Things to do and tourist attractions in Oľšov and surroundings

Kamenica Castle is a ruin of a castle above the village of Kamenica, lying northwest of the town of Sabinov, on a limestone cliff in the Čergov Mountains.

According to e...

Are you a lover of Slovak nature, do you like to know the natural waters or are you a fisherman to the core? Then the ponds in Rožkovany will be a paradise on earth for y...

Plaveč is a castle ruin on a gentle hill above the village of Plaveč. The castle was built at the end of the 13th century as a border fortress. However, the building burn...

Hanigovsky Castle is situated above the village of Hanigovce. Now, it's just a ruin of the castle. The original wooden castle was built by nobleman Mikčo in the 13th cent...

At the village of Lačnov near Prešov, there is a place where the law of gravity does not apply. It is a place that attracts rubbernecks from around the world literally as...

The ruins of Lipovce Castle are hidden in a dense forest on the ridge of Jazvečí Hill, which borders the village of Lipovce. The castle once served a guard function and h...

Spiš Castle is one of the largest castle complexes in Europe and is also our largest castle ruin. In 1993, it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is curren...

In the vicinity of Spišské Podhradie, there is a popular and sought after locality, dominated by a travertine hill called Sivá Brada (Grey Beard). This 25-meter-high hill...

Šariš Castle was a medieval power center of Šariš region. Its ruins are situated on a hill above the town of Veľký Šariš, northwest of Prešov. Archaeological research pro...

Holumnica Castle ruins are located on a hill behind the village of Holumnica. The castle was probably built sometime at the turn of the 15th and 16th centuries. Literatur...

The town of Vyšné Ružbachy is not only rich in mineral springs, but also travertines and sculptural jewels that are set in a beautiful natural environment, surrounded by ...

The small village of Hrabkov boasts of a rarity that testifies the exclusively marine origin of the surrounding countryside. In the middle of the fields in the southern p...

Slovakia can also boast of its own White House too. Maybe not exactly like the one in US, but still more spectacular, unique, traditional and beautiful.

You can find th...

Natural travertine lake - crater with thermal water in Vyšné Ružbachy - is of European importance. You can find it on the outskirts of Ružbachy spa area, which is also do...

A popular medieval way to punish the culprit was a pillory. It was practically a place that physically restricted the convict's movement, while the convict was exposed to...

Perfect atmosphere of the Promenade Park in Bardejov is greatly touched by a beautiful singing fountain. The park on the outskirts of the Urban Conservation Area is the p...

The city in eastern Slovakia is becoming a traveling dream of domestic but also foreign tourists. It stands out not only for its beautiful architecture, but also for its ...

The area between the villages of Matejovce nad Hornádom and Chrasť nad Hornádom is transformed into a fairy-tale ice kingdom during the harsh winter months. Thanks to the...

It is the year 1953. The town of Prešov rises in major civil unrest. You all became one of wrongfully convicted of murdering an officer and found yourself in this prison....

If you have ever walked through the historic streets of the center of Prešov, your eyes must have rested on the ancient building on Jarkova Street. It is a Caraffa Prison...

One of the oldest regional galleries in Slovakia is the Šariš Gallery in Prešov. It is located in an originally Renaissance house, built around 1600. The Šariš Gallery ha...

To find out more about the sky above us, we know a place where to see the stars even in full daylight. The observatory and planetarium in Prešov is perfect for it. You ca...

The ruins of the Kapušian Castle are situated on the hill Zámčisko above the village of Kapušany.

Kapušany Castle was built in the 13th century and served mainly to prot...

Every parent knows that. Reading a newspaper, a magazine, a book and drinking a cup of coffee in the room ... it's not always possible with small children. Even though we...

You will be part of a scientific expedition that will try to solve the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle. However, during the adventure flight, there will be complications....

Zborov Castle ruins (also called Makovica) are situated on a hill near the village of Zborov, about 5 km north of Bardejov. To this day, only the walls have been preserve...

Above the old mining town of Gelnica, which is mentioned as a free royal town already in 1276, on the site of an old castle from the 13th century, we can now see only the...

Wild gorges, canyons, beautiful waterfalls, untouched nature - welcome to the Slovak Paradise and Park Hotel Čingov. You will find accommodation in a quiet environment, r...

Paradise for golfers right under the Tatra peaks. Snowy Tatras peaks, under which deep green golf area Black Stork spreads and far away only wild nature. Can you imagine ...

Luxury as it should be! Easily accessible for visitors, yet sufficiently distant from the hustle and bustle of the city. Not only is the location on the edge of the Tatra...