Where to go on a trip Kostolné Kračany

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.

In the small village of Dunajský Klátov between Galanta and Dunajská Streda, there is a sports and recreation area also known as Ranč u Czajlika. It is a place where you can come into contact with majestic domesticated horses.

The ranch is situated in a beautiful environment surrounding Klátovské rameno. For experienced and beginner riders alike, there is an opportunity to undergo training and horseback riding under expert supervision. Most training sessions begin in the covered riding arena, which is fully utilized especially during the winter. Exhibitions, performances, or public riding events are also organized within its premises. The youngest children can enjoy riding cute ponies. Perhaps they will also be delighted with a simple souvenir in the form of a photo to show off to their parents.

This ranch is also chosen as a destination by clients with stiff muscles. With the help of hippotherapy, where horses are utilized in treatment, they relieve stiffened muscles. The duration of this comprehensive treatment ranges from 15 to 30 minutes. Little kids, in turn, can delight in the animals in the mini ZOO. Rental of a wedding carriage or horse-drawn carriages is popular mainly for weddings, but also for regular outings. The owners have also thought of those who have their own horse and wish to rent a stall for stabling. If you get a craving for a tasty bite after riding, there is a restaurant right within the complex. You can dine here throughout the day and, if needed, organize your own private event here. The hall capacity is 80 people. You can refresh yourself with a pastry in the café, or would you rather treat yourself to a refreshing drink on the summer terrace? We leave the choice up to you.

The range of services at this ranch is rich. However, if you are enticed to explore other attractions in Dunajský Klátov, feel free to take a walk to the local watermill. An exhibition of water milling is set up within its premises. Year-round fun is provided by the popular Thermalpark Dunajská Streda, where, besides lounging in the water, you can also have fun on a lake with a rich selection of water activities. Some might settle for just relaxing in its wellness center. You also have the opportunity to test the effects of thermal water at Ava Aquapark.

We believe you will enjoy a fantastic stay in this region and will happily return here time and again. In that case, it is good to think about accommodation near Ranč u Czajlika. You can choose your own privacy, which cottages in Dunajský Klátov can provide, or if you prefer a more family-like atmosphere and various additional services, do not hesitate to book rooms in a guesthouse Dunajský Klátov. Business travelers mostly utilize comfortable apartments. Choose suitable accommodation for your stay and enjoy a wonderful time.

When visiting the Podunajský región region, you can also stop in the village of Dunajský Klátov. It will charm you not only with its picturesque nature, but also with an interesting technical monument in the outskirts of the village, which is an old watermill. It is located right on the bank of the Klátovské rameno of the Malý Dunaj.

This cultural historical monument is a typical example of an undershot watermill. It was converted into its current form in 1920. The mill was still functional in the 1940s. 10 years later, a new bridge was built in the area, and the water to the mill was diverted to the side. The mill thus lost its original function. However, in the 2nd half of the 1980s, the state purchased the mill and declared the surrounding area a protected area with several protected plant and animal species. It was opened to the public only in 1987. In 2016, it underwent another complete reconstruction. An exhibition of water milling with original equipment was subsequently set up on its premises.

And what does this mill look like today? Imagine a two-story building with a gabled roof. The millhouse building is brick, and the wheel together with the drive system are located in a wooden extension. This facility consists of a mill wheel, which forms the drive system. This is followed by the transmission and working systems. During your visit to this place, take note of the industrial metal windows as well.

Visit this place and, in addition to the watermill, enjoy the pier with a view of the calm water surface. In the village, you can also take a walk to the Roman Catholic chapel and quiet yourself in prayer beside it. Do not miss the opportunity to go horseback riding at Czajlik Ranch either. As part of your itinerary, you can go see other watermills located in the surrounding area. On hot summer days, you can relax in the pools of Thermalpark Dunajská Streda. You can also entertain your children with a visit to Malkia Park, which is home to big cats.

When exploring the region, it is good to think about how you will end your evening. You can head either home or to accommodation near the watermill in Dunajský Klátov. In our offer of accommodation facilities on our website, we have beautiful rooms in guesthouses. Located on the riverbank are also stunning cottages in Dunajský Klátov. It all depends on you which type of accommodation facility you choose as the place for your temporary stay.

During your visit to the village of Jahodná in the Dunajská Streda district, you cannot miss the view of the Roman Catholic Church of Saint Peter and Paul. However, the village was also known for milling, which was reflected in the lives of the inhabitants who built an interesting water mill here on the adjacent parts of the Malý Dunaj.

On the calm surface of the Malý Dunaj river with its constant water flow, a total of 11 mills were built. Only 4 have survived to the present day. One of them is the wheel water mill in Jahodná, which has been restored and declared a technical monument of folk milling.

One of the main components of human nutrition was grain and grain products. These were processed in this area by grinding in water mills. Looking at this structure, you will find that it is a single-story brick building. It was built around 1920. Due to a lack of financial resources, the mill had to be sold to a new owner, namely Západoslovenské energetické závody. That is also why it is not accessible to the general public today.

The mill is among the sought-after attractions of this village. You can reach it via a cycling loop that starts and ends in Dunajská Streda. Its length is 57 km, including a stop at this mill. The second way to visit this place is by floating along the educational trail that starts in Tomášikovo. The loop is 10 km long. Along this route, you will also see another water mill in Tomášikovo.

The environment is peaceful and thus mainly attracts the attention of tourists who need relaxation in nature. Some choose a slightly more adventurous program and do not hesitate to pitch their tent near the mill. At night, it is beautiful to observe the sky studded with glowing stars. However, it is more pleasant to spend your stay in accommodation at the water mill Jahodná.

Not everyone can appreciate the beauty of such a unique structure. That is why many visitors choose one of the other leisure options for their program. Riding at the Czajlik ranch is among the favorites. During hot summer days, you can cool your sun-heated bodies in the Thermal park Dunajská Streda. In addition to swimming pools, you will also find a number of attractions, wellness, or a lake with a rich offer of water sports. Cat lovers will be pleased by the opportunity to visit Malkia Park, which is a sanctuary for abused and unwanted animals.

We believe that you will fully enjoy your stay by the water mill in this village. You can make it special by accommodation in chalets in Jahodná, which offer sufficient privacy even for larger groups of guests. Alternatively, book one of the comfortable apartments, from where you will have the opportunity to set out for other attractions in Jahodná. We will be happy to help you choose the best accommodation on our website.

In the beautiful environment of a floodplain forest, only 2 km from the village of Tomášikovo, in Southern Slovakia, you will find an architectural gem, Vodný kolový mlyn. In 1893, it was built by the miller János Maticza and has been preserved in its original state to this day. It is located at the confluence of the Malý Dunaj and Suchý potok. Tomášikovský vodný mlyn is an external exhibition of the Vlastivedné múzeum v Galante.

The wooden millhouse building features a shingle roof and a large paddle driving wheel with a diameter of 7 meters. Its structure stands on original acacia stilts. Inside, you will find an original interior with photographs as well as an authentic miller's room with a wooden plank bed, a slit window, and a small table. The interior also houses milling tools and sacks in which ground flour and grain were stored.

The mill ground flour for a respectable 67 years, almost 20 hours every day. An interesting fact is that in 1940 a dynamo was installed in it, and thanks to this, it also operated on electric drive. Did you know that it is one of the few preserved watermills in Slovakia with operational mill machinery?

In 1982, it was restored and today serves as a technical monument of folk milling in Southern Slovakia. You can reach it from the bank via a wooden footbridge. Located near it is a popular paddlers' campsite.

After this pleasant excursion, you can stay on the bank, lay out a blanket, pull out a picnic basket full of treats, and enjoy precious moments with your family. At the end of the day, check in with good people right in the village. Beautiful accommodation near Vodný mlyn Tomášikovo can be found on the page accommodation in Tomášikovo. During your stay, you can make trips to the surrounding area and discover other interesting attractions of the Podunajská nížina lowland, of which there are plenty.

Vodný mlyn Jelka, also known as Némethov mlyn, is situated in the beautiful natural environment of the village of the same name, on the banks of the Malý Dunaj river. It is originally a ship mill that was converted into a stake mill in 1905. In Central Europe, it is considered a rarity as it has three floors. The mill in Jelka is an exhibition of the Vlastivedné múzeum v Galante.

The location in which it is situated is tailor-made for water mills. This is also confirmed by statistics from the past. In 1866, there were approximately 37 mills on the Malý Dunaj, 4 of which were in Jelka. By 1902, there were already 7 of them in Jelka, named after their owners. Némethov mlyn, which was the first in order from upstream, is currently open to the public. The first mention of it dates back to 1894.

In the past, mills served their economic function. However, the technical nature of the mills over time hindered progress in the milling process, and their location also impeded watercraft traffic. In 1885, the so-called Water Act was passed, on the basis of which all water mills that conflicted with police orders regarding navigation safety were abolished. This led to the aforementioned conversion of the mill into a stake mill. The reconstruction lasted from 1900, and the mill began milling again in 1906. Rye was mostly milled here, and according to the former owner's stories, farmers came to this mill from great distances to have their grain milled into flour or semolina. This continued until 1951, when the mill ceased operation.

The dominant feature of the mill is the wooden mill building. The technological equipment of the mill consists of three systems. The drive system is formed by a paddle water wheel with bottom drive. The transmission system consists of a main gear wheel and another pair of wheels, with a conical pinion transferring the rotational movement. The third system, the working or milling system, is formed by the entire technology, in which every detail fit together precisely to ensure the flawless operation of the mill.

You can reach the mill via a dirt field road heading from Jelka towards Dunajská Streda. When you arrive, be sure to visit the open-air museum located nearby as well. It will introduce you to the agricultural past of the village of Jelka. Naturally, refreshment options near the mill are also available. Anyone wishing to camp or anchor a boat is also in the right place.

Water mills belong to an interesting part of history, especially in the southern regions of our country. Book accommodation near Vodný mlyn v Jelke, for example on the page accommodation Jelka or accommodation in district Galanta, and set off on the footsteps of our ancestors. It was not so long ago that the mills were still operating regularly. Perhaps during your trip, you will run into locals who remember stories from this era passed down by their grandparents.

Rafting the Malý Dunaj is one of the most popular and sought-after water attractions in Slovakia. Thanks to the calm waters of the Dunaja branch, literally anyone can take part in it. Due to its undemanding nature, it is popular especially among families with children and groups of friends. Hop into a canoe and admire the wonderful nature along the banks.

You can set out on the rafting trip down the Malý Dunaj river from several locations. A popular end point is the campsite by the Vodnom kolovom mlyne Jelka. You can decide whether a short 2-hour cruise will be enough for you, or if you want to sail for a whole day or a whole weekend. You can choose from the following boating trips:

Relax river trip is relaxed and undemanding, and is suitable for families with children, school trips, and corporate team-building events. You have 3 routes to choose from Bratislava Vrakuňa – Korzo Zálesie, Korzo Zálesie – Tomášov, or Hurbanova Ves – Jelka.

Full-day river trip usually takes 6 – 7 hours and is suitable for both beginners and experienced boaters. Rafting trips are offered in the direction of Bratislava Vrakuňa – Tomášov or Tomášov – Jelka.

Weekend river trip is a two-day cruise and you can also complete it during the workweek. If you are an adventurous type and like camping in the open nature, this experience is meant precisely for you. The tramping trip starts in Bratislavskej Vrakuni and ends in Jelke.

The boat, raft, and canoe rental is here for you every day from May to September. 2 to 3-seater canoes and rafts for 6 people are available. Paddles, life jackets, and a plastic barrel for storing belongings are part of the equipment. If you decide on this extraordinary experience, do not forget to pack a sufficient amount of liquid, a head covering, sunscreen, a raincoat, something with long sleeves, a small snack, and something soft for your seat into your backpack. Always check available dates in advance via email or telephone.

In Jelka, besides a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, a nice architectural monument, the Vodný kolový mlyn a skanzen Jelka, will be waiting for you. If you do not want to camp under the open sky, stay in a romantic cottage or use the services of local guesthouses. You can view the entire accommodation offer near the disembarkation point of Splavu Malý Dunaj on the website accommodation Jelka. Spend subsequent days in the Podunajskej nížine discovering interesting places. One of them is certainly the Oáza Sibírskeho tigra in the nearby village of Kostolná pri Dunaji.