How to spend top weekend in Kosice - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Attractions in Tarzania Alpinka Park

You should visit the Tarzania Alpinka Park during your holiday in Kosice. It is located 4 kilometers from the city in a forest belt. You will find a lot of extreme entertainment here. You can make bungee jumps, run on bridges, fly on a zip line, and walk along cable cars with a total length of 180 meters. You will also overcome an obstacle course. It was created from climbing rope and planks. You will choose the route yourself according to the level of difficulty that suits you. You don't have to worry about your safety. You will be provided with a reliable safety system and a helmet.
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Climb to the Top of the Tower of St. Elzbieta Cathedral

There is a Cathedral of St. Elzbieta with a beautiful facade in Kosice. You will go here for a tour from 9:00 to 17:00 on any weekday or from 9:00 to 13:00 on Saturday. You will pay 1.4 euros for this. You will see the magnificent decoration, altars, wall paintings, a statue of the Virgin Mary made of wood, and the tombstone of the Rainer family made of stone inside the cathedral. There is also a spiral staircase with 160 steps here. You will go up to the observation platform of the north tower on it. It is called the Tower of King Sigismund. The tower has a height of 59 meters. You will enjoy a wonderful view of the Main Street and most of the city from here.

Downhill on a Professional Bobsleigh Track

If you go from Kosice station to the Kavechina area by public transport on a summer day you can go down a bobsleigh track at a speed of 60 kilometers per hour on a special sled. It is designed for 1-2 passengers. The length of the track is 800 meters. It is a steel chute located on the slope of a hill. Its upper level is located at an altitude of 498 meters. You will have to race along the track, which is at an angle of 28 degrees. It consists of 9 extreme turns and 3 tunnels. You will control the speed of movement with the hand brake. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Go Skiing in the Yagodna Sports Center

Yagodna hill is located 15 kilometers from the center of Kosice. There is a sports center near it. You will spend time on the multi-purpose sports field and swim in the pool, taking equipment and sportswear for rent here. If you come here in winter, you will go skiing on 3 tracks. They have complex sections. They will be interesting to you regardless of whether you are a beginner or an experienced skier. You will take one of the 7 lifts to each of the trails. You will also take up snowboarding and snow tubing here. But if you ski at night you will get the most vivid impressions.

Active Leisure in Sports Park Anička

Sports Park Anička is located behind the river Hornád. There is a mineral spring on its territory. It has an unofficial name Haidovka or Vaitsovka. It is protected from precipitation by a gazebo. You will sit next to it on a wooden bench and drink water containing sodium, calcium, and magnesium. You can also play tennis or mini-golf, or swim in the mineral water pool here. If you prefer to spend your free time more actively you should take a trip down the river. You can also take a training course on canoe travel or rent a boat and fishing equipment.
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Spend Time in Kavečany Ski Center

Kavečany Ski Center is open to the public on the Volovskýe Hills from the first days of December to March. You can ski on the slopes with artificial snow here. They have simple and medium difficulty levels. But if you prefer cross-country skiing you can use one of the 4 equipped trails. Their length is from 2 to 5 kilometers. Their total length is 14 kilometers. You will rent all the equipment. You will also receive accelerated training to acquire skier skills in just a few days. You will go to the starting point on one of the 9 lifts.
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Notable celebrations and festivals in Slovakia

After the New Year, Slovaks celebrate Epiphany on January 6th. This holiday marks the end of Christmas and foreshadows the beginning of carnival seasons. Fancy-dress parties are held throughout the country as part of Three Kings' Day. Three festively dressed monarchs (usually costumed children) became the symbol of the Magi who came to give the Christ Child some gifts. On this day, it is customary to consecrate water, salt, and candles. In January, the traditional Jazz Days are held in the capital, as well as the Balkan national minorities music festival that has been gaining popularity in recent years. … Open
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Kosice
♥   Castle 'Šariš Castle' , 37.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Boldogkuváralja Castle' , 41.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Čičava Castle' , 42 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Spiš Castle' , 47.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Brekov Castle' , 47.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo

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