Culture and sights
Beckov Castle - distance 300 m
It is one of the most beautiful and impressive national cultural monument of Slovakia. The Beckov Castle is located on a steep rock, 60 metres high, and since the 13th century it guarded a trade route along the Váh River. It was a castle of kings, mighty noblemen and knights; it was a castle that resisted the attacks of Tartars and Turks. Its past is full of stories that underline even more the romantic character of its today’s image.
https://www.hrad-beckov.sk/en
The Beckov Museum - distance 65 m
The Museum in Beckov is an external exposition of the Trenčín Museum, and it was established in the Renaissance house of the Ambrovec family from the first half of the 17th century. It was opened in 1988. There is an exposition of the history of Beckov as well as the Beckov Castle. Important parts of the exhibition are materials about significant sons and daughters of Beckov (J.M. Hurban, L. Medňanský, A. Medňanský, D. Štúr and other).
https://www.muzeumtn.sk/hlavna-stranka/expozicie/kuria-ambrovec.html?pag...
Trenčín Castle - distance 20 km
This mighty castle is located on a steep limestone rock directly above the city of Trenčín. It is the largest and the best preserved castle of the fortification system that comprised guarding castles of the Central Váh River Valley. It is a national cultural monument.
The strategic position of the castle is proven by the inscription on the castle rock confirming the stay of Roman legions at the place of Laugaricio in 179 AD.
https://trencianskyhrad.sk/ - english version
Čachtice Castle - distance 18 km
This castle was built in the first half of the 13th century as one of the so-called guarding castles of the Central Váh River Valley at the Western border of the medieval Hungary. Its ruins are located on a rocky hill near the village of Čachtice, near the town of Nové Mesto nad Váhom. The castle had gained a sad fame because of the so-called Blood Countess Elizabeth Báthory who lived here at the end of the 16th and the beginning of the 17th centuries. She allegedly had 600 young women killed, so that she could take a bath in their blood in order to stay young and beautiful forever.
https://cachtickyhrad.eu/en/
Tematín Castle - distance 19 km
This castle was built in the south-west part of the Považský Inovec Mountains, and it is, together with Trenčín, Beckov and Čachtice Castles, one of the so-called guarding castles in the Central Váh River Valley that formed a defence system of north-west mountain passes of medieval Hungary. It is located on a hill near the village of Lúka (District of Nové Mesto nad Váhom), and situated 564 metres above the sea level, it is one of the highest located castles in Slovakia.
https://www.tematin.eu/ - english version
Miniature Park in Podolie - distance 20 km
This is a unique product of tourism in Slovakia. In an open air exhibition, there are at the moment 68 models of castles, palaces, churches, cottages, look-outs and other buildings. The aim of the park builders is to save at least 4 or 5 objects per year that are part of the cultural heritage, built in the shape from the time of their biggest fame.
https://www.parkminiatur.sk/ - no english version
Trenčín - distance 20 km
Trenčín is one of the three oldest Slovak cities. Trenčín is located in the western part of Slovakia, it is the natural geographical center of the central Považie region. The main river in the city is the Váh River. The city is approximately 120 km northeast of the capital of Slovakia - Bratislava. Thanks to the strategically advantageous location of the place, Trenčín Castle was built here. Even today, Trenčín is an important center of trade, economy, culture and sports. Many institutions and companies have their headquarters and branches here. Exhibitions and fairs have a long tradition in the city, the city is also known as the city of fashion, hockey legends and summer music festivals.
https://trencin.sk/en/homepage/
https://visit.trencin.sk/en/homepage/
Trenčianske Teplice - spa town, distance 31 km
A well-known spa town in western Slovakia, near Trenčín. They are famous mainly for their healing thermal springs and long-standing spa tradition focused on treating the musculoskeletal system. The dominant feature of the town is the historic spa area with the iconic Hammam Kúpele Hammam in oriental style. The town is surrounded by the nature of the Strážovské vrchy mountains, which makes it an ideal place for rest, walks and relaxation. Trenčianske Teplice is a quiet, elegant spa town that combines treatment, culture and a pleasant atmosphere.
https://www.teplice.sk/ - english version
https://www.kupele-teplice.sk/en/
Piešťany - spa town, distance 27 km
A major spa town in western Slovakia, located on the Váh River. They are known primarily for the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases using thermal springs and medicinal sulfur mud. The center of spa events is the Spa Island, where hotels, parks and the iconic symbol of the city are located - the Statue of the Barlolámač. Piešťany offers a pleasant combination of treatment, relaxation, cultural events and walks in a landscaped environment. The city has a peaceful atmosphere and is among the most famous spa destinations in Slovakia.
https://www.piestany.sk/en/
Moravany nad Váhom - archaeological site, distance 24 km
This village is located about 5 km to the east of the town of Piešťany. According to the paleontological and archaeological finds on the village territory, mammoth hunters had their seasonal camp here. Later, this place was the seat of the Volut and Lengyel cultures. Many objects of chipped stone tools, weapons, jewellery and chipped objects have been found here.
A figurine of a woman carved in a mammoth tusk was found here in 1938, it was named Venus from Moravany. The object dates back to the year 22 800 BC. Is is the oldest proof of an artistic expression in Slovakia.
Sport activities
Zelená voda - vzdialenosť 7 km
A large lake established after sand and gravel extraction is located close to the town and serves for recreation purposes. In the summer, you can take a swim there, in the winter you can skate on the ice. In summer, many concerts and music festival take place here.
Bike park Kálnica - distance 8 km
Cycling enthusiasts will find it here, there are test circuits, downhill freeride trails and much more prepared for them.
If you wish to store your bike during your stay in our Pension, please contact the reception. We will be happy to provide you with information and instructions on where and how to store bikes in designated areas.
https://www.bikeparkkalnica.sk/en/
Ski park Kálnica - distance 8 km
A small ski resort with a built-in snowmaking system, groomed slopes, a ski school, ski and snowboard rental.
https://www.skiparkkalnica.sk/ - no english version
Cycling trails - distance 500 m
There are many so-called cycling trails in the vicinity of Beckov, Nové mesto nad Váhom, Trenčín and Piešťany. Vážská cycle route, which is used in large numbers in the summer months. A new feature is the newly built cycle path from the Municipality of Beckov, opened in March 2026, which connects to the Vážská cycle route.
https://www.obec-beckov.sk/sk/projekty/796-spojenie-cyklomagistraly-s-ob... - no english version
