If you are looking for a trip into the autumn nature, sit-down in a beautiful English park or even to discover the unknown castle in the French style, Smolenice - "Pearl of Little Carpathians" is the perfect choice for you.
No matter if you are a good wine freak, local gastronomy lover, or history or hiking fan, Smolenice village protects the biggest treasures for you. Spend a nice time in the Tirnavia region offering wineries of world quality, concerts and a romantic sceneries.
From the tower of the romantic castle, from the fort Molpír, or from any of the surrounding hills you will have a view of the picturesque village situated in the foothills of the mountains Little Carpathians. Follow the footsteps of its extraordinary natural wealth, taste local specialities and sweet mead in the village fated with the aristocratic Pálffy family and Štefan Banič, the inventor of a parachute. Romantic footpaths and touristic routes are waiting just for you.
A memorable experience is a walk through the well-kept English park where members of the Pálffy comital family were walking until recently or the view of a bride surrounding from the castle tower. When spotting the romantic castle you will try to remember which famous castle is similar to this one.
Visit of a small local museum is also recommended. It reveals you the village history. Its name comes from the resin producers. A lucky man from Smolenice, Štefan Banič, invented a parachute in the past. He is recognized as its inventor in the whole world.
Contemporary local lucky ones - quality mead „Včelovina“ producers - produce one of the best not only Slovak but even world meads. You can get more information about the mead „Včelovina“ from Smolenice directly at the production and within a degustation. Are you seeking after its pleasant taste already?
This project is financially supported by Ministry of Transport and Construction of the Slovak Republic
Source: Trnava Tourism
