Peter’s guidebook Central Europe Experience

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Peter’s guidebook Central Europe Experience

Castles & Chateaus

Velke Levare, situated at the crossroads of many ancient European empires, offers a unique opportunity to explore great castles & fortresses in short day trips.
The Lednice chateau is located 48 km (30 miles) from Velke Levare, and it looks today as it did around 1858, when Prince Alois II decided that Vienna was not suitable for entertaining in the summer, and had Lednice rebuilt into a summer palace in the spirit of English Gothic. https://www.zamek-lednice.com/en
Lednice na Moravě
The Lednice chateau is located 48 km (30 miles) from Velke Levare, and it looks today as it did around 1858, when Prince Alois II decided that Vienna was not suitable for entertaining in the summer, and had Lednice rebuilt into a summer palace in the spirit of English Gothic. https://www.zamek-lednice.com/en
Valtice castle is located 49 km (31 miles) from Velke Levare. The castle represented the prestige of the Liechtenstein family: one of the most powerful families in the Danube area. The entire castle area including the landscape and the buildings in the neighborhood is such an important monument that it was registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List. https://www.zamek-valtice.cz/en
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Valtice
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Valtice castle is located 49 km (31 miles) from Velke Levare. The castle represented the prestige of the Liechtenstein family: one of the most powerful families in the Danube area. The entire castle area including the landscape and the buildings in the neighborhood is such an important monument that it was registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List. https://www.zamek-valtice.cz/en
For four centuries, the border of the Roman Empire, the ‘Limes Romanus’, ran through the area. During the Great Moravian Empire, Slavs built a fortress that became a significant centre for the time. In the 10th century, Bratislava became an integral part of the growing Hungarian state; a stone palace and the church of St Saviour and its chapter were built on the castle hill in the 11th century. https://www.visitbratislava.com/places/bratislava-castle/
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Bratislava kastali
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For four centuries, the border of the Roman Empire, the ‘Limes Romanus’, ran through the area. During the Great Moravian Empire, Slavs built a fortress that became a significant centre for the time. In the 10th century, Bratislava became an integral part of the growing Hungarian state; a stone palace and the church of St Saviour and its chapter were built on the castle hill in the 11th century. https://www.visitbratislava.com/places/bratislava-castle/
Devín Castle is located 42 km ( 26 miles) from Velke Levare nad it is set in stunning natural scenery. Built on the top of a high crag, it towers over the small village of Devín and the confluence of the Danube and the Morava rivers which form the border with Austria. Up to 1989 the Iron Curtain was drawn below the Castle, lined with barbed wire. https://www.visitbratislava.com/places/devin-castle/
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Devín Castle Rock
15 Slovanské nábrežie
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Devín Castle is located 42 km ( 26 miles) from Velke Levare nad it is set in stunning natural scenery. Built on the top of a high crag, it towers over the small village of Devín and the confluence of the Danube and the Morava rivers which form the border with Austria. Up to 1989 the Iron Curtain was drawn below the Castle, lined with barbed wire. https://www.visitbratislava.com/places/devin-castle/
Plavecke Podhradie Village is located 28 km (17 miles) from Velke Levare. A huge fortress castle was built in the 13th century above the village to fill the role of the frontier fort. https://www.slovakia.com/castles/plavecky-castle/
Plavecky kastali
Plavecke Podhradie Village is located 28 km (17 miles) from Velke Levare. A huge fortress castle was built in the 13th century above the village to fill the role of the frontier fort. https://www.slovakia.com/castles/plavecky-castle/
Schönbrunn Palace, located 100 km (62 miles) from Velke Levare, was the main summer residence of the Habsburg rulers, located in Hietzing, Vienna. The 1,441-room Rococo palace is one of the most important architectural, cultural, and historic monuments in the country. https://www.schoenbrunn.at/en/
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Schönbrunn-pöllinn
47 Schönbrunner Schloßstraße
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Schönbrunn Palace, located 100 km (62 miles) from Velke Levare, was the main summer residence of the Habsburg rulers, located in Hietzing, Vienna. The 1,441-room Rococo palace is one of the most important architectural, cultural, and historic monuments in the country. https://www.schoenbrunn.at/en/
Mikulov Castle, located 55km (33miles) form Velke Levare is beautiful former Liechtenstein and later Diestrichstein chateau has been a unique dominant of the Mikulov skyline for centuries. For those who appreciate good wine Mikulov offers also a rich viticulture tradition. http://www.mikulov.cz/tourism/monuments-and-sights/chateau/
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Mikulov Castle
1/4 Zámek
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Mikulov Castle, located 55km (33miles) form Velke Levare is beautiful former Liechtenstein and later Diestrichstein chateau has been a unique dominant of the Mikulov skyline for centuries. For those who appreciate good wine Mikulov offers also a rich viticulture tradition. http://www.mikulov.cz/tourism/monuments-and-sights/chateau/

Towers & Great Views

Want to see Central Europe from above? Towers with observation decks with stunning views, within 99 km (63 miles) reach.
Kamzik Tower is an actual TV tower and the second-highest point of Bratislava. ... The Kamzik Tower is located on the Kamzik hill which is 439 meters above see level. Have a drink and coffee & enjoy the view! 46 km (29 miles) from Velke Levare https://www.welcometobratislava.eu/kamzik-tower/
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Kamzík Sjónvarpsturn
14 Cesta na Kamzík
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Kamzik Tower is an actual TV tower and the second-highest point of Bratislava. ... The Kamzik Tower is located on the Kamzik hill which is 439 meters above see level. Have a drink and coffee & enjoy the view! 46 km (29 miles) from Velke Levare https://www.welcometobratislava.eu/kamzik-tower/
252 meters high, two fast lifts, 35 seconds up: the observation terrace of the Danube Tower at a height of 155 meters offers the best view over Vienna. 88 km (54 miles) from Velke Levare https://www.donauturm.at/en/
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Dóna turninn
1 Donauturmplatz
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252 meters high, two fast lifts, 35 seconds up: the observation terrace of the Danube Tower at a height of 155 meters offers the best view over Vienna. 88 km (54 miles) from Velke Levare https://www.donauturm.at/en/
Visits the observation deck on top of the SNP bridge tower, and get a panoramic view on the whole Bratislava from the open-air observation deck on top of its UFO-shaped cupola. 49 km (31 miles) from Velke Levare https://www.welcometobratislava.eu/ufo-bar-restaurant/
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Most SNP
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Visits the observation deck on top of the SNP bridge tower, and get a panoramic view on the whole Bratislava from the open-air observation deck on top of its UFO-shaped cupola. 49 km (31 miles) from Velke Levare https://www.welcometobratislava.eu/ufo-bar-restaurant/

Food scene

Great local food, wine & beer within 25 km (15 miles) ...
Plzeňská reštaurácia, 8 km (6 miles) from Habansky dom. Address: Jesenského 936/3, Malacky. Traditional local menu in a stylish informal setting with great beer delivered from Plzen, Czech republic. https://www.plzenskamalacky.sk/
Plzeňská reštaurácia
3 Jesenského
Plzeňská reštaurácia, 8 km (6 miles) from Habansky dom. Address: Jesenského 936/3, Malacky. Traditional local menu in a stylish informal setting with great beer delivered from Plzen, Czech republic. https://www.plzenskamalacky.sk/
Plzenska hodovna, 8 km (6 miles) from Habansky dom. Address: Pribinova 16, 901 01 Malacky. Creative local menu in modern setting, outside seating and great beer from Plzen, Czech republic. https://www.plzenskahodovna.sk/
Plzeňská hodovňa
16 Pribinova
Plzenska hodovna, 8 km (6 miles) from Habansky dom. Address: Pribinova 16, 901 01 Malacky. Creative local menu in modern setting, outside seating and great beer from Plzen, Czech republic. https://www.plzenskahodovna.sk/
Koliba Malacky, 9km (6 miles) from Velke Levare, is an excellent place to taste local gulash, halusky and every other very tasty traditional dish, and in the summer enjoy sitting on a green terrace. Good price-value ratio. http://www.kolibamalacky.sk/
Koliba
Koliba Malacky, 9km (6 miles) from Velke Levare, is an excellent place to taste local gulash, halusky and every other very tasty traditional dish, and in the summer enjoy sitting on a green terrace. Good price-value ratio. http://www.kolibamalacky.sk/
Restaurant pod Kostolom, Kostoliste, 9km (6.3 miles) from Velke Levare is a rather small but very cozy place with a great atmosphere and a nice summer terrace. The food is excellent and the portions are very big + service is also very good. Kostoliste 309, Kostoliste 90062, Slovakia +421 918 693 577
Reštaurácia pod Kostolom
Restaurant pod Kostolom, Kostoliste, 9km (6.3 miles) from Velke Levare is a rather small but very cozy place with a great atmosphere and a nice summer terrace. The food is excellent and the portions are very big + service is also very good. Kostoliste 309, Kostoliste 90062, Slovakia +421 918 693 577
Pizzeria Ristorante, Brodske, 24km (15 miles) from Velke Levare, an authentic Italian Pizza and menu in the middle of rural Slovakia. Great food and wine, nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. Štefánikova 228, 908 85 Brodské http://pizzerialataverna.sk/index.html
Pizzeria Ristorante La Taverna Di Sardegna
228/3 Štefániková
Pizzeria Ristorante, Brodske, 24km (15 miles) from Velke Levare, an authentic Italian Pizza and menu in the middle of rural Slovakia. Great food and wine, nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. Štefánikova 228, 908 85 Brodské http://pizzerialataverna.sk/index.html
The restaurant Pri Mlyne, 25 km (15 miles) from Velke Levare, will reward you with its cozy and stylish surroundings, handy service and especially tasty food. The chef, with his team, prepares food from the quality and fresh ingredients we buy from local farmers, or grow them in our garden. https://primlyne.sk/en/restaurant
Restaurant Pri mlyne
77A Zvončínska
The restaurant Pri Mlyne, 25 km (15 miles) from Velke Levare, will reward you with its cozy and stylish surroundings, handy service and especially tasty food. The chef, with his team, prepares food from the quality and fresh ingredients we buy from local farmers, or grow them in our garden. https://primlyne.sk/en/restaurant

Local Sightseeing & Hiking

Explore unique Haban / Hutterite settlement and museum exposition, visit majestic Roman Catholic Church of Sait Mary, or hike around vast protected landscape area Záhorie around Morava river.
Visit a Hutterite house dating from 1717 where you will learn a lot from the history of the Hutterites– a Protestant sect originating from Switzerland. https://profil.kultury.sk/en/ve%C4%BEke-levare-folk-architecture-reservation/
Veľké Leváre railway station
Visit a Hutterite house dating from 1717 where you will learn a lot from the history of the Hutterites– a Protestant sect originating from Switzerland. https://profil.kultury.sk/en/ve%C4%BEke-levare-folk-architecture-reservation/
The Roman Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary, Velke Levare built by Cardinal Žigmund Kollonič - a Veľké Leváre compatriot and Vienna archbishop, during the years 1729 - 1733 and became a dominant of the village and the surroundings. http://www.tourist-channel.sk/velke-levare/indexen.html http://farnost.velkelevare.info/sk/historia/kostol
Veľké Leváre
The Roman Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary, Velke Levare built by Cardinal Žigmund Kollonič - a Veľké Leváre compatriot and Vienna archbishop, during the years 1729 - 1733 and became a dominant of the village and the surroundings. http://www.tourist-channel.sk/velke-levare/indexen.html http://farnost.velkelevare.info/sk/historia/kostol
The western part of unique protected landscape Zahorie starts near the village of Kúty and follows the borders between Slovakia and Austria alongside the Morava River near Velke Levare and ends near Stupava. https://okres-malacky.oma.sk/cykloatlas https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Z%C3%A1horie_Protected_Landscape_Area
Záhorie Protected Landscape Area
The western part of unique protected landscape Zahorie starts near the village of Kúty and follows the borders between Slovakia and Austria alongside the Morava River near Velke Levare and ends near Stupava. https://okres-malacky.oma.sk/cykloatlas https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Z%C3%A1horie_Protected_Landscape_Area

Golf Courses

If you enjoy spending time on a nice golf course, there are several great opportunities near by to explore ...
Great golf course 10 minutes from Habany. First try the Driving range and than enjoy great golf. The course is on beautiful a location, lakes, white sands, forrest. https://www.1golf.eu/en/club/white-eurovalley-golf-resort-eurovalley-golf-park-club/
White Eurovalley Golf Resort
28 Továrenská
Great golf course 10 minutes from Habany. First try the Driving range and than enjoy great golf. The course is on beautiful a location, lakes, white sands, forrest. https://www.1golf.eu/en/club/white-eurovalley-golf-resort-eurovalley-golf-park-club/
The smaller Golf Club Pegas, offers a lot of good facilities to practice your swing and to improve your putting and chipping skills. http://golflozorno.sk/en/ https://www.1golf.eu/en/club/golf-club-pegas/
Golf Club Pegas
942 Potočná
The smaller Golf Club Pegas, offers a lot of good facilities to practice your swing and to improve your putting and chipping skills. http://golflozorno.sk/en/ https://www.1golf.eu/en/club/golf-club-pegas/
This course is the best one in Slovakia, and many would put it in 100 best of Europe. Always warmly welcomed here, great service, 36 holes in great shape. Legend course is bit easier than Heritage. Worth of visit. https://www.1golf.eu/en/club/penati-golf-resort/
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Penati Golf Resort
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This course is the best one in Slovakia, and many would put it in 100 best of Europe. Always warmly welcomed here, great service, 36 holes in great shape. Legend course is bit easier than Heritage. Worth of visit. https://www.1golf.eu/en/club/penati-golf-resort/

Waterparks, Swimming Pools & Wellness

There are several great waterparks, swimming pools and unique wellnesses within an hour ride from Velke Levare.
Aqualand Moravia, 66 km (41 miles) 60 min from Velke Levare, is a great modern water park on the site of Roman baths, with geothermal water, plus saunas & wellness amenities. http://www.aqualand-moravia.cz/en/
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Aqualand Moravia
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Aqualand Moravia, 66 km (41 miles) 60 min from Velke Levare, is a great modern water park on the site of Roman baths, with geothermal water, plus saunas & wellness amenities. http://www.aqualand-moravia.cz/en/
Sai Wellness & Aquapark Senec , 54 km (54 mil) 54 min from Velke Levare, features in & outdoor leisure pools, slides & a beach volleyball court, plus sun loungers. Very good spacious wellness with 8 saunas and 2 whirlpools. Big relax zone to lie down. Bar available as well and regularly served fruits. https://www.saiwellness.sk/
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AQUAPARK Senec
Slnečné jazerá - sever
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Sai Wellness & Aquapark Senec , 54 km (54 mil) 54 min from Velke Levare, features in & outdoor leisure pools, slides & a beach volleyball court, plus sun loungers. Very good spacious wellness with 8 saunas and 2 whirlpools. Big relax zone to lie down. Bar available as well and regularly served fruits. https://www.saiwellness.sk/
The wellness center Spark , 13 km (8 mil) 13 min from Velke Levare, offers the opportunity to relax your body and soul. Guests can enjoy the 12x6m relaxing pool with the endless pool jet and pool surround cascade, a whirlpool for 5 persons, cosy children’s pool, steam salt sauna, infra sauna, steam herbal sauna, cooling showers and the relaxing room. http://www.hotelspark.sk/en/wellness-2/
Hotel Spark
The wellness center Spark , 13 km (8 mil) 13 min from Velke Levare, offers the opportunity to relax your body and soul. Guests can enjoy the 12x6m relaxing pool with the endless pool jet and pool surround cascade, a whirlpool for 5 persons, cosy children’s pool, steam salt sauna, infra sauna, steam herbal sauna, cooling showers and the relaxing room. http://www.hotelspark.sk/en/wellness-2/
Summer swimming pool Hodonin, 38 km (24 mil) 45 min from Velke Levare, is among the largest and most modern in the Czech Republic. It includes multi-purpose pool with size 19 x 48.8 meters divided on swimming and recreational pool with water attractions, as well as a separate leisure pool with water attractions and a children's pool. For children there is a children's playground with many game elements. SUMMER SWIMMING POOL Sportovní 4186/2, 695 01 Hodonín, Česká republika https://www.jizni-morava.cz/en/object/31704-summer-swimming-pool-hodonin
Summer swimming pool
4186/2 Sportovní
Summer swimming pool Hodonin, 38 km (24 mil) 45 min from Velke Levare, is among the largest and most modern in the Czech Republic. It includes multi-purpose pool with size 19 x 48.8 meters divided on swimming and recreational pool with water attractions, as well as a separate leisure pool with water attractions and a children's pool. For children there is a children's playground with many game elements. SUMMER SWIMMING POOL Sportovní 4186/2, 695 01 Hodonín, Česká republika https://www.jizni-morava.cz/en/object/31704-summer-swimming-pool-hodonin