Sightseeing Cruises in Slovakia

Dunajec is a river creating a 17 km long border line between Slovakia and Poland. It drains its waters from Slovakia all the way to the Baltic Sea. It is a typically mountain river that has a variable flow and ranks among the cleanest rivers in Central Europe.

It was already an important transport hub in the past. In the 2nd century, Greek and Roman merchants traveled along it to the Baltic in search of amber. Later, the Germans and Slavs used it to transport goods and people to the Baltic Sea and the Vistula region. This road lining the Dunajec is called the Soľná cesta (Salt Road) and was reconstructed between 1908 and 1917. In the famous Prielom Dunajca gorge, the river has carved a canyon through limestone crags. It is a protected nature reserve covering an area of 360 ha, which is a floristically and landscape-aesthetically very significant area.

Rafting on the Dunajec on wooden rafts is a tourist attraction that has been very popular for years. On the Polish side, it starts in the village of Sromowce Wyżne and ends in the village of Krościenko nad Dunajcem. On the Slovak side, the raft trip starts in the village of Majere or Červený Kláštor and ends in the village of Lesnica.

Rafting on the Dunajec from Červený Kláštor to the state border near Lesnica on wooden rafts takes from 90 to 120 minutes. The attraction operates only from April to October. It is a 10 km long route that offers you a cross-section of beautiful natural scenery during the float. You can observe the calm as well as more or less rippling waters of the Dunajec, rock overhangs, and the beauty of Pieniny nature. Before entering the Pieniny canyon, you will be welcomed by Tri koruny, the symbol of Pieniny. During the float, you will find yourself next to a rock wall tens of meters high, which is shrouded in ancient local legends. You will learn about petrified womanizing monks who used to visit a Polish nun, as well as about Juraj Jánošík crossing the Dunajec while being chased by gendarmes.

The return trip to Červený Kláštor is possible by shuttle transport, but we recommend that you use the educational trail route instead. You can complete it on foot within 2 hours or by bicycle, which will take you about half the time. On the trail, there are 10 educational boards with information about the Pieniny fauna and flora.

The raft trip is remarkable and you will learn a lot of interesting things during it. Whether directly from the surrounding nature or from the raft guides' storytelling. It definitely ranks among the trips you should take. Book accommodation near the Dunajec rafting, for example on the village page accommodation Červený Kláštor, plan at least a long weekend here, and visit other surrounding attractions. Trust us, such an experience will delight children, adults, and our seniors, and you will remember it for a long time.

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A sightseeing boat cruise on Oravská priehrada is one of the interesting options to spice up your trip in this picturesque region. Whether you are a group of friends looking for adventure, seniors on a relaxing holiday, or a family with children on an active trip, you are guaranteed to enjoy the boat.

Oravská priehrada lies in the north of Slovakia, in the popular and sought-after Orava region. In addition to swimming in the reservoir, you can also try some less traditional entertainment. Yachting, windsurfing, or perhaps just a boat cruise. So, will you let yourself be persuaded?

During the cruise, you will enjoy views of the beauty of the surrounding area, as well as the Západné Tatry and Babia hora. It is interesting to look at the shore from the opposite side; it gives a feeling of a „holiday vibe“. During the cruise, you will also have the opportunity to discover Slanický ostrov umenia, where you will make a 25-minute stop during the cruise. It is a beautiful place that stands here as a remnant of the flooded village of Slanica. It features plenty of greenery, the preserved Kostol Povýšenia sv. Kríža, the torso of the original cemetery, and a lapidarium of „Oravská kamenárska tvorba 18. a 19. storočia“.

However, you do not have to view the sightseeing cruise strictly just as a tour of the surroundings from the water surface. Try planning a teambuilding event or corporate party on the boat, of course with provided refreshments and a program. Similarly, such a form of entertainment would also be appreciated by students who could experience an experiential school trip on it.

Your stay on the boat, including the break on Ostrov umenia, will last 1.5 hours. If it feels too short, you are welcome to repeat it. After all, every single boat cruise always has a unique atmosphere. You feel every single wave differently, the wind rustles your hair, sun rays stroke your face, you sway to the rhythm of recorded or live music, and on top of that, you enjoy that amazing feeling of freedom that the cruise brings.

The boat departs from Námestovo. However, coming to Oravská priehrada for just under two hours is quite little. Since you are already here, make it a full-fledged holiday with everything that belongs to it. Tips for attractions in Orava can be found on our website, and you can also directly book nice accommodation near the sightseeing boat cruise on Oravská priehrada. Just click on the accommodation in Námestovo, or accommodation Orava, and choose the right one for you.