Things to do and tourist attractions in Považská Bystrica and surroundings

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MG ART Gallery
Other attractions

If you are a creative soul, or just looking for a place where you wouldn't have to deal with the ordinariness of days, go to the gallery in Považská Bystrica. MG ART Gall...

Považská Bystrica
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
deal
8.6 km
Wellness stay in Aqua Sport Hotel
Other attractions

Do you want a perfect weekend in which the whole family can relax? Go to the Aqua Sport Hotel and experience unforgettable moments full of laughter, fun and unique moment...

Púchov
11.2 km
Golf park near Rajec
Other attractions

The quiet and beautiful environment of Rajec Valley has become a prerequisite for the construction of the large Golf Park Rajec, located only about 5 km from the town of ...

Rajec
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
19.2 km
Čičmany Ski Resort
Skiing

The Čičmany Ski Resort is located in the southern part of Rajecká Valley near the village of Čičmany. The resort has 6 ski lifts with a capacity of 3850 persons per hour....

Čičmany
19.8 km
Ski Rajecká Lesná
Skiing

Rajecká Lesná Ski Resort is located in the** idyllic environment of Little Fatra. The total length of the 5 ski slopes is 3.8 km and 2.5 km of them are artificially snowe...

Rajecká Lesná
20.7 km
Artificial Geyser
Other attractions

Above the village of Rajecká Lesná, right in the Rajecko-Lesnianská Valley, a stream of water spouts to a height of approximately 10 meters. A unique place with a geyser ...

Rajecká Lesná
20.8 km
SKI arena of Fačkovské Saddle
Skiing

Fačkovské Sedlo - Kľak is a significant tourist center of the Upper Nitra Basin. Near the foothills of Kľak, a river Nitra springs.

The ski resort in the saddle offers s...

Kľačno
21.6 km
Ski Podjavorník
Skiing

At the foot of the Javorníky Mountains, right in the village of Papradno, there is a ski resort Ski Podjavorník. It is especially popular with the locals, but its quality...

Papradno
22.0 km
Gallo Escape Games
Other attractions

We invite you to our center of escape games in Žilina.

Escape game is a fun, logic game that has its own story and whose goal is to solve various tasks within a time lim...

Žilina
22.1 km
Spring of Nitra
Other attractions

Nitra is the fourth longest Slovak river. By 1950, its length was 243 km. In 1950 it was reduced to 197 km by building a canal from Nové Zámky to the west to Váh.

If you...

Kľačno
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
23.0 km
Air Museum in Slavnica
Other attractions

An open-air museum was established at the airport in Slavnica in the Ilava district. The idea of making a museum at the airport came from enthusiasts of Aeroclub Dubnica ...

Slávnica
23.8 km
Ski resort Kasárne
Skiing

Ski resort Kasárne is located in the mountain area of the Javorníky Mountains, near the Moravian-Slovak border. The resort offers winter sports for all ages.

There are 3...

Makov
24.4 km
Čertov Ski Resort
Skiing

The Čertov ski resort is located in the Javorníky / Kysuce region. In the resort 600 - 900 m above sea level, there are 7 tracks and 5 ski lifts with a total length of 3....

Lazy pod Makytou
25.1 km
Homôlka Ski Resort
Skiing

The Homôlka Ski Resort is located in the recreation area of Homôlka - a well-known center of winter and summer tourism near the distinctive village of Valaská Belá.

The...

Valaská Belá
25.8 km
Glass open-air museum - Glass dream
Other attractions

Did you hear or see how the molten glass is shaped? Reveal the secrets and discover a unique place where traditional glass crafts are still preserved.

Glass Open-Air Mus...

Valaská Belá
26.0 km
Ski Makov
Skiing

The ski resort of Makov is situated at an altitude of 660 - 948 m above sea level. The slopes are of moderate and light difficulty and are 6 km long in total. They are re...

Makov
27.5 km
Farm "Zelená Ruža"
Other attractions

If you are an animal lover and the classic ZOO is not enough for you, be sure to visit Farm Zelená Ruža in the village Kľačno. It is located near Prievidza and you will d...

Kľačno
27.8 km
Kľačno Ski Resort
Skiing

Kľačno Ski Resort is located about half a kilometer from the village Kľačno and about 20 km north of the town of Prievidza. There are 2 ski lifts with a total capacity of...

Nedožery - Brezany
28.4 km
Martinky Winter Park
Skiing

The ski resort is located directly above the town of Martin in Little Fatra. It is one of the few resorts that is unique in its abundance of natural snow. Until 2008, the...

Martin
28.7 km
Snowland in Valčianska Valley
Skiing

Snowland Centre is dedicated to family skiing with a high level of additional services. Skiers can try one of the 8 ski slopes with a total length of more than 5 km. In p...

Valča
28.9 km
Animal farm at Ranch near Žilina
Other attractions

The ranch is located 5 km from Žilina near the main road towards town of Čadca in close proximity to Kysuce Gate. It is directly under the forest and has its own pond.

I...

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