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Language:
Sovak

Currency:
EURO (€)

Power socket:
typ E (French model)

Country phone code:
00421

Time zone:
CET (UTC+1)

Daylight saving time:
(April – October): CEST (UTC+2)

Climate

Slovakia is situated in the northern mild climate zone with Atlantic Ocean influence (western wind). It has four seasons (spring, summer, autumn, winter). The warmest month is July with an average temperature of 20°C, and the coldest one is January with an average temperature of -8°C. The average annual precipitation (including snow) ranges from 600 to 800 mm. The average amount of sunshine is 185 days a year.

Cuisine

Slovak cuisine is hearty with strong rural roots, historically influenced by Hungarian and Austrian cuisine. It features mostly pork, potatoes, dumplings, concentrated sauces, and cheeses. Meat dishes in our region also include beef, goose, duck, and turkey. Fish dishes include mainly trout, carp, and other freshwater species. The most traditional soup is a sauerkraut soup, which is prepared from fermented cabbage, smoked meat, dried forest mushrooms, dried plums, and sausages. Other traditional soups include bean and lentil soups. A typical meal inspired by the Hungarian cuisine is goulash, stewed meat with potatoes and onions. Typical sweet dishes are strudels, leavened cakes, and buns. Our national meal is “bryndzové halušky”, which is a type of small dumplings made from potatoes, flour, and eggs, served with bryndza (a type of soft sheep’s cheese) and smoked bacon. Traditionally, the main meal of the day is lunch, as dinner is usually lighter.

General etiquette

Men can be addressed as “pán” (sir) and women as “pani” (madam), and you can also add the surname. If you are in a closer relationship with a person, you can address them by their first name.

Dining is rather formal. Before eating, wish your companions at the table “dobrú chuť” (bon appétit).

The most widely used phrase for making a toast is “na zdravie” (cheers). When clinking glasses, look the other person in the eyes.
When visiting somebody at their home, wear sensible clothes, as if you were going to work. By this gesture, you show respect to your hot.

At somebody’s home, it is considered polite to eat everything you have on your plate, especially if the meal was prepared by your host.

It is a good idea to bring the host a small present, such as flowers or chocolate. The host usually opens the present and if possible, will offer it to the guests.
For meetings, make sure you are on time.

Distance to the local attractions

• Spa & Aquapark - 20 m, connection to the hotel by a connecting corridor
• Spa park - 50 m
• Bôr Forest Park educational trail - 1 km
• Veľká Fatra mountain range (hiking and biking trails) - 5 km
• Snowland Valčianska Dolina ski resort - 20 km
• Martinské hole ski resort - 35 km
• Tri Duby golf resort - 45 km
• Bojnice Castle - 35 km
• Orava Castle - 70 km
• Slovak Chamber Theatre in Martin - 20 km
• State opera in Banská Bystrica - 35 km
• Kremnica, UNESCO World Heritage Site - 20 km
• Banská Štiavnica, UNESCO World Heritage Site - 65 km

The spa town of Turčianske Teplice lies 200 kilometres northeast of Bratislava and 210 km north of Budapest.  Thanks to the D1 and R1 motorways, which are within a 30-minute drive, it has fast transport connections for air and road transport.

The ROYAL PALACE ***** hotel is a landmark of Turčianske Teplice. It is located in the centre of the spa and cultural and social events, right in the pedestrian zone and next to the spa park.

GPS coordinates
48°51'37.1""N 18°51'36.8""E

Arrival to the hotel

By plane

Regular air services to all European capitals are provided by airports in Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, and Krakow. Smaller airports in Žilina and Sliač – Banská Bystrica are suitable for landing private aircraft. Transfer from the airport can be arranged via a hotel limousine (1-4 persons) or a hotel minibus (5-8 persons). To arrange a transfer, please contact our sales department at +421 43 4913 000 or at the e-mail address rezervacie@therme.sk

Bratislava, M. R. Štefánik Airport
Transfer: 2 h
Transfer price: €140 one-way

Airport Budapest, Ferenc Liszt, INTL.
Transfer: 3 h
Transfer price: €158 one-way

Airport Wien, Schwechat, INTL
Transfer: 2 h, 45 min.
Transfer price: €175 one-way

Airport Krakow, John Paul I, INTL
Transfer 3 h, 15 min.
Transfer price: €140 one way

By car

When arriving from Vienna / Prague / Bratislava / Budapest via the D1 / R1 motorway, take exit no. 82 and continue 35 km in the direction of Martin along road no. 65. When entering Turčianske Teplice, follow the direction signs.

When arriving from Krakow / Ostrava / Žilina / Košice via the D1 motorway, take the exit in the direction of Martin and continue 30 km towards Žiar nad Hronom along road no. R3 / 18 / 65. When entering Turčianske Teplice, follow the direction signs.

By train

Periodical rail connection on the route Ostrava - Žilina - Vrútky - Martin - Banská Bystrica - Zvolen is provided by Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko. Between 6:00 a.m. and 08:00 p.m., an express train runs every 2 hours. The Turčianske Teplice railway station is 300 m away from the hotel.