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
13.0 km
Slovak Glass Museum
Museums and history

The village of Lendické Rovne is famous for its glass production. The locals are proud of the glass production and present this laborious and strenuous production, which ...

Lednické Rovne
14.0 km
Town Museum
Museums and history

The rich history of Rajec, as well as a comprehensive picture of the natural conditions of the Rajecka Basin, can be found in the Rajec Town Museum. The museum opened its...

Rajec
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
16.9 km
Transport Museum in Rajecké Teplice
Museums and history

The city of Žilina has been an important road junction since ancient times, as well as an important railway junction. On the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the Žili...

Rajecké Teplice
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
Wooden houses - Museum exposition
Museums and history

The village of Čičmany is situated in the Strážovské Hills and is characterized by its well-preserved folk architecture with typical log houses and two-storey houses. The...

Čičmany
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
18.7 km
Museum Painted on wood
Museums and history

Museum Painted on Wood was established in 2021, in the premises of the old Čičmany tavern. You can see in it a unique collection of folk-painted wedding wooden chests, em...

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
21.8 km
Museum of Tinker Craft in Veľké Rovné
Museums and history

The village of Veľké Rovné, located near the town of Bytča, is especially known for tinkering. In the past, it was the most important center of tinker craft in the whole ...

Veľké Rovné
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
24.2 km
Gallery ± 0,0 (Plusminusnull)
Museums and history

In the information center of the Neological Synagogue in Žilina, there is a chamber exhibition space - Gallery Plusmínusnula (Plusminusnull). The gallery is small, has on...

Žilina
24.3 km
Rosenfeld Palace
Museums and history

Rosenfeld Palace located in the historic center of Žilina has a rich history. It was built in 1907 as a miniature imitation of Vienna's Belvedere Castle. The palace is on...

Žilina
24.6 km
Váh Region Art Gallery
Museums and history

The Váh Region Art Gallery in Žilina was founded in 1976.It is housed in a historic Art Nouveau building, which was built in 1911 for the needs of the police constables i...

Žilina
24.7 km
Museum of Jewish Culture
Museums and history

The Museum of Jewish Culture in Žilina is located in the building of a former Orthodox Synagogue. The relatively simple building conceals the original furnishings (mobili...

Žilina
26.6 km
Mansion in Dubnica
Museums and history

One of the most valuable historical buildings in Slovakia is mansion standing in the beautiful environment of the forest park in Dubnica nad Váhom. The mansion, originall...

Dubnica nad Váhom
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
30.6 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
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
31.6 km
Extinct church
Museums and history

The village of Radoľa near Kysucké Nové Mesto is one of the few that can boast of an important archaeological site in Kysuce, which abounds with the remains of a medieval...

Radoľa
31.7 km
Mansion in Radoľa - Kysuce Museum
Museums and history

The Radoľa Mansion, located in the village of the same name, is one of the oldest cultural monuments in Kysuce. The oldest parts of this building date back to the third q...

Radoľa
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