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
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
17.9 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
18.8 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
23.1 km
Sightseeing flight from Slavnica airport
Adrenaline activities

Flight in the clouds is an unforgettable experience. Be enchanted by the bird's eye view of Spiš Castle, the majestic High Tatras, or the tops of the trees of any slovak ...

Slávnica
23.2 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...

Slávnica
24.9 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
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
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
35.8 km
Paintball Dolná Súča
Adrenaline activities

What about doing sports and have fun at the same time? Paintball Arena in Dolná Súča offers just this. It is only 10 km far from Trenčín. We welcome all good people looki...

Dolná Súča
38.1 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...

Trenčín
39.1 km
Tarzania Trenčín
Adrenaline activities

Tarzania - this is the name of the rope park system at several beautiful places in individual parts of Slovakia.

If you like to move in the fresh air, you don't mind a p...

Trenčín
40.4 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...

Prievidza
40.5 km
Uhrovec Castle
Castle ruins

The Uhrovec Castle is a ruin above the village of Uhrovské Podhradie. It was built in the 13th century in the inaccessible terrain of the Nitrica Hills. During the centur...

Uhrovské Podhradie
41.1 km
Blatnica Castle
Castle ruins

The ruins of Blatnica Castle are located on a steep hill in the Greater Fatra Mountains.

It was built in the second half of the 13th century primarily to protect the imp...

Blatnica
41.6 km
Sightseeing flight from Trenčín airport
Adrenaline activities

Flight in the clouds is an unforgettable experience. Be enchanted by the bird's eye view of Trencin and it's surroundings. Fly in a small motorized two or four-seat Cessn...

Trenčín
42.2 km
Sklabiňa Castle
Castle ruins

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...

Sklabinský Podzámok
46.0 km
Dino Adventure Rope Park
Adrenaline activities

The village of Terchová in dispersed type of settlement is not only the birthplace of Juraj Jánošík, the cradle of folklore and a place full of virgin nature. It's also a...

Terchová
47.7 km
Riding on armoured transporter BVP
Adrenaline activities

Every little boy dreams of being a soldier. If you also have a determined kid at home, or want to try what it feels like to have a 14 ton armored monster under your thumb...

Oščadnica
47.8 km
Bike Park in Veľká Rača
Adrenaline activities

The Bike Park includes 5 marked mountain bike trails with a total length of up to 10.6 km. Families with children and experienced riders will have a field day here. More ...

Oščadnica
49.9 km
Ruins of Sivý Kameň Castle
Castle ruins

On the andesite hummock towering above the village of Podhradie, there are ruins of a medieval castle called Sivý Kameň (ie Grey Rock). The castle was built in the first ...

Podhradie