One particularly tangible way to explore the winegrowing history of Vinohrady nad Váhom is through its surviving traditional wine-cellar buildings, known as “hajlochy”. They have three rooms, are built of clay and whitewashed; their design is defined by a single-axis façade and a gabled roof covered with reeds. Winegrowing, the cultivation of grapes and the production of wine for personal use have a long tradition in the village.
Wine tasting is also one of the local offerings: VÍNO CHUDÝ hosts guided wine tastings led by experts in a tasting room. The room normally accommodates 16 people, or up to 30 after adjustments. Check availability before your visit.
Vineyards, river floodplain and nature reserve
Vinohrady nad Váhom lies in the Danubian Lowland, on the western edge of the Nitra Hills. The southwest-facing slopes of the village are planted with grapevines. The western part of the municipality is home to a broad floodplain on the left bank of the Váh—two distinct landscape features within the area described.
The Dubník National Nature Reserve (NPR Dubník) lies within the cadastral area of Vinohrady nad Váhom; part of it extends into the cadastral areas of Dvorníky, Pusté Sady and Zemianske Sady. The reserve is an ornithological site protecting the little owl. In a deforested landscape, it preserves a rare and unique remnant of a natural forest community belonging to the group of southeastern European forests, with protected species.
Church and earlier history of the village
The settlement of Rautz, later called Svätá Chrasť, is mentioned in King Coloman’s Zobor Charter, dating from before 1 September 1113. Rautz, later called Svätá Chrasť, belonged to a Benedictine abbey.
The Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary (“Navštívenia Panny Márie”) is a mid-17th-century building in the late Renaissance and Baroque styles. It was first mentioned in writing in 1695. Historically, it was a popular pilgrimage church. The Chapel of St Urban (sv. Urbana) was also a pilgrimage site; it was built in 1728.
By bike or along the educational trail
Green cycling route 5212 passes through Vinohrady nad Váhom on the way from Hlohovec to Sereď. It is 20.8 kilometres long, designated as an easy leisure cycling route for road traffic, and paved. Check trail conditions before setting out.
The “Náučný chodník Hlohoveckými vinohradmi” educational trail leads to Vinohrady nad Váhom and the Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary (“Navštívenia Panny Márie”). The route is listed as 22.3 kilometres long, with an elevation gain of 150 metres. It is therefore somewhat longer than the cycling route; its stated elevation gain provides another point of reference for planning. Check the route description and measurements against current information before setting out.
The two routes also differ in their characteristics: the cycling route is described as paved and easy, while the educational trail has a stated length and elevation gain. The surrounding area also offers good conditions for hiking and water sports.
Discover more destinations: Vinohrady Nad Váhom, Špačince, Trnovec, Veľké Kostoľany, Skalica, Trakovice, Topoľníky, Trnava
For the overview of the wider region: Trnava.
