Gbelce: Wetlands, Winegrowing and Local History

Natural landscapes, winegrowing and local history give a trip to Gbelce a range of different focuses. Between the wetland, the flat terrain towards the Danube and local cultural sites, you can find specific points of interest to help you decide how to make the most of your stay in the area.

Wetlands and birdwatching

Parížske močiare covers 184.05 hectares within the municipality of Gbelce. The area is a national nature reserve and is recognised as a Ramsar wetland. Reeds are grown in the marshy terrain along the Paríž Canal; the reed beds are home to a diverse birdlife and rare plants.

The Parížske močiare observation tower is located on the edge of the municipality. It offers views of the marshland and is suitable for birdwatching; it is also easily accessible. Check local access conditions before your visit. The tower therefore combines a specific viewpoint with the wetland as a nature theme.

Drieňová hora and the landscape

Another protected area is Drieňová hora. It lies within the cadastral territories of Gbelce and the neighbouring municipality of Nová Vieska, covers just under four hectares and was designated in 1964. It is home to numerous rare plant species that are also significant from a European perspective.

The areas differ clearly in terms of nature: Parížske močiare is known for its wetland and birdlife, while Drieňová hora is much smaller and associated with rare plant species. You can therefore consider birdwatching and plant diversity as distinct nature themes for your stay.

The flat terrain around Gbelce towards the Danube is suitable for growing grain and fruit, as well as for winegrowing. The vineyards also feature in a local event, linking the landscape to a specific experience of food and music.

Winegrowing and local events

On 20 August 2022, the “Priateľské popoludnie” was held for the second time in the vineyards of Gbelce. Quality wines, wild boar goulash, baked sausage and fresh pagáče were on offer; music was also played. The date gives a clear timeframe for this combination of wine, food and music.

Buildings and local history

The Church of Saint Charles Borromeo is a Baroque church dating from the 18th century and was remodelled in the Neoclassical style at the beginning of the 19th century. Its history thus brings together two successive architectural periods: its Baroque origins and a later Neoclassical alteration.

A memorial plaque is attached to the birthplace of Ján Stampay. Gbelce also has a renovated swing well named “Renovovaná vahadlová studňa”. Together with the church, these sites provide specific points of cultural and historical interest alongside the nature and landscape themes.

Gbelce also has a connection to the history of rural tourism: in 1993, the municipality took over the Ardea recreation facility and created the conditions for rural tourism there. The municipal day, “Deň obce Gbelce”, took place in 2023.

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