Things to do and tourist attractions in Žilina and surroundings

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...

Near the city center of Žilina, there is a sports complex, which besides the Sports Hall is dominated by the City Indoor Swimming Pool.

It offers visitors a 50-meter ind...

In close proximity to the city center, there is a sports complex, which is dominated by a year-round indoor swimming pool along with a summer outdoor swimming pool.

Ther...

Waterworks Žilina is built on the river Váh near the city of Žilina. During the construction almost all part of the development of the Žilina district of Mojšová Lúčka, t...

Above the village of Divinka, there is a low hill which is actually called the Veľký vrch (The Great Hill). At its peak, there used to be an ancient fort, which today rep...

If you are somewhere in the vicinity of Žilina, an excellent tip for a smaller trip is the hill of Straník.

The best route leading here is from Zástranie. This village i...

In the forest hidden, surrounded by greenery, the mysterious rocky double-chair is a local attraction in the village of Lietava. it attracts many tourists every year who ...

The area of Kysucká vrchovina (Kysucká Uplands) is always attractive for tourists regardless of whether it is summer or winter season. One of the iconic hills of this mou...

The thermal swimming pool in Stráňavy is located about 10 km from Žilina and represents a symbol of the village. There are two swimming pools in the picturesque and natur...

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...

Turská Rock is a natural monument on the outskirts of the village of Turie. Its massive cliffs and green coniferous trees line the state road Žilina - Rajec, as well as t...

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...

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...

If you long for a hike between the rocky cliffs, which will lead you to the heights, we recommend climbing to the Hoblík Hill. This interesting hill of Little Fatra is ch...

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...

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 ...

Čipčie (926 m.n.m.) is a hill in Lúčanská Mala Fatra above the village Turie. It is one of the lesser known tourist destinations, so don't expect to meet crowds of touris...

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...

A unique place full of impressive rock formations can be found near Bytča. We are talking about Súľovské Rocks proudly towering to the heights, which include the most biz...

The village of Nezbudská Lúčka is known for its richest occurrence of natural asphalt and the only quarry in its digging in Europe. However, this village also has another...

The relatively massive peak of Polom extends in the Lúčanská Little Fatra mountain range, above the village of Stráňava near Žilina. You can see Polom Hill from a distanc...

The natural monument Šarkania diera (Dragon Hole) - one of the most famous caves in the vicinity of Žilina - lies in the territory of the National Nature Reserve of Súľov...

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 ...

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...

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...

The second highest peak of Kysucká vrchovina - Ľadonhora, is ideal for hiking in every season. Not so tall, but steep, conical top is densely covered with beech forests. ...

When Minčol is said, many tourists of Little Fatra get glint in their eyes. Beautiful mountains that enchant both in winter and summer. It does not belong to the highest ...

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...

The untamed Súľov Rocks rise dramatically to the heights - this is the area with distinctive rock formations in Súľov Mountains. They are located approximately 10 km from...

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...