WHY TRI VODY?

Tri Vody means three waters in slovak languague. One story we heard from the clever brothers consturcting the buildings (they are in the photos) – the three waters are said to be because one is cold, the second warm and the third mineral. Another visitor, whose name we prefer not to reveal, told a story that the first water is living, the second is fiery and the third is dead water (supposedly excellent for the mother-in-law). However, we like better the possibility that the name is derived from the line about the end of the world (first water – second water – third water and finally the fence, which grandmother mentioned) from the immortal Slovak film Pacho hybský zbojník (Pacho hybský zbojník).

The first of the more realistic causes is that the site is high underwater level – in several places, springs appeared in the rainy season, which dried up only in the summer droughts. Later during the construction, drainage boreholes were therefore drilled in several places, and three such boreholes were completed in the place where the well stands today – see them in the construction photos. Another story about the origin of the name refers to the connection with the place with the crossroads Tri Vody pod Poľanou. The last known possibility is that there are really three waters – spring water, flowing water like a stream, and standing water in a pond – just as you see them in the heart of our resort!

We don’t know which of these stories is true, maybe none, and maybe all. If you hear a different story, please tell us or write to us – we’ll be happy to add it here!

A TALE OF TRI VODY

Around 2005, the preparation of several projects in the Demänová and Demänovská Dolina area began. However, due to problematic geological conditions and high groundwater levels in the zone, construction did not start at that time.

The story of Tri Vody began in the summer of 2018, when we took over the project from the original investors. In an effort to create a more interesting visual, we commissioned several architects to update the original plan. When we saw the design by architect Emil Križo, it was decided – he designed the whole complex as we later gradually implemented it. At that time we also chose the name Tri Vody for the resort.

Construction began in October 2019, when we started building the first 5 buildings in the first row (chalets 11-15). Watch a short time-lapse video of the construction – more can be found on our youtube channel.

During the construction process, in addition to the usual construction problems, we were hit by the biggest pandemic in 100 years, the related materials crisis and probably the highest inflation in 30 years. Nevertheless, thanks to everyone involved (and thanks to the Chief Architect in heaven), we completed the last – the seventeenth building – in June 2022, 2 years and 9 months after it was started. In memory of those who have been with us in all seasons and in all weathers, you will also find here a gallery of photographs.