The Viniansky Castle
The castle is situated north-west of the East-Slovakian village Vinné.
This fortified residence of the nobility from Michalovce dates to the second half of the 13th century and like other castles in region, it served as sentry castle on the Magna Via, old trade road leading from the region of Potisie to Poland.
The castle was pulled down during the Rebellion of Estates at the beginning of the 18th century. Ruins of the Viniansky hrad Castle offer a nice view of the lowland Východoslovenská nížina.
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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.
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.
Zemplínska Šírava
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.
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.
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.
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.
Veľká Domaša
The green pearl of eastern Slovakia – the water reservoir Veľká Domaša, built on the river Ondava, is situated in the mountains Ondavská vrchovina. Warm climate of the lake favours water sports and fishing.
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.
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
Featuring a garden and a seasonal outdoor pool Ranč Nová Zem offers accommodation in Blatná Polianka. Uzhhorod is 16 km away.
Precedens Guest - House **
Situated in Malý Ruskov, Penzión Precedens provides an indoor pool, a sauna, a hot tub and a restaurant with a bar serving Hungarian cuisine.
Wellness Hotel Vinnay ***
Wellness Hotel Vinnay is located on the shore of Vinianske Lake, 8 km from Michalovce and 2 km from the Zemplínska Šírava Thermal Park in a recreational area of Zeplinska Sirava. It features modern rooms, a lá carte restaurant with a spacious terrace where you can enjoy lake views. Hotel also offers a wellness centres, a private beach with sunbeds in summer season, a pool for children as well as a kid´s corner.
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.
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.
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.
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
Featuring a garden and a seasonal outdoor pool Ranč Nová Zem offers accommodation in Blatná Polianka. Uzhhorod is 16 km away.
Precedens Guest - House **
Situated in Malý Ruskov, Penzión Precedens provides an indoor pool, a sauna, a hot tub and a restaurant with a bar serving Hungarian cuisine.
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 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.
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.
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
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
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.
Castle Čičva
The road south of the Veľká Domaša water reservoir leads below the ruins of the Čičva Castle from the 13th century. The Castle did not survive the last Rákoczis rebellion in 1711 when it was damaged.
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!
Manor house Snina
The manor house has underwent reconstruction in 2012 and was opened for the public in summer 2013. Currently it is a seat of the city library, museum with a permanent exhibition, gallery and social and cultural events, ceremonies as well as concerts of classic music are organised there.