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
4.4 km
Partizánska Cave
Caves

Partizánska Cave (Cave of partisans) is an interesting cave situated in the Strážovské mountains, specifically in the rocky cliff of Veľký Manín. Apparently by name, it w...

Záskalie
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
12.8 km
Babirátka Cave
Caves

The beautiful Strážovské Hills are full of charming caves, but only a few are open to the public. One of those accessible all year long is Babirátka Cave, located in the ...

Pružina
13.6 km
Pružinská Dúpna Cave
Caves

Pružinská Dúpna Cave offers a unique opportunity to stroll down the underground passage of one of the oldest caves in Slovakia. The entrance to the cave is located near t...

Pružina
14.5 km
Mojtínska Cave (Cave of St. Joseph)
Caves

In the enchanting environment of the Mojtín Karst, nature has shown its charm and conjured a unique and magnificent cave called Mojtínska Cave, also called Cave of St. Jo...

Mojtín
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
17.9 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
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
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
23.2 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
25.8 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
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
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
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
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
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