa is located directly in the beautiful surroundings of a cozy park . The guest house is located about 100m from LD Baník , which provides therapeutic treatments and meals.

Accommodation in the City Library

The Bojnice Cultural Center provides accommodation in the Bojnice City Library in a quiet environment right in the city center , 68 Hurbanovo náměstí 68 , in the building - cultural monument , with a separate entrance from the post office. The accommodation is on the ground floor and consists of a double room with the possibility of an extra bed , a bathroom with a shower and for the motorists and corridors. There is a TV , fridge , microwave and electric kettle . Parking is possible in the courtyard free of charge .

Banícke a mineralogické múzeum

Banícke a mineralogické múzeum

Súkromná expozícia minerálov, drahých kameňov a baníctva v Baníckom a mineralogickom múzeu Jakuba Drevennáka v Bojniciach predstavuje jedinečnú príležitosť prezrieť si zbierku a zoznámiť sa s tematikou brúsenia drahých kameňov a spracovania vzácnych kovov v brusičskej a zlatníckej dielni.

Galéria Art Point a Art Kafé

Mestská galéria predstavuje multikultúrny priestor v širokom zábere, kde sa spájajú rôzne druhy umenia.

Upper Nitra Museum in Prievidza

Upper Nitra Museum in Prievidza

Prievidza and its environs is an immensely rich region from the historical point of view, which is attested by the Castle of Bojnice, the Upper Nitra mining area and many other places. All those who want to get familiar with the compelling history of the district of Prievidza should not miss out on a visit the Upper Nitra Museum in Prievidza.

Lookout tower in Prievidza forest park

In the shadow of slender agates and pine trees, the privacy of lovers searches for privacy. The hand in hand passes through the tortuous sidewalks, separating them for a moment and rejoining them. Standing in a hug on a wooden bench, the charming children are watching on the playground. In the silence of the unobtrusive gazebo, the first moments of the night come. The poetry of romantic films is left in the forest amphitheater. From here it is only a piece of the silver lookout, where, under her balcony "Rómeo", she knows the love of her "Julia".

The Church of All Saints

ObecDiviaky nad Nitricou lies about 12 km northwest of Nováky on the main road to Nitrianske Rudno. The church of all saints is well visible due to the elevated position with towers reaching the sky. You will find him in the middle of the village in the fortifications.

Upper Nitra Open-air Mining Museum

Come and take a journey into the bowels of the earth. What is a mole's life like? Where is it that elves are hiding? We would like to show you how hard the journey towards the brown treasure of the underground is. We will present you the work of miners who go down the depth of the earth to beat nature while avoiding its traps.

Museum of Culture of the Carpathian Germans

Nitrianske Pravno je mesto s nemeckou tradíciou, trvajúcou po generácie až do obdobia vysídlenia po II. sv. vojne. Pôvodný názov je Nemecké Pravno, Deutsch-Proben.

Church of Martyr´s Death of John the Baptist

The southeastern part of the square in Nitrianske Pravne closes the largest building - the Roman Catholic Church of the Church of the Martyrs' Ján Kstiteľa. His patron, St. John the Baptist , was a coat of arms of the city and part of the decoration of the city seal for many centuries .

Vyšehrad

HRADISKO The saddle beneath Vyšehrad was a strategic passage from Ponitria to Turca , already used in the beginnings of the settlement of Slovakia . The traces of settlement can be traced back to the hard-to-reach hill of Vyšehrad from the early Stone Age . Significant traces are associated with the Bronze Age and the people of the Lusatian culture (1200-700 BC) as well as with the later Iron Age (750 BC), from which many finds were found. The most important role was played by the fortification during the period of Great Moravia, when it was the center of the region . The settlement of the territory to the north required the construction of fortified sites, from which the power of Ponitria to Turca, Orava or Liptov was expanded. The defensive and commercial function of the Upper Castle gradually took over the surrounding settlements and after the demise of the Great Moravia its significance dropped. CASTLE VYŠEHRAD In the 13th century , the first written reports of Vyšehrad , which managed the Diviack family, appeared. Since 1277, it is reported that after the Mongol invasion, Vyšehrad was remembered only as a former castle . In the 15th century , part of the brothers, persecuted by the royal troops, resorted to Vyšehrad. From this period, finds of weapons , various iron objects , components of horse harnesses , corners , and especially coins are coming . NPR VYŠEHRAD The territory at the top is part of Vysehrad NPR. Vyšehrad is a national nature reserve since 1973 . A territory with the 4th degree of protection covers the top part of Vyšehrad and a large part of the western foothill with an area of ​​more than 48 hectares. The object of the protection is the Vyšehrad limestone massif with forest vegetation and rare species of insects .