Join Us for an ACTIVE Hiking Weekend in Nitra, Slovakia!
Are you passionate about hiking and the great outdoors? Seeking an adventure that also nurtures your physical and mental well-being? If you’re living in Austria and have a love for mountain sports, we have just the event for you!
We are excited to invite you to the ACTIVE weekend – a special hiking event organized as part of the STORY and 3 HUTS projects. This hiking weekend is set against the stunning landscapes of Nitra, Slovakia, and aims to bring together enthusiasts from across the region to celebrate our shared love for mountain sports, particularly hiking.
Date: 10th – 12th May 2024
Venue: Nitra, featuring Hotel Oko, HidePark cultural centre, and the breathtaking nearby mountains
For more detailed information about the training and activities planned, please visit our information page here: ACTIVE Weekend in Slovakia
More info about ACTIVE weekend
This weekend is designed to offer something for everyone, whether you’re an experienced hiker or just starting out. Here’s what we’ve lined up:
- Guided Hikes: Join us on trails through the beautiful mountains surrounding Nitra. These guided hikes are tailored to showcase the natural beauty and challenge you in the best way possible.
- Open Air Seminars: Engage with fellow outdoor enthusiasts in open-air seminars that promise insightful discussions on various aspects of hiking and mountain sports.
- Guided Visit to Nitra Castle: Take a guided tour of one of Slovakia’s most iconic landmarks and enjoy the rich history and panoramic views of Nitra.
- Live Music: After a day of adventure, relax and socialize with live music, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
This event is not just a gathering; it’s a culmination of our shared journeys in promoting health, wellness, and the joy of mountain sports. It’s an opportunity to meet like-minded individuals, share stories, and inspire each other for future adventures.
Register Now!
Ready to be part of this unforgettable experience? Register your interest through our Google Form and secure your spot for the ACTIVE weekend. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with nature and our vibrant community of hikers.
If you are still not sure if to join us read more about our past ACTIVE weekend in Melk. We can’t wait to welcome you to Nitra for a weekend of adventure, learning, and fun. See you in the mountains!
Travel to and from Nitra
Please plan your trip from Austria to Nitra, Slovakia, by booking your travel arrangements. We suggest looking for transport options to the main bus station in Bratislava. It’s best not to travel by train from Vienna to Bratislava as the train and bus stations there are not close to each other, requiring an extra 30-45 minutes on public transport.
From Bratislava, you can catch a direct bus to Nitra, which takes around an hour. We’re aiming for everyone to arrive in Nitra on the 10th of May, ideally by the afternoon, no later than 4 pm. This is because our official program will kick off at 5:45 pm under the Nitra Castle. Before the program starts, you’ll need to check into Hotel Oko. For planning your trip, Flixbus offers convenient connections from Bratislava to Nitra, including the latest possible option to ensure you arrive on time.
- FRIDAY 10.5.2024 Latest bus connection from Bratislava to Nitra.
For your return, the earliest bus connection from Nitra back to Bratislava is at 2:10 pm.
- SUNDAY 12.5.2024 Earliest bus connection from Nitra to Bratislava
What expenses are covered?
As the ACTIVE weekend is supported by the Erasmus+ programme, your travels, accommodation and food expenses will be covered throughout the whole duration of the ACTIVE weekend. Travel costs will be reimbursed up to 60 eur return tickets door to door. Once you are chosen to participate, we will ask you to plan and book your travels from Austria to Nitra and back. Transport options may include only ground transport such as buses and all tickets and receipts should be kept, and after the training, collected by the ACTIVE team. While you stay in Nitra, you will be accommodated in a hotel Oko in city centre in twin rooms, and provided breakfast, lunch and dinner.
In case you decide to explore Slovakia after or before the ACTIVE weekend, travel expenses can be reimbursed up to 2 days before or after the end of the training (max 2 days more for your own cultural visit in Poland), but food and accommodation should be at your own cost on these extra days.
After the ACTIVE weekend, you provide us with all necessary documents, receipts and tickets, the reimbursement process will be finalised. You can read more information about the reimbursement process here.
If our ACTIVE weekend sparks your interest, waste no time—reach out to us promptly, and we’ll assist you through the registration process.