Rosary
M. H. Chotekovej

The tradition of rose cultivation in Dolná Krupá has deep roots. Countess Mária Henrieta Choteková, who lived from 1863 to 1946 in the manor house whose park directly adjoins the Medolandia grounds, played the greatest role in establishing this tradition.

Her rose garden, with its wide variety of species, was among the largest on the European continent. Through her tireless work and passion for roses, she earned the recognition not only of the professional community but also of the residents of Dolná Krupá, who began calling her the “Rose Countess.”

She, too, was a great inspiration to us as we built this beautiful place. We have managed to preserve her memory not only by using her name in the names Mária Henrieta Restaurant and The Pink Countess’s Salon, but especially by creating a unique private rose garden in Slovakia.

Right here, just a few metres from the site of the original countess’s garden we planted more than 2,500 roses. One of them is also Rosengräfin Marie Henriette (the Rose Countess Maria Henrietta), whom in her honour on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of her birth has bred the world-renowned German rose company KORDES.

We also use the petals from this exceptionally beautiful and fragrant rose in the production of our exquisite Mária Henrieta mead. Come admire the splendor of thousands of roses and experience the authenticity of this place, which connects the past with the present.

In 2021 and 2022, there was a significant expansion of the playground, and a new as well as a pink nursery. In the current season, plants are growing in the Rosarium of M. H. Choteková and in the grounds of Medolandia, there are already about 2,500 roses. In the year 2023, we planted the jubilee 250th variety.

Admission and contact

Children under 6 years old free

Senior citizens, people with disabilities, schoolchildren and students under 18 years of age €4

Adults 5 €

Family admission 12 €

For organized groups of more than 20 people, we offer a discounted lunch menu at the Mária Henrieta Restaurant
—reservations are required: tel.: 0905 420 059