The days of boring training sessions are over: Where can you take your team to finally have fun?
Let’s face it: the word “teambuilding” often evokes stuffy conference rooms and awkward forced activities. But what if we told you that there is a place – or rather two places – where work, strategy, and genuine relaxation come together in perfect harmony? Welcome to the Abov Region in the Košice Region.
If you are looking for an environment that will not only bring your team together but also genuinely recharge their batteries, we have two tips for accommodation facilities that will turn your corporate event into a truly memorable experience.
BIOHOTEL Zlatý Hýľ: Detox, wellness, luxury, and delicious organic meals
If your team embraces the philosophy of slow living, sustainability, and first-class quality, you have found your team-building paradise. BIOHOTEL Zlatý Hýľ is not just a hotel. It is a manifesto of love for nature, wrapped in luxury.
Well-being from A to Z: No more poor-quality coffee breaks. The hotel is true to its organic philosophy, which means that it serves dishes from its own farm. Your team gathering (in modern, air-conditioned conference rooms) will be supported by catering from high-quality, local, and seasonal organic ingredients. It will taste good and, above all, it will give you energy.
Wellness like in a fairy tale: After a demanding meeting and activities, regeneration is a must. The local wellness centre is a visual gem – the saunas look luxurious, the bubble foot bath resembles a fireplace, and above you stretches a starry sky ceiling. Add to that a huge swimming pool and luxurious beds for sleeping like on a cloud. And if you feel like having a drink, there is a club and a wine bar.
Hotel Bankov – Historic elegance in a magical setting
A hotel that has survived the monarchy, two world wars, and socialism. Hotel Bankov, the oldest continuously operating hotel in Slovakia (since 1869!), offers a combination of historic elegance and modern fun.
In the shade of the forest park, 4 km from the centre: Bankov is located in the picturesque Košice Forest Park, but the city is still within easy reach. It is ideal for teams who want to have nature and city attractions at their fingertips.
Playful pair: If you want your team to really relax, Hotel Bankov has everything you need for informal entertainment: Karaoke, dart machines, table football, air-hockey.
They even offer you a quick course in mixing cocktails or rum tasting, where your colleagues are sure to get to know each other from a different, more cheerful side.
Relaxation and regeneration: Of course, there is a wellness centre, ideal for relaxing your muscles and your mind.
Three tips for trips that will turn colleagues into friends
Teambuilding isn’t just about where you sleep, but also about what you experience together! These activities are ideal for getting out of the hotel and overcoming a challenge together.
- Hike to the Kojšovská Hoľa hill
This is a must for active people. A team hike to Kojšovská Hoľa is a fantastic opportunity to practice your orientation skills and cooperation. On the way, you can refresh yourself at the legendary Chata Lajoška, and the summit offers a majestic panoramic view, which is the best reward for your efforts. A hike completed together builds relationships like nothing else!
- Adrenaline and logic in the city: Escape Room and Laser Arena
If you want to test your strategic thinking and communication under time pressure, head to Košice. Escape Room (e.g., from The Rooms) will force you to solve puzzles as one brain. Then move on to the Laser Arena – a little healthy “shooting” at your colleagues promises lots of laughter and tension relief. These are activities where 100% teamwork is the key to success.
- Relaxation with therapeutic effects: Alpacafe and the Botanic Garden
For a peaceful afternoon that will soothe your soul, choose the UPJŠ Botanic Garden. It is an oasis of peace and beauty with exotic plants. And if you want something truly unusual and delightful, visit Alpacafe. Relax with a cup of coffee while alpacas walk around you. Ideal for informal conversations and a mental restart after a busy day for the whole team.
