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 ...

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...

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 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...

Learning to ride a horse should be a combination of pleasure and effort. It is a wonderful way to enjoy the natural life and the surroundings, while the ride also provide...

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...

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...

Riding in Turčianske Kľačany - this is a perfect experience for a lifetime. Thanks to the beautiful nature scenery, you will feel like a true western rider.

Riding Club ...

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 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...

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,...

Do you want to view the nature of Turiec from the back of a horse, take a riding course and learn to ride or ride a horse in the area, or make the children happy? All thi...

The picturesque Kysuce village of Raková offers pleasant leisure time that can be spent with horses in the Happy Horse Stable on the meadow behind the AVC plant.

For all...

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...

Kysuce - it is not only magical nature, but also beautiful monuments. And when these two attributes come together, a beautiful place like the Chapel at Haladej can be cre...

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...

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...

In the embrace of the monumental mountains of Turiec region, Greater and Little Fatra, there is the Amadeus ranch offering relaxation and a number of activities to gain s...

The ruins of an old stone church in the slope above the village are surrounded by a cemetery. It is perhaps the most romantic monument of Zázrivá. The church was built in...

DC Ranch Čičmany is a small, family farm focused on agritourism with animal breeding, typical of life in a Slovak village.

Depending on the season,Ranč Čičmany offers va...

The ruins of Blatnica Castle are located on a steep hill in the Greater Fatra Mountains.

It was built in the second half of the 13th century primarily to protect the imp...

The small Orava village of Istebné is one of the most important cultural and historical monuments. There is a wooden articular church of St. Michael, which took its curre...

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 ...

Lola Ranch is located 20 minutes from the town of Prievidza in the direction towards Martin in the village of Jasenovo, under the Vyšehrad lookout.

We offer riding in na...