Castle Sivý Kameň

Castle

The castle stands on the black lava rocks waiting to be freed from a centuries-long curse. Castle Sivý Kameň in ruins. Visitors can get to the castle using a steep, winding road from the wide Upper Nitra Basin through the northwest edge of the mountain Vtáčnik. The castle offers a beautiful view of the countryside from Partizánske to Prievidza, the surrounding mountains and remnants of volcanic rocks.

Castle Sivý Kameň was built in the first half of the 14th century as a royal castle, had several owners and then burned down in 1524. After its renovation it has become a shelter for troops fighting in the Bethlen’s uprising and later Francis II. Rákoczi’s uprising. 17th century transformed the castle into ruins. Majtény family paid dearly for their commitment to the imperial court. When plans to marry their daughter to King Ferdinand II failed, the Transylvanian prince Gabriel Bethlen in 1623 revived military operations of its troops. In September 1626 they conquered and plundered Sivý Kameň’s county and dragged the family into captivity. The destruction of the castle was finalized when the residents of nearby Prievidza came to the castle with chariots and drove grain and other supplies away. According to witnesses those people allegedly caused more damage than the Bethlen’s troops. The damaged castle then had started to fall into neglect. Much later, unfortunately, the castle ruin became a source of building material for residents of surrounding villages. Its today´s state was also caused by mining activities in the region.

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Places Around

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 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".

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.

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.

Lookout tower Bojnice

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

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.

Animal Park Revištské Podzámčie

Animal Park Revištské Podzámčie

Visit the Animal Park in Revištské Podzámčie – a place with a fairy tale-like environment, exciting animals, a gurgling waterfall, a lake teeming with fish, and a meadow made for picnics and peaceful relaxation.

Mining monuments in Kremnica

Kremnica, the town situated in central Slovakia in Kremnické vrchy mountains won an attribute of the Golden Town. Gold was mined in its environs for centuries. It was also in Kremnica where golden coins were struck using the metal of the local ore. The mining past of Kremnica is witnessed to by several technical monuments.

Pension Relax

We invite you to our stylish business Relax in Prievidza, where we spoil you and charm with our kitchen. A home - cooked meal is served, which is served in the lunch menu , but also at any time during the day with the choice of pizza . We can also prepare catering or grilled piglets on request.

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.

Galéria Art Point a Art Kafé

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

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.

Koliba Pacho

Do not hesitate to visit Koliba Pacho . We have a lot of specialties prepared for you , children 's playground with attractions . Get an invitation to spend a nice weekend as well as accommodation and adrenaline experiences , offered only by Koliba Pacho. You can find us at the village of Veľká Čausa on the Prievidza - Handlová route , near the Bojníc and the Remata recreation area.

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.

Restaurant & Motel Dolina

Restaurant and Motel Dolina is situated in a picturesque setting with a view of the Rokoš Hill in the Strážovské Hills on the way from Trenčín to Novák, Prievidza, Zvolen and Banská Bystrica, at the intersection with the road leading to Ilava.

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.

Čereňany Manor House

ObecČereňany belongs to villages lying in the southern part of Hornonitrian basin. The most important monument of the village (formerly belonging to the castle of Gray Stone) is the Church of Sts. Mária Magdalény, the water mill on the Žiarský stream and the fairy tale. Its history dates back to 1329. In the Middle Ages it served as a refugee with tattoos.

Penzión Kozák ***

Pension Kozák is a cozy family guest house with a capacity of 26 persons. Located in the village of Sebedražie between the golf courses AGAMA Koš and GCSCOTLAND in Sebedražie.We are 6 km away from the spa town of Bojnice and 1km from the Banská open-air museum in Hornonitria. We lie under the Vtáčnik mountain range where beautiful hiking and biking trails are.

Pension Relax

We invite you to our stylish business Relax in Prievidza, where we spoil you and charm with our kitchen. A home - cooked meal is served, which is served in the lunch menu , but also at any time during the day with the choice of pizza . We can also prepare catering or grilled piglets on request.

Penzión SIGNÁL

Pension SIGNAL is located in the beautiful border part of Bojnice , on the recreational street , on the edge of the forest, surrounded by the Hornonitrian basin nature with very good access to the charming Bojnice Chateau, the largest zoo in Slovakia and the very center of Bojnice.

Pension Villa sv. Tereza

Penzión Villa sv. Tereza in Prievidza is situated on the outskirts of the city center near the pedestrian zone and the historical center of the city. The pension offers its services to all visitors, especially business travelers who need luxury accommodation

Pension Lili

Pension Lili is located in Opatovce nad Nitrou, just 2.5 km from the spa town of Bojnice and only 6.5 km from the town of Prievidza. Accommodation is suitable for couples , for families with children , for business representatives.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Koliba Pacho

Do not hesitate to visit Koliba Pacho . We have a lot of specialties prepared for you , children 's playground with attractions . Get an invitation to spend a nice weekend as well as accommodation and adrenaline experiences , offered only by Koliba Pacho. You can find us at the village of Veľká Čausa on the Prievidza - Handlová route , near the Bojníc and the Remata recreation area.

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.

Restaurant & Motel Dolina

Restaurant and Motel Dolina is situated in a picturesque setting with a view of the Rokoš Hill in the Strážovské Hills on the way from Trenčín to Novák, Prievidza, Zvolen and Banská Bystrica, at the intersection with the road leading to Ilava.

Čereňany Manor House

ObecČereňany belongs to villages lying in the southern part of Hornonitrian basin. The most important monument of the village (formerly belonging to the castle of Gray Stone) is the Church of Sts. Mária Magdalény, the water mill on the Žiarský stream and the fairy tale. Its history dates back to 1329. In the Middle Ages it served as a refugee with tattoos.

Golf Course Scotland Sebedražie

Golf Course Scotland Sebedražie

Golfové ihrisko nájdete v príjemnom podhorskom prostredí v Sebedraží pri Prievidzi. Ponúka golfové tréningové centrum so 6-jamkovou akadémiou, chipping a putting green, veľký tvarovaný 18-jamkový High Tatra putting green a od septembra 2015 aj nové 9-jamkové horské golfové ihrisko s prvkami škótskeho golfu.

Golfový klub Agama

Golfový klub Agama

Golf – keď sa naň pozeráme z diaľky, zdá sa nám ako snobská zábavka. Stačí však skúsiť zopár úderov a toto spojenie presnej mušky a pohodového pohybu v prírode si nás hneď získa.

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 of Bojnice

Bojnice is the world famous spa in the region of Upper Nitra. History of this town is connected with local sulphurous hot springs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Galéria Art Point a Art Kafé

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

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".

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.

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 .

Bojnice Castle

Bojnice Castle

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.

Čereňany Manor House

ObecČereňany belongs to villages lying in the southern part of Hornonitrian basin. The most important monument of the village (formerly belonging to the castle of Gray Stone) is the Church of Sts. Mária Magdalény, the water mill on the Žiarský stream and the fairy tale. Its history dates back to 1329. In the Middle Ages it served as a refugee with tattoos.

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.

Mining monuments in Kremnica

Kremnica, the town situated in central Slovakia in Kremnické vrchy mountains won an attribute of the Golden Town. Gold was mined in its environs for centuries. It was also in Kremnica where golden coins were struck using the metal of the local ore. The mining past of Kremnica is witnessed to by several technical monuments.