Things to do and tourist attractions in Považská Bystrica and surroundings

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3.2 km
Považský hrad
Castle ruins

The ruins of the Považský Castle rise on a steep rock on the right bank of the Váh River above the center of Považská Bystrica.

The Považský Castle was also called Bystr...

Považské Podhradie
11.8 km
Suľov Castle
Castle ruins

The massive Súľov reefs became the property of kings and noble nobility. In the 15th century, the Súľov Castle was built between the three massive rock formations. As per...

Súľov - Hradná
12.2 km
Horseback riding Chlpáči pre radosť
Horses, riding

We are a civic association dedicated to breeding horses and other farm animals. Visit us and enjoy a unique experience in a horse saddle in the beautiful nature of the St...

Čelkova Lehota
14.6 km
Educational Trail and Lookout Tower of Púchov Valley
Lookouts

We invite you to take a hiking walk along the “Three Rocks" near the village of Dohňany - it is suitable for hikers but also for cyclists or cross-country skiers. The edu...

Dohňany
16.3 km
Hričov Castle
Castle ruins

The ruins of Hričov Castle lie above the village of Hričovské Podhradie. The name "Hríčov" is derived from the word "grič" - i.e. rock, rocky. The castle offers impressiv...

Hričovské Podhradie
17.3 km
Lednice Castle
Castle ruins

On the rock, which rises above the village of Lednica, ruins of Lednica Castle can be found. Castle used to serve to guard the border once. It was built in the first half...

Lednica
17.7 km
SAVAJA Farm
Horses, riding

Do you love nature and animals? Do you want to relax and have fun? Visit the true Slovak farm SAVAJA in beautiful paradise nature. It is an ideal place to spend your free...

Rajecké Teplice
17.9 km
Lietava Castle
Castle ruins

Lietava Castle ruins are located 10 km from the regional town of Žilina on the steep ridge between Lietava and Lietavská Svinná.

The castle of Lietava was probably built...

Lietava
18.4 km
Ruins of the St. Helena Church in Stránske
Castle ruins

The ruins of the Gothic Church of St. Helena dating from the 14th century rise above the village of Stránske. Originally, it was a one-aisle building with a polygonal pr...

Stránske
18.5 km
DC Čičmany Ranch
Horses, riding

DC Ranch Čičmany is a small, family farm focused on agritourism with animal breeding, typical of life in a Slovak village.

Depending on the season,Ranč Čičmany offers va...

Čičmany
18.8 km
Ruins of Košecký Castle
Castle ruins

Above the village of Košecké Podhradie, there are small ruins of the Košecký Castle. The castle was said to have been built by the Templars upon their return from Palesti...

Košecké Podhradie
22.5 km
Vršatec Castle
Castle ruins

Vršatec Rocks are a massive limestone massif that is unmistakable and easily visible from a distance. They rise above the village of Vršatské Podhradie and hide the ruins...

Vršatské Podhradie
23.2 km
Lookout Tower on Svederník Hill
Lookouts

The top of the 551 meters high Sveredník Hill is prettified by interesting tourist lookout tower. The cross-shaped wooden structure is 10 meters high and offers impressiv...

Svederník
23.5 km
Lookout Tower on Stratenec Hill
Lookouts

One of the interesting and attractive lookout towers in the Trenčín region, and at the same time the highest situated lookout tower of Javorníky Mountain Range, is the on...

Papradno
25.9 km
Lookout tower Zarúbaná Kýčera
Lookouts

THE LOOKOUT TOWER ITSELF IS CURRENTLY INACCESSIBLE DUE TO A STATE OF EMERGENCY.

The unusual name, Zarúbaná Kýčera, is borne by a deforested hill outside the main ridge o...

Veľké Rovné
26.2 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
26.7 km
Lookout tower on Luby Hill
Lookouts

You can admire the natural beauty in bounds of the village of Veľké Rovné and its close and distant forests, meadows or hills from above too. All you have to do is climb ...

Vysoká nad Kysucou
28.9 km
Znievsky Castle
Castle ruins

Another beautiful castle ruin from the Turiec region is the one that rises on a high limestone rock above the village of Kláštor pod Znievom. This charming ruin in the Tu...

Kláštor pod Znievom
30.4 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
30.6 km
Horse riding in Nesluša
Horses, riding

Learning to ride a horse should be a combination of pleasure and effort. It is a wonderful way to enjoy the natural life and the surroundings, while the ride also provide...

Nesluša
30.7 km
Ranch13
Horses, riding

Ranch13 is a place where children, teenagers and even adults can touch their dreams. After all, the most beautiful view in the world is from a horse's back indeed.

Come ...

Nemšová
30.7 km
Mikovčák's lookout tower on Kamenité Hill
Lookouts

Excellent hiking, beautiful nature and panoramic views of the Kysuce region. You can experience all this if you go to Mikovčák's lookout tower on Kamenité Hill.

It is lo...

Turzovka
31.6 km
Uhliská Farmhouse
Horses, riding

In the distinctive environment of the beautiful White Carpathians,** the Uhliská family farm** lovely welcomes you. It is a place where especially lovers of animals and h...

Nemšová
31.7 km
Lookout Tower on Tank Road
Lookouts

Nearby the village of Bystrička, close to the town of Martin, a small lookout tower on the so-called Tank Road was built in 2013. It is an old military route that once co...

Bystrička
32.1 km
Jk & Lola Ranch - Horseback Riding
Horses, riding

Lola Ranch is located 20 minutes from the town of Prievidza in the direction towards Martin in the village of Jasenovo, under the Vyšehrad lookout.

We offer riding in na...

Jasenovo
33.0 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
35.5 km
Lookout Tower on Marťák Hill
Lookouts

One of the most beautiful of the Kysuce observation towers is certainly the one that rises on the top of Marťák Hill in Javorníky. And there's no wonder about it. Its bui...

Zákopčie
35.9 km
Ranch Amadeus
Horses, riding

In the embrace of the monumental mountains of Turiec region, Greater and Little Fatra, there is the Amadeus ranch offering relaxation and a number of activities to gain s...

Laskár
36.2 km
Riding Club Čita
Horses, riding

Riding in Turčianske Kľačany - this is a perfect experience for a lifetime. Thanks to the beautiful nature scenery, you will feel like a true western rider.

Riding Club ...

Turčianske Kľačany
37.8 km
Lookout Tower in Bojnice
Lookouts

A unique observation tower with an elevation of about 30 meters has grown above town of Bojnice. It is a relatively demanding technical construction, which is unprecedent...

Bojnice