Things to do and tourist attractions in Žilina and surroundings

The Exposition of Icons in Žilina is the only one of its kind in Slovakia. In the premises you can find an exhibition of beautiful historical icons from the ancient past ...

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...

On a gentle hill in the fortified area, a small medieval church of St Stephen the King stands. It is located in the Žilina city district of Dolné Rudiny. It is the oldest...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 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...

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...

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...

The open-air swimming pool in the heart of a nicely landscaped natural scenery - all this is offered by the summer swimming pool in Vrútky. The swimming pool is one of th...

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...

The chapel is located above town Čadca. This field chapel of Our Lady was built by workers who worked on the construction of the railway. At the chapel there is a cast-ir...

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...

The village of Terchová is an important Slovak pilgrimage site where Saint Cyril and Method days are held annually. That is why a calvary was built on the hill. The one i...

The village known for its history connected with folk hero Jánošík offers many attractions for tourists. One of them is wooden nativity scene. But this nativity scene is ...

The historic center of Turiec region, the towns of Martin, like most district towns, also boasts of a covered swimming pool.

The swimming pool is open all year round and...

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...

Outdoor Swimming Pool Sunny offers water for all ages, regardless of whether you are an experienced swimmer or not. Visitors can use two swimming pools, namely: a 50m x 2...

Živčáková Hill, as part of the Turzov Highlands, extends above the village of Korňa. From time immemorial, there was a picture of the Virgin Mary on a tree in the forest,...

The swimming pool in Považská Bystrica is located in the Lány housing estate. In a relatively newly built area, there are two swimming pools, one swimming pool with a le...

With the advent of the summer season, the municipal summer swimming pool in Čadca opens its doors. Visitors can take a refreshing dip in the large relaxation - resting po...

The Municipal indoor swimming pool can be found at Športovcov Street, just opposite the football stadium. It is in operation throughout the year and offers swimming to th...

The modern indoor swimming pool in Považská Bystrica is located in the MŠK sports complex, in close proximity to the football and winter stadiums.

Swimming pool enthusia...

Flooded quarry Kralovany (also known as Sutovo lake) is located in Rieka - town part of Kralovany. The lake will enchant you at first sight. Flooded quarry is mainly used...

Water reservoir Nosice - Reservoir of Juveniles is a magnificent water work, which was built in the 1950s as part of the postwar industrialization of Slovakia as part of ...

If you have ever traveled by car in the direction of Martin, you have certainly seen the ruins of Sklabiňa Castle in the distance, just near the picturesque village Sklab...