The municipality of Topoľčianky is situated in the valley of the Žitava River, enclosed by the Tríbeč Mountain Range from the north-west and by Pohronský Inovec from the east. Picturesque scenery of a large English-style park with a monumental classicist chateau is situated in the northern part of the municipality.
The birth certificate of Topoľčianky is considered to be a list of the Nitra canonry estates of 1293, where the municipality is for the first time mentioned under the name TOPOLCHEN PARVUM. Comes Haslav is known to have been the first lord and founder of the Topoľčiansky family.
Archaeological research was carried out in 1990 in the courtyard of the chateau and uncovered several layers of a much older settlement in this locality. Archaeologists also discovered foundations of the oldest stone architecture from the 13th century and from later centuries when other parts were built by the original construction in order to defend the fort. From 1561, Topoľčianky became the Tekov County seat and remained as such for almost 200 years. At that time, the fort played a significant role in the defence against the Turks. Ján Topoľčiansky, a lord of the chateau, also known as “Turkobijca” (Turk Fighter), had the chateau rebuilt on its original foundations. The last major reconstruction of the renaissance chateau was made halfway through the 17th century by the Earl Ladislav Rákoczi, together with his wife Elisabeth, who was born as a Bánffy Countess which is witnessed by their alliance coat-of-arms with its Latin inscription from 1662, which is situated above the eastern entrance gateway.
Halfway through the 18th century, under the reign of Maria Theresia, the chateau and the entire estate were mastered by the Keglevich earls who owned it up to 1890. At the beginning of the 19th century, the third earl of the Keglevich family and the lord of the Tekov county, Ján Keglevich, ordered the southern renaissance wing to be demolished and replaced it in 1818 – 1825 with a classicist tract built according to a project by the Viennese architect Alojz Pichla. This classicist wing of the chateau is considered to be the nicest and cleanest demonstration of classicism in Slovakia.
In the nineteen-twenties, the chateau was used as the Czechoslovak presidential summer residence. The renaissance tract was extended by attic apartments that were sensitively adapted to the style of the architecture by the significant Slovak architect Michal Milan Harmic, and used for presidential guests and visitors. In almost every year of his presidential office from 1923, the first president of the Czechoslovak Republic, T. G. Masaryk, visited Topoľčianky where he always stayed for two months, usually in August and September. He used to visit the chateau not only for recreational, but also for working purposes. In 1951, Antonín Zápotocký was the last president to stay in the pleasant environment of the Topoľčianky chateau.
The classicist wing of the chateau was restructured into a museum exhibiting historical furniture and household furnishings, such as pictures, period-style clocks, ceramics, carpets, embroidered oriental draperies and weapons. All of the movable property in the chateau is original as abandoned by the last aristocratic lords of the chateau and of the estate, specifically the Archduke Joseph August Habsburg with his wife the Archduchess Augusta, a granddaughter of the Emperor Franz Joseph I, when leaving the chateau in October 1918.
Three renaissance wings of the chateau, including an attic extension, are currently used as a hotel. Their ground floor parts serve as catering and social premises.
In the nineteen-fifties, conservationists rearranged the furniture and other exhibits in such a way as to ensure that the furniture and other accessories in each salon were as much as possible of the same style and historical period. By gradually passing through the salons, the visitors may therefore see furniture of renaissance, baroque, rococo, classicist, respectively Louis XV style, and lastly of Biedermeier character with even some secessionist accessories. The expositional arrangement generally offers a pretty good picture of the individual styles. The same may be said about the paintings decorating the salons. The range of paintings covers originals, including contemporary portraits of the chateau owners – the Keglevich earls, as well as copies which are all made according to the originals in the Pitti gallery in Florence. The majority of the pictures are oil-painted landscapes by various Slovak and foreign artists. The décor of the paintings is complemented by a multitude of lithographs, wood-cuts, engravings and other art reproductions.
The collections of ceramics, especially porcelain, also deserve special attention as it is one of the largest collections of ceramics in Slovakia. The collections are arranged in all of the salons. Meissen and Wiener porcelain is represented the most, followed by Berliner, English (Minton, Worcester, Staffordshire), Chinese and less by the French (Sévres), Italian (Capo di Monte Neapol) and Hungarian (Herend) porcelain, German products from Hochst, Japanese porcelain and porcelain from Ludwigsburg and Moscau (Garder). Czech porcelain comes from Karlovy Vary, Slavkov, Stará Role and Březová, and Slovak porcelain is represented by Hutterite and Stupava ceramics.
Exhibits in the salons also include 13 period-style clocks, one of which is periodically in operation. The salons are also decorated with several period-style mirrors.
The visitor’s attention is also attracted by the chateau library, which was founded by the Earl Ján Keglevich. The library was originally located in the Earl’s palace in Vienna and gradually replaced at Topoľčianky after the construction of the chateau was completed in 1825. At that time, the library contained about 10,000 volumes, predominantly including educational and science literature with the writings of French, English and German enlighteners, encyclopaedias, botanical and zoological atlases and others. After its founder, the library collection was later supplemented by his son Stephan and the Archduke Joseph August Habsburg until 1918, reaching the current number of more than 14,000 volumes. Almost half of the books are written in German, one quarter in French and the remaining books are written in Hungarian, Latin and Greek, English and Italian. The collection also contains the first Slovak grammar in the work “Grammatica Slavica” of Anton Bernolák, published in Bratislava in 1790. There is also a rare example of the “Kralicka Bible” as a Prague edition from 1613.
The library has high historical value as it is one of the few fully preserved chateau libraries in Slovakia. It is currently used for research and scientific purposes.
Part of the chateau is formed by the chateau chapel which was built in 1662 in the north-western bastion. The chapel contains a noteworthy picture of its founder Elisabeth Rákoczy on a posthumous catafalque from 1663. Since 1686, the chapel has been a significant sacred site in Slovakia.
Three renaissance wings of the chateau with an attic extension currently serve as a hotel.
Extensive reconstruction of the accommodation part of the hotel was completed at the end of July 2008.
The hotel offers European standard accommodation in a beautiful historical environment surrounded by an English-style park offering an oasis of peace and quiet.
The hotel restaurant offers an extensive variety of attractive meals and brand quality wines.
Accommodation:
- 33 STANDARD type double-bed rooms
- 4 LUX type double-bed rooms
- 13 extra beds
- Rooms include the following facilities:
- Bathroom with shower and WC
- Bathroom with a bath, shower and WC
- Plasma TV
- Internet connection
- Telephone line
- Refrigerator
The congress tourism services in the premises of the “Turkish Salon” and the “Social Hall” also include the rental of equipment necessary for presentation purposes.
The chateau in Topoľčianky meets all of the requirements for the romantic wedding of your dreams. We are well-experienced in organizing wedding parties for Slovak as well as foreign clients. We guarantee an unforgettable experience on this most important day of your life.
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SUMMER SEASON - 2.5. - 30.9.2011
Public opening hours
Monday: Free dayTuesday - Friday - entries at 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30
Saturday and Sunday- entries at 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
In the time of wedding ceremonies, both civil and religious, the entry into the museum or the chapel is restricted.
Call + 421 (0)37 / 77 77 555 for more detailed information regarding unrestricted entries Tours for visitor groups should be ordered.
The museum of period-style interiors with an exposition of rare and valuable furniture and household furnishings (pictures, contemporary portraits, antique clocks, ceramics, carpets, oriental embroidered draperies and period-style mirrors) and weapons, from the 16th to 19th centuries, is exhibited in the classicist wing and is open to the public all year round.
Visits on Saturday or Sunday and large groups must to be booked beforehand on the telephone number +421 37 / 7777 555 and +421 37 / 7777 504-506 min. 3 days before the day of visit.
Requests for guided tours in foreign languages (English, German, and Russian) should be three days beforehand, in such event call + 421 (0)37 / 77 77 555.
Admission fee
| Commentary in Slovak | Price in EUR |
| Individuals (1 - 19 persons) | |
| Adults | 3,80 / person |
| 1 person | 20,00 / person |
| 2 persons | 10,00 / person |
| 3 - 4 persons | 5,00 / person |
| Children from 6 to 18 years of age | 2,50 / person |
| Children up to 6 years of age | Free of charge |
| Organized groups (20 and more persons) | |
| Adults | 2,80 / person |
| Children up to 18 years of age | 1,80 / person |
| Children up to 6 years of age | Free of charge |
| Commentary in foreign language | |
| Adults, children | 6,00 / person |
- Entry into the museum outside of opening hours is only by prior order and upon the approval of the centre manager.
- Condition for commentary in foreign language - minimum of 3 persons
- Entry outside of opening hours - 100% extra charge.
- Free entry (children) - International Children's Day -1 June.
- Entry 1 € (all visitors) - International Day of Museums - 18 May.
- Pensioners and seriously impaired persons - 50% discount on the admission fee.
Hippo-tourism
The National Topoľčianky Stud founded in 1921 is a specialized and unique facility of its kind for keeping traditional and sporting horse breeds. Keeping 550 horses of 4 breeds at one stud is considered to a rarity in Europe. Traditional breeds of Slovak Warmbloods, Lipizzaner, Shagya Arab and Hucul breeds are included among the breeds protected by the FAO. Visitors to the stud may also experience a horse or carriage ride. The stud co-organizes horse race days as well as many show jumping competitions. The only hippology museum in Slovakia is also very popular among the supporters of hippo-tourism.Agrotourism
Bison park: In the unique bison park of Piesky, which is situated only 6 km away from the centre of Topoľčianky, visitors may see a free-ranging herd of European bison. The forest surrounding the bison park is a paradise for hunters.Cycling and walking tourism
Cycling fans may use a cycle path which is 554 km long and runs through the Nitra region. The path begins in the village of Vinodol, runs through the Žitava Uplands and finishes in Topoľčianky. The path runs beside the ruins of Hrušov Castle which stands out above the thick and dark forests of the Tríbeč Mountain range and the walls of which have witnessed far-back history. It was originally built for an army garrison in Matúš Čák’s network of castle fortifications. Hrušov Castle is currently a very popular destination for medium-difficulty walking-tours.Game keeping and hunting
With an area of 11,131 ha, an extensive game-preserve founded in 1903 belongs to the largest in Europe. The animals kept in the game-preserve mostly include deer, mountain sheep, fallow deer, roe deer and wild-boar. Many quality hides and a dense network of well-maintained hunting paths create convenient conditions for individual hunters. The offer for groups of hunters includes the driving of game by beaters and dogs.Wine-making in Topoľčianky
The tradition of wine-growing dates back to the first half of the 18th century, when it was started by the lord of the chateau, Earl Keglevich. Topoľčianky is well-known for growing grapes of characteristic quality. Wine made from the grapes is produced under the Chateau Topoľčianky label which is very popular in Slovakia as well as abroad.Virgin Mary pilgrimage
Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims gather every second Sunday in July in a pilgrimage to the Virgin Mary of the Scapulary. This tradition started in 1686.Packages
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Price list of services
Prices include VAT.Accommodation services price per room per night
1. Floor
| Room No. | Number of beds | Room type | Extra bed | Price for a room occupied by 2 persons EUR |
Price for a room occupied by 1 person EUR |
| 101 | 2 | Standard | 0 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 102 | 2 | Lux | 1 | 83,00 | |
| 103 | 2 | Lux | 2 | 83,00 | |
| 104 | 2 | Standard | 1 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 105 | 2 | Standard | 1 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 106 | 2 | Standard | 1 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 107 | 2 | Standard | 0 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 108 | 2 | Standard | 0 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 109 | 2 | Standard | 0 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 110 | 2 | Standard | 0 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 111 | 2 | Standard | 0 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 112 | 2 | Standard | 0 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 113 | 2 | Standard | 0 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 114 | 2 | Standard | 0 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 115 | 2 | Standard | 0 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 116 | 2 | Lux | 1 | 83,00 | |
| 117 | 2 | Standard | 1 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 118 | 2 | Lux | 1 | 83,00 | |
2. Floor
| Room No. | Number of beds | Room type | Extra bed | Price for a room occupied by 2 persons EUR |
Price for a room occupied by 1 person EUR |
| 201 | 2 | Standard | 0 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 202 | 2 | Standard | 0 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 203 | 2 | Standard | 0 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 204 | 2 | Standard | 0 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 205 | 2 | Standard | 0 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 206 | 2 | Standard | 0 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 207 | 2 | Standard | 1 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 208 | 2 | Standard | 1 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 209 | 2 | Standard | 1 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 210 | 2 | Standard | 0 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 211 | 2 | Standard | 0 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 212 | 2 | Standard | 0 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 213 | 2 | Standard | 0 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 214 | 2 | Standard | 0 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 215 | 2 | Standard | 0 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 216 | 2 | Standard | 0 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 217 | 2 | Standard | 0 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 218 | 2 | Standard | 0 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| 219 | 2 | Standard | 0 | 62,00 | 43,00 |
| Extra bed | 13,00 | 13,00 |
Historic Apartments
What makes these storied apartments exclusive is original historical furniture, which is a Natural Cultural Monument.In the PRESIDENTIAL SUITE, guests can sleep in the bed Czechoslovakia's first president, T.G. Masaryk, used.
ALICE'S APARTMENT, featuring Rococo furniture that once belonged to T.G Masaryk's daughter Alice, is ideal for romantic couples.
The LITTLE PRESIDENTIAL SUITE will take you back in time to the days of the First Czechoslovak Republic.
| Historic Apartments | Price for room |
| ALICE'S APARTMENT | 170,00 |
| The PRESIDENTIAL SUITE | 200,00 |
| The LITTLE PRESIDENTIAL SUITE | 130,00 |
- A compulsory local/municipal charge of 0.50 EUR / per person is not included in the price of accommodation.
- The price of accommodation does not include breakfast.
- Children up to 3 years of age with no need for a separate bed - free of charge
- Children from 3 to 10 years of age - 30 % discount on the price of accommodation with an extra bed.
Museum - admission fee
| Commentary in Slovak | Price in EUR |
| Individuals (1 - 19 persons) | |
| Adults | 3,80 / person |
| 1 person | 20,00 / person |
| 2 persons | 10,00 / person |
| 3 - 4 persons | 5,00 / person |
| Children from 6 to 18 years of age | 2,50 / person |
| Children up to 6 years of age | Free of charge |
| Organized groups (20 and more persons) | |
| Adults | 2,80 / person |
| Children up to 18 years of age | 1,80 / person |
| Children up to 6 years of age | Free of charge |
| Commentary in foreign language | |
| Adults, children | 6,00 / person |
- Entry into the museum outside of opening hours is only by prior order and upon the approval of the centre manager.
- Condition for commentary in foreign language - minimum of 5 persons, needs to be announced at least 3 days in advance
- Entry outside of opening hours - 100% extra charge.
- Free entry (children) - International Children's Day - 1 June.
- International Day of Museums - 18 May - admission fee: 1,- EUR/person.
- Pensioners and seriously impaired persons - 50% discount on the admission fee. Discount does not count in case of commentary in foreign language
Filming, taking photographs and video recording
| Name | Price in EUR |
| Permission for filming, taking photographs and video recording related with a wedding and accommodation | 100,00 |
| Photographs may be taken in the courtyard (individual guests) | 35,00 |
- Filming, taking photographs and video recording requires the Centre Manager's permission and the presence of a person responsible for the Chateau centre.
- The price for filming, taking photographs and video recording for professional purposes (advertising spots, fashion shows and presentations) is determined beyond the price list, by agreement, on the basis of a contract signed with the JMF Director.
Rental of premises
| Premises | Price per 1 hour / EUR | Flat price EUR | Capacity |
| Wedding hall | 31,00 | 95 (seats per table) 140 (cinema-type seats) | |
| Turkish salon | 28,00 | 24 - 50 | |
| Dome (Rental connected with a wedding and accommodation) | 110,00 | ||
| Chapel (Rental connected with a wedding and accommodation) | 110,00 | max. 50 | |
| Court (Rental connected with a wedding and accommodation) | 100,00 | ||
| Social hall | 29,00 | 95 (seats per table) 140 (cinema-type seats) |
- The price for the rental of the entire Chateau area, restaurant and courtyard is determined beyond the price list by agreement, on the basis of a contract signed with the JMF Director.
- The flat price for rental of the dome includes flower decorations in the value of approximately 15.00 EUR.
Rent of Snooker
(guests)5,00 EUR/ 1 hour
Rental fee is paid at the reception
In case of damage by clients client assumes responsibility under the relevant provisions of the Civil Code.
Rent of games
(petanque, badminton, chess)1,00 EUR/ 1 hours
Rental fee is paid at the reception
Rental of equipment for presentation purposes
| Presentation equipment | Price per day in EUR |
| DATA projector | 60,00 |
| Flipchart | 8,00 |
| Projection screen | 14,00 |
| Fax, Internet connection | according to tariff. |
| WiFi | free of charge |
| Copying | 0,15 / A4 |
Car parking
- Parking is reserved at the car park, not by the building (not charged).
- In exceptional cases, parking is allowed in the hotel's courtyard at 17.50 EUR / car / day.
- Cars must be parked in such a way as to ensure the observance of fire regulations.
- Parking in the courtyard is only allowed with the consent of the Centre Manager.
Accommodation of animals
Dog/cat in a room: 13.00 EUR / night.Cancellation charges
The hotel reserves a right to make a charge for the cancellation of a booking.- 30 to 8 days before the date of arrival 30% of the price of booked services,
- 7 to 2 days before the date of arrival 70% of the price of booked services,
- 1 to 0 days before the date of arrival 100% of the price of booked services.
