Svätý Jur will charm you with its peaceful atmosphere with a beautiful historic center. In its center is also our Renaissance house which houses Krone. We also pay attention to other monuments – the Gothic Church of St. George with a unique wooden bell tower, the Evangelical Church, the Piaristic Monastery or the Church of the Holy Trinity. Even worldly monuments such as manors and residences of important noble families (Pálffy family, Zichy family) or the remains of the city’s fortifications will certainly not escape the attentive eye.

A short hop from Svätý Jur is Bratislava, which offers versatile options for every type of tourist. The historic core of the Old Town will enchant you with its romantic streets and hidden corners. You will definitely discover something interesting in each of them. Bratislava Castle dominates the Old Town and all of Bratislava. It stands out on a hill above the Danube and is one of the basic landmarks of our capital.

If you don’t like the hustle and bustle of a big city, just go in the opposite direction from Svätý Jur. There are other Small Carpathian towns nearby – Pezinok and Modra – which, like Svätý Jur, will enchant you with the peaceful atmosphere of a wine town.

A walk on the terraces of Small Carpathian vineyards is one of the best experiences that this region can offer you. Svätý Jur is surrounded by them from all sides and they are among the most beautiful in the entire region. They will win you over with their peace, but also with a view of the wide surroundings.

For those of you who prefer forest paths and the shade of trees, we recommend visiting the nature reserve Šúr. This place is widely sought after not only by tourists, but also by botanists and zoologists, who study many protected animals and plants here.

If you go in the opposite direction from Svätý Jur, towards the hills, you will arrive at the Avar-Slavic fortress. It ranks among the oldest settlements in the Small Carpathians with a significance far beyond the territory of Svätý Jur. You can also discover the ruins of White Stone Castle (Biely kameň). The first mentions of the Gothic castle date back to the 13th century. century and in its ruins today you can find peace and energy.

In the wider area of ​​Svätý Jur, we focus mainly on the tourist lookout on Veľká Homola, as well as the entire area of ​​Harmónia (harmony) above the town of Modra. No matter where the hiking trails take you to any part of the Small Carpathians, you will definitely return to Krone with pleasant feelings and charged batteries. In our restaurant and hotel, we will make sure that you rest and have enough space to process all the impressions from your wanderings.

The Small Carpathians are a truly diverse region and, in addition to gastronomic and touristic pleasures, they offer you many other great experiences. It does not matter whether you decide to complete them by car, bicycle or on your own.

We highlight historical castles and chateaux, among which Červený Kameň (= “Red Stone”) dominates, one of the most beautiful castles in Slovakia. A little further on is the romantic Smolenický castle with a beautiful park. Near it is also the only accessible cave in the wide area. The Drina Cave will win you over with its captivating karst theater and long corridors in the bowels of the Small Carpathians.

Other interesting activities are offered to you during your stay at our hotel Krone. You can ride a horse in several riding areas, relax in the wellness and water park in nearby Senec or Trnava, or fearlessly go down the slopes in the winter at the local ski centers in Pezinská Baba and Modra-Harmónia.