Lučenec District: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Halič Castle is a national cultural monument.

When planning a trip, you may wish to focus on finding a holiday apartment in Lučenec District.

Culture

The Forgách family crypt in Halič commemorates Antal Forgách and Johanna Forgách.

The Csontváry Museum in Halič presents the life and work of T. K. Csontváry. It includes interactive multimedia exhibitions with large-screen projections, touchscreens, a hologram and a virtual potter’s wheel.

The Novohrad Museum and Gallery in Lučenec display folk ceramics from Halič. They also feature historic glassware from Lučenec, as well as enamelled objects from the now-closed enamel factories in Lučenec and Fiľakovo. Furniture from Halič Castle completes the collection.

The restored synagogue in Lučenec is used as a multicultural space and offers visitors expert explanations of the building’s history and restoration. It was the last monumental work of the architect L. Baumhorn.

History

Fiľakovo Castle is accessible to pedestrians from Podhradská Street. Vehicles can access it via Baštová Street.

Divín Castle has been a ruin since its destruction by imperial troops in 1679.

Zichy Mansion in Divín houses several exhibitions about the mansion’s owners, hunting trophies and the history of mining.

Nature

Šomoška National Nature Reserve protects a basalt formation with hexagonal columnar jointing known as the “Stone Waterfall”.

The Ružiná Reservoir is a breeding ground for many protected waterbird species.

Trails and experiences

The meanders of the Ipeľ, with alluvial forests and meadows, offer opportunities for canoeing and kayaking.

The Šomoška educational trail is 1,600 metres long and has six information boards or stations.

The educational trail on the castle hill of Hajnáčka begins at the old bell tower and follows the castle path to the castle.

Cities and places

Fruit, vegetables and other agricultural products are sold at the Lučenec city market.

The overview of places in Lučenec District includes: Ruzina, Fiľakovo, Lizenz, Dobroč, Kotmanová, Mýtna, Píla, Tuhár, Belina, Bulhary, Čakanovce, Gregorova Vieska, Halič, Holiša, Kalonda, Lehôtka, Lovinobaňa, Ľuborec, Lupoč, Mašková, Podrečany, Praha, Radzovce, Rapovce, Ratka, Stará Halič, Šávoľ, Šíd, Točnica, Tomášovce, Trebeľovce, Veľká Nad Ipľom, Čamovce, Mučín, Šiatorská Bukovinka, Ábelová, Divín.

For the overview of higher-level destinations: Neusohl.