Sysle na Bielych vodách

Discover a region full of experiences

Here you will find the right one for you

Author: Maroš Detko

Nature

Culture

History

Relax & Wellness

Sport

Regional Cuisine

Zvony mladého gemerského zvonolejára Róberta Slíža

Bellcasting

Bellcasting

During feudalism, there were several bell-casting workshops in Gemeri: in Dobšina, Rožňava, Štítnik and Vlachovo. Today, we have only one successor of this craft in the region. Róbert Slíž from Rožňava won the title of Young Master of the Year at the Craft Festival in Budapest.

Gemersko-malohontské múzeum v Rimavskej Sobote

Gemer-Malohont museum in Rimavská Sobota

Gemer-Malohont museum in Rimavská Sobota

Gemersko-Malohontské múzeum in Rimavská Sobota is the fifth oldest museum in Slovakia. It documents the natural and cultural heritage of the Gemer-Malohont region. It is located in the building of former artillery barracks from the second half of the 19th century.

Vysoká pec v Červeňanoch

Blast furnace in Červeňany

Blast furnace in Červeňany

The blast furnace in Červeňany is a perfect example of advanced metallurgical technology in Gemer in the 19th century. One of the most important mining monuments in the region and part of the European railway route.

Cyklopotulky ponad Hnúšťu

Tourist Information Center Hnúšťa

Tourist Information Center Hnúšťa

The Tourist Information Center is located in the vestibule of the Ján Francisci Rimavský House of Culture. For easier exploration of the city and its wider surroundings, it offers seasonal rental of bicycles and E-bikes. In the summer, a cycle bus runs from Hnúšťa to the Muránska Planina National Park.

Wellness Predná Hora

Recreation area Predná Hora

Recreation area Predná Hora

Its location and facilities predetermine it for perfect sports and relaxation. This environment was also loved by the Bulgarian Tsar Ferdinand Coburg, who situated the construction of his hunting lodge on the Horn. Enjoy this unique corner of Slovakia also from the comfort of a nearby top wellness facility. The recreational area covers an area of more than 17,000 m2.

Interiér ev. kostola v Štítniku

Gothic church in Štítnik

Gothic church in Štítnik

The Gothic evangelical church in Štítnik is a pearl among Gemer churches. The interior of the church hides great artistic wealth. Around 200 m² of frescoes represent the largest preserved example of medieval wall painting in Slovakia.

Bábiky s ľudovým krojom od Gabriely Medveďovej

Production of traditional embroidery in Malohont region

Production of traditional embroidery in Malohont region

Textile products with traditional embroidery include not only folk clothing, but also miniature folk costumes and gift items. Gabriela Medveďová from Hrachovo has been producing them for more than 5 years.

JK pod Okrúhlou skalou nad sedlom Zbojská

Horse-riding club Under the Round Rock

Horse-riding club Under the Round Rock

The horse club near Tisovec offers a unique experience of connecting people with the beautiful nature of Muránská planina in the company of horses.

Interiér kostola v Kyaticiach

Romanesque-Gothic church in Kyjatice

Romanesque-Gothic church in Kyjatice

The church with Romanesque and Gothic elements is particularly interesting with its rare frescoes. There is an archeoskansen of Kyjatice culture nearby.

Archeoskanzen Kyjatice

Archeo open-air museum in Kyjatice

Archeo open-air museum in Kyjatice

Kyjatice will impress the visitor with several interesting things. A small medieval church with beautiful fresco decoration, which is part of the Gothic road, a characteristic wooden toy, which today bears the brand of the regional product Gemer-Malohont and is known throughout the area. And last but not least, an archaeological open-air museum.

Divadelné predstavenia Divadla ACTORES v Rožňave

POZVÁNKA DO DIVADLA

POZVÁNKA DO DIVADLA

Vyberte sa na prvé tohtoročné premiéry do divadla Actores Rožňava. Na svoje si tu prídu deti i dospelí.

Koprášsky (Mníšanský) viadukt

Koprášský (Mníšanský) viaduct

Koprášský (Mníšanský) viaduct

The bridge is accessible from the village of Magnezitovce, and its visit can be combined with the passage of the nearby Koprášsky and Slavošovský tunnels, which lie on the same unreachable railway route.

Kaštieľ v Betliari

Betliar manor house

Betliar manor house

Betliar Manor is a truly luxurious residence. It is the only manor house in Slovakia, which has been preserved after 1945 with its original equipment and collections. In addition to the county apartments or the beautiful historical library, you will also see exhibits of exotic trophies and Egyptology with Egyptian mummies. The residence is surrounded by an extensive English park.

Rozhľadňa Zbojská

Zbojská lookout tower

Zbojská lookout tower

The dominant feature of the Zbojská saddle is a beautiful lookout tower. Together with the Zbojská saddle, they are considered the gateway to the Muránska Planina National Park and the Gemer-Malohont region.

Kolobežkami z vrchu Hrádok do Jelšavy

Scooter descent from Hrádok to Jelšava

Scooter descent from Hrádok to Jelšava

Experience the almost 6-kilometer-long descent on modern scooters from Hrádok Hill above the town of Jelšava. Whether you enjoy nature while driving slower or experience adrenaline while driving fast, it's up to you 😊 You can order the congress on the phone number: 0905 684 589

Kurinec

Recreation area Kurinec - Zelená voda

Recreation area Kurinec - Zelená voda

It offers its visitors swimming in the water tank or in the pool complex with drinking and geothermal water, as well as the rental of boats, paddleboards and pedal boats. Lovers of fishing and horse riding will also enjoy themselves here.

Pláž rekreačného zariadenia ORMET Teplý vrch

Teplý Vrch - the warmest lake in Slovakia

Teplý Vrch - the warmest lake in Slovakia

Teplý Vrch water reservoir is one of the warmest in Slovakia. In the summer months, the water here reaches a temperature of up to 28 degrees. Its water surface is mainly used for swimming, yachting, fishing and water sports. Here you will find beaches, a toboggan, water bike and paddle board rentals.

Rožňava z Dievčenskej skaly

Electric bike rental in Drnava

Electric bike rental in Drnava

Get to know Upper Gemer from the saddle of a bicycle. You can also handle demanding cycling tours on an electric bike. With an auxiliary electric motor, you don't have to be in good condition to cross even 100 km long routes in hilly terrain.

Čertová dolina

The educational trail of Jakub Surovec from Zbojská

The educational trail of Jakub Surovec from Zbojská

The circuit with an elevation of 270 m and a length of 4.7 km leads through the wild nature around the Zbojská saddle. The region where the legendary Tisov robber Jakub Surovec and his retinue once robbed is a great place to relax and get to know each other.

Jesenný pohľad na Tisovec

Tisovec

Tisovec

Head to the majestic Castle with the remains of the castle, to the source of the Rimava, or to the Devil's Valley, reminiscent of the gorges of the Slovak Paradise. The cog railway line, which leads from Tisovec to Pohronská Polhora, is also unique. It is the only one of its kind in Central Europe.

Slávnostné privítanie Legiovlaku v Tisovci

Legion train in Tisovec and Rimavská Sobota

Legion train in Tisovec and Rimavská Sobota

The unique Legion train exhibition was in our region for the first time in July! A faithful replica of the military train with which Czechoslovak legionnaires made their way along the Trans-Siberian Railway to Vladivostok in the years 1918-1920 has arrived at the Tisovec and Rimavská Sobota stations.

Kostol a zrekonštruovaná zvonica v najvyššom bode rožňavskej kalvárie

Belfry on the Rožnav Calvary

Belfry on the Rožnav Calvary

The renovated calvary above Rožňavou offers a nice view of the city and the plains of the Slovak Karst.

Jesenské

Jesenské village

Jesenské village

Jesenské (hun.: Feled) is a village located in the southwestern part of Rimava river basin, 10 km south of Rimavská Sobota city. With a population of 2,249, it is the largest village and the most important railway junction of southern Gemer. From a tourist point of view, the surrounding area of the village is particularly interesting for the remains of the nearby Širkovce castle and the military bunker (the so-called ROPík) from 1937.

Rozhľadňa na Vŕšku

Lookout tower Vŕšok

Lookout tower Vŕšok

Have you already visited the third sister lookout tower Maginhrad and Slopovo? The Vŕšok viewpoint has been standing on the hill of the same name above the village of Rimavská Baňa since 2015. Even though it is the smallest, it offers a remarkable view from the hill of Trstie in the north, to Hungary in the south.