Holiday apartment in Hrnčiarovce nad Parnou – nature, birds and history

Hrnčiarovce nad Parnou focuses on Trnavské rybníky, the Úľanská mokraď bird sanctuary, the Náučný chodník chotárom Hrnčiarovce nad Parnou educational trail and historical traces. At Trnavské rybníky and Úľanská mokraď, birdlife takes centre stage; the educational trail and historical evidence lead to further specific aspects of the area.

Wetlands and birdlife

Trnavské rybníky provide breeding conditions for the ruddy shelduck (Netta rufina), the western marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus) and the little bittern (Ixobrichus minutus). At the same time, they are the most important habitat for waterbirds and wetland birds in the Trnavská tabula. More than 190 bird species have been observed in total. The Úľanská mokraď bird sanctuary includes the cadastral area of Hrnčiarovce and protects habitats of bird species of European importance and migratory bird species. These include the western marsh harrier, the Montagu's harrier, the little bittern, the crested lark, the corn crake, the red-footed falcon, the saker falcon and the eastern imperial eagle. Trnavské rybníky provide breeding conditions for the western marsh harrier and the little bittern; Úľanská mokraď protects their habitats. For nature enthusiasts, the wetlands therefore provide a specific starting point for exploring breeding conditions, protected habitats and individual bird species.

Educational trail as another connection with nature

Hrnčiarovce nad Parnou has the Náučný chodník chotárom Hrnčiarovce nad Parnou educational trail. When planning your day, you can consider the Náučný chodník chotárom Hrnčiarovce nad Parnou as a separate trail option alongside Trnavské rybníky and Úľanská mokraď. The educational trail complements Trnavské rybníky and Úľanská mokraď with its own trail connection. Nature observation and the educational trail therefore represent two different nature-focused activities for planning a day in Hrnčiarovce nad Parnou.

Historical traces in the area

The Trnavská bitka – also known as Vianočná bitka – took place on 26 December 1704 in the cadastral area of Hrnčiarovce nad Parnou. A stone cross was erected in 1806 on the road to Hrnčiarovský mlyn in memory of the Trnavská bitka; it still stands there today. Kostol sv. Martina in Hrnčiarovce nad Parnou was built in the 13th century. The alternative name Vianočná bitka refers to the same event. The year 1704 refers to the battle, 1806 to the memorial cross, while Kostol sv. Martina dates back to the 13th century. If you would like to combine cultural history and nature observation, you can include the Trnavská bitka, the stone cross and Kostol sv. Martina in your day plan alongside Trnavské rybníky and Úľanská mokraď.

Surroundings and the wider regional area

Kaštieľ Budmerice is located near Hrnčiarovce nad Parnou. Šintava is also located near Hrnčiarovce nad Parnou. In the wider regional area around Hrnčiarovce nad Parnou are Kaštieľ Nebojsa, Zámok Červený Kameň, Šarkán, the Hlboča Waterfall, Klokočina and Šanec.

Regional mobility information

When planning days in Hrnčiarovce nad Parnou, you can take regional IDS BK bus timetables into account without assuming a fixed route.

Other places for orientation

For further orientation, you can also include Trnava, Smolenice, Horné Dubové, Jaslovské Bohunice, Košolná, Boleráz, Suchá nad Parnou and Malženice.

To the higher-level travel overview: Trnava.