Topoľčany castle — Attraction in Podhradie

This is an amazing place to enjoy with friends families and loved ones. It is located in Nitra region in Slovakia. There is a private and restricted road leading up towards the castle. The entrance of the road can hold about 20 to 25 vehicles. One will need to park at the entrance / foot if the hill and walk up about 20 to 30 minutes. Parking is free.

The walk towards the castle is ever so pleasing and one needs to be proper and fit for this walk. The scenery surrounding this place is absolutely stunning and breathtaking. The 360 degree views from the top by the caste is astonishing.

Once you reach the top one needs to be careful since renovations are being carried out so safety and cautious is required at this time of writing. One can also walk around within the grounds of the castle. At the top of the castle the surrounding views are stunning with regards to the country sides .

There are sitting areas dotted around the castle for one to sit and enjoy a drink or two or one can also have cooked foods since there are a couple of BBQ areas by the entrance of the castle.

Once you have completed your tour one has 2 options to get back down the hill. 1st one can walk back down to the entrance of the hill to get back to your vehicle. The other is to take the scooter which is not electric downhill all the way through some breathtaking scenery along villages to Topolcany town passing some ranches and vineyards along the way. At this time of writing the price is €10 per person. One can choose their own scooter preference and a safety helmet is provided. This includes a scooter ride all the way down about 10km and get picked up with the scooters back to your vehicle parking at the bottom of the castle.

The company that offers this service is shown in the pictures attached. Definitely recommended for anyone who wants to see and enjoy a day out. Thank you and have a...

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