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 .

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 ...

The National Park of Veľká Fatra, lying in central Slovakia is typical for its continuous forest, long valleys and the largest locality of original yew tree occurrence in Europe.

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.

Situation of the village Blatnica next to the Gaderská dolina and Blatnická dolina valleys makes of it an ideal salient point for the trips to the spectacular valleys of the Veľká Fatra Mts.

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.

The dominant feature of the village Kanianka is a large water reservoir, also called Kanianska dam. It is located in a charming environment, right in the heart of the picturesque Upper Nitra nature. Kanianka Reservoir is a popular recreational place that is popular with tourists and visitors from near and far.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Pension Barborka is situated in a quiet cottage area of ​​the picturesque village of Mojtín (outside the family houses) with a stunning view of Manín , just 200 meters from the ski resort Ski Mojtín.

Restaurant and accommodation. Active relaxation in a pleasant environment near the spa town of Bojnice.

PENSION AND RUDOLF RESTAURANT are situated 3 km from Prievidza and 5 km from the spa town of Bojnice , on the main road to Martin, Žilina, Turcianske Teplice. We strive to provide you with a cozy, comfortable accommodation environment where you can well have a meal, spend some pleasant moments and relax, be it managers, business travelers or families with children.

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

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.

The wellness Hotel Impozant is situated in the Snowland Valčianska Dolina ski centre and offers you up-to-date wellness facilities and panoramic views of the Mala Fatra mountains.

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 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.

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.

Pension Barborka is situated in a quiet cottage area of ​​the picturesque village of Mojtín (outside the family houses) with a stunning view of Manín , just 200 meters from the ski resort Ski Mojtín.

Restaurant and accommodation. Active relaxation in a pleasant environment near the spa town of Bojnice.

PENSION AND RUDOLF RESTAURANT are situated 3 km from Prievidza and 5 km from the spa town of Bojnice , on the main road to Martin, Žilina, Turcianske Teplice. We strive to provide you with a cozy, comfortable accommodation environment where you can well have a meal, spend some pleasant moments and relax, be it managers, business travelers or families with children.

The new treatment house LYSEC is built in close proximity to the spa house Mier in the beautiful surroundings of Bojnice spa.

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).

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.

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.

Termálne kúpalisko Vieska ponúka 50x25 metrový plavecký bazén, detský bazén a tobogány. Súčasťou areálu kúpaliska je mutlifunkčné ihrisko, lezecká stena, minigolf, futbal, tenis, petanque, volejbal, basketbal a nohejbal. Teplota vody dosahuje 26 - 27 °C.

The Spa & Aquapark resort is in a beautiful aqua park, in the centre of Turčianske Teplice. It has two parts: ‘SPA‘ area (healing thermal water, 38 °C) and AQUAPARK area (thermal water up to 33 °C). Both are open throughout the year.

The centre of the southern part of Turiec is the spa Turčianske Teplice. The local hot springs were first mentioned in the 13th century. The legend has that King Sigismund of Luxembourg bathed in local springs in 1423. The town of Kremnica acquired the land with springs in 1532 and invested in construction of the first spa buildings. The spa was especially popular and visited in time of wars with the Habsburgs when the noble rebels used it as a refuge.

Bojnické námestie skrýva neodhalené tajomstvo dávneho alchymistu. Skúste ho odhaliť!

Bojnice located open air summer thermal pool Čajka in a beautiful scenery under fabulous Bojnice Castle and near the zoo and spa offers thermal water of 26 to 33 °C in 5 swimming pools (50 metres x 2.5 metres, 2 for children and 2 new stainless steel swimming pools) during its season.

The new treatment house LYSEC is built in close proximity to the spa house Mier in the beautiful surroundings of Bojnice spa.

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.

High above the village Kláštor pod Znievom in the Malá Fatra Mts. raise the ruins of the Zniev Castle. It is the second highest situated castle in Slovakia (985 m).

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.

The typical village ČIČMANY surrounded by the mountains Strážovské vrchy and Malá Fatra in the southern part of the valley Rajecká dolina is famous for its original log houses with the typical white ornamentation.

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.

Vyšehradnian rarity with EUROPA NOSTRA On the way through Vyšehradná , on the Prievidza - Martin route, stop at the unique reconstructed national cultural monument of our folk architecture - a folk house with a ceramic workshop. In house no. 898 is a small museum of living, traditional clothing and ceramics workshop / Haronika Ceramics /. The house belongs to the ceramic maker Rastislav Haronik . The reconstruction of the house lasted for nearly 20 years . In 1993, for the rescue of this building, he won the Europa Nostra Award awarded by the Danish prince . There was a private museum in the house. There is a collection of ceramic vessels , but also various folk art objects from metal, wood, leather or textiles. The owner also has a collection of old costumes he can repair himself.

If you go from Prievidza to Martin or vice versa, stop at Vyšehrad to see the unique preserved monument - a wooden bell.

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 .

The southeastern part of the square in Nitrianske Pravne closes the largest building - the Roman Catholic Church of the Church of the Martyrs' Ján Kstiteľa. His patron, St. John the Baptist , was a coat of arms of the city and part of the decoration of the city seal for many centuries .