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Voykit pocket guide · Slovakia
Trenčianske Bohuslavice
Visit Trenčianske Bohuslavice for a half‑day walk, see the baroque chapel and nearby lake; add a night if you want to stay at Hotel Žákovic.
Trenčianske Bohuslavice is a small village in western Slovakia, 120 km from Bratislava, set in a valley between the Turecko, Hájnica and Inovec hills. Its baroque Chapel of Virgin Mary, nearby Green Water lakes and outdoor activities make it suitable for a few hours of sightseeing, with optional overnight at the local hotel.
- Country
- Slovakia
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, limited services)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted in towns.
- Daily spend
- Budget €15–20 excl. bed · Mid €20–30 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Orange, Telekom, O2 and 4ka sell prepaid SIMs; EU roaming covers EU SIMs.
- Emergency
- Police 158 · Ambulance 155 · Fire 150
- Plugs
- Types C, E, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Same as Czechia and Poland: type E sockets.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Round up or about 10%.; Café or pub: Round up.; Mountain guide: €10–20 per person for a day.
- Water
- Tap water is safe. Ask for 'voda z vodovodu'.
- Toilets
- Paid toilets at stations (€0.30–0.50); restaurants for customers.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee in a café | €1.2–2.0 |
| Beer (domestic) | €1.5–2.5 |
| Meal at Hotel Žákovic | €5–10 |
| Bike hire (full day) | €8 |
| Train ticket Bratislava → TB | €12–15 (check) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BTS · Bratislava Airport
- Main international gateway, 120 km (75 mi) south; train to village takes ~2 hMain international gateway, 75 mi (120 km) south; train to village takes ~2 h
Typical fares
- Bratislava → Trenčianske Bohuslavice (train)
- about €13, 2 h (check)
- Bike hire per day
- ≈ €8
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The village is walkable; bikes and rollerskates are common. Car or train from Bratislava/Trenčín is the main arrival method.
See and do
Known for
- Baroque Chapel of Virgin Mary
- Green Water lakes (Zelená voda)
- Hiking to Lopeník and Veľká Javorina
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Zelená voda (Green Water) lakes | Bike or car, 7 km (4.3 mi) north of the villageBike or car, 4.3 mi (7 km) north of the village | 15 min by bike |
| Lopeník peak (Czech border) | Hike via marked trail, 12 km (7.5 mi) round‑tripHike via marked trail, 7.5 mi (12 km) round‑trip | 2 h walk |
| Beckov Castle ruins | Car 20 min east, then short walk | 45 min total |
Sleep
- Hotel Žákovic
- 40 beds; B&B €7 / night, apartment €15 / night (2026 estimate).
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Dobrý deňdobree dyen |
| Thank you | Ďakujemdya-koo-yehm |
| How much is it? | Koľko to stojí?kolko to stoyi |
| Where is the toilet? | Kde je toaleta?kde ye toaleta |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Dobrý deň and a handshake; avoid: First names with elders until invited
- Home visit: Shoes off; flowers or wine; avoid: Refusing all food and drink
- Trails: Greet other hikers with 'Ahoj' or 'Dobrý deň'; avoid: Leaving the marked trail
- History: Listen; avoid: Calling Slovaks 'Czechs' or Slovakia part of Czechoslovakia
Scams and watch-outs
- Train schedules vary; check the latest timetable for the 2‑hour Bratislava service.
- Lake events are seasonal; confirm dates in summer.
Generally safe; watch for mountain weather changes and keep valuables secure in public houses.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Trenčianske Bohuslavice yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Baroque Chapel of Virgin Mary
- Green Water lakes (Zelená voda)
- Hiking to Lopeník and Veľká Javorina
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Trenčianske Bohuslavice: www.wikidata.org/wiki/QXXXXX
- Official village website: www.trencianskebohuslavice.sk
- Wikivoyage: Trenčianske Bohuslavice, revision 5306374 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5306374
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/trencianske-bohuslavice). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.