Excursions
Trencin is one of the most attractive towns in Slovakia, dignified by a fine fortified castle which overlooks the city and can be reached by express train from Bratislava in two hours. It is an excellent base for hiking and horseback riding, offering both forests and mountains, and there are numerous spas around the White Carpathians. The local tourist office can provide further information (tel: (032) 511 022; website: www.trencin.sk)
Near Trencin is the remains of the famous castle of ‘Blood’ Countess Elisabeth Bathory, (website: www.slovakheritage.org/Castles/cachtice.htm) reputed to have murdered hundreds of young women in the 17th century. And 70 km northeast of Trencin, Bojnice Castle (tel: (0862) 543 0624; website: www.bojnicecastle.sk) offers an international festival of ghosts and spirits in the spring, and the town boasts spas, falconry shows and a superb zoo.
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