Where to go on a trip Bodíky

We invite you to the world of water, sun, fun, and relaxation. We present to you one of our most popular summer water resorts, Thermalpark Dunajská Streda. It is located in southern Slovakia, in the Podunajsko region, directly in the district town of Dunajská Streda. An escape from everyday stress is offered here by outdoor and indoor thermal pools with a variety of attractions, a wellness center with a sauna world and a massage center, as well as a lake with a wide range of water sports. During the season, attractive animations make the recreation enjoyable for visitors young and old. Rich sports options and gastronomy services are a matter of course.

The offer of water areas in Dunajská Streda is truly rich. Year-round relaxation is offered by the outdoor Italian pool with a hot tub and a water temperature of up to 36 °C. The exterior part of the rotunda with thermal water, the temperature of which ranges up to 39 °C, is also in year-round operation. Swimming under the open sky in any weather can also be experienced in the thermal quiet pool with a temperature of up to 36 °C. In any weather and during any season, you will also find a pleasant water embrace in the indoor pools. The offer includes a wellness pool, an interior part of the rotunda with thermal water, an indoor recreational pool, and a small children's pool.

In the summer season, further attractions are added to the rich offer of water areas. The outdoor recreational pool with a water temperature of up to 30 °C is very popular. Great water fun for the youngest visitors of Thermalpark is brought by the children's pool with a slide, where the water temperature reaches up to 32 °C. Visitors of all age groups will happily enjoy a summer adventure, which is offered to them by the large adventure pool with a water temperature of up to 32 °C. The offer of water attractions includes hot tubs, water spouts, massage water jets, water mushrooms, waterfalls, as well as extremely popular water slides.

Recreation in Dunajská Streda is far from ending with water relaxation. Located directly within the water park area is a lake with a beach and a wide range of water sports. Active vacationers have several sports grounds at their disposal. You can play beach volleyball, minigolf, table tennis, or, for example, giant chess. Sports activities are also offered by a multifunctional sports field. An inherent part of the water park experience is good food. Therefore, you will find a restaurant with a terrace within the complex, seasonal fast-food stands with tasty refreshments and a selection of popular drinks, as well as ice cream, popsicles, pancakes, or waffles.

A popular part of the water park is the wellness center. In the sauna world, a Finnish, infrared, and bio sauna await you. You can also relax in a steam and salt cabin or in a jacuzzi. A cooling pool and experience showers are a matter of course. Come and enjoy the perfect relaxation experience. You will also escape everyday stress under the hands of experienced masseurs in the massage world. Your health and mental well-being will be supported here by a wide range of massages and procedures. The offer even includes such highlights as a lady's massage, a massage for children, cupping, a hydromassage bed, magnetotherapy, oxygen therapy, or light therapy.

During your stay in Dunajská Streda, be sure to set aside time for points of interest and attractions in the immediate surroundings. Pleasantly relaxed, you will have plenty of energy for a trip to Vodný mlyn Dunajský Klátov. Definitely do not miss a visit to the home of wild beasts named Malkia Park, a trip to the picturesque lake Jazero Lívia in Horná Potôň, and to a unique architectural gem, Vodný mlyn Tomášikovo. The hiking options of the Podunajsko region overlap with diverse accommodation options. We recommend looking for accommodation around Thermalpark Dunajská Streda. Here you will find a range of modern apartments, comfortable guesthouses, and popular cottages and cabins with a guarantee of privacy. Accommodation in Dunajská Streda is also offered by our portal. You will certainly find the right choice.

Malkia Park in Orechová Potôň is a unique place that opened its gates to the public on June 4, 2016. Orechová Potôň is a village in the Dunajská Streda district. The park is primarily home to large felines that were abused or unwanted, but other animal species have gradually been added as well. Many animals that were already born in captivity and thus would unfortunately not survive in the wild have found their sanctuary here. While they do not get freedom, they receive a lot of love and the necessary care.

The ZOO got its name from the first animal rescued by the zookeepers and founders of the park. It was the lioness Malkia. Her name means "queen" in the Swahili language, and perhaps that is why locals sometimes call Malkia Park the "royal park". Malkia Park is home to many impressive felines, but you will also find zebras, camels, donkeys, goats, sheep, llamas, gibbons, capuchins, lemurs, tortoises, meerkats, parrots, and waterfowl. Most of our charges have a story. Many are strong, and perhaps you will hold back tears at some of them, but each of them ultimately ended happily.

The ZOO offers not only a classic visit but also organizes experiential or weekend stays. You can become an animal keeper for a day. You will look at the operation of the ZOO from another perspective and understand how much love zookeepers must have within themselves to make the animals in the ZOO happy and content. Malkia Park thinks primarily of the youngest ones. How about preparing an unforgettable birthday celebration for them right in the ZOO? Thematic decoration, plenty of fun, and interesting facts about animals are a great birthday gift in themselves.

Malkia Park even offers the opportunity to become an adoptive parent of one of the animals. The animal you adopt in this way will receive exemplary care for all your financial contributions. As a "parent", you will receive an adoption certificate, free entry to the park, and a small token of appreciation. In addition, you can participate in a special tour designated for adoptive parents. Of course, your name will be included on a wooden plaque placed directly at the enclosure of "your" animal. Once the adoption period expires, the ZOO will give you the plaque as a souvenir.

For the youngest visitors, there is also a children's playground and a children's world in the park to entertain them in case of inclement weather. You can also leave the park with a nice souvenir from the gift shop. There is also a bistro located within the premises.

A visit to Malkia Park will tug at your heartstrings. Whether you are big or small, the touching stories and the strong mission of the park, which decided to rescue suffering animals, will leave an emotion in you. The fact that someone helps those who cannot help themselves is simply admirable. If you have decided to visit, we recommend booking accommodation near Malkia Park. Why not take a proper trip with your family and visit other attractions in the surroundings of Dunajská Streda? In summer and winter alike, you will enjoy, for example, Thermalpark Dunajská Streda. We guarantee you unique experiences that neither you nor your little ones will forget.

Gabčíkovo is a waterworks facility built on the Dunaj river, near the town of Gabčíkovo, in the Dunajská Streda district. This multipurpose structure is located just about 50 km from Bratislava. The main function of the facility is the generation of electricity, covering about 8% of total consumption in Slovakia and up to 12–15% in Hungary. In addition, it serves as flood protection and regulates the water level of the Dunaj, making the river navigable and allowing the water level to be adjusted even during potential emergency situations.

As early as the 19th century, a plan emerged to divert from the original riverbed to create a permanent and reliable shipping lane. The decision in favor of construction was accelerated by the 1973 oil crisis. Construction of the waterworks began in 1977 following the signing of an international treaty between Slovakia and Hungary. Hungary unilaterally withdrew from constructing its section in 1989 following citizen protests and ceased work in the Nagymaros section. Subsequently, work was carried out only on the Slovak side in a modified form, while construction of the Hungarian section was postponed. Operation of the Slovak part of the facility was put into service in October 1992, and the power plant began operating in 1996. In October 1997, the International Court of Justice ruled that Hungary's withdrawal from the treaty was not justified.

The Gabčíkovo waterworks consists of several parts. The Hrušov reservoir accumulates water for the optimal operation of the hydroelectric power plant. It stands mostly on Slovak territory, with a length of 16 km and a width of 1 to 4 km. The Gabčíkovo dam step consists of two structures: navigation locks on the left side of the river and a hydroelectric power plant on the right. The locks make it possible to overcome an elevation difference of 16 to 23.3 m. The lock control tower is located on a 30-meter pier. Operation of the power plant is fully automated. A 10-meter-wide road bridge is built over the dam step. A 17 km long supply canal connects the Hrušov reservoir and the Gabčíkovo dam step. A 8.2 km long tailrace canal carries water from the hydroelectric power plant back into the Dunaj.

Recreation options near Gabčíkovo

The Gabčíkovo reservoir is also used for recreational purposes. Swimming is possible at several beaches, with vacationers favoring the Čilistov area, for instance. Water sports are offered by the Divoká voda complex in Čunovo. Here, you can try not only rafting and kayaking, but also jet skiing, water skiing, or surfing. Sightseeing boat cruises are also popular. You can start at various locations and sail, for example, to Budapešť or Ostrihom. Anglers will be pleased to know that fishing is permitted almost everywhere, and more than 60 species of fish have been counted in the reservoir. The best conditions are found along the original Dunaj riverbed.

You can swim in the lakes between Bodíky and Vojka nad Dunajom. These bodies of water were formed during gravel mining. Vacationers also tend to go swimming in the old Dunaj riverbed. In addition to natural swimming spots, several swimming facilities are located nearby, such as the thermal swimming pool in Šamorín or the swimming pool in the Gabčíkovo forest park. However, the surroundings of the body of water also offer recreation. A well-known and popular cycling route begins and ends in Bratislava, with its most beautiful section passing directly alongside the Gabčíkovo waterworks. Refreshments can be enjoyed at several snack bars along the way. Pedestrian trails have been established not only on the dam but also in the branch canal system, allowing visitors to better explore the surroundings.

Among the most famous and interesting attractions at the waterworks is the Danubiana museum. This modern art museum is located on a peninsula in Čunovo. The museum grounds feature a sculpture park offering not only artistic creations, but also charming views of the surroundings as well as the peninsula's flora and fauna.

Finding accommodation near the Gabčíkovo reservoir will be easy, as you can stay directly in Bratislava. It simply depends on your preferences whether you choose an apartment in the city center or opt for an affordable guesthouse. Naturally, the wide range of accommodation in Bratislava also includes hotels and hostels. Take a look at the accommodation offers in Šamorín or slightly further away in Senec.