Welcome to Štúrovo. In a city of about 11.500 inhabitants, located on the left bank of the Danube on the Slovak-Hungarian border. Štúrovo is the southernmost town in Slovakia and attracts visitors with its interesting natural environment. Here begins the bend of the Danube with a breathtaking view of the Classicist basilica in Esztergom. Near the town, the Hron flows into the Danube, offering excellent conditions for lovers of adventure trips. The town is surrounded by the Kováčov hills with a maximum height of 395 m above sea level.
Štúrovo is primarily a spa town. The VADAŠ thermal swimming pool is rightly famous beyond the borders. With its daily capacity of over 12.500 visitors, renovated swimming pools of various sizes, indoor swimming pool, new series of buffets, the possibility of sports, it offers ideal conditions for relaxation for water and sun lovers.
The city is known for its tolerance. For centuries, members of different nationalities and religions have lived peacefully in its territory. This diversity gives the city a special color. We are sure that during your stay you will feel good with us and the people of Štúrovo will convince you of their cordiality and hospitality.
Tourist attractions that our city and its surroundings offer:
Cultural and historical monuments (Romanesque rotunda, Esztergom basilica, etc.) • museums (city museum, Christian museum, etc.) • sports and recreational facilities (Vadaš Thermal Bath, Aquapark, bowling center) • organized events (summer music festival, fair Simon and Judas - 400 years of tradition)
What would we still be able to offer you?
Walking • cycling • climbing • Fishery • Hunting • horse riding • paintball • golf • summer bobsled • organized • cruises on the Danube near Budapest (45 km)
| History kúpaliska in Štúrovo | | |
Štúrovo is primarily a spa town. The recreational complex VADAŠ THERMAL *** Štúrovo is rightly famous beyond the borders. With its capacity of over 10.000 visitors, renovated swimming pools of various sizes, indoor swimming pool, new series of buffets and the possibility of sports, it offers ideal conditions for relaxation for water and sun lovers.
At the swimming pool you will find 7 outdoor and 2 indoor pools, including a whirlpool, an outdoor seating pool with year-round operation and a unique pool with artificial waves in Slovakia, Lagoon with an area of 3800 m130. Our pools are supplied with thermal water from a depth of 39 m and its outlet temperature reaches XNUMX ° C.
With 1973, the first geological boreholes are connected. The construction of the recreation complex began in 1976 and two years later the first swimming pools had already begun. The swimming pool was gradually expanding with buffets, bungalows, 1983 and hotel-type accommodation. There were parking and other reinforced areas, information office with exchange office.
After several years of stagnation, the modern development of the swimming pool took place in 1999, when an indoor swimming pool with a 25 m long swimming pool and a smaller pool for children was handed over. In 2001, the old unaesthetic buffets were removed, and in the 2002 season, the swimming pool welcomed its visitors with a new range of buffets with 600 seats. In the same year, a new sitting pool with a whirlpool massage was built.
The year 2003 brought a significant step. In June, the construction of the three-star Thermal Hotel *** with 47 rooms and a restaurant was completed (investment of SKK 60 million). The hotel has been open all year round since then and provides quality accommodation. It laid the foundations for the extension of the season and the year-round development of tourism. Interest in the swimming pool grew and the hotel was already filled with guests for the first summer.
Increased interest in the swimming pool required further expansion of water areas. Therefore, in 2004, a huge swimming pool "Lagoon" was built with artificial waves with a water area of 3800 m2. In addition to the construction of this unique pool, the children's pool was also reconstructed and other buffets and soc were built. equipment (SKK 70 million was reinvested this year). In July 2004, the record from the previous year was broken, when 11.700 tickets were sold on one hot Sunday.
The year 2005 brought another significant step in the development of the swimming pool. 10 ha of the former barracks, which were located next to the swimming pool, were added to the complex. New three-star family apartments Lux *** with a total capacity of 120 beds were built here and a new cottage settlement for 300 people was created. The original parking lot in front of the swimming pool with a capacity of 450 cars has been expanded to a size for 800 cars. A new outdoor sitting pool by the year-round indoor swimming pool was handed over, as well as a new Bowling Center with four lanes and various other entertainment options. In 2006, a Finnish and steam sauna was added to the indoor complex.
