Zemplínska Šírava

Lake, Dam

In the northern part of the lowland Východoslovenská nížina, the water reservoir attracts in summer season. Due to its very favourable local climate, it is widely used for recreation.

It was constructed in the 1960s and it is situated on the bottom of a large depression. In the past, the locality was called the "mud of Vihorlat". The water reservoir is comparatively shallow, its depth reaches only the maximum of 3.5 metres and the area of its surface is between 22 and 35 square kilometres.

Accommodation and catering facilities are situated mostly on the northern waterside. Among the most popular tourist centres are Hôrka, Kaluža, Paľkov and Kamenec. Rent of boats, water bicycles, scooters, skis and windsurfs is available. The tourist communes are ideal starting points for hiking in the mountains Vihorlatské vrchy. Sightseeing around the lake is also provided on boats that start from the local port. Excellent fishing is one of its attractions as well.

The eastern and shallower part of the reservoir (about one fifth of its total area) coincides with the protected Ornithological Reserve. Almost 100 species of waterfowl including some highly rare ones were identified here.

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Places Around

Zemplínska Šírava - Bear Mountain

Zemplínska Šírava - Bear Mountain

The location of the Medvedia hora resort is located in the most valuable landscape area, at the foot of an elevated promontory - a peninsula of volcanic origin. The picturesque view of the lake shore is connected with the view of the Bear Mountain. The resort is divided by a promontory into eastern and western parts. In the western part of Medvedej hora there is a recreational area with an area of ​​3 ha with a modified pebble beach, water bike rental, car camp ATC Anima and there is also a parking lot for about 250 cars and Pension Anima. Above the road is the Europenzión restaurant Salaš.

Vinianske lake

Vinianske lake

Vinianske Lake is located in a beautiful forest environment 11 km from Michalovce. Thanks to the relatively small area and the protection of the surrounding forests against the wind, it can boast extremely warm water, and therefore it is undeniably a great attraction for tourists and an ideal place to relax by the water. It is also known abroad and many tourists from Poland, Hungary, Ukraine, Germany and the Netherlands come for its beauties. Due to its excellent climatic conditions and truly beautiful nature, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Slovakia.

Sninský kameň

Sninský kameň

Prírodná pamiatka Sninský kameň sa nachádza v pohorí Vihorlat v katastri obce Zemplínske Hámre. Pre veľký vedecký a kultúrno-spoločenský význam bol Sninský kameň vyhlásený v roku 1982 za Chránený prírodný výtvor. V súčasnosti možno Sninský kameň nájsť ako prírodnú pamiatku, ktorú tvorí tzv. neplodná plocha (skala) obklopená ochranným lesom.

Alcea – Požičovňa lodí

Splavte s nami zemplínske rieky Ondavu, Laborec, Topľu, Cirochu, Latoricu. Požičiame Vám kanoe s príslušenstvom a dopravíme ich na miesto štartu a z miesta cieľa. Vybrané úseky riek sú vhodné aj pre úplných začiatočníkov. Možnosť viacdenných splavov.

Jazero Beňatina

Tyrkysové jazierko vzniklo v bývalom kameňolome, kde sa našla skamenelina 5 metrov dlhej ryby, preto bolo ťažba zastavená. Zároveň došlo k zaplaveniu kameňolomu spodnou vodou a vytvoreniu jazierka, ktoré svojou scenériou pripomína Plitvické jazerá. Beňatina sa nachádza v okrese Sobrance medzi dedinami Beňatina a Inovce.

Vihorlatská hvezdáreň Observatory in Humenné

Vihorlatská hvezdáreň Observatory in Humenné

Vihorlatská hvezdáreň Observatory in Humenné is a regional specialized scientific-research and cultural and educational institution focusing on astronomy and related natural sciences.

Hotel Mousson ****

Hotel Mousson ****

This air-conditioned 4-star hotel is 1.5 km away from the Main Train Station in Michalovce and a 20-minute walk from the Zemplin Museum.

Nová Zem Ranch

Nová Zem Ranch

Featuring a garden and a seasonal outdoor pool Ranč Nová Zem offers accommodation in Blatná Polianka. Uzhhorod is 16 km away.

Hotel Eurobus ***

Hotel Eurobus ***

Situated by the Zemplínska Šírava Lake and recreational area and the Vinné Lake reachable within 6 km, Hotel Eurobus offers accommodation in rooms and apartments, a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace.

Pension Anima

Pension Anima

Pension Anima is located nearby Zemplinska Sirava and features a number of amenities including barbecue facilities. Featuring a shared lounge, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Guests can dine in the restaurant or a drink at the bar and free WiFi is available.

Thermal Šírava Spa Resort

Thermal Šírava Spa Resort

Hotel Thermal ŠÍRAVA is a modern 4-star hotel located by the Zemplínska Sírava Water Dam. It offers accommodations in comfort rooms and apartments.

Hotel Glamour

Hotel Glamour

Hotel Glamour **** is a modern, comfortable 4-star hotel situated in attractive surrounding on the side of Zemplínska Šírava. High standard of services will be appreciated by families with children, lovers of leisure activities, relax, tourism, as well as companies organizing teambuilding activities and business meetings.

Hotel Felicia

Hotel Felicia

Situated in Kaluža, 300 m from Zemplinska Sirava, Hotel Felicia boasts a restaurant and free WiFi. Free private parking is available on site.

Hotel CHEMES

Hotel CHEMES

Wellness hotel Chemes ** sa nachádza na brehu vodnej nádrže Zemplínska šírava, v rekreačnej oblasti Kamenec. Hotel poskytuje ubytovanie v komfortne zariadených izbách, apartmánoch a disponuje ubytovacou kapacitou 126 lôžok v 56 izbách.

Hotel Mousson ****

Hotel Mousson ****

This air-conditioned 4-star hotel is 1.5 km away from the Main Train Station in Michalovce and a 20-minute walk from the Zemplin Museum.

Nová Zem Ranch

Nová Zem Ranch

Featuring a garden and a seasonal outdoor pool Ranč Nová Zem offers accommodation in Blatná Polianka. Uzhhorod is 16 km away.

Thermalpark Šírava

Thermalpark Šírava is a modern thermal park on the shores of the Zemplínska šírava dam in the village of Kaluža. It is situated on a picturesque peninsula called Medvedia hora (Bear Mountain), which is considered one of the most beautiful places at Zemplínska šírava.

The Viniansky Castle

The Viniansky Castle

The castle is situated north-west of the East-Slovakian village Vinné.

Zemplín Museum Michalovce

Zemplín Museum Michalovce

At the Zemplín Museum you can learn all the necessary information about cultural, historical and economic development of Zemplín region as well as its animate and inanimate nature. It is situated in a manor house, which is a cultural monument. The museum was founded in 1957. It contains several permanent expositions and often it is a place where other exhibitions are held.

The Manor House Michalovce

The Manor House Michalovce

The most attractive cultural monument of the town Michalovce in the east of Slovakia is its manor house. It stands in the middle of the town on the bank of the Laborec river, on the site of the old water castle, which protected the territory against the enemy assaults.

Guitar Museum in Sobrance

Guitar Museum in Sobrance

Do you think that the guitar is a unique musical instrument and that it deserves its own museum?! All guitar fans should expect something of rare occurrence in the town of Sobrance. The museum includes approximately 200 guitars of a total of 1,000 exhibits that can hardly be seen together in any other place, as it is the only guitar museum in Europe and only the second worldwide!

Castle Jasenov

Castle Jasenov

South of Humenné in wonderful woods of the Humenské vrchy Mts. are the ruins of the castle called Jasenov from the 13th century.

Castle Brekov

Castle Brekov

Fans of history will perhaps like to ascend to the ruins of the Brekov Castle rising above the town Humenné on top of the andesite rock with a nice view of the environs, including the towns of Humenné and Strážske.

Manor House Humenné

The town Humenné is situated on the middle reach of the Laborec river in the east of Slovakia and it has an originally Renaissance manor house. In the 19th century the manor was reconstructed in the Baroque style, which imitates the French architecture.

Nová Sedlica - church of St Michael the Archangel

Nová Sedlica - church of St Michael the Archangel

The Greek Catholic wooden church of St Michael the Archangel was built in 1764. It is a log building of the Lemko type, which consists of three parts and three towers. Iconostas is from the 18th century, some icons are even older - from the 16th and 17th centuries. The building part of the exhibition of popular architecture and dwelling of theMuseum in Humenné inhabits it since 1974-1977 when it was moved there.

Church of the relics of St. Nicholas

The Greek Catholic wooden Church of the relics of St. Nicholas the Bishop (Chrám Prenesenia ostatkov sv. Mikuláša – biskupa) was included in 2008, along with seven wooden churches of the Slovak part of Carpathian Mountain Area, on the UNESCO Word Heritage List.

Hrabová Roztoka - Greek Catholic wooden church of St Basil the Great

Hrabová Roztoka - Greek Catholic wooden church of St Basil the Great

The Greek Catholic wooden church of St Basil the Great from 1750. This three-space log building is covered by shingle roof with two little towers. Interior is mostly in the Baroque style from the 18th century. Iconostas is somewhat younger and it dates to the end of the 18th century. Interior also contains an interesting cupboard made in the Gothic style.