Ľadonhora - 999 m asl
Hiking

The second highest peak of Kysucká vrchovina - Ľadonhora, is ideal for hiking in every season. Not so tall, but steep, conical top is densely covered with beech forests. ...

Horný Vadičov
Snow Sun Vadičov
Skiing

Vadičov Recreation Center is located in the attractive tourist area of Kysuce. Beginners and intermediate skiers can use two Poma lifts (650 m) and for children, there is...

Horný Vadičov
5.0 km
Veľké Ostré Ski Resort
Skiing

Veľké Ostré Ski Resort is located 5 km east of the town of Kysucké Nové Mesto - on the southern slope of Veľké Ostré Hill.

Visitors will find 2 ski lifts suitable especi...

Lopušné Pažite
5.0 km
Straník Ski Resort
Skiing

Straník Ski Resort is located about 3 km from Žilina in the town dostrict of Zástranie. There are 2 ski lifts with a total capacity of 1300 people per hour and 3 ski slop...

Žilina
5.0 km
Straník Hill
Hiking

If you are somewhere in the vicinity of Žilina, an excellent tip for a smaller trip is the hill of Straník.

The best route leading here is from Zástranie. This village i...

Žilina - Zástranie
6.4 km
Veľký Vreteň - 820 m asl
Hiking

The area of Kysucká vrchovina (Kysucká Uplands) is always attractive for tourists regardless of whether it is summer or winter season. One of the iconic hills of this mou...

Radoľa
7.4 km
Belá Rocks
Hiking

In the vicinity of Žilina, there are many nice places that abound with natural beauty. One of them are Belá Rocks, which are very popular among tourists of all ages.

Bel...

Belá
7.5 km
Mansion in Radoľa - Kysuce Museum
Museums and history

The Radoľa Mansion, located in the village of the same name, is one of the oldest cultural monuments in Kysuce. The oldest parts of this building date back to the third q...

Radoľa
7.6 km
Extinct church
Museums and history

The village of Radoľa near Kysucké Nové Mesto is one of the few that can boast of an important archaeological site in Kysuce, which abounds with the remains of a medieval...

Radoľa
8.5 km
Animal farm at Ranch near Žilina
Other attractions

The ranch is located 5 km from Žilina near the main road towards town of Čadca in close proximity to Kysuce Gate. It is directly under the forest and has its own pond.

I...

Žilina
8.6 km
Waterworks Žilina
Lakes and pools

Waterworks Žilina is built on the river Váh near the city of Žilina. During the construction almost all part of the development of the Žilina district of Mojšová Lúčka, t...

Žilina
9.2 km
Asphalt Lake
Hiking

The village of Nezbudská Lúčka is known for its richest occurrence of natural asphalt and the only quarry in its digging in Europe. However, this village also has another...

Nezbudská Lúčka
9.5 km
Lookout Tower Dubeň
Lookouts

On the Dubeň Hill (613 m above sea level), there is an impressive observation tower above the city of Žilina. The lookout tower is imposing with its height of 27.4 meter...

Žilina
9.5 km
Fairytale forest
Other attractions

The picturesque village of Nezbudská Lúčka lies on the edge of the Malá Fatra mountain range and is known among tourists by a cable ferry, which leads to it from the vill...

Nezbudská Lúčka
9.6 km
Lookout tower on Bobovec Hill
Lookouts

In Bystrická Valley, there is a small village of Stara Bystrica, which impresses not only with its picturesque scenery, but also with a fairytale lookout tower.

Lookout ...

Stará Bystrica
9.8 km
Starhrad (Old Castle)
Castle ruins

Starhrad, i.e. The Old Castle, stands on a rocky granite hill on the right bank of the Váh River. Its original name was Varín Castle, but after the construction of Strečn...

Nezbudská Lúčka
9.8 km
Slovak Astronomical Clock
Other attractions

You may have already seen the Prague Astronomical Clock. Well, did you see the Slovak one? Come to see it in the village Stará Bystrica, where the first astronomical cloc...

Stará Bystrica
10.1 km
Thermal swimming pool in Stráňavy
Lakes and pools

The thermal swimming pool in Stráňavy is located about 10 km from Žilina and represents a symbol of the village. There are two swimming pools in the picturesque and natur...

Stráňavy
10.2 km
Strečno Castle and the medieval village of Paseka
Castles, chateaus, mansions

If you come to the parts of the Strečno Gorge or to the picturesque village of Strečno, do not forget to stop on the high limestone cliff. The magnificent Strečno Castle ...

Strečno
10.3 km
Sokolie - 1171.5 m asl
Hiking

Sokolie is a bounded part of the ridge of the northern mountain range of Little Fatra, and at the same time the highest peak in this locality with the same name. For tour...

Terchová
10.5 km
Lookout tower on Špicák Hill
Lookouts

Everything that the landscape and surroundings offer, you can see very well from the lookout tower on the hill Špicák near Strečno. The lookout tower is entirely made of ...

Strečno
10.7 km
Lookout Tower Terchovské srdce
Lookouts

The older generations would surely remember the legendary movie Jánošík, where the outstanding actor Paľo Bielik was starring. In those times, the film props of the gallo...

Terchová
10.8 km
Exhibition of Icons
Sacral monuments

The Exposition of Icons in Žilina is the only one of its kind in Slovakia. In the premises you can find an exhibition of beautiful historical icons from the ancient past ...

Žilina
10.8 km
Escape room Jánošík's story
Other attractions

Escape room, in a time limit of 60 - 90 minutes, brings you a unique experience that you will not soon forget. This Terchova's one is unique in its story about Juraj Jáno...

Terchová
10.8 km
Adventure balloon flight
Adrenaline activities

Are you looking for an experience that touches your heart and stays forever in memory? A balloon sightseeing is one of those experiences you never forget. As an balloonis...

Žilina
10.9 km
Exposition of Jánošík and Terchová
Museums and history

The village of Terchová is the birthplace of the most famous Slovak brigand Juraj Jánošík. The museum exposition dedicated not only to Jánošík but also to development of ...

Terchová
11.0 km
Church and wooden nativity scene
Sacral monuments

The village known for its history connected with folk hero Jánošík offers many attractions for tourists. One of them is wooden nativity scene. But this nativity scene is ...

Terchová
11.0 km
Váh Region Art Gallery
Museums and history

The Váh Region Art Gallery in Žilina was founded in 1976.It is housed in a historic Art Nouveau building, which was built in 1911 for the needs of the police constables i...

Žilina
11.0 km
Museum of Jewish Culture
Museums and history

The Museum of Jewish Culture in Žilina is located in the building of a former Orthodox Synagogue. The relatively simple building conceals the original furnishings (mobili...

Žilina
11.1 km
Budatín Castle
Castles, chateaus, mansions

Traditional Slovak castles stand on rocky cliffs or inaccessible hills. Budatín Castle is a light exception, because it stands at the confluence of the rivers Vah and Kys...

Žilina