Holiday apartment in Šamorín: Danube Cycle Path and culture

On the outskirts of Šamorín, the international Danube Cycle Path runs along the embankment of the Hrušov Reservoir. Signposts guide cyclists from the Hrušov Reservoir into the town and onward to POMLÉ Forest Park. As part of a one-day tour, it is also possible to cycle along a 38 km section of the Danube from Hainburg an der Donau to Šamorín via the Devínska brána and Bratislava.

Nature

POMLÉ Forest Park is a 10-hectare municipal forest park located around a former branch of the Danube. An educational trail there introduces visitors to the natural values of floodplain forests. Cultural events are regularly held in the forest park’s amphitheatre.

Culture and history

The Reformed Church in Šamorín is considered one of the oldest and most beautiful churches on Žitný ostrov. The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary was built according to plans by the architect J. G. Altenburg and completed in 1778. Its richly decorated late Baroque interior includes ceiling frescoes, a main altar and four side altars.

The synagogue in Šamorín was built in 1912. It combines Romanesque architectural elements with motifs from the Middle East, while its windows are decorated with coloured glass. Thanks to At Home Gallery, it now serves as an exhibition space for artworks and as an occasional concert hall.

The Mestský vlastivedný dom presents the traditions of Šamorín and tools used in urban crafts. The house also offers groups an interactive gold-panning presentation. Another historic church is named Kostol sv. Margaréty z Antiochie. It was built around 1260 and is one of the Romanesque churches on Žitný ostrov.

Sport and recreation

The x-bionic® sphere complex includes an Olympic equestrian centre. The sports and leisure centre offers suitable conditions for professional and amateur sports, as well as for relaxation and dining. Throughout the year, the x-bionic® sphere hosts numerous national and international competitions in show jumping, endurance riding and dressage.

Visitors can go horseback riding at the x-bionic® sphere, which also offers riding courses for beginners. Facilities include swimming pools, a wellness area, a cinema and a bar.

Festivals and flavours

The Dni Svätého Štefana event series is organised in Šamorín; it begins on Friday, 15 August. The festival takes place every year on the last Friday and Saturday in August. Its programme includes, among other things, cooking goulash, baking langos and craft workshops for children.

The festival, subtitled “Chute, vína, tradície”, combines food, wine and traditions and is based on the values of traditional culture. During the two-day festival, 20 recognised domestic and foreign winemakers present their wines.

If you would like to consider other places for your trip in addition to Šamorín, you can find them here: Trstená Na Ostrove, Kvetoslavov, Kútniky, Oľdza, Hviezdoslavov, Povoda, Vrakúň, Horný Bar.

For the higher-level travel overview: Okres Dunajská Streda.