Things to do and tourist attractions in Orava

Orava Castle is one of the most famous and most beautiful castles in Slovakia. This distinctive landmark of the Orava region was the site of important historical events a...

František's Smelting Plant (locally called just "hámor") is a technical monument, a ruin of the ironworks factory hall (smelting plant) from 1836. It is located in Orava,...

The historic forest railway is part of the former Kysuce-Orava forest railway from the early 20th century. Riding a beautiful Orava nature in this technical monument is a...

The charming Roháčsky waterfall enriches nature in the Western Tatras, in the popular Roháčska valley near the equally famous Roháčske mountain lakes. The waterfall is si...

The Red Sands Waterfall (orig. Vodopád Červené piesky) is located in the beautiful surroundings of the Prosiecka Valley surrounded by the Choč Mountains. It is considered...

An interesting technical work under the Sokol massif is the Old Tunnel of Kraľovany, which was built in 1871 on the Košice - Bohumín railway in the section Žilina - Popra...

The beautiful Orava nature welcomes many lovers of hiking and natural beauty every year. In its mountains and valleys, it hides extremely rare and unique natural phenomen...

Liptov Castle was once the highest located castle in Slovakia. It rises on Sestrč Hill above Kalameny and Bukovina.

Its position was defensive. The castle was built by K...

One of the great attractions of Liptov nature in Žiarska Valley is definitely a beautiful Šarafiový Waterfall, which as a glittering white ribbon winds between the rocks ...

Graceful Ráztocký Waterfall lies in the lower part of Ráztocka Valley about 60 m from the place where from the Ráztocka Valley opens up into Kvačianska Valley. The short ...

There are two water mills in Kvačianska Valley, in the place called Oblazy.

The Upper Mill - Gejdošovský, was built in the first half of the 19th century by the village ...

The Historical Forest Caputium Railway is part of the Museum of Kysuce Village in Nova Bystrica - Výchylovka. It is a well-preserved and functionally restored part of the...

Poľovníkov vodopád (Hunter's waterfall) is a popular excursion place especially in summer. It is preferred by hikers, cyclists or families with children. It is located un...

Lúčanský Waterfall is located in the spa village Lúčky near Ružomberok. The waterfall is a natural monument that belongs to the territory of TANAP (Tatra National Park) a...

Once a powerful royal guard castle, from which only well-preserved ruins have remained, stands high on the castle hill above the village of Likavka.

The castle was relat...

Žiarska Valley in the Western Tatras is one of the most visited valleys in Liptov. You can admire and discover not only the creations of nature, but also creations of hum...

In the beautiful surroundings of Čutkovská Valley near Ružomberok, there is the charming Jelení vodopád (Deer Waterfall), which is one of its biggest attractions. Thanks ...

If you have ever traveled by car in the direction of Martin, you have certainly seen the ruins of Sklabiňa Castle in the distance, just near the picturesque village Sklab...

Kmeť's waterfall is one of the less known Tatra waterfalls. Nevertheless, this waterfall is something special. Kmeť's waterfall is the highest in Slovakia. Located in Kôp...

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...

On the outskirts of the town of Liptovský Hrádok, a Castle and a mansion stand on the small hill. The stone castle was built by the Count of Zvolen Donč at the beginning ...

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 ...

A trip to Brankovský Waterfall could be characterized as a simple hike / walk suitable for families with children. The waterfall is located in the beautiful Low Tatras, i...

If you are looking for an undemanding and not long hike in the Tatras, you should definitely go to Mlynická Valley to the Skok Waterfall. This waterfall with a height of ...

The region of Turiec is known for its many natural rarities and attractions. These include the beautiful Došná Waterfall, located in the Greater Fatra National Park, near...