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Lightbearer on the Váh River

Experience the last autumn trip on the Váh River in the Trnava Region. On Saturday, 25 October 2025, you can admire the colourful autumn scenery around Hlohovec from the water. Local rafting guides will lead you through an old river branch and tell you about the unique nature of Slovakia’s longest river.

Autumn rafting trip in the Trnava Region – outside Bratislava

📅 Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 – 14:00
📍 Location: Hlohovec, Váh River (Trnava Region, about 60 km from Bratislava)
🎟️ Type of event: outdoor trip / adventure

Slow down, listen to the peaceful current, and discover a piece of authentic nature outside Bratislava. After the trip, warm tea will be waiting for you.


🛶 Programme

  • 10:00 – Meeting at the Slovan football field in Hlohovec, short bus transfer to the starting point at Rybárska chata in Jalšové, distribution of equipment and a short paddling introduction

  • ~11:00 – Start of rafting

  • 13:30 – 14:00 – End of rafting at the Slovan football field in Hlohovec (same place where cars are parked)


📏 Details

  • Route length: 10 km

  • Direction: Jalšové (Fishermen’s House) → Hlohovec (Slovan football field)

  • Total time: about 3.5 hours

  • Maximum capacity: 50 people

  • Minimum group size: 15 people

  • Rafts: for 5–7 people

  • Important: transport to Hlohovec is individual (by car). Only the short bus transfer from the meeting point to the start of rafting is included.

  • Tip: bring waterproof shoes and spare clothes


💶 Tickets


✅ Included in the ticket

  • Rafting equipment (raft, paddle, certified life jacket)

  • Waterproof barrels for your belongings

  • Short bus transfer to the starting point of rafting

  • Experienced guides

  • Paddling crash course for beginners

  • Warm drink after rafting