Things to do and tourist attractions in Spišské Podhradie and surroundings
Spiš Jerusalem
Sacral monuments
Spiš Jerusalem is a unique concept of territory reminiscent of ancient Jerusalem. It is located in Spišská Kapitula, in a locality called Pažica. Spiš Jerusalem was found...
Spišské Podhradie
Sivá brada
Other attractions
In the vicinity of Spišské Podhradie, there is a popular and sought after locality, dominated by a travertine hill called Sivá Brada (Grey Beard). This 25-meter-high hill...
Spišské Podhradie
1.2 km
Spiš Castle
Castle ruins
Spiš Castle is one of the largest castle complexes in Europe and is also our largest castle ruin. In 1993, it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is curren...
Žehra - Hodkovce
2.3 km
Rocky town of Dreveník
Hiking
The Dreveník National Nature Reserve together with the Rocky town is one of the unique jewels of the Slovak nature. It is the largest travertine mound in Slovakia. The Dr...
Žehra
2.5 km
F&A&H Ranch
Horses, riding
The Ranch under Spiš Castle F&A&H is located 1 km south of Spiš Castle, directly below Dreveník (protected landscape area).
The ranch offers horse and pony rides with po...
Žehra - Hodkovce
8.4 km
Rajtopíky - 1036 m asl
Hiking
The western part of the Branisko mountain range is filled with the Rajtopíky Hill, which is part of the nature reserve with the same name. It is quite an unidentified pla...
Dúbrava
9.3 km
Sľubica - 1129 m asl
Hiking
Sľubica is the third highest peak of Branisko. It is very popular among tourists especially in the winter season and therefore it is not surprising that there is an “Wint...
Slatvina
10.1 km
Smrekovica - 1199 m asl
Hiking
The north-west part of the Branisko mountain range is filled with Smrekovica, which is the highest peak of this mountain range. It rises above the villages of Vyšný Slavk...
Poľanovce
10.2 km
Icefall of Šikľavá skala
Other attractions
The area between the villages of Matejovce nad Hornádom and Chrasť nad Hornádom is transformed into a fairy-tale ice kingdom during the harsh winter months. Thanks to the...
Chrasť nad Hornádom
11.8 km
Šarkanova diera Cave
Caves
The village of Poráč is surrounded by the hills of the Vysoký Mountain. On its northern slope, there is an interesting natural gem - the Šarkanova diera Cave. It was crea...
Poráč
11.9 km
Markušovce Walls
Hiking
The left bank of the Hornád River is surrounded by massive and steep rock walls, which create a unique landscape scenery. The Markušovce Walls represent an ideal and unde...
Markušovce
12.2 km
House of Master Paul in Levoča - museum
Museums and history
The House of Master Paul is located on the historic square in Levoča. The foundations of the house originated in the 14th century as a ground floor building with a cellar...
Levoča
12.2 km
Museum of Special Education
Museums and history
Levoča is a royal town with a rich and famous history, which is presently presented not only by Gothic and Renaissance architecture, but also by specialized centers docum...
Levoča
12.2 km
Church of St. Jacob in Levoča
Sacral monuments
Church of St. Jacob in Levoča is one of the largest Gothic temples in Slovakia. The temple has a rich history, which dates back to 1263. In 2015, it was declared a Basili...
Levoča
12.3 km
Historic Town Hall
Museums and history
One of the landmarks of Master Paul Square in Levoča is the historic building of the Renaissance town hall. The town hall was probably built around the middle of the 15th...
Levoča
12.3 km
Spiš Museum - Exhibition Hall
Museums and history
If you are not a fan of contemporary modern museums, try visiting a museum that breathes and embodies history just by the appearance of the building. The Spiš Museum in L...
Levoča
12.3 km
Medieval cage of shame
Other attractions
A popular medieval way to punish the culprit was a pillory. It was practically a place that physically restricted the convict's movement, while the convict was exposed to...
Levoča
12.3 km
Basilica on Mariánska hora
Sacral monuments
An inherent landscape element, as well as the landmark of Levoča itself, is a small, steep hill towering directly above the town. The hill bearing the name Mariánska hora...
Levoča
12.5 km
Vysoký vrch - 874 m asl
Hiking
The Galmus Mountains are beautiful but relatively little known among tourists, and therefore little visited. This mountain range hides several interesting places and amaz...
Poráč
12.9 km
SKI Resort Levočská Valley
Skiing
The resort is located in Levočské Mountains - 6 km from the town of Levoča. All ski slopes are covered with snow. The combination of unpretentious and moderately difficul...
Levoča
13.1 km
White Rock - 926 m asl
Hiking
In Volovske Hills, there is a popular hiking place called Biela skala (White Rock). The sought-after hill is characterized by its limestone boulder walls falling into the...
Slovinky
13.2 km
Mansion and summerhouse of Dardanely
Castles, chateaus, mansions
Charming architectural landmarks of Markušovce are the manor house and the summer house named Dardanely. Both historic buildings are situated in a beautiful French park w...
Markušovce
13.6 km
Levoča Dam
Lakes and pools
The small Levoča dam is located approximately 3 km from the center of the town of Levoča. During the summer, it is a popular place for vacationers to spend their free tim...
Levoča
14.4 km
Ski Resort of Poráč - Brodok
Skiing
The Ski resort of Poráč - Brodok is about 18 km far from the town of Spišská Nová Ves. It offers good skiing for beginners as well as possibilities for improving the skii...
Spišská Nová Ves
14.6 km
Reduta in Spišská Nová Ves
Museums and history
One of the architectural gems of Spišská Nová Ves is the Art Nouveau building dating from 1899 - 1902. It is a beautiful reduta building built by architect Kálmán Gerster...
Spišská Nová Ves
14.6 km
Relax center Plejsy
Skiing
The ski resort area is situated on the northern slopes of Krompachy Hill. Visitors to the resort have 9 slopes of varying degrees of difficulty available. They are servic...
Krompachy
14.6 km
Lačnov Canyon
Hiking
In the Branisko mountain range in eastern Slovakia there is a locality that will remind you of Slovak Paradise in many ways. The locality is the Lačnov Canyon, which lies...
Lipovce
14.8 km
Spiš Museum - Provincial House
Museums and history
The architecturally most interesting and most beautiful monument of the town of Spišská Nová Ves is situated on the longest lenticular square in Europe. It is called the ...
Spišská Nová Ves
14.9 km
Evangelical church in Spišská Nová Ves
Sacral monuments
In the town of Spišská Nová Ves, there is a charming historic building of the Evangelical Church on the Town Hall Square. The church was built between 1790 - 1796 in the ...
Spišská Nová Ves
14.9 km
Lipovce Castle
Castle ruins
The ruins of Lipovce Castle are hidden in a dense forest on the ridge of Jazvečí Hill, which borders the village of Lipovce. The castle once served a guard function and h...
Lipovce
