{"id":37676,"date":"2025-09-16T16:17:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T16:17:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rezortpiestany.sk\/?page_id=37676"},"modified":"2025-09-16T16:18:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T16:18:17","slug":"37676-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rezortpiestany.sk\/en\/37676-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Hop & Chill: Castle Stories & Space Journeys \u2013 Hlohovec"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hop & Chill: Castle Stories & Space Journeys \u2013 Hlohovec<\/span><\/h1>\n

Take a ride with our experience bus and discover castle legends, Beethoven\u2019s music, and the taste of local wine.<\/p>\n

Discover the charm of Hlohovec \u2013 a town where history was written, music was composed, and today offers a unique atmosphere full of nature, culture, and relaxation.<\/p>\n

The trip will take you to Hlohovec Castle, recently reopened to the public after a major renovation. Once a fortress, then a manor house, military hospital, and youth detention center \u2013 today, the castle features a permanent exhibition, 3D virtual tours, a gallery, and a beautiful courtyard used for events. In the surrounding park, you\u2019ll find more than 100 species of rare trees, romantic spots, Neptune\u2019s Cave, and the largest plane tree grove in Central Europe.<\/p>\n

An unforgettable part of the tour is the visit to Slovakia\u2019s oldest theatre building \u2013 the Empire Theatre, where Beethoven is said to have performed. Actor Tom\u00e1\u0161 Kram\u00e1r will bring its story to life right on stage.<\/p>\n

The experience concludes with a wine tasting featuring local winemakers \u2013 a true delight for all your senses.<\/p>\n

As the sun sets, the day ends with a starry finale: stargazing and a projection show at the modern planetarium.<\/p>\n

The tour runs twice a month until November. Don\u2019t miss the chance to experience Hlohovec in a new way \u2013 no planning, no hassle, everything is taken care of.<\/p>\n

\nPlease note that most parts of the program are conducted in Slovak.
\nInterpretation in English is available only for the castle tour and planetarium visit<\/strong>, but must be requested in advance when booking<\/strong>.
\nThe theatre performance and wine tasting are held exclusively in Slovak<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n

New for Autumn 2025<\/span><\/h4>\n

In addition to the standard ticket with bus transport from Pie\u0161\u0165any, you can also purchase a ticket **without transportation**.<\/p>\n

In that case, guests arrange their own transport (by car, train, etc.) and join the program at 14:00 directly at Hlohovec Castle.<\/p>\n