The Súľovské skaly rocks forming an attractive rock town are situated in the north-west of Slovakia, only several kilometres from Žilina. Interesting landforms in form of rock towers, needles, windows and gates separated by deep waterless gorges, ravines and valleys are the results of action of rain, ice, and wind, in other words – chemical and mechanical weathering.

Only the most sensitive ears of the poetic soul of the Rangers can capture the melodic melody of rare fauna and flora forever locked between high steep rocky walls. In the closest places of wild and romantic beauty, the narrowest canyon in Slovakia, barely five friends or a car ride in the shoulder ...

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 meters and 10 floors. It offers splendid views of the surrounding area and, in particular, the city of Žilina, whose towers will be provide to you as a pocket of handkerchief. There are also masts for television and mobile networks in the vicinity of the tower.

Prvá pltnícka a raftingová spoločnosť s r.o. (PPRS) vznikla v roku 1999 ako podnikateľský subjekt, ktorého hlavnou náplňou je obnovenie tradície pltníctva na Váhu, v jeho historicky najznámejšom úseku – v strečnianskej júžine.

Family Farm Ovisfarma sro manages 219 hectares of agricultural land in the cadastral area of ​​Udič, in the beautiful surroundings of Strážovské vrchy.

Odjakživa sa ľudia zaujímali o Zem, kde sú jej hranice, čo je za nimi. Existuje vôbec niečo ďalej? Keď prekonali jej hranice prišli nové otázky. O tom, čo všetko sa nachádza v kozmickom priestore, ako vznikol. Zistenie odpovedí je dosť vyčerpávajúce a časovo náročné. Oveľa jednoduchšie je prísť do Kysuckej hvezdárne v Kysuckom Novom Meste, ktorá je pobočkou Krajskej hvezdárne v Žiline. Miesto, ktoré je rajom pre milovníkov hviezdnej oblohy a nadšencov neznámeho.

The so-called Púchov Rock was in the past a majestic limestone formation scattered with large cracks in several parts. His picturesque shape reminded the contemporary of the great Hussy liver, or even the imperial Mary Terézia, in the company of her court councilor VA Kounica. Nowadays, rock has a different shape since the stone has been mined, it is significantly smaller.

Tábor lookout tower with an altitude of 697 m above sea level. is an ideal tourist destination for a family walk. Kysucké Nové Mesto is in sight from here.

HRADISKO The saddle beneath Vyšehrad was a strategic passage from Ponitria to Turca , already used in the beginnings of the settlement of Slovakia . The traces of settlement can be traced back to the hard-to-reach hill of Vyšehrad from the early Stone Age . Significant traces are associated with the Bronze Age and the people of the Lusatian culture (1200-700 BC) as well as with the later Iron Age (750 BC), from which many finds were found. The most important role was played by the fortification during the period of Great Moravia, when it was the center of the region . The settlement of the territory to the north required the construction of fortified sites, from which the power of Ponitria to Turca, Orava or Liptov was expanded. The defensive and commercial function of the Upper Castle gradually took over the surrounding settlements and after the demise of the Great Moravia its significance dropped. CASTLE VYŠEHRAD In the 13th century , the first written reports of Vyšehrad , which managed the Diviack family, appeared. Since 1277, it is reported that after the Mongol invasion, Vyšehrad was remembered only as a former castle . In the 15th century , part of the brothers, persecuted by the royal troops, resorted to Vyšehrad. From this period, finds of weapons , various iron objects , components of horse harnesses , corners , and especially coins are coming . NPR VYŠEHRAD The territory at the top is part of Vysehrad NPR. Vyšehrad is a national nature reserve since 1973 . A territory with the 4th degree of protection covers the top part of Vyšehrad and a large part of the western foothill with an area of ​​more than 48 hectares. The object of the protection is the Vyšehrad limestone massif with forest vegetation and rare species of insects .

Čo by ste povedali na prechádzku parkom, kde rastie viac ako 400 druhov stromov z celého sveta? Išli by ste sa prejsť? Ak áno, vyberte sa na návštevu do obecného parku v Turčianskej Štiavničke, ktorý je skutočným arborétom.

Navštívte štýlovú antickú kaviareň priamo v kúpeľnom dome Aphrodite a vychutnejte si exotické druhy káv, miešané alkoholické alebo nealkoholické nápoje. Hosťom ponúkame možnosť usporiadania spoločenských akcií.

Reštaurácia Rybárska bašta sa nachádza v atraktívnom prostredí, na ostrovčeku uprostred kúpeľného jazierka.

Reštaurácia sa nachádza v tichej lokalite Rajeckých Teplíc oproti hotelu Diplomat, v blízkosti centra mesta a kúpeľov. Okrem samotnej reštaurácie je hosťom k dispozícii aj upravený areál záhrady s detským kútikom, altánkom a pódiom slúžiacim pre kultúrno-spoločenské akcie a svadobné obrady.

Featuring free WiFi, Koliba Pod Skalami offers accommodation in Súľov-Hradná. Martin is 27 km away. Free private parking is available on site.

Short-term and long-term accommodation in twenty rooms and four suites. There is a whirlpool, two meeting rooms with dataprojection and a capacity of 50 seats.

Featuring free WiFi and a sun terrace, Horský Hotel Kľak offers pet-friendly accommodation in Kľačno. The hotel has ski-to-door access and a ski school, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.

Reštaurácia Salaš Kľak sa nachádza vo Fačkovskom sedle s pekným výhľadom na dominantu regiónu - najvyšší vrch Kľak (1351 m n.m.) v príjemnom prostredí okolitej prírody. Kuchyňa je zameraná na ponuku tradičných slovenských jedál.

Family Farm Ovisfarma sro manages 219 hectares of agricultural land in the cadastral area of ​​Udič, in the beautiful surroundings of Strážovské vrchy.

Enjoy the incoming spring and beautiful natural scenery in the pleasant environment of Koliby Papradno . The facility is located in a preserved environment surrounded by mountain meadows and pastures.

Situated in a beautiful mountain environment of the Kysuce Protected Landscape Area, in the center of the village of Papradno, about 17 km from Považská Bystrica, it is focused on recreation of the family character and the countryside of tourism, it is also suitable for organizing smaller family celebrations, weddings, corporate meetings and school gatherings.

Located in the traditional spa town of Rajecké Teplice in a quiet area, Villa Viktoria is a bed and breakfast offering views of the Martinske Hole Mountains and Rajecká Valley. Free WiFi is available, and guests can enjoy a Finnish sauna and a relaxation room.

Villa Amelia offers accommodation in the Rajecká Valley in the Spa Town of Rajecké Teplice. We are located just a few meters (400m) from the spa house Aphrodite, near the thermal swimming pool Laura (800m) and 25km from the ski resort Javorinka Čičmany.

Located 100 m from the centre of Rajeske Teplice, Penzion Iris is a traditional guest house. It offers rooms with a TV and a balcony. Free WiFi and free private parking are also provided.

Located 100 m from the center of Rajeske Teplice, Penzion Iris is a traditional guest house. It offers rooms with a TV and a balcony. Free WiFi and free private parking are also provided.

Situated next to Spa Aphrodite, newly renovated Aphrodite Palace is set in the centre of Rajecke Teplice. Guests of the hotel benefit from free entrance to Water and Sauna World and Fitness centre. It offers rooms with free WiFi.

Aphrodite is a spa hotel occupying a dramatic natural setting, located 33 km from Malá Fatra National Park. It features Water World with heated indoor and outdoor pools, Sauna World and Fitness. It offers free WiFi in public areas.

Featuring free WiFi, Koliba Pod Skalami offers accommodation in Súľov-Hradná. Martin is 27 km away. Free private parking is available on site.

Short-term and long-term accommodation in twenty rooms and four suites. There is a whirlpool, two meeting rooms with dataprojection and a capacity of 50 seats.

Featuring free WiFi and a sun terrace, Horský Hotel Kľak offers pet-friendly accommodation in Kľačno. The hotel has ski-to-door access and a ski school, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.

Situated in a beautiful mountain environment of the Kysuce Protected Landscape Area, in the center of the village of Papradno, about 17 km from Považská Bystrica, it is focused on recreation of the family character and the countryside of tourism, it is also suitable for organizing smaller family celebrations, weddings, corporate meetings and school gatherings.

The facility includes eight pools that suit the needs of all kinds of visitors, with the swimming pool being the largest of them, as it is 50 metres long, 21 metres wide and 1.8 metres deep. The centre also features a car park, a wide selection of snacks, sports (beach volleyball, mini golf, table tennis and basketball) and amenities for children (a water slide, a number of slides, jungle gyms and a sand pit).

The Aphrodite Spa Rajecké Teplice is situated amid the scenic natural surroundings of the Malá Fatra and Strážovské Hills. The Spa offers healing thermal water with a temperature of 38°C, whose beneficial effects have been known since the fourteenth century. It contains calcium and magnesium ions and is especially good for the locomotor system, neurological diseases, occupational diseases, and drinking cures.

You can bathe in the Laura thermal spa in two swimming pools, from which one is for the children. The water temperature is 20 - 26oC. The area also offers mini-golf, beach volley, restaurants and snack bars with fast food. A parking lot is nearby.

V krásnom prostredí Rajeckej doliny, medzi obcami Veľká Čierna a Malé Lednice, sa nachádza 9 jamkové golfové ihrisko s krytým driving range, klubovým domom a kvalitnými cvičnými plochami. Ihrisko bolo otvorené v roku 2008 a Žilinsko–rajecký golfový klub, ktorý na ňom pôsobí, má v súčasnosti 370 členov. Ihrisko je vzdialené len 5 km od mesta Rajec smerom na Považskú Bystricu.

Mestské múzeum v Rajci sa nachádza v budove zo 17. storočia, ktorá je zapísaná v zozname národných kultúrnych pamiatok. V 19. storočí to bol jednoposchodový renesančne a barokovo upravený meštiansky dom, ktorý slúžil ako mestský pivovar.

Nadšenci dopravy a jej histórie si prídu na svoje v novom Múzeu dopravy Rajecké Teplice v budove železničnej zastávky.Nadšenci dopravy a jej histórie si prídu na svoje v novom Múzeu dopravy Rajecké Teplice v budove železničnej zastávky.

Kto prežil na Lietavskom hrade západ slnka, svitanie alebo len príjemné popoludnie, ten určite nepochybuje, že toto miesto patrí k najpôvabnejším kútom našej zeme. Vysoké zubom času ohlodané steny zrúcaniny, ako keby vyrastali z vápencových skál a výhľad z hradu na Strážovské vrchy, Malú a Veľkú Fatru patrí k tomu najlepšiemu čo nám náš kraj môže ponúknuť. Hrad Lietava už nevyvoláva dojem miesta, ktoré človek vytrhol prírode. Naopak, pôsobením poveternostných vplyvov a času sa táto neudržovaná stavba už celkom začlenila do okolitého rázu krajiny.

Not far away from Rajecké Teplice south of Žilina are the ruins of the Lietava Castle. It is one of the biggest and most visited castles of Slovakia.

Fans of history can see the ruins of the Súľovský hrad Castle in north-western Slovakia.

West of Žilina near the Váh river, the ruins of what was originally the Romanesque Hričovský hrad Castle exist. It is one of the oldest castles in the middle part of the region of Považie.

Visitors of north-western Slovakia often go to see the manor house in Bytča, the product of the Renaissance architecture. It is one of the few Renaissance manor houses in Slovakia, which kept its original appearance free from any alterations or modifications.

The gothic wooden Roman Catholic church of St George is the oldest architectural monument in village Trnové. It stands on the local cemetery.

The Považský hrad Castle towers on the steep mountain on the right bank of the Váh river. It was built in the second half of the 13th century and its mission was to protect the trade route passing by it.

Bábkové divadlo Žilina je najstaršie profesionálne bábkové divadlo na Slovensku. V roku 2015 oslávuje 65 rokov existencie.

HRADISKO The saddle beneath Vyšehrad was a strategic passage from Ponitria to Turca , already used in the beginnings of the settlement of Slovakia . The traces of settlement can be traced back to the hard-to-reach hill of Vyšehrad from the early Stone Age . Significant traces are associated with the Bronze Age and the people of the Lusatian culture (1200-700 BC) as well as with the later Iron Age (750 BC), from which many finds were found. The most important role was played by the fortification during the period of Great Moravia, when it was the center of the region . The settlement of the territory to the north required the construction of fortified sites, from which the power of Ponitria to Turca, Orava or Liptov was expanded. The defensive and commercial function of the Upper Castle gradually took over the surrounding settlements and after the demise of the Great Moravia its significance dropped. CASTLE VYŠEHRAD In the 13th century , the first written reports of Vyšehrad , which managed the Diviack family, appeared. Since 1277, it is reported that after the Mongol invasion, Vyšehrad was remembered only as a former castle . In the 15th century , part of the brothers, persecuted by the royal troops, resorted to Vyšehrad. From this period, finds of weapons , various iron objects , components of horse harnesses , corners , and especially coins are coming . NPR VYŠEHRAD The territory at the top is part of Vysehrad NPR. Vyšehrad is a national nature reserve since 1973 . A territory with the 4th degree of protection covers the top part of Vyšehrad and a large part of the western foothill with an area of ​​more than 48 hectares. The object of the protection is the Vyšehrad limestone massif with forest vegetation and rare species of insects .