How to get to village Habakuky?
The unconventional village Habakuky, dedicated to fairy tales of Pavol Dobšinský, can be found in Donovaly under the ski slope Nová Hoľa. If you are interested in taking a trip here, it is important to know that it opens in the spring. Driving time to the fairy tale world from the Gothal resort in Liptovská Osada is approximately 15 minutes.
What will you find here?
The village Habakuky is made up of houses in the style of folk-fantasy architecture with the beautiful Shell castle with lake. Are you asking how it got there? There was a dragon who wanted to make a nest in Donovaly. As he did not find a suitable place for his nest on time, he dropped his first egg and it broke. And from its shell, this castle has grown.
Other magical houses of different shapes and names are also awaiting the visitors. You can look at the enchanted Black city, the house of Prophet Rak and beautiful Gingerbread house.
Authentic experience cut out of children’s book covers will be brought on by Laktibrada, Popolvár, Zlatá Priadka and other heroes of folk tales. In addition, in the spacious amphitheater with capacity of 200 people, the whole family can enjoy shows inspired by the fairy tales of Pavol Dobšinský.
The unconventional village also boasts its own creative workshop Negrambľoš, artisans (blacksmith, bell maker, gingerbread maker) and a farmyard with sheep, pigs, goats and rabbits.
The fairytale land also has its own currency. It is called Habakuk and you can get it in the exchange office of the water fairy Dušička or in exchange for euros in the fairytale exchange machine habodaj. You can use them for example in the souvenir shop Kurník shopa senter or in Hodovňa, where the little and the big will enjoy their food.
If you like fairy tales of Pavol Dobšinský, you should definitely visit Habakuky. You will not regret it.
After a day spent in the magical land of fairy tales, relax is in order. You can fully enjoy it in Gothal resort with unique Water world with three pools. Your children can use the children’s pool with water temperature of nice 34 °C and you can choose between a generous 25 meter swimming pool (the only one of its kind in the area) with temperature of approximately 27 °C and relaxation pool, which, in addition to warm 35 °C, offers a few other attractions. Three types of saunas (steam, Finnish, sanarium) are also available as well as infrared sauna, solarium, floating – Dead Sea simulation, Jacuzzi, massages, various cosmetic treatments and relaxing deck chairs.
Are you looking for accommodation near Habakuky?
Village Donovaly, which is where the magical village of Habakuky is situated, offers a variety of accommodation choices. A great choice for families are also chalets and apartments in the Gothal resort, which is the only one in the area boasting a large Water world with wellness.
Resort Gothal in an extraordinary multipurpose area in Liptov, in a village called Liptovská Osada. It offers its customers a wide complex of services, from comfortable accommodation and delicious gastronomy, to a variety of sports and relaxation activities, for example in the modern Water world with wellness. An ideal place for a short stay or a longer vacation.
