Things to do and tourist attractions in Prievidza and surroundings

National Zoo in Bojnice is the oldest and most visited zoo in Slovakia. Bojnice Zoo lies in close proximity to the romantic Bojnice Castle.

It belongs to zoos of general...

On the slope of Malý Rokoš in Strážovské Hills, there is a cave called Brložná diera. It is declared a natural monument and has the shape of a rock crack. The cave is 40 ...

The surrounding area of the village of Nitrica is composed of dolomite formations. One of these interesting natural creations is located under a rock on the northwest slo...

Pokutský waterfall is located in the Protected Landscape Area of Ponitrie. Pokutsky waterfall or also Waterfall on Pokutsky creek is the only known and distinctive in the...

Directly below the romantic ruins of Uhrovec Castle in Strážovské Hills, there is a mysterious portal leading to the so-called Hradná Cave (Castle Cave). The cave was cre...

At the foot of the hill of Šturc, which rises near the mining town of Kremnica, there is a beautiful Calvary. The location where Calvary is built is also rare from a natu...

One of the most beautiful and most visited peaks in the Lúčanská part of Malá Fatra is Kľak Hill. And just below it, there is a charming natural gem with a distinctive na...

Not too big, but still very captivating Strážovské waterfalls put the finishong touch to the wild character of dazzling nature below Strážovské Saddle at an altitude of a...

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...

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 ...

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...

Almost every town or village in Slovakia has its own calvary. Even Hliník nad Hronom is not an exception. Calvary is hidden in the beautiful surroundings of the local for...

Zveropark in Revištské Podzámčie is a place where nature is as beautiful as from a fairy tale, interesting animals, a roaring waterfall, a lake full of fish, a meadow per...

Frivald Calvary is located on a wooded hill on the outskirts ofRajecká Lesná, about 500 m from the Basilica. It was built in 1920-1921.

Ascent to the Calvary is accompan...

Next to the parish church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Rajecká Lesná, there is a carved movable Slovak Nativity Scene, created by master Jozef Pekara in the year...

If you are looking for a charming trip where adults and children can come, we recommend Kremnické Hills, specifically Králická gorge with the waterfall of the same name.

If you are looking for an enchanting trip, where adults and children can enjoy a lot of fun, we recommend the Kremnica Hills, specifically the Králická Ravine with the wa...

The cave underground of the southern part of the Greater Fatra National Park conceals mysterious natural splendors, which together formed the most important Slovak cave. ...

Great Fatra is rich in various rock cracks, smaller and larger caves. Probably the most famous in this area is the Mažarná Cave, which is probably known to every tourist ...

In the vicinity of the well-known and popular Harmanecká Cave, there is yet another, yet not well known Dekrétová Cave. The entrance to the cave is situated in the opposi...

Not far from the village of Malachov, in the immediate vicinity of Banska Bystric, there is a beautiful Malachovská gorge, where glittering Malachovský waterfall glimpses...

Pilgrimage place Butkov in district Ilava is unique in Slovakia. It is not only the youngest in our country, but its location and story of origin is also exceptional. It ...

In the heart of the natural scenery, surrounded by the greenery of a leafy forest near Trenčianske Teplice, there is a place known as Jánošík cave. This cave fissure is s...

in the Kremnické vrchy, in the valley, which has the character of a canyon, a right-side nameless tributary of the Turová stream created a beautiful Turovský waterfall. T...

One of the valleys, which divide the massif of the Greater Fatra and the mouth of the Turčianska Basin, is the Necpalská Valley. It lies north of Blatnická and Gaderská V...

Near the town of Nová Baňa, nature created a beautiful Starohutský Waterfall. Although it cannot be compared with waterfalls in the Tatra Mountains or in the Slovak Parad...

The largest dominating feature of the whole town castle complex and the oldest building in Banská Bystrica is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, also called...

The most important sacral building in Banská Bystrica is the Cathedral of St Francis Xavier, which is also a parish church. On the site of the cathedral stood once Oberha...

An interesting excursion point near Banska Bystrica is Panský diel Hill, which offers much more than just beautiful views. Directly below it is one of the most interestin...

The oak forests near Topolčianki are the only place in Slovakia where you can admire the majestic European bison in direct contact with nature. Theseproud animals are the...