Things to do and tourist attractions in Tribec

Greater Tribeč - 830 m asl
Hiking

The Tribeč mountain range is situated in the Fatra-Tatras region between the towns of Nitra, Partizánske and Zlaté Moravce. Its highest peak is Greater Tribeč towering at...

Kostoľany pod Tríbečom
Black Castle (Čierny hrad)
Castle ruins

Not far from the village of Zlatno, on the wooded outcrop of the mountain of Tríbeč, there used to stand the Black Castle (orig. "Čierny hrad"), which protected mainly th...

Zlatno
Žibrica - 617 m asl
Hiking

Žibrica Hill belongs to Tribeč mountain range. It is an excellent way to actively spend your free time if you are in Nitra and its surroundings. Žibrica Hill is character...

Podhorany
Gýmeš Castle
Castle ruins

The ruins of Gýmeš Castle are situated on the steep Dúň hill, about 5 km from the village of Jelenec. In the past, it was the center of the surrounding Gýmeš County (Hung...

Jelenec
Studený hrad (Cold Castle)
Hiking

The Studený hrad (Cold Castle) is a place where an old wooden hillfort stood sometimes around the 11th century. There is no way to find it there today, because it has cea...

Jelenec
Lookout tower on Hôrka Hill
Lookouts

If you find yourself in the vicinity of the city of Nitra and have a sunny day, you should definetely pull out your boots and hike to the not very high hill of Hôrka, whe...

Podhorany
Bison Game Preserve
Zoology and botany

The oak forests near Topolčianki are the only place in Slovakia where you can admire the majestic European bison in direct contact with nature. Theseproud animals are the...

Topoľčianky
Farm Veľký Clíž
Horses, riding

Farm Veľký Clíž is a small family farm dedicated to horse breeding. For visitors, it offers riding lessons for young and old or the possibility of riding a horse.

The fa...

Veľký Klíž
Veľký Lysec - 547 m asl
Hiking

Part of the Tribeč mountain range is also a small hill of Veľký Lysec. Though, it is no kind of mohicane, it can boast of majestic rock crutches on the west side that wil...

Kostoľany pod Tríbečom
Slovak Hafling
Horses, riding

The Slovák family deals with breeding Haflinger horses, whose history dates back to the Middle Ages. You can find them in the picturesque village of Podhorany, near Nitra...

Podhorany
Oponice Castle
Castle ruins

The Oponice Castle - more accurate ruins of the castle - is located on the western tip of the mountain of Tribeč above the village of Oponice. The first written mention o...

Oponice
Zobor Hillfort
Castle ruins

Zobor Hillfort is the oldest and most extensive monument near the city of Nitra. It is also a national cultural monument.

The hillfort s bordered by a defensive wall, al...

Nitra
Svorad's Cave
Caves

The oldest known cave of Nitra is the one, which is located on the western tip of the rather low peak of Zobor. Its name is Cave of Svorad. It got its name, as well as th...

Nitra
Museum of Forgach Family
Museums and history

In the beautiful village of Jelenec, near Nitra, there is a ground baroque mansion. It was built in 1722 by Bishop Paul IV. Forgach. The Forgach family lived and stayed t...

Jelenec
Zobor Monastery complex
Sacral monuments

In the 9th century monks - Benedictines established the monastery of st. Hippolytus in the valley below the hill Zobor. When the Nitranians went to this place, they said,...

Nitra
Aponnyi Historical Library
Museums and history

The Aponnyi Library of Oponice is a divine paradise for all bookworms as well as history lovers. The library is the most beautiful interior library in Slovakia, which ho...

Oponice
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Stay at Château Appony **** with wellness and half board
Other attractions

Holiday in the mansion? When you stay at the Château Appony **** such dreams come true. Everything is ready for your arrival. Beautiful surroundings, tasty half board, wh...

Oponice
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Luxury dinner and wellness in Château Appony ****
Other attractions

Relax in the fabulous atmosphere that has made Château Appony **** famous. In the lap of the beautiful nature of the centuries-old trees, the jewel of architecture, built...

Oponice
Hrušov Castle
Castle ruins

North of the famous wine-growing village of Topoľčianky, the ruins of the Hrušov castle have been standing for centuries. Its remnants of massive walls and towers rise up...

Hostie
Apponyi's Hunting Museum
Museums and history

A rare historical building in the picturesque village of Oponice is a Renaissance mansion dating from the 16th-17th century. The locals also call it Small Chateau. It use...

Oponice
Ruins of the church on Vrchhora
Castle ruins

The mysterious Tribeč Mountains offer unique places with a rich history. Such a place is Vrchhora, where the remains of a Renaissance church and a Baroque chapel are hidd...

Veľký Klíž
Dražovce Church
Sacral monuments

The beautiful and unique landmark of the city district of Nitra - Dražovce is undoubtedly the Dražovce church, also called the Church of St. Michael the Archangel from th...

Nitra - Dražovce
Trout paradise
Other attractions

We offer you relaxation in beautiful natural scenery, on the main route Topoľčianky-Skýcov. The facility is located 2 km behind the entering board to Topoľčianky.

Catch ...

Topoľčianky
Ranch Y
Horses, riding

Ranch Y in the village of Solčany is a place where you will experience dynamism, grandeur, power, freedom, peace, grace and fun. It will enchant you with its rich offer o...

Solčany
Private pond Žikava
Other attractions

We offer rest and relaxation by the water and the opportunity to catch fish in a nice environment near the village of Krásny Majer. Individuals and whole families have th...

Žikava
Slovak Agricultural Museum in Nitra
Museums and history

The Slovak Agricultural Museum was founded in 1922 in Bratislava. Its seat was the building, which is currently used by the Slovak National Museum. Only in 1960 was the s...

Nitra
Nitra Castle
Castles, chateaus, mansions

The Nitra Castle rises spectacularly above the town of Nitra. It stands on a rock cliff, on the site of an old high Slavic hillfort, which was originally surrounded by th...

Nitra
Sculptural group of Saints Cyril and Methodius
Other attractions

The most famous Slavic missionaries - Saints Cyril and Methodius - have many sculptures in Slovakia built in their memory. However, only one of them can boast of the attr...

Nitra
Statue of Corgoň
Museums and history

Like many Slovak towns and villages, Nitra has an interesting folk-tale, which talks about a huge strongman Corgoň, who averted the Turkish invasion of Nitra Castle. The ...

Nitra
Summer swimming pool at Sihoť
Lakes and pools

The summer swimming pool area is in very convenient. area, located in the middle of the City Park, almost in the city center of Nitra. In addition to a lot of fun and wat...

Nitra