Things to do and tourist attractions in Poráč and surroundings
Vysoký vrch - 874 m asl
Hiking
The Galmus Mountains are beautiful but relatively little known among tourists, and therefore little visited. This mountain range hides several interesting places and amaz...
Poráč
Šarkanova diera Cave
Caves
The village of Poráč is surrounded by the hills of the Vysoký Mountain. On its northern slope, there is an interesting natural gem - the Šarkanova diera Cave. It was crea...
Poráč
1.5 km
Ski Resort of Poráč - Brodok
Skiing
The Ski resort of Poráč - Brodok is about 18 km far from the town of Spišská Nová Ves. It offers good skiing for beginners as well as possibilities for improving the skii...
Spišská Nová Ves
4.1 km
Bukovec Hill - 1127 m asl
Hiking
Bukovec Hill is a perfect view point, which also offers quiet and interesting hiking. It is located between the villages of Švedlár and Poráč. Although its altitude reach...
Švedlár
4.9 km
Icefall of Šikľavá skala
Other attractions
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...
Chrasť nad Hornádom
6.6 km
Markušovce Walls
Hiking
The left bank of the Hornád River is surrounded by massive and steep rock walls, which create a unique landscape scenery. The Markušovce Walls represent an ideal and unde...
Markušovce
8.2 km
Mansion and summerhouse of Dardanely
Castles, chateaus, mansions
Charming architectural landmarks of Markušovce are the manor house and the summer house named Dardanely. Both historic buildings are situated in a beautiful French park w...
Markušovce
8.3 km
White Rock - 926 m asl
Hiking
In Volovske Hills, there is a popular hiking place called Biela skala (White Rock). The sought-after hill is characterized by its limestone boulder walls falling into the...
Slovinky
9.4 km
Ski Resort of Nálepkovo - Krečno
Skiing
In the area of the ski resort of Nálepkovo - Krečno, there is 1 ski lift. Slopes with moderate difficulty are particularly suitable for beginner skiers and are artificial...
Nálepkovo
11.6 km
Mining Open-Air Museum
Technical monuments
The small village of Hnilčík, nestled in the arms of the beautiful Hnilecká Valley, once belonged to one of many villages in Slovakia, that dealt with mining in the South...
Hnilčík
11.9 km
Rocky town of Dreveník
Hiking
The Dreveník National Nature Reserve together with the Rocky town is one of the unique jewels of the Slovak nature. It is the largest travertine mound in Slovakia. The Dr...
Žehra
12.2 km
Ski resort Mraznica
Skiing
Ski Resort Mraznica is located in the village Hnilčík amidst forests. The ski resort offers perfect opportunities for beginners, advanced and families with children. Tota...
Hnilčík
12.4 km
ZOO Spišská Nová Ves
Zoology and botany
The Zoological Garden in Spišská Nová Ves covers an area of 8 ha in the southeastern part of the town. It is the youngest large zoo compared to other zoos in Slovakia in ...
Spišská Nová Ves
12.5 km
Relax center Plejsy
Skiing
The ski resort area is situated on the northern slopes of Krompachy Hill. Visitors to the resort have 9 slopes of varying degrees of difficulty available. They are servic...
Krompachy
12.5 km
F&A&H Ranch
Horses, riding
The Ranch under Spiš Castle F&A&H is located 1 km south of Spiš Castle, directly below Dreveník (protected landscape area).
The ranch offers horse and pony rides with po...
Žehra - Hodkovce
13.0 km
Summer swimming pool in Spišská Nová Ves
Lakes and pools
If you need to get out of the busy city life during the summer, relax a little and feel comfortable, go to the summer swimming pool in Spišská Nová Ves. It is an ideal pl...
Spišská Nová Ves
13.0 km
Reduta in Spišská Nová Ves
Museums and history
One of the architectural gems of Spišská Nová Ves is the Art Nouveau building dating from 1899 - 1902. It is a beautiful reduta building built by architect Kálmán Gerster...
Spišská Nová Ves
13.2 km
Pálenica Hill - 1115 m asl
Hiking
Pálenica is a hill situated in the north of Volovské Hills, west of the town of Nálepkovo.
The hill is also popularly known as "dispersed rock". This designation is deri...
Hnilčík
13.2 km
Indoor swimming pool in Spišská Nová Ves
Lakes and pools
Those who are not able to give up swimming during the winter months will certainly be pleased to use the city indoor swimming pool in Spišská Nová Ves, which allows to en...
Spišská Nová Ves
13.3 km
Spiš Museum - Provincial House
Museums and history
The architecturally most interesting and most beautiful monument of the town of Spišská Nová Ves is situated on the longest lenticular square in Europe. It is called the ...
Spišská Nová Ves
13.3 km
Spiš Jerusalem
Sacral monuments
Spiš Jerusalem is a unique concept of territory reminiscent of ancient Jerusalem. It is located in Spišská Kapitula, in a locality called Pažica. Spiš Jerusalem was found...
Spišské Podhradie
13.3 km
Spiš Castle
Castle ruins
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...
Žehra - Hodkovce
13.4 km
Evangelical church in Spišská Nová Ves
Sacral monuments
In the town of Spišská Nová Ves, there is a charming historic building of the Evangelical Church on the Town Hall Square. The church was built between 1790 - 1796 in the ...
Spišská Nová Ves
13.5 km
Artists' Gallery of Spiš
Museums and history
The Artists' Gallery of Spiš is one of the youngest collecting institutions not only in the region but also in Slovakia. It is located in the representative premises of a...
Spišská Nová Ves
13.6 km
Sivá brada
Other attractions
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...
Spišské Podhradie
13.6 km
Turzovské Lake
Lakes and pools
Turzovské Lake is incorporated into a beautiful foothill environment, with which creates a perfect harmonic interplay. It is located just outside the town of Gelnica and ...
Gelnica
13.9 km
History of mining in Spiš Exposition
Museums and history
Mining history enthusiasts can view rare exhibits as well as photographs and documents from the time of active mining activity in Spiš through the extended exhibition fro...
Spišská Nová Ves
14.0 km
Zlatý stôl (Golden table) - 1322 m asl
Hiking
The highest peak of the Volovské vrchy Mountains, the Zlatý stôl (Golden table), rises above the picturesque villages of Stará Voda, Henclová, Úhorná and Smolník. Its mys...
Švedlár
14.1 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...
Spišská Nová Ves
14.6 km
Tandem parachute jump
Adrenaline activities
A parachute jump from a height of 4km is an experience that you will not forget easily. During the jump you will be tied to an experienced parachutist instructor who will...
Spišská Nová Ves
