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Across the vineyards
Three wine-growing areas in one region. A land of great wine, picturesque vineyards and wine cellars. A mixture of colours, flavours and aromas.
Of the six wine-growing regions of Slovakia, three extend into the territory of the Nitra region. The southern part of the region belongs to the South Slovak Wine-growing Region, the northern part to the Nitra Wine-growing Region and the eastern part of the region is covered by the Central Slovak Wine-growing Region.
Wines from the Nitra region were drunk by the Great Moravian emperors and the highest church dignitaries. The first written mention of viticulture is contained in the Zoborské listy from the years 1111 and 1113.
The wines of the Nitra region can compete with world wines in terms of quality, as evidenced by numerous awards at home and abroad.
Visit wineries in our region, taste the results of their work, slow down and spend a pleasant time in local cellars surrounded by vineyards and good-hearted winemakers.
The most interesting places in the region
Château Topoľčianky
The winery manages vineyards in both the Nitra and South Slovakia wine-growing regions. Thanks to its premium wines, it ranks among the elite Slovak wineries. Their wines have won numerous awards at home and abroad.
Terra Wylak
Terra Wylak, a place where Benedictine monks brought grapevines ages ago and our great-grandfathers were able to taste the first quality wine in those times. You can enjoy the wines directly at the winery in Veľké Zálužie, where you can also stay or organise a family or business event in a pleasant environment surrounded by vineyards.
Pivnica Brhlovce
Pivnica Brhlovce (Brhlovce cellar) is an artisanal family winery located in the unique Rock dwellings in the village of Brhlovce. Artisan wine is the exact opposite of modern and cool industrial production. Therefore, the wine is made exclusively in the traditional artisanal way without the use of modern industrial oenological preparations. Craft wine is the result of the skill and experience of the winemaker.
Kolárovo Ship Mill
It is a working replica of the water mill in Radvaň nad Dunajom, which burnt down in 1945 under mysterious circumstances. Nowadays, the building of the boat mill is used as a museum of water milling. A unique wooden bridge leads to the mill. The all-wooden colonnade pedestrian bridge is 86 m long and is one of the longest all-wooden covered bridges in Europe.
Hrušov Castle
Thanks to the easy trail, the castle can be easily reached by all ages. In the nearby meadow you will find a monument dedicated to T. G. Masaryk, who liked to visit Hrušov Castle. There are hiking trails leading to the castle from the village of Skýcov, and from Topoľčianky.
Oponický Castle
Like many others, Oponický Castle was built in the 13th century as a guard castle for the protection of Nitra. The path to the castle is easy and can be easily managed by all ages. The marked trail leads directly from the village of Oponice.
Nitra Castle
It was built on the site of a Slavic hillfort, the seat of the Nitra princes and the Great Moravian rulers. Today it is the seat of the Nitra bishopric. Enter the enchanting Cathedral of St. Emeram, the casemates, the Vazula Tower or discover the treasures in the Diocesan Museum. During the summer season, enjoy a movie or an open-air concert in the Gothic moat.
Zubria Zvernica
In the oak forests near Topoľčany you have a unique opportunity to see the European bison - the largest European mammal, a relative of the American bison. The bison menagerie is the only place in Slovakia where you can see it. The bison was once a natural part of European forests and was also found on our territory, even as late as the nineteenth century.
Topoľčianky Castle
In the past it was the summer residence of the Habsburgs, after the World War I. it served as a presidential summer resort. It was also a favourite place of the first president of the Czechoslovak Republic, T. G. Masaryk. There is a museum in the classicist wing. Visitors can admire the rich library with over 14 thousand volumes, the period interior, rare furniture, pictorial decoration and collections of ceramics and porcelain.
Levice Castle
The preserved ruins of the Gothic castle are the dominant feature of the town of Levice. The preserved part of the castle, the Captain's House, houses the Tekov Museum. There are exhibitions and a concert hall.
Santovka aquapark
The Slovak "Pamukkale", sedentary travertine pools in the style of the Turkish ones, can be found at the summer swimming pool in Santovka just 6 km from Levice. The thermal water in them is always clean thanks to all-day circulation. You can bathe in 5 pools with water of geothermal origin, which is excellent for rheumatic diseases and cardiovascular system. Massage travertine waterfalls and massage jets circulate the body and massage the skin. The wellness centre features an indoor relaxation pool and a bath tub.
