Things to do and tourist attractions in Rajecká Lesná and surroundings
Slovak Nativity Scene
Sacral monuments
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...
Rajecká Lesná
Frivald Calvary
Sacral monuments
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...
Rajecká Lesná
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
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
Sunny Rocks
Hiking
If you ever walked along the main road between Žilina and Prievidza through Rajecká dolina, you certainly noticed an interesting natural creation that rises above the roa...
Rajecká Lesná
4.8 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
5.2 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
5.5 km
Swimming-pool Veronika
Lakes and pools
Thermal swimming pool Veronika is located in Rajec directly in the arms of the untouched nature of Rajecká dolina. During the summer season, the swimming pool offers** up...
Rajec
7.1 km
Kľacký Waterfall
Waterfalls
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...
Vrícko
7.2 km
Kľak Hill - 1352 m asl
Hiking
The dominant feature of Lúčanská Malá Fatra is the beautiful Kľak Hill. It is very well known among tourists and it can be said that it is a cult one. The peak of Kľak it...
Fačkov
8.6 km
Prečín Rock
Hiking
Prečín Rock is a protected natural monument in the administration of the Protected Landscape Area of Strážovské Mountains. It is a morphologically interesting set of rock...
Prečín
9.1 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
9.2 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
9.3 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
9.3 km
Zbyňov mace
Hiking
In Rajecká dolina, on the slope of Žibrid Hill, there is a bizarre natural phenomenon - Rocky Mace. There is a legend that explains its origins - in the past, there was a...
Zbyňov
9.4 km
Žibrid - 867 m asl
Hiking
Žibrid is the second highest peak of the Súľovské Mountains, but the highest peak in the wide surroundings of the village of Súľov is Hradná. Hiking on this hill offers v...
Súľov - Hradná
9.8 km
Educational trail around Rajecký Castle
Hiking
In Rajec on SNP Square, near the building of the town museum, a approximately 5 km long educational trail begins. On 12 information panels, located along the road, it wil...
Rajecké Teplice
9.9 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
10.0 km
Spa Rajecke Teplice
Lakes and pools
The spa town of Rajecké Teplice lies in the valley of the small river Rajčianka. Already at first glance, the spa will enchant every visitor with its unique and majestic ...
Rajecké Teplice
10.0 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
10.0 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
11.0 km
Poluvsie Rocky Needle
Hiking
One of the most beautiful and unusual rock formations can be found between villages of Poluvsie and Porúbka. Due to its appearance and majestic dimensions, it was declare...
Poluvsie
11.0 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
11.4 km
Skalky (Little Rocks)
Hiking
Most visitors come to Rajecké Teplice mainly because of their wellness, thermal bath or attractive culture. However, the beautiful nature and the associated tourism are i...
Rajecké Teplice
11.6 km
Bosmany
Hiking
Although the village of Kostolec is small in size, its nature hides many unique corners. Already from a distance you will be attracted to visit Bosmany Cliff proudly towe...
Kostolec
12.7 km
Kostolec Gulley
Hiking
The Kostolec Gulley (the largest rock overhang), also called the Roof of Slovakia, is approximately 500 meters long canyon stretching near the town of Považská Bystrica i...
Kostolec
13.0 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
13.0 km
Veterné (Windy) - 1442 m asl
Hiking
On the main ridge of the Lúčanská part of the Little Fatra rises the mountain peak of Veterná. It is the 3rd highest peak of this part of Little Fatra. It offers pleasant...
Martin
13.1 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
13.1 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
