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The nature has rarely been as generous to the landscape as in Liptov. It has Welcome in the region of Jánošík, mountain peaks, picturesque valleys, got it all - high peaks as well as deep valleys, beautiful flora and diverse historical places, complexes interwoven with tourist routes and cycling C fauna, caves, crystal clear creeks and rivers as well as mineral springs. This routes from Kysuce all the way to the Terchovská valley. Welcome in the is what makes Liptov one of the most sought-after holiday destinations in region for young and old, for active sportsmen, for hikers, for cyclists, for . fans of , lovers of history, for gourmands. REGION LIPTOV 47 57

Organizácia Klaster ORAVA cestovného ruchu Kysuce

Orava is the northernmost region in Slovakia attractive mainly for fans of Kysuce is a unique place to discover and learn about the beauty of nature, interesting down-hill and cross-country skiing, water sports, hiking and mountain- places and unique phenomena. By bike, on foot, by car or bus, travel the region named climbing, and cycling. You can benefit from numerous well-maintained sport after the Kysuca River, hidden in the Javorníky and Kysucké Beskydy Mountains. We complexes, visit cultural, historical and technical monuments. The Orava invite you to the region of tinkers, roundish hills, magical recesses and mountain Card - regional discount card can be useful as it enables you to get good chapels. We believe you will gather unrepeated experience and that you will always discounts on services and attractions of various kinds. like to come back.

The nature has rarely been as generous to the landscape as in Liptov. It has got it all – high peaks as well as deep valleys, beautiful flora and diverse fauna, caves, crystal clear creeks and rivers as well as mineral springs. This is what makes Liptov one of the most sought-after holiday destinations in 67 77 Slovakia. Rajecká dolina TURIEC-KREMNICKO

We talk about Rajecká dolina Valley, a place full of relaxation and meeting which is a Turiec-Kremnicko region is full of natural gems and is situated in the north- magical place for many people. Huge rocky formations are combined with deep forests there. Hot springs have been treating the body and soul since the beginning of times. western part of Slovakia. It is bordered by Kremnické vrchy Mountains, Žiar Hot summers and extensive water sources point to the fullness of harmony between Mountains and Small and Big Fatra Mountain Range. The region includes water and the sun. Excellent accessibility from all parts of Central Europe and well- towns of Martin, Turčianske Teplice, Vrútky and Kremnica. Apart from developed services attract visitors discover unknown and magical recesses of the natural beauty, the region is proud by its national, cultural and mining Rajecká dolina Valley. history. 4 REGION LIPTOV 5

Top activities for summer fun

The most popular activities in the natural sport complexes of Liptov are the mountain Osummuert bdobosleoighr, r oape ccltimibvingi ptarikes, sriver canoeing for families, aquazorbing, aquaskipping, adventure golf, various sport shooting activities. Centres where you can On the way to cottage Žiarska chata back to the car, you can rent a professional scooter try these activities are: The water slalom complex in Liptovský Mikuláš, Žiarce Pavčina with two independent brakes, a helmet and you can ride down 6 km on a nice asphalted Lehota, Jasná and Hrabovo. road to the parking lot above the village of Žiar. Scooter rental in cottage Žiarska chata, AdrenAline on the route +421 903 102 994, [email protected], WWW .KOLOBEZKY .EU In the Resort Jasná Nízke Tatry you can find more than 25 km of professionally maintained cycling routes in Rocky Mountain Bike World Jasná. A lot of routes from easy Bob-sleigh route Žiarce is one of the best attractions in Liptov. The length 1,000 m, 16 to competitive, from tourist to downhill can be found here. Enjoy the ride from Chopok curves, 6 terrain jumps, 2 artificially created wooden ramps and wind in the hair at a on the bike, mountain cart or mountain scooter. speed of 45 km per hour. Jasná Nízke Tatry, Demänovská Dolina 72, Liptovský Mikuláš SKI Žiarce – Pavčina Lehota, +421 907 88 66 44, [email protected], WWW .JASNA .SK +421 903 567 680, [email protected], WWW .ZIARCE .SK

The brave mountain bike riders will appreciate the Bike Park Malinô Brdo Ružomberok . Routes are more than 400 meters long and go-carts for adults, children and youth. The overall length of routes of more than 10 km, it is one of the top bike parks in Slovakia. Monaco Grand Prix – go-carts complex, Závažná Poruba Lovers of adrenaline can experience a ride on a mountain off-road scooter. The newest +421 944 733 566, [email protected], WWW .MONACOGRANDPRIX .SK endurance route Blizzard suitable mainly for less experienced bikers has been designed so as to be manageable on classical mountain bikes by families with children. Kart centrum Liptov, Liptovský Mikuláš – Palúdzka Malinô Brdo ski & bike Ružomberok, Hrabovská cesta 1679/31, Ružomberok +421 903 999 222, [email protected], WWW .KARTCENTRUM .SK +421 44 432 26 06, [email protected], WWW .SKIPARK .SK 6 REGION LIPTOV 7

AdrenAline in the Air AdrenAline on ropes SUPERFLY Tatralandia is the first and only aerodynamic tunnel in Slovakia. It is a unique Tarzania – is a high-rope part comprised of various rope barriers hanging high up in the attraction directly in Aquapark Tatralandia. The air flows in a glass round chamber with trees. Visit Tarzania in the Jasná Resort in Demänovská Dolina Valley or in Hrabovo the diameter of 4.3 m and height of 14 m at a speed of 150 to 250 km per hour. (Ružomberok). Superfly Tatralandia, Brezovec 1090, Liptovský Mikuláš, +421 903 54 43 31, Tarzania Jasná, Demänovská Dolina, Tarzania Hrabovo, Ružomberok funflight@superfly.sk, WWW .SUPERFLY .SK +421 907 585 007, info@m-fly.sk, WWW .TARZANIA .SK Paragliding – immediate contact with the surrounding nature and air of which you AdrenAline become a part as soon as you start from the hill. You will experience a strong and for All-terrain vehicles, aerotrim, air-cushion vehicle, archery, paintball, rafting, river many previously unknown sense of freedom. canoeing, hydro-speed, adventure golf, archery, air rifle, paintball, mountain climbing, MrFly, Liptovský Mikuláš, motor tandem paragliding bungee trampoline, mountain carts, all-terrain vehicle rides etc. +421 904 232 075, WWW .MRFLY .SK Športový areál Xsport, Liptovský Mikuláš, HOROskola.sk, courses of paragliding, free tandem paragliding, motor tandem paragliding, +421 911 443 194, [email protected], WWW .XSPORT .SK paragliding, +421 905 576 634, WWW .HOROSKOLA .SK LIPTOV ACTIVE, s.r.o., +421 907 326 242, [email protected], WWW .LIPTOVACTIVE .SK Rafting adventure, s.r.o. – Water slalom complex Liptovský Mikuláš AdrenAline in wAter +421 948 906 506, offi[email protected], WWW .RAFTINGADVENTURE .SK Excellent adventurous experiential canoeing o n the Váh River accompanied with Jasná Nízke Tatry, Demänovská Dolina, +421 907 886 644, [email protected], WWW .JASNA .SK adventurous ride on an off-road vehicle Land Rover under the Skladaná skala Rock. Malinô Brdo ski & bike Ružomberok, +421 44 432 26 06, [email protected], WWW .SKIPARK .SK Rafting is very safe and the experience is 2 hours long. LIPTOV ACTIVE, s.r.o., +421 907 326 242, [email protected], WWW .LIPTOVACTIVE .SK LASER GAMES – indoor attraction and fun all year round.Master as quickly as possible a web of lasers and pretend to be safe thieves or experience the best laser fight in a Wakeboarding – a unique water lift in Slovakia for children and for adults, beginners and labyrinth in Liptov! advanced with the length of 150 m and width of 30 m. The best possibility to learn to Lasers aréna, Liptovský Mikuláš, +421 948 108755, [email protected], ride on water using either a wakeboard or a wakeskate at a reasonable price. WWW .LIPTOVLASERS .SK .SK Propaganda Freestyle Partk, Areál vodného slalomu Liptovský Mikuláš +421 917 707 282, [email protected], WWW .FREESTYLEPARK .SK Horse riding – the atmosphere of a real sheep farm with the option of pony riding Salaš Pastierska , +421 911 809 896, [email protected], Rafting adventure Liptovský Mikuláš – for real fans of adrenaline fun. WWW .PPSBOBROVEC .SK /SALAS _UVOD .HTM Rafting Adventrue, s.r.o. – Water Slalom Complex Liptovský Mikuláš +421 948 906 506, Offi[email protected], WWW .RAFTINGADVENTURE .SK 8 REGION LIPTOV 9

– a mountain cottage in the most visited valley of the Liptov part of Mountain which is the starting point of many tourist routes offering beautiful views of the Liptov basin. Unrepeatable experience is guaranteed mainly when ascending the known dominant s with a view of Liptov such as Ďumbier (2,043 m above sea level), Bystrá (2248 m above sea level), Veľký Choč (1,608 m above sea level), Baranec (2,184 m above sea level), Jakubiná (2,194 m above sea level), Salatín (2,048 m above sea level), or Poludnica (1,549 m above sea level). The more demanding hikers will appreciate the beautiful hikes on the range of the Low Tatras and Big Fatra Mountains. The passes through the Prosiecka, Kvačianska and Demänovská Valleys are also attractive for tourists. Prior to a hike, it is recommended to arrange for a tourist map that can be purchased at information centres. View towers are situated in Pavčina Lehota, on Havránok, in Veľké Borové, on Ostredok Liptov is surrounded by 3 national parks and is rich in natural peculiarities, such as: (Demänovská Valley), in the museum in Vavrišovo, amphitheatre in Východná – Májka Bešeňovské travertines, view from Jánošíkova skala Rock, Ohnište, Okno, Lúčanský and in Liptovský Ján. wHaterfialkl, Pironsiegcky waterfall, Žiarska dolina Valley, confluence of Biely and Čierny Váh River at Kráľova Lehota and others. Liptov benefits from hundreds of kilometres of marked pathways, number of mountain shelters and cottages, top cable cars and chair lifts and beautiful views not only of the Tatras mountains. Do not hesitate and choose your adventure. Liptov is interwoven by cycling routes crossing three national parks - Big Fatra, High and 3 national parks Low Tatras Mountain s. Routes in the Liptovská Mara Dam area are also popular. Lifts and cable cars up to 2,024 m above sea level Cycling routes – up and down 1,125 km of tourist routes Liptov at hand! Mobile application with the presentation of all cycling The highest peak 2,495 m above sea level routes with interactive maps and a lot of information on attractions, routes, commercial and non-commercial operations in the area. The Mountains of Big Fatra, Low and Western Tatras, Chočské vrchy Hills offer more than application is freely accessible through the AppStore (IOS) and 1,125 km of marked routes reaching an altitude of 2,500 m. Chopok (2,024 m above sea Google Play (Android). level) in Low Tatras Mountains turns from a to a hiking destination in summer and thanks to the modern cable cars it is available to all. You can ride up and enjoy hikes on the mountain range as well as unforgettable views of the Tatras mountain peaks. The restored Rotunda offers high-level refreshment as well as a panorama view and experiential accommodation. The cottage Kamenná chata in Low Tatras Mountain is the third highest built tourist cottage with a restaurant in Slovakia in an altitude of 2,000 m above sea level situated closely under the peak of Chopok. The cottage Chata M. R. Štefánika under Ďumbier (1,740 m above sea level) – the most famous and longest operated mountain cottage in Low Tatras mountain under the highest peak of the mountain - Ďumbier. Malinô Brdo (1,209 m above sea level) – just 2 km from the centre of the town of Ružomberok there is the valley station of an 8-seat cable car that will bring you comfortably to Malinô Brdo – the starting point of the Big Fatra Mountains. From there you can go for a short trip to Vlkolínec (UNESCO heritage site) or go on an easy hike to Smrekovica (approximately 3 hours). The cottage Žiarska chata (1,299 m above sea level) 10 REGION LIPTOV 11

1) theme route Vlkolínec – Vlkolínec l Ludrová l Liptovská Štiavnica l Liptovské Sliače l Partizánska Ľupča l Dúbrava l l Pavčina Lehota l Iľanovo l Závažná Poruba l Liptovský Ján l Liptovský Hrádok l Vavrišovo l Pribylina Level of difficulty: sport, type: mountain/track bicycles , length: 70.1 km, elevation: 1,514 m Copuenlt-Auirr me,u sheuimsts ory The village of Vlkolínec – UNESCO heritage site, the oasis of folk architecture 2) the lArge circle route Around liptoVská Open-air museum of folk architecture in Slovakia listed as the UNESCO World Heritage mArA dAm site. In the summer period, various cultural and social events take place in Vlkolínec. Liptovský Mikuláš l Trstené l Bobrovec l Liptovské Behárovce l Dlhá Lúka l +421 918 596 432, www.vlkolinec.sk, WWW .RUZOMBEROK .SK l Bukovina l Bobrovník l Vlašky l Krmeš l Fiačice l l Svätý Kríž l Lazisko l Pavčina Lehota l Demänovská dolina l Ploštín l Iľanovo l Liptovský Mikuláš The Liptov Village Museum in Pribylina Interesting places on the way: Entrance rocks of the Prosiecka valley, Archeological open- The largest open-air museum in Slovakia.It offers a programme with demonstrations of air museum Havránok, Dam wall Liptovská Mara, all-wooden articular church folk handicrafts, exposition of the Považie Forest Railway from the World War I. Level of difficulty: sport , type: mountain/track bicycles, length: 59 km, elevation: 907 m +421 44 529 31 63, [email protected], WWW .LIPTOVSKEMUZEUM .SK 3) historicAl route through upper liptoV region Open-air museum of archaeology Havránok Liptovský Hrádok l Jamník l Jakubovany l ústie Račkovej doliny l Pribylina l The oldest cultural monument in Liptov is documented by the with a Celtic shrine Vavrišovo l Liptovský Peter l Liptovský Hrádok (v profile) from the Late Iron Age. It introduces the life in a La Tène settlement with historical Interesting places on the way: Stone dam in Račkova dolina Valley, Liptov village museum in handicrafts.. Pribylina, Museum of the battle of Vavrišovo, castle and mansion “Grand Castle” Liptovský Hrádok +421 905 790 218, [email protected], WWW .LIPTOVSKEMUZEUM .SK Level of difficulty: sport , type: mountain/track bicycles, length: 32 km, elevation: 373 m cAstles 4) mining round from ružomberok The Likava Castle Ružomberok l Liptovské Sliače l Partizánska Ľupča l Železné l Liptovská Lužná l The highest castle complex in Slovakia. Likava castle fest takes place under the castle Liptovská Osada l Ružomberok and a permanent exposition on the castle history has been established in the Hunyadi Interesting places on the way: Church of all saints Ludrová, Magurka (detour from the bastion. route following the green cycling route 4.5 km), Brankovský waterfall (touristic detour +421 917 120 694, WWW .LIPTOVSKEMUZEUM .SK from the route), Vlkolinec (detour from the route of approx. 3 km) Level of difficulty: sport , type: All types of bicycles, length: 60 km, elevation: 600 m Liptovský Hrádok castle and mansion Learn about the history of the castle and chateau in Liptovský Hrádok and travel in time More rounds of various levels of difficulty and information: MAPA .VISITLIPTOV .SK or mobile to experience the life of rules in the 14th century. application. +421 44 520 77 11, [email protected], WWW .GRANDCASTLE .SK 12 REGION LIPTOV 13

museums

Museum of National History in Liptovský Hrádok The most unique expositions – Blue print in Liptov, Gallery of bobbin lace, Office of chamber prefect of Likava – Hrádok County and the exposition of Slovak sheep breeding. +421 905 432 571, [email protected], WWW .LIPTOVSKEMUZEUM .SK Cultural events in summer, MAY Jánošík´s traditions in the Museum of Janko Kráľ, Liptovský Mikuláš l LETOKRST / Hrabovo The story of the robber Juraj Jánošík until the court trial and execution in Liptovský fTehes otpeinvinga of lths e tourist season in Hrabovo Mikuláš.The public can view documents, historical drawings, arms, torturing tools. +421 44 552 25 54, [email protected], WWW .MJK .SK JUNE l BIKE FEST / Bike park Malinô Brdo – Ružomberok Synagogue An event aimed at fans of sports, mountain biking in various forms With its 880 m 2 it is one of the greatest and due to the richly decorated art nouveau l “SVÄTOJÁNSKE NOCI” / MIDSUMMER NIGHTS / Liptovský Ján interior also one of the most beautiful synagogues. A traditional event in Liptovský Ján connected with the traditional burning of +421 44 552 25 54, WWW .MJK .SK midsummer fires and an adventurous route for children – The route through the fairy- tale forest technicAl monuments l LIPTOVSKÝ VÍNNY FESTIVAL / LIPTOV WINE FESTIVAL / Lúčky Spa Resort l CELOSLOVENSKÁ SÚŤAŽ V KOSENÍ RUČNOU KOSOU / SLOVAK NATIONAL COMPETITION Oblazy Mlyny (Mills), Kvačianska dolina Valley IN GRASS CUTTING USING HAND SCYTHE / Vlkolínec Gurgling water in the dam, picturesque wooden structures and beautiful surrounding nature. JULY WWW .KVACANY .SK l FOLK FESTIVAL “VÝCHODNÁ” 62nd year of one of the oldest festivals in Slovakia with international participants l BIRTHDAY LATINO FIESTA – BIRTHDAY OF TATRALANDIA / Aquapark Tatralandia Fun, competitions, celebration of the Tatralandia Aquapark´s birthday l MIKULÁŠSKY JAZZOVÝ FESTIVAL / JAZZ FESTIVAL IN LIPTOVSKÝ MIKULÁŠ / Liptovský Mikuláš – All of Liptov lives with jazz l LA MARA BEAT / the church Liptovská Mara A nigh full of music near the church on the Liptovská Mara Dam

AUGUST l KONGENFEST A small festival for friends and good people l NIGHT RUN, MOUNTAIN DUATHLON, TRIATHLON A unique combination of three sport events in one series

SEPTEMBER l RUŽOVÝ FESTIVAL / THE ROSE FESTIVAL / Ružomberok About the rose in a non-traditional way 14 REGION LIPTOV 15

Top activities for winter fun There is a total 15 skiing resorts in the region with 72 ski-lifts and chair-lifts, more than 70 km of ski slopes, including 35 with technical snow.

Ružomberok – MalinôBrdo ski & bike park Ski on 12 km of downhill slopes and use the 8-seat Jasná Nízke Tatry chair lift or 4-seat chair lift, 2 ski tows and 4 ski tows TShe kgreia terst eskis aroenra wtitsh excellent conditions for winter sports on the northern and for beginners and children with the total capacity of southern side of Chopok offers endless possibilities of activities, fun and active 8,500 persons per hour. Try cross-country skiing and relaxation, kilometres of snowed slopes, comfortable skiing thanks to the most up-to- or in Snowpark. Naturally, date cable cars and ski lifts. There are 30 cable cars, chair lifts and ski tows , ski rental and ski service are available. leading to Chopok and you can ski on 46 km of routes with ski school and ski rental Ružomberok – MalinôBrdo ski & bike park, available. Purchasing skipasses on the Hrabovská cesta 1679/31, Ružomberok, internet is a hit. +421 907 839 754, [email protected], WWW .SKIPARK .SK Jasná Nízke Tatry, Demänovská Dolina 72, Lyžiarsky areál Žiarce – Pavčina Lehota Liptovský Mikuláš Žiarce, a.s., Demänovská Dolina, +421 903 567 680, [email protected], WWW .ZIARCE .SK +421 907 8866 44, [email protected], WWW .JASNA .SK Ski centrum Opalisko, Závažná Poruba Ski Centrum Opalisko, Hlavná 135, Závažná Poruba +421 917 728 190, [email protected], WWW .OPALISKO .SK

SKI Javorovica Liptovský Ján The ski centre is situated at the foothills of the northern slopes of Low Tatras in one of the most beautiful valleys of Slovakia, some 7 km from Liptovský Mikuláš. Športcentrum – Liptovský Ján, s.r.o., Jánska dolina 194, Liptovský Ján, +421 905 654 675, [email protected], WWW .SKIJAVOROVICA .SK 16 REGION LIPTOV 17

DECEMBER l Demänovská Cave of Liberty – the most visited cave in Slovakia. Together with the lSWpINToERr MtUS ICe OvPEeNINnG /t Jass nái Nnízk ew Tatriy,n Skit &e bir ke park Malinô Brdo C2a5-mvetree-slong Demänovská Ice Cave, it is the greatest cave system in Europe. +421 44 559 16 73, [email protected], +421 44 554 81 70, [email protected], WWW .SSJ .SK FEBRUARY l Stanišovská Cave , Jánska dolina Valley – “NETOPIERKOVO” (BAT LAND) – a cave l O CENU ŽIARCA / THE ŽIAREC AWARD / Pavčina Lehota – competition accessible all year round. l HĽADÁ SA YETI / FINDING YETTI / Jasná Nízke Tatry +421 908 640 061, [email protected], WWW .STANISOVSKA .SK l MALINO BRDO NIGHT SKIALP CHALLENGE / Ski & bike park Malinô Brdo Ružomberok l Važecká Cave +421 44 529 41 71, [email protected], WWW .SSJ .SK MARCH l ”Medvedia štôlňa” (Bear´s Mine) in Žiarska dolina Valley – “PERMONÍKOVO”(ELVES´ l BIKINI SKIING / Jasná Nízke Tatry – skiing in bikini LAND) – the only accessible old mining works in the Liptov region. You can visit places l SKI FEST / Ski & bike park Malinô Brdo Ružomberok created through decades of hard labour by people dreaming of gold. All accompanied l BOKAMI ZÁPADNÝCH TATIER / THROUGH THE SIDES OF WESTERN TATRAS MOUNTAINS with the unrepeated atmosphere of a burning oil burner. Underground under towers / Bobrovec, Western Tatras Mountains – alpine skiing competition – “MINCOVNÍČKOVO” (COIN LAND) – you will experience the story of the life of a coin l CENA ČERVENCA / THE ČERVENEC AWARD / Bobrovec, Western Tatras Mountains – – its birth in the mint and its start in the depth of the earth. skiing competition 18 REGION LIPTOV 19

Trip ideas Adrenaline experience in water The Liptov region is extraordinarily rich in thermal healing waters and mineral springs . Modern thermal aqua parks and swimming pools open all year round have been built there. Their pools have thermal water from hot natural springs in them.

4 aqua parks, thermal parks and spas will definitely be absorbed by experiencing the safe free fall in the Superfly Tatralandia. 41 pools with water temperature up to 39 °C Aquapark Tatralandia, Ráztocká 21, Liptovský Mikuláš 45 spiral and tube water slides, more than 3 000 m +421 915 834 644, [email protected], WWW .TATRALANDIA .SK 20 vital worlds 2 21 km of natural water area GINO PARADISE Bešeňová You can get to know the power of the unique geo-thermal water from the depth of 1 987 meters with a temperature of 60.5°C amidst stunningly beautiful nature of the Liptov region all year round. The thermal water has beneficial impact on the locomotor and respiratory system and on the psyche (thanks to the Lithium contained), as well as beneficial beauty impact. The complex open throughout the year offers accommodation to its guests in Aquapark Tatralandia 4-star hotels and swimming in winter as well as in summer. The real gem of GINO PARADISE Tatralandia Holiday Resort is the largest all-year complex of water fun including Bešeňová is the Wellness & Spa. The sense of complete relaxation is offered by the Relax aUccomnmfodoatiorn gin Selovtaktiaa, Czbechl Reep ueblixc anpd Peolrandi. eDunringc thee suimnme r wseasaon,t viseitor rs Centre with a wide variety of offered massages. The business clients surely appreciate the of all ages can enjoy 14 pools with sea water, thermal as well as pure water. One cannot be new congress centre including four conference rooms and a capacity of 550 places. bored there thanks to 26 water slides and attractions of the fun-park, all-day programme GINO PARADISE Bešeňová, Bešeňová 136, +421 44 4307 708, with the greatest animation team in Slovakia. And in case it rains, we can all meet under [email protected], WWW .GINOPARADISE .SK the transparent roof of the Tropical Paradise complex open all year round. Adrenaline lovers 20 REGION LIPTOV 21 Smells and tastes of Liptov

sheep fArms And huts Getting to know the tastes and smells in traditional sheep farms or modern restaurants in Liptov is an unforgettable gastronomic experience.

l Salaš Pastierska Salaš Pastierska Bobrovec, +421 911 809 896, AQUA-VITAL Park, Lúčky Spa [email protected], The Lúčky Spa represents one of the oldest spas in Slovakia. It is situated under the Choč WWW .PPSBOBROVEC .SK /SALAS _UVOD .HTM Mountain on the border between the Orava and Liptov regions. The water in the Lúčky Spa l Kozí vŕšok in Ivachnová is healing with high contents of calcium. It also helps prevent and treat many diseases. Children´s corner, playground, animal farm and creative AQUA – VITAL Park, Kúpele Lúčky, Lúčky, +421 44 437 55 66, workshops. There is a SHOP and CHEESE FACTORY. [email protected], WWW .KUPELE -LUCKY .SK Reštaurácia Kozí vŕšok, Ivachnová 304, Liptovská Teplá +421 44 439 23 01, [email protected], The summer thermal swimming pool TERMAL RAJ Liptovská Ján WWW .KOZIVRSOK .SK Letné termálne kúpalisko TERMAL Raj Liptovský Ján, Hotel*** SOREA Máj, Liptovský Ján l Koliba u dobrého pastiera Ružomberok +421 44 520 81 00, [email protected], WWW .SOREA .SK /MAJ Koliba u dobrého pastiera, Čremošná 8684, Ružomberok, +421 917 440 604, [email protected], On the lap of the Low Tatras, Western Tatras Mountains and the Chočské vrchy Hills, there WWW .KOLIBAUPASTIERA .SK is the largest water dam in Slovakia – Liptovská Mara . l Reštaurácia Koliba Gréta The people of Liptov built it during the period of years from 1965 to 1975 in order to Hotel Koliba Gréta***, Liptovská sielnica 270, Lipt. Sielnica protect the region against floods. Even though it absorbed 13 villages, tourism there was +421 911 897 078, [email protected], revived. The area of the water works is 22 km 2 and the maximum depth 43 m. Thanks to WWW .KOLIBAGRETA .SK its size and the quantity of retained water it is justly called the Slovak or Liptov Sea . l Salaš Bobrovník In summer, the dam offers various opportunities of water sports such as swimming, Salaš Bobrovník, Bobrovník 87, Liptovská Sielnica, boating, yachting, windsurfing, water scooter riding, water-paddle biking etc. A cruise +421 908 922 006, [email protected] ship ride is an unforgettable experience for every visitor. The remote bays of the dam l Strachanovka Liptovský Ján are popular with fans of fishing. Hotel*** Strachanovka, Jánska koliba, The beaches of Liptovská Mara Dam offer numerous accommodation capacities in hotels, Liptovský Ján 2067, Liptovský Ján, pensions, cottages as well as camping. +421 907 465 567, [email protected], WWW .STRACHANOVKA .SK l Koliba HOLICA Koliba Holica, Huty 227, Huty +421 904 904 473, [email protected], WWW .KOLIBAHOLICA .SK

restAurAnts l Reštaurácia Penzion Drak**** Demänová Demänová 478, Liptovský Mikuláš, +421 918 378 207, [email protected], WWW .PENZIONDRAK .SK l Reštaurácia Relax hotel Sojka*** Malatíny Relax hotel Sojka Malatíny, Malatíny 104, +421 44 547 56 57, [email protected], WWW .SOJKA .EU l Reštaurácia Tempo Tatry Pribylina Pri základnej škole, Pribylina, +421 905 400 247, [email protected], WWW .PENZION .TEMPOTATRY .SK l Hradná reštaurácia Magdaleny Zai Liptovský Hrádok A restaurant in the complex of the gothic castle and renaissance mansion. Ulica Magdaleny Zai 1, Liptovský Hrádok, +421 915 812 900, [email protected], WWW .GRANDCASTLE .SK l Pizzeria Good Mood Liptovský Mikuláš A long tradition of baking in an oven on beech wood in a pleasant environment. Pizzeria Good Mood, Nám. osloboditeľov 19, Liptovský Mikuláš, +421 903 410 406, [email protected], WWW .PIZZA -GOODMOOD .SK 22 REGION LIPTOV 23

l Reštaurácia Hotel Summit*** Bešeňová Hotel Summit***, Bešeňová 155, +421 908 901 392, [email protected] WWW .HOTELSUMMIT .SK l Marino restaurant Liptovský Mikuláš Accommodation A restaurant with Italian flair furnished in a pleasant navy style. We recommend the best from the region, evaluate and improve Kamenné pole 4449/3, Liptovský Mikuláš, [email protected], WWW .MARINO .SK the quality of provided services in accommodation facilities for l Pizzéria a reštaurácia MANDERLAK Bobrovec you! When choosing the accommodation equipment, check the +421 917 714 367, [email protected], WWW .PENZIONMANDERLAK .SK symbol “LIPTOV STAR”. Cleanliness of the accommodation facility l Pivovar Brontvai and facility of rooms, quality and invention of gastronomy, Kvačany 88, +421 905 613 567, [email protected], WWW .BRONTVAI .SK approaching the customers and orientation in problem situations. These are l Penzión Mária – MACOVA VINÁREŇ Demänová just a couple of aspects that the evaluation committee chose as part of the LIPTOV STAR Bodice 41, Liptovský Mikuláš, +421 908 910 171, [email protected] Project. The Liptov Star project is an open competition for accommodation facilities in WWW .PENZIONMARIA .EU the Liptov region. The aim of the project organiser is to reward the best ones. Nowadays, l Reštaurácia Hotel SKI & FUN Jasná only 15 accommodation facilities prides itself with the certificate of quality. Záhradky 69, Demänovská Dolina, +421 901 704 457, [email protected] WWW .HOTELSKIFUN .SK l 1 star = very good standard of provided services in its category l 2 stars = excellent quality in its category l 3 stars = excellent and perfect services on top professional level Night life, bar, discos Regional tourist organisation LIPTOV REGION recommends: ružomberok cAtegory hotel – the number of AchieVed liptoV l Café Club CARACAS – it is situated in the Hotel Kultúra in the town centre. A. Bernoláka 1445, Ružomberok, +421 44 431 31 11 stArs 2**: l Laverna – a cosy restaurant in the English pub style directly in the heart of Ružomberok. Ul. Podhora 7, Ružomberok, +421 905 828 637, WWW .LAVERNA .SK l Pilsner Pub Hotel TRI STUDNIČKY**** Demänovská Dolina Majere 3, Ružomberok, +421 917 112 070, WWW .PILSNERPUB .SK Demänovská Dolina 5, Liptovský Mikuláš, l Dance Cafe Bar NOVÉ OKO – a disco bar in the centre of the town of Ružomberok. +421 44 547 80 00, Mostová 26, Ružomberok, +421 919 144 486 [email protected], WWW .TRISTUDNICKY .SK l Čajovňa RELAX , Ul. Podhora 37, Ružomberok, WWW .CAJOVNARELAX .SK

liptoVský hrádok l Pizza bar restaurant POINT Hradná 340, Liptovský Hrádok, +421 948 772 256, Wellness Hotel GRAND**** Jasná WWW .LHPOINT .SK Demänovská Dolina Demänovská Dolina 71, Liptovský Mikuláš, +421 44 523 19 00, liptoVský mikuláš [email protected], WWW .GRANDJASNA .SK l HAPPY END restaurant & disco club – created for endless aprés ski fun directly under the slopes of the Chopok Mountain. At the slopes of Biela Púť , Demänovská Dolina, Liptovský Mikuláš, +421 918 788 992, WWW .HAPPY -END .SK l Route 66 – authentic American design with the longest bar desk in Slovakia. Ul. Garbiarska, Liptovský Mikuláš, +421 44 562 30 17, WWW .R66. SK l REDUTA PUB & RESTAURANT & DISCO Wellness Hotel Chopok**** Demänovská Dolina Ul. 1. mája, Liptovský Mikuláš, +421 915 491 986, WWW .REDUTA .INFO Demänovská Dolina 20, Liptovský Mikuláš, l C&C Cafe and Coctail – excellent cocktails and delicious Italian espresso coffee. +421 44 559 14 88, Ul. 1. mája 5, Liptovský Mikuláš, +421 915 907 070, WWW .CAFE -COCKTAIL .SK [email protected], WWW .HOTELCHOPOK .SK l SODA CLUB Restaurant – colonial style, excellent meals, concerts. Belopotockého 2, Liptovský Mikuláš, +421 911 300 400, WWW .SODACLUB .SK l Central Perk – uniquely furnished tea/coffee house in the centre of the town. Ul. 1. mája 90/25, Liptovský Mikuláš, +421 949 528 098, WWW .CENTRALPERK .SK l Sports coffee house Olympia Štúrova 4330/23, Liptovský Mikuláš, cAtegory hotel – the number of AchieVed liptoV +421 903 536 496 l Kaviareň Pianko – unusually furnished historical house from 1850. stArs 1.5*: J. Janošku 374/41, Liptovský Mikuláš, WWW .KAVIARENPIANKO .SK l Vináreň U muzikantov Ondrašovská 12, Liptovský Mikuláš, +421 908 423 332, WWW .UMUZIKANTOV .SK GINO PARADISE Bešeňová hotely LUKA****, TERMAL****, GIGA**** Bešeňová Bešeňová 136, +421 444 307 700, [email protected], WWW .GINOPARADISE .SK 24 REGION LIPTOV 25

cAtegory pension – the number of AchieVed Relax hotel SOJKA*** Malatíny liptoV stArs 1*: Malatíny 104, +421 948 044 391, [email protected], WWW .SOJKA .EU Koliba u dobrého pastiera*** Ružomberok Čremošná 8684, Ružomberok, +421 917 440 604, [email protected], WWW .KOLIBAUPASTIERA .SK cAtegory hotel – the number of AchieVed liptoV stArs 1*:

Penzión ALŽBETA*** Liptovský Mikuláš Hotel JÁNOŠÍK**** Liptovský Mikuláš Demänová Dlžiny 480, Liptovský Mikuláš, Jánošíkovo nábrežie 1, Liptovský Mikuláš +421 903 537 204, [email protected], +421 44 55 22 721, [email protected], WWW .PENZION -ALZBETA .SK WWW .HOTELJANOSIK .SK

Penzión MÁRIA*** Liptovský Mikuláš Hotel Koliba Gréta*** Liptovská Sielnica Demänová – Bodice 41, Liptovský Mikuláš, Liptovská Sielnica 270, +421 911 897 078, +421 908 910 171, [email protected], [email protected], WWW .KOLIBAGRETA .SK WWW .PENZIONMARIA .EU

cAtegory cottAge VillAge – the number of Hotel*** Strachanovka, Jánska koliba AchieVed liptoV stArs 1*: Liptovský Ján Liptovský Ján 2067, +421 907 465 567, [email protected], WWW .STRACHANOVKA .SK Holiday Village Tatralandia Liptovský Mikuláš Ráztocká 31, Liptovský Mikuláš, +421 44 290 13 23, [email protected], WWW .TATRALANDIA .SK

Hotel FIS Jasná**** Demänovská Dolina Demänovská Dolina 330, Liptovský Mikuláš +421 44 559 14 11, fisjasna@fisjasna.sk, cAtegory ApArtment house – the number of WWW .FISJASNA .SK AchieVed liptoV stArs 1*:

Rezort Apartmány Hrabovo Ružomberok Kúpele Lúčky Hrabovská dolina 5326/8, Ružomberok Lúčky, Ružomberok, +421 903 130 223, +421 44 43 75 111, [email protected] [email protected], WWW .APARTMANYHRABOVO .COM WWW .KUPELE -LUCKY .SK

cAr cAmping sites in the region:

Mara CAMPING / ATC Liptovský Trnovec +421 44 559 84 58, +421 905 828 444, [email protected], WWW .MARACAMPING .SK Autocamp Račkova Dolina / Pribylina +421 44 5293 235, +421 908 906 726, [email protected], WWW .PRIBYLINA .SK 26 REGION LIPTOV 27

LIPTOV REGION CARD = more experience and attractions for less money! Apartmány Solum www.solum.sk Apartmány Záhradky l opens door to the greatest attractions and trip destinations at an even better price! AURORA Studios www.aurorajasna.sk l attractive discounts up to 100 % to enter more than 90 greatest attractions and trip Bungalovy Jasná Lúčky www.bungalovyjasnalucky.sk destinations of Liptov Bungalovy Záhradky č. 115 a 116 www.slovakotour.sk l get Liptov Region Card FREE OF CHARGE already from the 1st night! Hotel Bystrina www.hotelbystrina.sk Hotel FIS Jasná**** www.fisjasna.sk l Advantageous accommodation packages MORE NIGHT = HIGHER DISCOUNTS Hotel Ostredok*** www.ostredok.sk More information at WWW .VISITLIPTOV .SK Hotel Poľovník www.hotelpolovnik.sk Hotel Repiská www.repiska.sk Hotel SKI & FUN** Záhradky www.hotelskifun.sk Hotel Tri Studničky**** Jasná www.tristudnicky.sk Hotel** SOREA Ján Šverma www.sorea.sk Hotel*** SOREA SNP www.sorea.sk Chalets Jasna de Luxe www.chaletyjasna.sk Chata Hana Chata Jana Penzión Adriana www.penzionadriana.sk Penzión Aspen*** www.penzionaspen.sk Penzión ENERGETIK*** www.penzionenergetik.sk Penzión Flores www.penzionflores.sk Penzión Slovakotour www.slovakotour.sk VILA GITKA www.vilagitka.sk Chata Sofia www.chatyjasna.sk Chaty Jasná www.chatyjasna.sk Penzión Adriana / Solum www.penzionadriana.sk Penzión Veronika www.penzionveronika.sk Rental Ski Bartek www.bartekski.sk pavčina Lehota: Apartmány AGAMI www.agami.sk the list of AccommodAtion fAcilities with An Apartmány Centrum www.rekreas.sk Apartmány Nízke Tatry www.apartmanynizketatry.sk offer liptoV region cArd from the 1st night Chata Ski Chopok www.ubytovanie-jasna-chopok.sk Chata Ski Jasná www.ubytovanie-jasna-chopok.sk free of chArge: Penzión Radka www.apartmanyradka.sk Prázdninový apartmán Marek Bešeňová: Privát Ajka www.ajka.spanie.pl Apartmánový dom u Ivky www.liptov.sk/ivka Privát Ivina www.ivina.sk Apartmány Bešeňová Butterfly www.apartmanybesenova.eu Privát Severka www.penzionseverka.sk Apartmány Dreams www.apartmanydreams.sk Rekreačná chata Milka www.chatamilka.sk Apartmány Relax www.apartmanrelax.sk Skipension Jasná, Privát 107 www.skipensionjasna.sk Apartmány ZARIA a Vera www.apartmany-zaria.sk Ubytovanie Hôrky www.horky.sk Gazdovský dvor Bešeňová www.gazdovskydvor.com Privát Ľubica www.privatlubica.szm.sk GINO PARADISE Bešeňová www.ginoparadise.sk Hotel FLÓRA www.besenovaflora.sk Liptovský hráDok: Hotel Summit*** www.hotelsummit.sk Mist Adventures www.mist-adventures.com Penzión AGROTHERMAL www.penzion-agrothermal.sk Penzión pod Kriváňom www.penzionpodkrivanom.sk Penzión Fontana*** www.penzionfontana.sk Chata pod Lazíkom www.podlazikom.sk Privát Magdaléna Penzión TEMPO-TATRY www.penzion.tempotatry.sk Privát Miluška 160 www.miluska.sk Privát Miluška 161 www.miluska.sk Liptovský Ján: Privát Miluška 93 www.miluska.sk Alexandra Wellness Hotel*** www.alexandraliptov.sk River Cottage Bešeňová www.rivercottage.webnode.sk Apartmánový dom Martha www.ubytovaniemartha.sk Vila Ajka Bešeňová www.vilaajkabesenova.sk Hotel*** SOREA Máj www.sorea.sk Vila Martina www.vilabesenova.sk Hotel*** Strachanovka, Jánska koliba www.strachanovka.sk Hotel Liptovský dvor**** www.liptovskydvor.sk BoBrovník: Penzión Diplomat www.penziondiplomat.sk Vila Bobrík www.bobrík.sk Penzión Sankt Johann www.sanktjohann.sk Penzión Una www.penzionuna.sk Liptovský MichaL: Penzión Stodola www.penzion-stodola.sk Penzión Michal www.penzionmichal.sk Relax Hotel Avena www.avena.sk Penzión Mirabel www.penzionmirabel.sk Vila Helena www.penzionhelena.sk Ubytovanie v súkromí Soňa Čavojská VILLA VICTORIA www.villavictoria.sk Privát u Staroňa www.staron.yasky.sk ĽuBeĽa: Zemianska kúra Rudolf www.urudolfa.sk Chata u Urbanov www.chalupaliptov.webnode.sk Liptovský MikuLáš: Lúčky: Hotel Jánošík**** www.hoteljanosik.sk Chalupa pri vodopáde www.ubytovanieluckykupele.sk Hotel KLAR*** www.klar.sk Chalupa Sonja www.chalupasonja.sk Privát Horička www.horicka.sk Kúpele Lúčky www.kupele-lucky.sk Privát Inka www.privatinka.sk Kúpele Lúčky – Aqua-Vital Park www.kupele-lucky.sk Privát Liptov www.ubytovanie-liptov-tatry.eu Privát No. 287 www.ubytovanieluckykupele.sk Privát Viktória Privát Ondrej MaLatíny: Privát LUBIKA Holidayraj www.holidayraj.sk Penzión ALŽBETA*** www.holiday-liptov.sk Privát Ján Poliak Jasná nízke tatry – DeMänovská DoLina: Privát Vila Viktoria www.privat-viktoria.sk Apartmán „Jasna96“ www.jasna96.sk Privát Eden www.privateden.com Apartmánový dom Vila Vista www.vilajasna.sk Chalupa na Liptove www.chalupanaliptove.sk Apartmány Jasná www.apartmany-jasna.sk Chatky Aquatherm www.mara.sk Apartmány Jasná č. 7 & 20 www.apartmany-jasna.szm.com Ubytovanie v súkromí Anna Jusková 28 REGION LIPTOV 29

Liptovský MikuLáš – BoDice: GABI Penzión www.liptov.sk/gabi Holiday Village Tatralandia www.tatralandiavillage.sk Montana – apartmány a chata www.liptov.sk/montana Penzión AJDA www.ajda.sk Events Privát MAKO www.privatmako.sk Ubytovanie v súkromí Alena Kucháriková FEBRUARY l “FURMANSKÉ PRETEKY” (CART-HORSE COMPETITION) /Bobrovec – Cart-horse Liptovský MikuLáš – DeMänová: competition, demonstrations, programme Dom Jasná www.dommarko.sk l “PAPLES” – back-packing dance / Liptovský Mikuláš Penzión DRAK www.penziondrak.sk Penzión Fortuna www.ubytovaniefortuna.sk Penzión Mária www.umackov.sk MARCH Penzión Bonifác www.penzionbonifac.sk l “SVIATKY JARI” (SPRING CELEBRATIONS)/ The Liptov Village Museum in Pribylina Privát Vladimír www.privatvladimir.sk Privát Lienka www.liptov.sk/privatlienka Privát Dana www.privatdana.szm.sk APRIL Vila Rado www.vilarado.sk l “ENVIRONMENTÁLNY DEŇ V LIPTOVE” (ENVIRONMENTAL DAY IN LIPTOV) / Liptovská Demänová 238 www.jasna96.sk Vila Demänová www.vilademanova.sk Mara and the area l “VEĽKONOČNÁ OBERAČKA BANÁNOV” (EASTER BANANA PICKING) / Tatralandia Liptovský trnovec: Chata Moja www.chatamoja.sk MAY Chata Monika Liptovská drevenica www.liptovskadrevenica.sk l “BAČOVA CESTA” (SHEPHERD´S ROAD) / sheep farms in the region of Liptov – Penzión Squash www.squash-liptov.sk ceremonial opening of the sheep farm season Penzión Ravence www.penzion-ravence.com l “POCHOVÁVANIE CIAGĽA” (BURYING THE BASS FIDDLE) / Liptovský Ján BoBrovec: l “FUJARA ZNIE VLKOLÍNCOM” (THE SOUND OF SHEEP SHEPHERD´S PIPE IN VLKOLÍNEC) Horský hotel Mních www.hotelmnich.sk – Vlkolínec – meeting of sheep shepherd´s pipe players in Vlkolínec Montana – apartmány a chata www.liptov.sk/montana l “MAŠINPARÁDA“ (MACHINE PARADE) / The Liptov Village Museum in Pribylina Privát Vladimír www.privatvladimir.sk l Privát Zorka “NOC MÚZEÍ A GALÉRIÍ” (NIGHT OF MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES) / Liptov Trimount Drevenice www.trimount.sk l “OVČIARSKA NEDEĽA” (SHEEP SHEPHERDS´ SUNDAY) / The Liptov Village Museum in Bbprivat www.umackov.sk/privat Pribylina Hotel EUROPA www.hoteleuropalm.sk Penzión a chaty TÁLIA www.penziontalia.sk Rekreačný dom SHALOM www.shalom.sk JUNE Ubytovanie u Valientov www.privatvalient.sk l “RUŽOMBERSKÝ JARMOK” (RUŽOMBEROK MARKET) / Ružomberok – a traditional market with rich programme : Privát Fleurs www.liptov.sk/fleurs l “STOLIČNÉ DNI” (COUNTY DAYS) / Liptovský Mikuláš – a traditional event, market sale l “DEŇ CHLEBA” (THE BREAD DAY) / The Liptov Village Museum in Pribylina prosiek: Chata Relax Chopok JULY sMrečany: l “KELTSKÝ DEŇ” (CELTIC DAY) / Archaeological open-air museum Havránok – Penzión u Hološov www.penziontatry.sk demonstrations of the life of Villa Harmony www.villa-harmony.sk l “STREDOVEKÉ DNI” (MEDIEVAL DAYS) / The Likava Castle – demonstrations of medieval Holiday Village Tatralandia www.chalupanaliptove.sk Privát ANEMARI www.privatanemari.sk fights l “NEDEĽA VO VLKOLÍNCI” (SUNDAY IN VLKOLÍNEC) / Vlkolínec trstené: l “DOLNOLIPTOVSKÉ SLÁVNOSTI POD CHOČOM” (THE LOWER LIPTOV CELEBRATION Privát Monika www.privatmonika.sk Privát Majo UNDER CHOČ) / Lúčky ružoMBerok: AUGUST Apartmán č. 15 – Vila Alžbeta www.danae.sk l Apartmánový dom FATRAPARK 1 www.apartmanyfatrapark.sk STREET MUSIC NIGHT / Liptovský Mikuláš, Ružomberok Apartmánový dom Fatrapark 2 www.fatrapark2.sk l “ČIPKÁRSKA NEDEĽA” (LACE MAKING SUNDAY) / The Liptov Village Museum in Pribylina Chata Anka www.chataanka.sk Chata Brdo www.chatabrdo.sk SEPTEMBER Chata Malinô Brdo www.malino-brdo.ruzomberok.eu Koliba u dobrého pastiera www.kolibaupastiera.sk l “HORNOLIPTOVSKÝ JARMOK A DNI MESTA LIPTOVSKÝ HRÁDOK“ (THE UPPER LIPTOV Motel Ranč www.motelranc.sk MARKET AND MUNICIPAL DAYS OF LIPTOVSKÝ HRÁDOK) / Liptovský Hrádok Penzión Andrej www.penzionandrej.sk l “POĎAKOVANIE ZA ÚRODU“ (HARVEST THANKSGIVING) / Vlkolínec – harvest Rekrea – Škutovky Skiprivat Hollá www.skiprivat.sk celebration Studio Helena 5 – Apartmány Hrabovo Apartmán Helena 15 NOVEMBER Hotel Hrabovo www.hrabovohotel.sk l Chata Alpina – Apartmán 3 www.malinobrdo.com “JÁNSKE DUŠIČKY“ / Liptovská Ján Chata Pohoda Penzión Alžbetka DECEMBER Penzión Emília l “MIKULÁŠSKY JARMOK“ (ST. NICOLAUS´ MARKET) / Liptovský Mikuláš ružoMBerok – BieLy potok: l CHRISTMAS IN RUŽOMBEROK / Ružomberok Jazierce www.jazierce.sk l ADVENT CONCERTS / Liptovský Mikuláš l SILVESTER (New Year´s Eve) / towns, tourism entities Liptovské sLiače: Penzión BREJK www.liptsliace-tk.sk Chata Kozub www.chatakozub.com 30 REGION LIPTOV 31

In “Havránok”, Celts sacrificed animals as well as people. The sheep farm “Salaš Bobrovník” offers not only dairy products. Enjoy ride on a cruise ship. There is a market cycling route around the dam – the large roundtrip of Liptovská Mara. dAy 4 = the frAgrAnt tree route Žiar l Žiarska dolina Valley l Cottage Žiarska chata

Prior to entering the Žiarska dolina Valley, make a relaxing stop at the Sheep Farm “Salaš Žiar”, then continue to the Cottage Žiarska chata. In the “Medvedia štôlňa” (Bear Mine) with a headlamp, you will learn many interesting facts about miners. An attraction of the Žiarska dolina Valley is the symbolic cemetery of the victims of mountain tragedies in the Western Tatras Mountains that originated at the site of Krásnô under the Príslop Hill. There are several routes from the Cottage Žiarska chata. Will you Trip ideas choose the market tourist routes leading to Plačlivô, Ostrý Roháč or other peaks of the hills or will you come back to the valley? dAy 1 = leArning About the history of liptoV An excellent return for you will be the ride on scooters that you can rent at the Cottage Vlkolínec l Likava Castle l Church of St. Martin in Martinček l Lúčky Spa l Lúčanský Žiarska chata. Ideal possibilities for cross-country skiers and alpine skiers are provided vodopád Waterfall by the valley in winter. Several important alpine skiing competitions take place there. The route to the Cottage Žiarska chata is asphalted and suitable for the more fit cyclists The best stop near Ružomberok is definitely Vlkolínec. In the opposite direction near on mountain or tracking bikes. Likavka there is the Likava Castle. On the way back, visit the Church of St. Martin in Martinček connected with templars. You may find there hidden the templars´ treasure. dAy 5 = Jánošík´s hideAwAys After a day full of experience, you can perfectly regenerate your body in the Lúčky Spa. Demänovská dolina Valley l Vrbické pleso Tarn l Jasná Nízke Tatry l Pavčina Lehota In the AQUA-VITAL Park, you will find the power of the healing water suitable for treating several diseases. You can relax in outdoor recreational swimming pools with various Demänovská dolina Valley is the most frequently visited site and at the same time a part attractions with water temperature of 28 – 35 °C. On the way back, do not forget to stop of the National Park of the Low Tatras Mountains. It is known for Demänovský kras Carst, at the 12-meter cascade Lúčanský vodopád waterfall. Vrbické pleso Tarn and the Demänovská ice cave as well as the Cave of Liberty. Vrbické pleso Tarn is the largest natural lake in the Low Tatras Mountains. Chopok is the second dAy 2 = AdVenture in hrAboVo highest peak of the Low Tatras Mounains. Malinô Brdo Ružomberok l Hrabovo l Čutkovská dolina Valley The Funitel cable car brings you comfortably directly under its peak. It is one of the windiest places in Slovakia. You have the option of mastering Chopok on mountain carts You can spend an active day in the centre in Malinô Brdo in Hrabovská dolina Valley. The or use the number of cycling routes in the Rocky Mountain Bike World Jasná. In winter, braver ones can ride up on a chair-lift and walk back down on any of the marked routes. the centre turns into the largest ski arena with excellent conditions for winter sports on In summer, you can ride down on one of the routes in the Bike Park on mountain bikes. the northern as well as the southern side of Chopok. The routes are graded according to the level of difficulty. The park also includes sections Make sure not to miss the Rotunda restaurant on the peak with an exclusive 360-degree suitable for a ride on mountain carts and all terrain carts. The routes are suitable for all panorama view in an altitude of 2,004 meters above sea level. Definitely stop in Pavčina age categories. Scooters for children over the age of 6 are also available. Lehota – you will feel the wind in your hair during a summer mountain bob-sleigh ride In winter, Malinô Brdo is an excellent place for experienced skiers as well as complete Žiarce with the length of 1,000 m and an elevation of 113 m. beginners. Forrest full of fun behind apartments “Hrabovo” called “Tarzanka” offers Nearby you can discover a view tower offering you the view of the Western Tatras space for children who can have fun on the children´ high-rope park, climbing wall and Mountains, Chočské vrchy Hills and Fatra Mountains. bungee trampoline. There is also the possibility of boating on the lake directly in front of the apartments. After the difficult day, you can have a traditional house-made meal at dAy 6 = secret of mills the Hut “Koliba u dobrého Pastiera” in Čutkovská dolina Valley. Kvačianska dolina Valley l Liptovská Sielnica l Tatralandia, Liptovský Mikuláš dAy 3 = celtic wAndering An extraordinary experience is the visit to the Mills “Oblazy” in Kvačianska Valley. Bešeňová l Havránok l dam wall of Liptovská Mara l Bobrovník Wooden water mill and a saw mill are situated there. You will appreciate refreshment in the stylish restaurant “Koliba Gréta” in Liptovská Sielnica. The best end of the day full Bešeňová is known mainly thanks to the thermal springs and the thermal park GINO of discoveries is the refreshing visit to the Tatralandia Aquapark where you can try the PARADISE Bešeňová. North of the township you can find Bešeňová travertines in the pit. free fall – Superfly Tatralandia. Stop in the archaeological open-air museum of Celtic culture in “Havránok”, one of the Do not miss the visit to the water slalom complex of Ondrej Cibák in Liptovský Mikuláš. oldest cultural monuments in Liptov. It is the discovery site of a settlement from the Late There is the first lift of its type in Slovakia and you can try to ride on water either on a Iron Age from the period of 300-100 B.C. wakeboard or wake-skate. 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adventure gold, all terrain carts and others. Try to follow the educational path through the Prosiecka – Kvačianska dolina Valley. dAy 7 = following the knowledge of hAndicrAft Pribylina l Račkova dolina Valley l Liptovský Hrádok

In the Pribylina village, visit the youngest natural museum in Slovakia – the Liptov Village Museum. The route to the Račkova Valley (889.9 m above sea level) in Western Tatras Mountains offers a very pleasant walk. There is a ski resort and you can also try horse- MALÁ FATRA riding there. Visit the mansion and castle in Liptovský Hrádok. Admire the trees in the arboretum in the town centre. Part of the town is Skalka peak of which will provide a view of the whole town and the area. Cyclists are recommended to follow the themed cycling route from Vlkolínec – Pribylina or Podbanské to the Tichá and Kôprová dolina Valley. dAy 8 = John´s route Liptovský Ján l Svidovské sedlo Sag l Liptovský Ján

Liptovský Ján is known through a number of beautiful manor and historical houses. Enjoy views from the view tower. An educational route leads to it. Swim in the thermal spring “Teplica” (or “Kaďa”), the spring “Rudolf” is used by the summer swimming pool “Termal Raj” Liptovský Ján. Water is mineralised and has got healing effects for various diseases. The underground under towers is also reconstructed in the village. You can follow the life of a coin there. Then you can hit the road through Jánska dolina Valley and continue to the Staničovská dolina Valley and cave which is the only cave open all year round in Liptov. Behind the gamekeeper´s lodge (before Bystrá), turn left towards the Svidovské sedlo Sag and you will get to see the great rocky gallery of the Ohnište Hill. Enjoy the well- deserved reward in form of a delicious meal in the shepherd´s hut “Strachanovka”. Jánska Valley is known also by its ski resort SKI JAVOROVICA. Welcome in the region of Jánošík, mountain peaks, picturesque valleys, historical places, ski complexes interwoven with tourist routes and cycling routes from Kysuce all the way to the Terchovská valley. Welcome in the region for young and old, for active sportsmen, for hikers, for cyclists, for fans of skiing, lovers of history, for gourmands.

Oblastná organizácia cestovného ruchu REGION LIPTOV [The regional tourist organisation REGION LIPTOV] Štúrova 1989/41, 031 42 Liptovský Mikuláš WWW .VISITLIPTOV .SK 34 MALÁ FATRA 35

Sport recommendation: The possibility to link it with the tandem jump at the airport in Dolný Hričov or paragliding on the Hill of Straník. Top activities for summer fun scooters AdrenAline on wAter After hiking in the picturesque Vrátna dolina Valley, you can make the transfer to l Rafting – raft on the most famous rafting river Váh, gain information about nature, Terchová with professional scooters. You can rent them at the parking place in Štefanová Starý hrad and Strečno Castle and enjoy the company of the raftsmen. or at the cable car station in Vrátna. Prvá pltnícka a raftingová spoločnosť, +421 907 196 999, WWW .PLTE -STRECNO .SK Ski Academy Vrátna, +421 905 906 244, WWW .VRATNA .NET l Rafting – active paddling according to the instructions of the raft instructor. Sport Academy Vrátna, +421 905 906 244, Splavovanie – +421 903 546 600, pArAgliding WWW .VRATNA .NET , WWW .SPLAVOVANIE .SK For the beginners, the possibility of flying in tandem with an experienced instructor, for l Yachting and windsurfing – make the day by a yachting and windsurfing course on the experienced ones the possibility of independent flying.The start is from the popular water works Žilina. +421 905 551 873, WWW .JACHTING -ZILINA .SK Straník which is well accessible from Zástranie and from Teplička nad Váhom. ABCparagliding, +421 903 544 844, WWW .ABCPARAGLIDING .SK AdrenAline on ropes X-air paragliding, +421 903 10 38 39, WWW .X-AIR .SK l Enjoy the day by visiting the high-rope park in Terchová and experience lots of fun together. Your skills will be put at test by several barriers and your power by a system tAndem pArAchuting of cables. All you need is courage and a minimum height of 150 cm. Gastronomic Jump from an altitude of 4000 m and experience the speed at 200 km per hour first hand. recommendation: The Vŕšky restaurant is nearby where you can also get excellent tap Unforgettable and safe experience for your whole life! Action relax for all from 8 to 115 kg. beer Vŕšky. +421 903 518 173, WWW .ROPECENTER .SK Parachute, +421 905 479 351, www.parachute.sk l The high-rope park Preles Žilina has three rounds for you, a tree house and the so- Rokojump, www.rokojump.sk, +421 903 473 259, WWW .TANDEMOVEZOSKOKY .SK called “zip” – the jump of courage. The rounds are for all who are higher than 140 cm. The most difficult and the highest round is really only for the fittest. +421 949 754 146, WWW .LANOVYPARKPRELES .SK sport complex festA club terchoVá Multi-sport complex with a tennis court, mini football, floor ball and volleyball playground, mini-golf routes and a children´s corner. mountAin climbing +421 903 540 404, 0903 204 482, WWW .TERCHOVAVRATNA .SK l The region also offers a lot of possibilities for the mountain climbers. The most popular location is Porúbka (Slnečné skaly Rocks) and Belá – Belské skaly Rocks in Small Fatra Mountains. l For the less experienced climbers, there is the possibility of indoor activity directly in the town of Žilina. +421 903 944 279, WWW .ANATOMIC .SK 36 MALÁ FATRA 37

tourists during the weekend, gastronomic recommendation: You can gain new energy in the restaurant of the Hotel Diery in Terchová. 4. Šútovský vodopád waterfall – for fitter hikers, from the Snilovské sedlo Sag, the most well-known and the highest waterfall – 38 m, in an altitude of 830 m above sea level, approximately 5 – 6 hours, gastronomic recommendation: You can gain new energy in the restaurant at the Cottage Chata pod Chlebom. 5. “Veľký a Malý Rozsutec” – for fitter hikers, with chains, very popular hills among tourists, we recommend visitting on a weekday, ascending from Štefanová as well as from Biely Potok, approximately 3-4 hours from Štefanová. 6. “Zbojnícky chodník” (The Outlaw´s Path) – a pathway of medium level difficulty, the start at the parking place Tiesňavy, the end Tiesňavy or Terchová, in the valley of Obšívanka there are interesting rock formations, when descending there are curves as well as iron stairs, approximately 3-4 hours. cycling More than 645 km MTB cycling routes of various level of difficulty. Jánošík´s district is a cycling region for a reason. Recommendations for cycling routes: l The roundtrip in the Terchová district – in the Terchová area, the length 20.7 km, medium level of difficulty l Kysuce cycling route – in the Kysuce area, the length of 38.7 km, easy, includes a newly built Bystrica cycling route, a new safe cycling parthway l Žilina – Terchová – Žilina area – the length of 31.2 km, medium level of difficulty Bike rental: Riecky – Canoeing, Camping Belá – Nižné Kamence, Riecky hiking Riecky – +421 903 546 600, Camping Belá – +421 905 742 514, A rich network of market tourist path is a guarantee that all tourists will find their tourist WWW .SPLAVOVANIE .SK , WWW .CAMPINGBELA .EU path in the beautiful region of Small Fatra. Choose one of the favourite mountains – Fatra Kriváň, Chleb, Veľký Rozsutec or Malý Rozsutec, or the less known Osnica and enjoy the beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Examples of the most famous routes: 1. Educational path through the Jánošík´s district – an easy all-day hike, easy walk with 10 informative boards on the history of Terchová, length 14 km, approximately 6 hours, starting and ending in Terchová. 2. Small Fatra Mountain Range – for the fitter hikers with the possibility of refreshment at the Cottage Chata pod Chlebom, at the Cottage on Grúň, at the start or at the end the possibility of using the to the Snilovské sedlo Sag, steeper sections: Coming down to the Cottage Chata na Grúni, ascending and descending the Stoh, carefulness in sections mainly if it is wet, good hiking shoes are important. 3. “Jánošíkové diery” (Jánošík´s holes) – for fitter hikers, the most beautiful hike – a jewel of the Small Fatra Mountains, beginning: Biely Potok or Štefanová, three parts: “Dolné diery” with the education pathway, “Horné diery” a “Nové diery”, good hiking shoes are important. More than 20 waterfalls, bridges, ladders, chains, approximately 3.5-5.5 hours, recommendation: Visit on a weekday, the route is frequented with 38 MALÁ FATRA 39

still preserved reinforced concrete bridges in the Central Europe. A practical recommendation: The application to identify monuments in the region through QR codes. 81 historical buildings are marked with QR codes in Žilina. Download the application and get to know history like nobody else! museums And open-Air museums In Terchová Valley there is an exposition of Jánošík and Terchová. There is the wooden Bethlehem in Terchová church, the museum Považské múzeum in Žilina, the exposition of natural sciences in Krásno nad Kysucou, a beautiful church in Radôstka and a mansion that is one of the oldest cultural monuments in the Kysuce region in Radoľa. You can book a visit to the Kysuce Village Museum in Nová Bystrica all day long. Apart from traditional architecture and demonstrations of the life of Kysuce inhabitants in the culture – cAstles past, you can also eat at a traditional restaurant and ride on the historical forest logging l Budatín castle – a pleasant walk in the castle complex. Gastronomic recommendation: switchback railway to be enjoyed by all regardless of age. The only of its type in Europe! Restaurant Villa Budatín – for the more demanding gourmands. +421 41 43 97 350, WWW .KYSUCKEMUZEUM .SK l Lietava castle – an easy hiking tour to the ruins of the second highest Slovak castle from the 13th century not only for romantics. l Strečno castle – accessible from the village of Strečno. The medieval village of Paseka folklore with relax zone was built in area of castle and it is built on the basis of original Terchová and the area are well known through folklore, Terchová music and cultural medieval structures. events throughout the year. The more skilful ones can learn to play on the shepherd´s Považské múzeum, Žilina, +421 41 500 15 11, WWW .PMZA .SK pipe or other folk instruments or can learn folk handicraft. monuments You can see them in Žilina also when going on theme walks Historical Žilina I – The small round, Historical Žilina II. – The large round, Jewish Žilina, Funkcionalistic Žilina. Do not miss the town´s dominant structure on the Andrej Hlinka Square, the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, right next to it there is the Burian´s Tower, an independent belfry. Inside there is an exhibition of historical maps of Žilina as well as a unique model of Žilina. interesting fActs In Teplička nad Váhom there is the Loretan Chapel in the Church of St. Martin with stored remains of the countess Žofia Bosniaková. In Krásno nad Kysucou, in the part of Drozdov, there is the longest working stone bridge in Slovakia built in 1835. There is a reinforced concrete bridge built over the Bystrica River that is today probably one of the largest 40 MALÁ FATRA 41

JUNE Cl Wuorldt Chuamrpiaonslh ipe inv coeokningt ans d eating sheep cheese dumplings l Old Town Celebration – the biggest event in Žilina l Fest “Anča” – popular festival of animated cartoons at the Stanica Žilina-Záriečie l Žilina Cultural Summer – varied event during all of summer

JULY l “Kiosk” – the best on the stage of the Slovak independent theatre and dance l Cyril and Method Celebrations – the biggest church event in Terchová l “Bažant kinematograf ” – “travelling” open-air cinema l “Jánošíkove dni” (Jánošík´s Days) – the biggest folk event in the region, a 4-day folk festival

AUGUST l “Terchovský budzogáň” – a rock festival taking place at the beginning of August in the amphitheatre. l Medieval Day – the centre of Žilina turns into a medieval town. l Municipal celebration in Teplička nad Váhom – 3-day music event l Days of Krásno nad Kysucou – two-day celebrations full of music, market.

importAnt culturAl stAnds for All culture loVers:

l Stanica Žilina – Záriečie – cultural stand, alternative art, varied programme, workshops, concerts, discussions. +421 948 344 606, WWW .STANICA .SK

l Mestské divadlo Žilina (Town Theatre Žilina) – directly in the town centre, offers a number of interesting performances, guests and concerts. +421 41 56 40 750, WWW .DIVADLOZILINA .SK

l Bábkové divadlo Žilina (The Puppet Theatre Žilina) – offers performance not only for Top activities for winter fun kids, but also adults. +421 41 56 20 315, WWW .BDZ .SK

l Štátny komorný orchester (The State Chamber Orchestra Žilina) – concerts abroad, significant status abroad. +421 41 245 11 11, WWW .SKOZILINA .SK VrátnA dolinA TShe kbesit-iknowgn s kai cenntrde i ns Smnallo Fawtra obffeors a wrided vairnietyg of sclopeesn fotr arll sekisers or l Nová synagóga – neological synagogue, the most beautiful and architectonically most snowboarders. The centre evaluated in the past 5 years with five stars is situated in an significant Jewish synagogue in Slovakia. altitude of 600 m above sea level – 1709 m above sea level. The total length of 17 slopes +421 907 425 221, WWW .NOVASYNAGOGA .SK is 14 km. Visitors can enjoy the view of the beautiful surrounding nature while skiing. Namely Veľký Rozsutec, Chleb or Poludňový Grúň Hills.Cross-country skiers will benefit RECOMMENDATION: While visiting the region, we recommend checking sites of from 22 km of routes. The more demanding alpine skiers will enjoy 19 km of alpine skiing WWW .REGIONMALAFATRA .SK , WWW .ZILINSKAZUPA .SK and WWW .STANICA .SK , where you can always routes in the ski complex. find current information and ideas.. 42 MALÁ FATRA 43

1. Slope – Paseky (600 m above sea level – 990 m above sea level) – the most popular slope, where the experienced as well as less experienced skiers can enjoy excellent skiing. Characteristics: For the experienced skiers, snowboarders, the bottom part for beginners with a baby lift. The length of 3.3 km, 100 % artificial snow, north-western Night life orientation, 4-chair lift and 3 ski-tows, transport capacity of 4,000 persons per hour. Beautiful historical centre of the town of Žilina creates pleasant atmosphere and holiday Gastronomic recommendation: Restaurant, 2 buffets. RAW – rental of and feeling mainly in summer on Mariánske námestie Square. Cultural, music or theatre , snow sports school, MONTANA – servicing of skis and snowboards. For performances in the municipal theatre Žilina offer broad possibilities for new experience children: babysitting, Kids Zone with baby SunKids. Skibus: from Žilina to Vrátna throughout the year. Bars and restaurants are happy to welcome each visitor. – free of charge during weekends and holidays. RAW – +421 903 528 535, +421 903 546 600, WWW .RAW -VRATNA .SK 2. Poludňový Grúň (945 m above sea level - 1220 m above sea shopping centres There are three dominant shopping centres in Žilina: Mirage , Aupark and OC Max . Apart level) – slope for the experienced skiers, you can reach it via from shopping, you can visit the sport and entertainment park in Mojš the 4-chair lift from Paseky, consequently skiing to lifts that (WWW .DETSKYPARK .COM ), climbing park in Žilina ( WWW .GILLARENA .SK ) or the skatepark. will bring you to the peak of Poludňový Grúň. For experienced skiers, snowboarders, freeride. The length 2.5 km, 4 lifts, transport capacity of 2,600 persons per hour. bArs, restAurAnts Gastronomic recommendation: Chata na Grúni, delicious l Country Saloon Belá – a stylish restaurant with decoration cuisine resembling the Wild west era with the capacity of 120 3. Chleb (740 m above sea level - 1520 m above sea level) – eden persons, a terrace with the capacity of 80 persons and a large for experienced skiers, freeriders, snowboarders and alpine skiers. open fire place, a salon, 2 bowling routes, 2 billiard tables, Arrival to the sag will be made easier by a modern 8-person cable car. The longest darts, air hockey, table football, an ideal place for beer lovers slope Turistická is situated here with the highest elevation of 3100 m/776 m. and dancers – reproduced/live music, large-screen projection , Oštiepková mulda - black slopes, 900 persons per hour, Snilovské sedlo Sag - red slope, light park, a large parking place. 600 persons per hour. Gastronomic recommendation: restaurant Panoráma with the +421 41 5693621, WWW .COUNTRYBELA .SK view, beds l Hotel Dubná skala**** – unique design, decent luxury and cosy 4. Príslop (690 m above sea level - 925 m above sea level) – ideal slope for the youngest atmosphere, capacity of restaurant 68 places, experiential as well as for inexperienced skiers and kids. Pleasant family skiing holiday on slopes gastronomy, wine-house, coffee-house. of medium level of difficulty. The length 2 km, slopes of medium level of difficulty, +421 41 50 79 100, WWW .HOTELDUBNASKALA .SK lifts 1, 1,140 persons per hour. Gastronomic recommendation: Buffet. l Jánošíkova koliba – a stylish restaurant in the centre of Vrátna Free Time Zone: +421 903 266 231, WWW .VRATNA .SK Terchová, wooden house, waters in folk costumes, capacity of 35 places, a fire place on the ground floor, 50 places on the first floor. ski gAVurky +421 911 564 455, WWW .JANOSIKOVAKOLIBA .SK A small family ski centre suitable mainly for children and beginners directly in the centre l Hotel Diery – a pleasant shepherd´s hut in Terchová, delicious of Terchová. Length 350 m, easy. Gastronomic idea: Jánošíková koliba. For children: Ski cuisine, home-made dumplings, waiters in folk costumes, school, ski kindergarten, ski rental, sledding route. Ski rental and school: RAW – rental of capacity of 80 places, fire place, 60 places smokers´ part, skis and snowboards, snow sports school, servicing – MONTANA of skis and snowboards. terrace, the possibility of arranging folk music, DJ – music RAW – +421 903 528 535, +421 903 546 600, WWW .RAW -VRATNA .SK evening. Ski Gavurky: +421 903 129 579, WWW .SKIGAVURKY .SK +421 911 569 532, WWW .HOTEL -DIERY .SK l Hotel Rozsutec – modern restaurant in the hotel in Terchová, capacity of 40 places, 12 places – salon, possibility to combine with the visit to the beautiful hotel wellness. +421 911 518 633, WWW .HOTELROZSUTEC .SK l Villa Nečas – the best restaurant in Žilina Self-Governing Region, in the broader centre of Žilina, for the more demanding gourmands, the best trends in gastronomy. Nature in Small Fatra Mountains offers beautiful walks also in winter on Chleb, Poludňový +421 918 980 084, WWW .VILLANECAS .SK Grúň or Veľký Kriváň Hills. Wellneissn: Htotel Rroz shuteic,k Reilanx ceg ntrum Terchovec, Hotel Boboty Gastronomy: Hotel Diery, Jánošíková koliba, Hotel Boboty Leisure activities: Country Club Belá – bowling, billiard, darts, Relax centre Terchovec – sports complex, squash, badminton, football, volleyball, basketball, Hotel Rozsutec – Fun for youth fitness, Ski Academy Vrátna – marching with snowshoes, snowtubing, snowrafting, snowkiting, hiking with torches l Enjoyclub – a modern and very popular disco club directly in the centre of Žilina, rich programe, thematic discos, special DJ´s. www.enjoyclub.sk l Discobar Ulala – disco club in broader centre of Žilina, a part of Hliny, open every day, special programmes – DJ´s on Fridays and Saturdays. +421 903 144 728 44 MALÁ FATRA 45

Apartmány Stará Bystrica – 5 individual rustic houses, each containing two separate apartments, own kitchen, sitting area. Accommodation facilities +421 949 030 100, WWW .APARTMANYSB .SK hotels cottAges Boutique Hotel Dubná skala**** – excellent location of the hotel in the historical centre, the Ilčík, Uhorčík, Rajnoha – accommodation in 3 cosy only hotel with the attribute of “boutique”, good, cottages 5 minutes from the centre of Terchová, modern and stylish accommodation, conference each cottage has its own roofed fire place, and relaxation services, excellent restaurant, children´s playground, wellness, a large social experiential gastronomy, special offer: Romantic room, winter garden with a playroom, kitchens, dinners, wine tasting, massages, company parties, active offer of experience and events, company weddings. events, team building. +421 41 50 79 100, WWW .HOTELDUBNASKALA .SK +421 905 861 385, WWW .CHATAUHORCIK .SK

Hotel Villa Nečas**** – with unique atmosphere, the hotel is a member of the Chata na Grúni – the highest situated cottage in the Vrátna dolina valley in an altitude Association of Historical Hotels of Slovakia, the location on the suburbs of a busy city of 973 m above sea level, accessible through 4 tourist paths, tourist accommodation all near the relax zone of the water works Žilina, restaurant, wellness, trainings, seminars, year round, capacity of 40 persons, boarding, roofed fire place, darts. wedding parties, catering. +421 41 509 1001, WWW .VILLANECAS .SK +421 903 524 200, WWW .CHATANAGRUNI .SK

Hotel Diery*** – family hotel in Terchová – Biely Potok, 20 double rooms + with the option of extra Chata u sváka Jána – for a smaller group, capacity beds, apartments, a large restaurant, party room, of 9 persons, 8 minutes from the centre of music evenings, wedding parties, company events, Terchová, kitchen joined with dining room, fire parking place. place with a grill. +421 911 569 532, WWW .HOTEL -DIERY .SK +421 910 273 867, WWW .CHATYUMARUNOV .SK

Hotel Country Saloon Belá*** – a new stylishly furnished hotel at the end of Belá on the way to Terchová, 31 rooms (66 beds) of various categories, air-conditioned congress hall (45 places), wellness, barrier-free access to the hotel as well as the restaurant, a large Chata Zuzana – ideal for skiers, tourists, nearby the parking place. +421 917 964 900, WWW .COUNTRYBELA .SK skiing slope Paseky and Príslop. +421 903 415 162, WWW .CHATYTERCHOVA .SK

Wellness Hotel Rozsutec*** – a unique location in the National Park of Small Fatra Mountains, modern and stylish hotel with wellness and congress services, restaurant, fitness, ski room and mini zoo. Chata pod Vŕškom – situated under the Hill Pupov, +421 41 500 80 34, WWW .HOTELROZSUTEC .SK billiard, bar, table tennis, table football, darts available. +421 904 929 993, WWW .CHATAPODVRSKOM .SK pensions Penzión Luka – a family pension in the centre of Terchová, 30 beds, 20 beds in the older part, 10 beds in the new part – apartments, individual cooking, sauna, billiard, party room with a fire place. +421 907 317 180, WWW .PENZIONLUKA .SK

Penzión Goral – a pleasant pension in the broader centre of Terchová, 21 beds, 40 seats in restaurant. +421 948 484 888, WWW .TERCHOVAVRATNA .SK cAmping Camping Belá – Nižné Kamence – several awards camping of the year, 2,000 m 2, location between Terchová and Belá, tents, cottages, individual ApArtments caravans, social facilities, showers, food store, children´s playground, swimming pool, fire places, electric sockets, minizoo, horses, fishing, bike rental. Apartmány Terchová – stylish and comfortable 4 – +421 905 742 514, WWW .CAMPINGBELA .EU bed apartments in the centre of Terchová. +421 907 605 079, WWW .APARTMANY -TERCHOVA .SK Recommendation: Offer of all accommodation capacities in the region: WWW .REGIONMALAFATRA .SK 46 47 Ideas for trips 2-dAy trip 1st day Arrival to Terchová, lunch in a traditional shepherd´s hut – e.g. Jánošíkova koliba, rafting or boating – Váh, Orava Rivers, grilling in the evening 2nd day Breakfast, hiking in “Jánošíkove diery” (Jánošík´s holes) - lunch at a traditional shepherd´s hut - Hotel Diery, departure 3-dAy trip 1st day Arrival to Terchová, high-rope park, evening – goulash cooking 2nd day Breakfast, hiking: Small Fatra Mountain Range – Snilovské sedlo Sag, Veľký Kriváň, Chleb, Poludňový Grúň Hills, lunch – Cottage Chata na Grúni, scooters – return to Terchová, relaxing in the wellness of the Rozsutec Hotel 3rd day Breakfast, visiting the Strečno Castle, departure 7-dAy trip 1st day Arrival to Terchová, dinner – traditional shepherd´s hut, regional specialties 2nd day Day-long hiking: Veľký and Malý Rozsutec Hill, relaxing after hiking in the Relax Centre Terchovec Klaster ORAVA 3rd day Canoeing on the Váh River, picnic and visiting the Strečno Castle, evening: Fun in the Country Club Belá 4th day Cycling route: Belá – Lysica – Dolná Tížina – mobile application, relaxing in the wellness of the Rozsutec Hotel 5th day Visiting the open-air museum and the historical railway Vychylovka in Nová Bystrica and the Astronomical Clock in Stará Bystrica, the possibility to combine it also with the view tower on the top of Bobovec 6th day Hiking to “Jánošíkove diery” (Jánošík´s Holes) – the most beautiful hike in the Small Fatra Mountains, lunch – traditional restaurant, departure 7th day Sightseeing in Žilina + free time in town

Orava is the northernmost region in Slovakia attractive mainly for fans of down-hill and cross-country skiing, water sports, hiking and mountain- climbing, and cycling. You can benefit from numerous well-maintained sport complexes, visit cultural, historical and technical monuments. The Orava Card - regional discount card can be useful as it enables you to get good discounts on services and attractions of various kinds.

Oblastná organizácia cestovného ruchu MALÁ FATRA [Regional Tourist Organisation Malá Fatra] Námestie obetí komunizmu 1, 011 31 Žilina WWW .REGIONMALAFATRA .SK 48 Klaster ORAVA 49

Cultural monuments In Orava you can find one of the most visited Slovak castles, a network of mansions and manor houses, architectonically valuable churches and chapels with interesting interior, taechnnicdal ptecruliaaritdiesi atndi laorgne cos llections of valuable objects and works of art. Wooden churches in Tvrdošín and Leštiny are listed as the UNESCO World Heritage Site. cAstles, chAteAus And mAnsions l Oravský Podzámok, Orava castle l Dolný Kubín, municipal part of Mokraď , originally renaissance chateaux l Horná Lehota , renaissance chateaux Top activities for summer fun l Vyšný Kubín , renaissance and baroque chateaux from 17th and 18th century On the banks of the Orava Dam there are several recreational areas offering the possibility museums, monuments of fishing, swimming, yachting, water biking, boating, surfing, other water sports and l Orava Museum of Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav – museum exposition: Orava castle attractions ( WWW .NAMESTOVO .SK ). Another form of pure water amidst nature is represented (Oravský Podzámok), Orava forest railway (Oravská Lesná), Biblioteka Čaplovičiana, by the Roháčske Tarns and the nearby 23-meter-high Roháčsky waterfall ( WWW .ZUBEREC .SK ). Literary museum of P. O. Hviezdoslava, Florin´s house and exhibition hall of the Orava The course of the Orava River is sought after by amateur as well as professional rafting Museum (Dolný Kubín), Exposition of the Hviezdoslav´s Hájnikova žena and Milo lovers. The water sports complex in Gäcel is the only one in Slovakia that uses exclusively Urban (Oravská Polhora), Commemorative house of the author Martin Kukučín the natural water course. Equipment rental available ( WWW .KEMPTILIA .SK ). A memory of the (Jasenová). ancient handicraft of rafters is rafting on a traditional wooden raft on the Orava River. The WWW .ORAVSKEMUZEUM .SK ride starts in Horná Lehota, the end is in Oravský Podzámok. The safe romantic rafting is l Orava Village Museum, Zuberec - Brestová - open-air supported by an unforgettable view of the Orava Castle ( WWW .PLTE -ORAVA .SK ). Pure Orava museum at the foothills of Roháče Mountains, more water feeds also the Aqua Relax Park in Dolný Kubín ( WWW .AQUAKUBIN .EU ). Thermal water than 50 structures of folk architecture. is used by the Meander Thermal Park Oravice offering to guests sporting swimming pool, WWW .MUZEUM .ZUBEREC .SK water world, relaxation pool, whirlpool and a kid´s pool ( WWW .MEANDERTHERMAL .COM ). The l Archaeological open-air museum – prehistoric relaxation and social complex Rufin in Dolný Kubín offers to guests an area for spiritual village Mokrý kút, Vyšný Kubín – there is a and physical relaxation. The sport resort of the Altis Hotel prides itself with a winter reconstructed shelter from the Lužice culture in stadium including skating trainer. Moreover, you can use two pools, kid´s pool, a multi- the complex. functional playground, gym, fitness, wellness (pool with counter-current, saunas, massages, l Wooden churches situated in Tvrdošín and solarium) or outdoor rope park ( WWW .HOTELALTIS .SK ). Leštiny are part of the world cultural and natural heritage since 2008. l Further museums and commemorative rooms: Museum of noble coaches and sleighs (Oravský Podzámok), Grandmothers´ room (Párnica), Municipal Museum (Vyšný Kubín), Commemorative room of Martin Hamuljak and Municipal Museum (Oravská Jasenica), Bobrova raľa (folk architecture monument preserve), Small l National parks (NP): Tatra National Park, Small Fatra NP, Big Fatra NP, Protected HLandiskcapien Arega U papenr Ordav a cycling Podbiel ethnographic museum (Podbiel). l National natural preserve: Biela skala, Choč, Juráňova dolina Valley, Kotlový žľab channel, Minčol, Osobitá, Roháčske plesá Tarns, Rozsutec, Sivý vrch Hill, Sokolec, Šíp, Šrámková, Šútovská dolina Valley l Natural preserves: Dubovské lúky meadows, Javorinka, Kunovo, Mačie diery, Medzi bormi, Paráč, Úplazíky, Veľká Lučivná l Natural monuments: Bôrická mláka, Brestovská cave, Kraľoviansky meander, Pucovské zlepence l National natural monument: Orava castle rock l Protected complexes: Bratkovčík, Ostrá and Tupá Rock, Orava River 50 Klaster ORAVA 51

gAlleries l The Orava Gallery – The Orava Gallery is situated in Dolný Kubín, in the County House from the 17th century, serving as its administrative and exhibition centre. It is one of the most significant public gallery institutions in Slovakia. WWW .ORAVSKAGALERIA .SK l Further galleries and exhibition rooms: ART GALÉRIA Schürger, (Tvrdošín), Gallery of folk wood carving (Babín), Municipal cultural centre (Dolný Kubín), Florin´s House, Exhibition Room of the Orava Museum (Dolný Kubín). technicAl monuments l Orava forest railway, Oravská Lesná – reconstructed narrow-gauge route. l Františkova huta (smelt-house), Podbiel – remnant of factory hall of iron works from 1836. Events FEBRUARY l “Preteky psích záprahov“ (Dog Mushing Competition), Zuberec May MAY l “Oravský polmaratón“ (Orava Half-Marathon), Oravská Poruba – Gäceľ, road run l “Folklórny deň Kubína“ (Folklore Day of Kubín), Dolný Kubín, folklore festival l “Beh do Choča“ (Run up the Choč Hill), Vyšný Kubín, mountain run JUNE l “Tvrdošínska dvanástka” (Tvrdošín Twelve), Tvrdošín, road run l “Vidiečanova Habovka” (Villager´s Habovka), Habovka, folklore festival l “Hviezdoslavov Kubín” (Hviezdoslav´s Kubín), Dolný Kubín Top activities for winter l “Zázrivské halušky” (Zázrivá dumplings), Zázrivá, competition in cooking and eating of dumplings l “Rockový záber”, Oravská Poruba – Gäceľ, rock music festival entertainment JULY l “Trstenská krídlovka” (Trstená Cornet), Trstená, exhibition of brass music l Ski Park Kubínska hoľa – the largest ski resort in Orava, modern complex on the bands southern slope of Oravská Magura, a broad spectrum of daily maintained ski routes, l “Oravský cyklomaratón“ (Orava Cycling Marathon), Dolný Kubín, free-ride zone for demanding skiers, park with its own lift, 9 skiing slopes, mountain bike competition the total length of 14 km; altitude: 720 – 1390 m above sea level, 8 lifts, 2 four chair l „Podroháčska časovka“, Habovka, road bike competition lifts with starting belt, transport capacity of 9,000 persons per hour. l “Žaškovský minimaratón“ (Žaškov´s Mini-Marathon), Žaškov, road run +421 915 595 311, +421 907 925 310, l “Kosecký maratón“ (Grass-cutters´ Marathon), Hruštín, Slovak Grass- [email protected], WWW .KUBINSKA .SK , N49°15´02.60", E19°16´09.89" Cutting Exhibition l “Verím Pane” (I believe, Lord), Námestovo, Slovak Festival of Gospel Music l Oravaman, Zuberec, triathlon in difficult mountain conditions l “Spievame Márii“ (We sing to Maria, Trstená), Slovak Festival of Gospel Music l “Zázrivské dni“ (Days of Zázrivá), Zázrivá, Presentation of Traditions, Handicrafts and Folklore l “Habovský kardan” (Habovka´s Cardan), Habovka, competition of home- made small tractors AUGUST l “Podroháčske folklórne slávnosti Zuberec“ (Roháče Folklore Festival Zuberec), Folklore Festival l “Pltnícky deň“ (Rafting Day), Kraľovany, Sport and Cultural Event l “Drevorubač” (Wood-cutter), Námestovo, Slovak Motor Saw Championship l “Roháče – Podbiel”, road run l “Párnickô švábkobraňá” (Párnica Potato Harvest Fest), Párnica, Folklore Festival and Market SEPTEMBER l “Kamenársky plenér” (Stone Masonry Open Air), Oravský Biely Potok, creative meeting of stone masons l “Dni mesta Dolný Kubín“ (Municipal Days of Dolný Kubín), traditional market and rich cultural programme 52 Klaster ORAVA 53 Accommodation and gastronomy dolný kubín Hotel Green *** – directly in the ski resort Ski park Kubínska hoľa, comfortably furnished rooms and apartments, capacity of 60 beds, restaurant with terrace, capacity of 50 places, wellness, winter garden, kid´s corner, playgrounds. +421 917 403 685, +421 43 370 90 60, [email protected], WWW .HOTEL -GREEN .SK , N49°15´02.60" E19°16´09.89"

City Hotel Park *** – in the centre of Dolný Kubín, 65 double rooms, 17 double rooms with an extra bed, 4 apartments, restaurant, congress hall, 2 salons, coffee-house, fitness, sauna, table tennis, garden, outdoor grill. +421 43 581 11 11, +421 918 913 012, [email protected], WWW .CITYHOTELPARK .SK

l Ski resort Roháče – Spálená – beautiful environment of the Western Tatras Mountains – Hotel Orava *** – Holiday Park Orava – Holiday Park Roháče near the township of Zuberec, very good snow conditions last as a rule from Orava – sport and relaxation complex in the recreational November to April, ideal routes for all age categories of skiers, daily maintained slopes, zone of Srňacie, Hotel: double rooms: 30 fixed beds/15 alpine free zone for the demanding ones, snowboard park, 5 skiing slopes, total length of extra beds, apartment: 2 fixed beds/2 extra beds, 4.6 km, altitude of: 1030 – 1500 meters above sea level, 3 ski tows, 2 chair lifts, transport Holiday Park: bungalows – 54 fixed beds/ 18 extra beds, capacity: 4,400 persons per hour, 11 km of maintained routes for cross-country skiing. Apartments Garden: 16 fixed beds/8 extra beds, restaurant with glassed wall, terrace, bars, roofed sports +421 43 539 5210, [email protected], WWW .TATRAWEST .SK , N49°14´18.26´´, E19°42´48.05´´ complex, fitness, swimming pool, outdoor spor complexes, bicycle rental, in winter natural skating ring. l Ski Zábava Hruštín – Vasiľovská hoľa – the centre is 7 km away from the village of +421 43 53 02 100, [email protected], WWW .HOTELORAVA .SK , N49°11'57.41", Hruštín, on the northern side of Oravská Magura, 5 skiing slopes, total length of 4.8 E19°21'13.90" km; altitude: 900 – 1,150 meters above sea level, 3 ski tows, transport capacity: 2,500 persons per hour, 4 km maintained routes for cross-country skiing. Hotel Belez ** – family hotel under Kubínska hoľa, +421 43 238 8284, +421 905 653 766, [email protected], skibus, accommodation for 53 persons (2 double WWW .SKIZABAVA .SK , N49,29611, E19,25887 rooms, 11 double rooms with extra bed, 2 family rooms for parents and 3 children, family apartments for 8 persons), WC, shower, TV, wi-fi, restaurant with home-made meals and traditional Adrenaline fun dishes, terrace, kids´ playroom, sauna, paintball, generous outdoor playgrounds (football, beach A wide variety of adrenaline activities (hang-glider, sailplane, boats, rafting, water skiing, volleyball), children´s zone, terrace, bar, outdoor off road, all-terrain cards, paintball, diving, dredging, terrain mini-carts, driving in a tank, UFO bar, outdoor grill. electric bull, baloon flight, bungee jumping, rock climbing, paragliding, parachuting, high- +421 907 724 930, [email protected], WWW .BELEZ .SK , N49°14.23´, E19°16.00´ rope climbing, snow scooters, dog mushing and other activities) can be ordered at WWW .ORAVAACTION .COM . Pension Koliba ** – in the centre of Dolný Kubín, Pension “Jánošíkov dvor” in Zázrivá gives the opportunity to play the original Jánošík´s regional gastronomic specialties, shepherd´s hut. golf on an 18-hole course or try to produce wattle baskets, shepherd´s pipe playing, bell 100 seats in stylish interior, further seats on or famous Orava string cheese manufacturing ( WWW .JANOSIKOVDVOR .SK ). A piece of living summer terraces, accommodation: 22 beds in 7 tradition combined with beautiful Orava nature – that is represented by “Salaš Orava” rooms (WC, bathroom, TV, wi-fi). Hut situated in the skiing resort Ski Zábava Hruštín. Visitors will be attracted by sheep +421 43 5863258, +421 908 111 096, folds, folk handicrafts, cheese product tasting etc. ( WWW .SKIZABAVA .SK ) +421 910 955 788, [email protected], WWW .PENZIONKOLIBA .SK , N49°12´25.45´´, E019°17´30.83´´ 54 Klaster ORAVA 55

Pension Villa Helia *** in Medzihradné, capacity: conditioned social room, gazebo with a fire place, garden tent (400 places), outdoor 22 beds, focus on healthy lifestyle: wellness, infra fitness equipment, roofed pool, playground for football, volleyball, tennis, basketball, sauna, relax room with Himalayan salt, heated children´s playground, cycling route, in-line route, sporting equipment rental, water massage chair, outdoor jacuzzi, sport activities: sports complex at the Orava River, rafting, opening hours: 1. 5. – 31. 10. badminton, table tennis, tennis, mountain bikes, +421 917 798 826 (camp operation), +421 911 733 366 (marketing) electric scooter, opportunity to taste specialties [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] prepared from topinambur, private night jacuzzi in WWW .KEMPTILIA .SK , N49°29´06.11°N, E19°25´08.87´´ nature outdoor.

+421 911 222 806, +421 911 222 800, [email protected], WWW .VILLAHELIA .SK , N49.203520499, E19.31750163949 sihelné Pension Beskydy *** – in the village of Sihelné, mainly for families with kids, 36 fixed beds (12 rooms, 5 apartments), 2 social rooms, restaurant hruštín (64 places), salon (20 places), children´s corner, Pension Koliba u Kuba Penzión ** and nearby large children´s playground, fitness, wellness, recreational houses – in the skiing resort Ski saunas (Finnish, infra, steam), whirlpools, table Zábava Hruštín, wooden village with higher tennis, bike rental, snow scooters and all-terrain standard services, capacity of 80 beds, wellness, carts. hotel pool, fire place, seasonal exterior pool, kids´ playground, sheep farm with animation +421 43 370 9047, +421 902 991 024, [email protected], programme and live exposition of sheep farming, WWW .PENZIONBESKYDY .SK folk habits and traditions.

+421 43 238 8284, +421 905 653 766, +421 908 677 322, [email protected], WWW .SKIZABAVA .SK , Zuberec N49°29´06.11´´, E19°25´08.87 Hotel Tatrawest, cottage village – hotel and cottage village near the village of Zuberec, hotel: single, double and triple rooms with the possibility nižná of extra beds, apartments (64 fixed beds, 38 extra Hotel Arman ***+ – in the village of Nižná, 86 fixed beds), shower per room, WC, TV, wi-fi, restaurant, beds (38 rooms, 5 apartments, 1 room for bar, children´s corner, outdoor grill, sauna, tennis immobile guests), bathroom, toilet, TV, internet, court, volleyball playground, billiard, badminton, minibar, restaurant, coffee-house, lobby bar, wine- table tennis, children´s playground, bike rental, ski house, terrace, wellness, Russian mine, saunas room, bicycle storage room, discounts for hotel (steam, Finnish, infrared), swimming pool, guests in the ski resort Roháče – Spálená, cottage village: 5 tourist cottages for less massages, kids´ corner, fitness, own bowling, demanding guests, capacity of one cottage is 15 places (3x double-room, 3x triple-room, billiard, table tennis, bike rental. toilet, shower). +421 43 539 5210, +421 907 873 334, [email protected], [email protected], +421 43 370 9042, [email protected], WWW .HOTELARMAN .SK , WWW .TATRAWEST .SK , N49°15´24.97´´, E19°38´25.49´´ N49.30905, E19.519762

orAVská lesná One of specific products of the tourism Klaster ORAVA is the regional card of discounts Pension Severka – directly in the centre of Oravská – the Orava Card offering a complex package of services and good discounts when Lesná, 44 beds + 16 extra beds (16 rooms, 4 visiting the ski resorts, aqua park, accommodation facilities, restaurants, cultural and apartments), restaurant, coffee-house, children´s historical monuments, attractions etc. corner, kitchen for individual preparation of meals, infra sauna and Finnish sauna with cooling tub and massage shower, near the pension there is a roofed pool, gym, winter ski resort, the possibility to go hiking on easy routes around.

+421 43 552 4590, 552 4591, [email protected], WWW .SEVERKA .SK , N49°22´10.31´´, E19°11´09.27´´

orAVská porubA – gäceľ Auto camping Tília Gäceľ – near the Orava River, fenced complex monitored by camera system, capacity of approximately 80 tents, connections to electricity, social facilities, showers with hot water, kitchen, washing room, 16 completely reconstructed bungalows (1 x 4-bed room, 1x double room, bathroom, toilet), 1 furnished apartment, restaurant with terrace, bar, air- 56 57 Trip ideas l Horná Lehota – Oravský Podzámok – Dolný Kubín – visit of a Renaissance chateau from the 17th century, rafting from Horná Lehota to Oravský Podzámok, visit of the Orava Castle, visit of the Museum of Aristocratic Coaches and Sleds in Oravský Podzámok, visit of Aqua Relax in Dolný Kubín. l Leštiny – Vyšný Kubín – visit of the wooden articular church in Leštiny – UNESCO World Heritage Site monument, visit to the Archaeological Open-Air Museum – prehistoric village of Mokrý kút, day-long activities connected with learning about the life of prehistoric people, easy hiking to Vyšný Kubín rocks (Ostrá and Tupá skala Rocks). l Babia hora (Oravská Polhora) – hike to the Babia hora Hill, the highest peak of Oravské Beskydy Mountains situated on the border between Slovakia and Poland, educational path, beautiful view, visit of the exposition of Hviezdoslav´s Hájnikova žena and of Milo Urban. l Oravská priehrada – Námestovo – visit of the Slanícky island of arts, boatride, professional lecture, Ranč u Edyho: Horse-riding school, playgrounds, tennis courts, pool Organizácia l Oravská Lesná – Babín – Hruštín – visit of the Orava forest railway, professional lecture, visit of the folk wood-carving gallery in Babín, visit of sheep farms Orava (Ski Zábava cestovného ruchu Hruštín – Vasiľovská hoľa area) Kysuce l Zuberec – Podbiel – hike to Roháčske plesá Tarns and the waterfall, visit of the Orava Village Museum, l Podbiel – Trstená – Tvrdošín – Oravice – visit of Bobrova raľa complex and the Small Podbieľ ethnographic museum, visit of Trstená and ascending the Tower of the Church of St. Martin, visit of the wooden church of All Saints in Tvrdošín, Mária Medvecká Gallery, painter of Orava (Tvrdošín), visit of the thermal swimming pool in Oravice.

Kysuce is a unique place to discover and learn about the beauty of nature, interesting places and unique phenomena. By bike, on foot, by car or bus, travel the region named after the Kysuca River, hidden in the Javorníky and Kysucké Beskydy Mountains. We invite you to the region of tinkers, roundish hills, magical recesses and mountain chapels. We believe you will gather unrepeated experience and that you will always like to come back.

Oblastná organizácia cestovného ruchu Klaster ORAVA [Regional Tourist Organisation Klaster Orava] Hviezdoslavovo námestie 1651/2, 026 01 Dolný Kubín WWW .VISITORAVA .SK 58 Organizácia cestovného ruchu Kysuce 59

Top activities for summer l Cottage “Chata na Veľkej Rači” (1,236 m above sea level), view entertainment Htowierk witihn a vgiew caardn andd a cwoyodcenl cironss.g tourism l “Trojmedzie” (Tri-state area) is the place where the borders of Slovakia, Czech Republic and Poland meet. l “Biely Kríž” (White Cross) is the recreational area in the Slovak – Czech border region. Access from Klokočov. l Educational path of Jozef Kroner crosses the whole village l Snowparadise Veľká Rača in Oščadnica – the longest bob sledge route in Central of Staškov. Europe with a total length of 1,300 m and a speed up to 40 km per hour. Bungee l Cycling route of togetherness connects Ján Palárik Square in Otraumptoldineos “oTarrsan ´as ricdet” oinv thie tropiee ofs Karolšus, aqua-zorbing, wild ride down the the township of Raková with the view tower Tetřev under Veľký hill on Monster scooters, archery, climbing on a climbing wall and many others. Polom. WWW .SNOWPARADISE .SK Recommendations for cycling routes and walking routes can be found on WWW .REGIONKYSUCE .SK l Športcentrum Oščadnica offers many activities with the possibility of renting mountain and road bike, mountain and road scooters, mountain carts – three-wheel cards, motor four-wheel for children and adults. WWW .SPORTCENTRUM .GAJUZ .SK l SUDOPARK in Klokočov offers an attraction connected with bathing in three wood- heated barrels and a cooling barrel. There are sporting playgrounds available, as well as games, outdoor cinema and seating in the complex of the facility. WWW .SUDOPARK .SK A significant pilgrimage site is Živčáková where the Virgin l Pension Centrál in Oščadnica offers outdoor swimming in a whirlpool and a heated Mary appeared in 1958. Moreover, pilgrimage takes place wooden barrel. WWW .PENZION -CENTRAL .SK Ceveury yletar ue.gr. toe Calvary in Oščadnica (August) and Skalité l Rodinka Resort in Oščadnica is a sports and recreational complex offering a multi- (September), to the Chapel of St. Anna in Vysoká nad Kysucou functional playground for football, basketball, volleyball and floor ball with evening and Staškov – Jelitov (July) or to the Chapel of St. Cyril and lights and sound system, in winter covered with ice, 8-m high climbing wall and the Method in Klokočov (July). Kysuce museum is also seated in Čadca. unique adventure golf in Kysuce. WWW .KAMILKA .SK In the open-air museum in Vychylovka, you can see the presentation of folk architecture in nature and experience the unique ride on the Kysuce-Orava forest railway. 60 Organizácia cestovného ruchu Kysuce 61

l Beskydy-Javorníky cross-country skiing main route connects the tourist centres Čadca– Husárik and Makov–Kasárne through the Javorníky mountain range. The route is 54 km Clorngo. ss-country skiing routes l Kysuce cross-country main route spans and runs through the valleys and ranges of the villages of Čierne, Skalité and Oščadnica. The main route is marked by arrows and is suitable for beginners as well as experienced cross-country skiers. In summer, they are used for hiking and cycling. l Health trace in Oščadnica is the cross-country skiing route that is 1, 3 and 5 km long. You can start from the top station of the chair lift in Dedovka. l Maintained and rounded 45-km-long skiing trace of the International Health Trace crosses the townships of Skalité, Čierne and Svrčinovec. It has an elevation of 400 m.

Top activities for winter fun

l Snowparadise Veľká Rača – is the largest ski resort in Kysuce. It offers 14.5 km of regularly maintained and snowed slopes, two 4-seat chair-lifts, 3 ski-tows and 6-seat Schkairi li ftR in coemsbinoatriont ws ith 8-seat cable cars. WWW .SNOWPARADISE .SK l SKI MAKOV – ideal centre not only for families with children and beginners. There are 4 ski tows in the centre and maintained wide, easy and medium-difficult skiing slopes. The centre is suitable for organising ski schools. WWW .SKIMAKOV .SK l ŠPORTCENTUM Oščadnica – suitable for organising skiing schools, various private and company competitions. WWW .SPORTCENTRUM .GAJUZ .SK 62 Organizácia cestovného ruchu Kysuce 63

Adrenaline fun l Adventure golf in Oščadnica is a minimised form of an 18-hole golf course with uneven surface, hills, water areas and sand. You can find here also an 8-m high climbing wall with various possibilities of climbing routes. WWW .ADVENTUREGOLFOSCADNICA .SK l Discgolf in Makov is open from spring to late autumn and is one of the first ones in Slovakia. There are 9 holes and 5 baskets on the steep slope. WWW .MAKOVAPARTMANY .SK l Bob-sledge route in Snowparadise Veľká Rača is in operation in winter as well as in summer and it is the longest in Central Europe. WWW .SNOWPARADISE .SK l Mountain carts in Športcentrum. WWW .SPORTCENTRUM .GAJUZ .SK Night life and entertainment for Interesting and non-traditional youth l Caffe bar in Hoteli Centrum im Čadca – Matičné námestie 2891/2A, 022 01 Čadca, recommendations for trips +421 41 433 4112, [email protected], WWW .HOTELCADCA .SK l Restaurant in the Pension Central – A modern restaurant with excellent home Slovak l Stone balls in Klokočovské skálie area and Milošová – Megoňky area. cuisine l A unique Korňanský oil spring in Korňa Oščadnica 893, 023 01 Oščadnica, +421 905 477501, l The birth house of Jozef Kroner and plastic arts inspired by his [email protected], WWW .PENZION -CENTRAL .SK films and plays. WWW .STASKOV .SK l Restaurant SKI Apartments – Restaurant with the capacity of 64 places, with a terrace l Vojtovské mineral water springs in Čadca (in the part of and view on the skiing resort Rieka) Čierne č. 80, 023 56 Makov, +421 41 43 64 14, +421 944 940 621, l Commemorative room of E. A. Cernan in Vysoká nad [email protected], WWW .MAKOVAPARTMANY .SK Kysucou. l Restaurant in Pension Cechospol – Good national and international cuisine, coffee- house with bar and capacity of 80 seats Skalité 288, 023 14 Skalité, +421 41 4376 337, +421 908 944 183, [email protected], WWW .CECHOSPOL .SK Accommodation Hotel Centrum in Čadca – in the town centre, high standard of accommodation services. Services: 11 double rooms, 1 apartment, coffee-bar, wellness centre (accessible also for clients that are not hotel guests) – steam, Finnish, infra sauna, relaxation room, fitness centre Matičné námestie 2891/2A, 022 01 Čadca, +421 41 433 4112, [email protected], WWW .HOTELCADCA .SK , N: 49° 26´19" E: 18° 47´3"

Pension DOMES in Čadca – 1.2 km from the town of Čadca, near the railway, suitable for accommodation of larger groups. Services: Apartment and 9 rooms with individual social facilities, TV and radio, 6 rooms with TV and radio with common toilet and shower, garden seating with grill, guarded parking free of charge (for busses 3 EUR per night) Podzávoz 448 (smer Milošová), 022 01 Čadca, +421 41 4327 003, +421 902 621 261, [email protected], WWW .DOMES .SK , N: 49° 27´22" E: 18° 46´47" 64 Organizácia cestovného ruchu Kysuce 65

Pension Central – in the centre of Oščadnica near the skiing centre, suitable for families with children, schools in nature and various events related with accommodation. Services: 50 beds in Events 2, 3 and 4-bed rooms with complete equipment, JANUARY l “Novoročný výstup na Veľký Polom„ (New Year´s hike to Veľký Polom) restaurant, social room, Finnish sauna, whirlpool, - hiking event wooden sitting barrel, weight-lifting gym, table l “Novoročný trojkráľový koncert„ (New Year´s Twelfth-Night Concert) - Čadca tennis and football, large children´s playground, l “Trojkráľový výstup na Kamenité„ (Twelfth-Night Hike to Kamenité) – outdoor minigolf, covered terrace with a fireplace January 6, Turzovka Oščadnica 893, 023 01 Oščadnica, +421 905 477501, FEBRUARY l “Vysocká nočná stopa“ (Winter crossing of Javorníky) l “Vysocká nočná stopa” - night trace – recreational cross-country skiing [email protected], WWW .PENZION -CENTRAL .SK l “Farský ples“ (Parish ball) – Makov N: 49° 438 568 E: 18°884 506 MARCH l Carnival parade through villages, base burial l “Beskydský YETI” (YETTI of Beskydy) - tourist event on cross-country Pension Cechospol in Oščadnica – localisation skis, Čierne near the borders of the Polish Republic, pleasant l “Jozefský beh” (Joseph´s Run) – running competition for children and environment and acceptable prices of adults, Čierne accommodation and boarding. Services: APRIL l “Beh na Vrchrieku„ (Run on Vrchriek) – night 3.5-km-long run uphill, Vysoká Accommodation in 2 and 3-bed rooms with the l “Palárikova Raková” (Palárik´s Raková) - performance of theatre possibility of extra beds, each room has its own groups, Raková, Čadca bathroom, TV and fridge, restaurant with the offer l “Otvorenie 100 jarných kilometrov„ (The first 100 spring kilometres) – of national and international cuisine, billiard and Vrchrieka nad Petránkami l table football, summer terrace, fireplace, parking “Krajom Drotárie“ (Through the region of Tinkers) – tourist march on the occasion of tinker masters 023 14 Skalité 288, +421 41 4376 337, +421 908 944 183, MAY l “Stavanie a Váľanie mája“ (Building and Rolling of the May Tree) – [email protected], WWW .CECHOSPOL .SK events in the villages and in the tri-state area l “Oščadnická heligónka” – performance of the heligónka accordion players, Oščadnica SKI Apartments in Makov – under the station of the l International chess tournament – Čierne skiing centre SKI MAKOV, suitable for recreational l “Kysucká päťdesiatka„ (Fifty in Kysuce) – long-distance tourist march, Čierne stays, organising stays for children and youth, JUNE l “Goralské slávnosti“ (Goral fest) – the most significant folklore festival in discgolf playground. Services: Capacity of 72 fixed the region, Skalité beds, restaurant, bar, wellness with relaxation l Kysuce Marathon – the second oldest marathon in Slovakia, Čadca room, whirlpool and sauna, ensuring horse riding l Cuban Night – music and dance evening, Čadca l “Jánske ohne” (Midsummer fires) – Čadca, Oščadnica l “Živčákfest” – international festival on the occasion of Virgin Mary, Čierne č. 80, 023 56 Makov, Živčáková +421 41 43 64 14, +421 944 940 621, l “Petro-Pavlovské hody” Feast – Makov [email protected], WWW .MAKOVAPARTMANY .SK , N: 49° 21 ′ 1.71 ″ E: 18° 28 ′ 27.28 ″ JULY l “Skalitská vareška” – competition in cooking goulash, Skalité l Goral Marathon – unique run through three states, Tri-state area l Kroner´s cup – football tournament, Staškov Sudopark in Klokočov – swimming all year round l “Drotária” – two-day festival of country, folk and good music, Turzovka in outdoor, barrels heated with wood, beautiful l “BESKYD RALLYE” – presentation of historical vehicles, Turzovka natural environment, suitable for families with AUGUST l “ROCK BESKYD FEST” – festival of rock music, Turzovka children and organisation of stays for children. l “Turzovka” – town of records Stylish accommodation in six wooden houses, l Beskydy Fest and world meeting of Turzovka natives l “Požehnanie automobilov“ (Blessing of vehicles), Vysoká n. Kysucou buffet, restaurant, sauna, sport playgrounds, l Revival night – music festival, Čadca children´s playground, house on a tree, lake, l “Drotárske chodníky”, Summer crossing of Javorníky, Uhorčík´s route possibility of horse-riding and in winter horse- l “Bartolomejský hodový jarmok” Bartholomew Feast Market, Festival sledding, summer activities - children camps, drôtománia (Tinker´s Festival), Čadca summer open-air cinema, sleeping on trees l Mass in “Trojmedzie”, Čierne 023 22 Klokočov pri Čadci, +421 915 558 811, [email protected], l “MAKOFFEST” – multicultural music micro-festival in Makov WWW .SUDOPARK .SK , N: 49.4716 ° E: 18.58049° l “Oslavy SNP pri pamätníku v Makove u Tabuli“ (Celebrations of the Slovak National Uprising at the Memorial in Makov u Tabuli) Chata Kamilka + Chata Michaela in the Rodinka Resort in Oščadnica – wooden houses SEPTEMBER l “Mesto otvorené umelcom“ (Town open to artists) – concerts, exhibitions suitable for recreational stays, skiing trips and school field trips, excellent location and artistic activities, Čadca l “Deň sv. Huberta“ (Day of St. Hubert) - hunting event, Oščadnica outside of the village, good access by car, possibility of using attractions in the Rodinka l “Cez tri štáty Európy” – tourist march, Tri-state area, Čierne Resort (golf climbing wall, playground, wellness). Kamilka – 35 beds + 7 extra beds in 7 l “Vysocká deviatka” - beer tourist march, Vysoká nad Kysucou apartments, social room, common dining room with kitchen, children´s corner and OCTOBER l “Lúpežnícky pochod” – evening with scarecrows, Vysoká nad Kysucou playground, TV in each room, wifi,billiard, table football, gazebo with a fireplace and grill, l Tourist march around Čierne – 30-km-long march, Čierne Michaela – 13 beds + 2 extra beds, 3 bathrooms, common premises, gazebo with NOVEMBER l “Magnificat” – festival of spiritual song, Čadca a fireplace and grill, TV, wifi, oven with heated bank DECEMBER l Celebration of St. Nicolaus Laliky-Rieky 1826, 023 01 Oščadnica, +421 907 802 803, +421 907 802 802, l Christmas cabbage soup and Kysuce slaughtering - Čadca [email protected], WWW .KAMILKA .SK , 49.442215, 18.922575 l Christmas market - Čadca, Makov, Vysoká nad Kysucou, Turzovka, Skalité l Stephan´s cup – football tournament, Čadca l New Year´s Eve hike to Veľká Rača - hiking event l New Year´s Eve and New Year´s Day welcoming – in the Tri-state area 66 67 Recommendation for a 7-day trip to Kysuce 1st – 2nd dAy: oščAdnicA Hike to the highest mountain of Kysuce – Veľká Rača (1,236 m n. m.), attractions and events in Snowparadise Veľká Rača Oščadnica ( WWW .SNOWPARADISE .SK ), attractions in the Športcentrum ( WWW .SPORTCENTRUM .GAJUZ .SK ), adventure golf, climbing wall, multi- functional playground in Rodinka Resort ( WWW .KAMILKA .SK ), visit to the chateau and forest park, visit of local chapels and the calvary, cycling trips, the possibility to use the local Green Road, hiking in local townships. In winter period: Skiing in Snowparadise Veľká Rača Oščadnica and Športcentrum Oščadnica, Kysuce cross-country skiing main route. 3rd dAy: oščAdnicA – rAkoVá – stAškoV – klokočoV Raková: The birth house of Ján Palárik,square in front of the church with children´s playground, Medvedia skala – rock wall, part of Korcháň, in the direction to Veľký Polom, cycling route of togetherness, Stork nest. Staškov: The birth house of Jozef Kroner, Rajecká dolina educational path of Jozef Kroner (16 km), park of John Paul II and Mother Theresa with their statues (in front of the church), Chapel of St. Anna in Jelitov and Chapel of Virgin Mary in Grúň. Klokočov: Klokočovské skálie Rocks, Sudopark – swimming barrows, agrotourism, hiking. Recommendation for accommodation: Sudopark WWW .SUDOPARK .SK 4th dAy: klokočoV – turZoVkA – mAkoV Turzovka: Pilgrimage site Živčáková (accessible from Turzovka and Korňa), pedestrian zone and J. Thurza Square, the possibility of relaxation, sport and relaxation complex, fishponds. Makov: Recreational area of Makov-Kasárne, the possibility of hiking (Javorníky), the greatest and oldest field elm in Central Europe, the spring of the Kysuce River, Javorníky wells, Discgolf. In winter period: Skiing in SKI Makov WWW .SKIMAKOV .SK 5th dAy: mAkoV – Vysoká nAd kysucou – turZoVkA – čAdcA Vysoká nad Kysucou: Commemorative room of E.A.Cernan – the last man on the moon, hiking and cycling on Vrchrieka (village related with tinker history). Čadca: Questing route, Stone balls Milošová – Megoňky, Vojtovské mineral springs + Bukovský mineral spring, swimming pool with outdoor terrace, Gallery of the town of Čadca, Kysuce Museum, House of Culture, Palárik´s street – pedestrian zone, Šerík´s running round, Forest park Lány, Skatepark, climbing wall We talk about Rajecká dolina Valley, a place full of relaxation and meeting which is a 6th dAy: čAdcA – čierne – skAlité magical place for many people. Huge rocky formations are combined with deep forests Čierne: Tri-state area, Commemorative room – objects depicting Kysuce culture and there. Hot springs have been treating the body and soul since the beginning of times. traditions (part of library), Šance-Valy, Kysuce cross-country skiing main route – cycling Hot summers and extensive water sources point to the fullness of harmony between – hiking route in summer and winter period as cross-country route. Skalité: International water and the sun. Excellent accessibility from all parts of Central Europe and well- Health Trace – by bike or cross-country skis, Recommendation for accommodation and developed services attract visitors discover unknown and magical recesses of the refreshment: Pension Cechospol in Skalité WWW .CECHOSPOL .SK Rajecká dolina Valley. 7th dAy: krásno nAd kysucou – stArá bystricA – noVá bystricA Slovak Astronomical Clock, Open-air museum Vychylovka, Kysuce-Orava Forest Railway, Bystrica cycling route

Oblastná organizácia cestovného ruchu Organizácia cestovného ruchu Kysuce [Regional Tourist Organisation OCR Kysuce] Námestie slobody 30, 022 01 Čadca WWW .REGIONKYSUCE .SK 68 Rajecká dolina 69

l We start the visit from the water gem of the Rajecká dolina Valley – the spa town of Rajecké Teplice. The town offers numerous possibilities for active relaxation. Labutie jazierko (“The Swan Lake “) and parks are a symbol of peace in a perfect and calm Top activities for summer environment. l The whole Rajecká dolina Valley is crossed by tourist and cycling routes of various entertainment levels of difficulty. l Golf Park Rajec – do not miss on your way the beautiful golf complex GOLF PARK RAJEC l On the way from Žilina we are welcome on the right side by Slnečné skaly („Sunny situated in the beautiful area of Súľovské and Strážovské vrchy Mountains. It is the Rocks“) where you can find protected species of flowers such as gentian and place where professionals, beginners as well as children enjoy active relaxation. In the pasqueflower. Lovers of mountain climbing have there a unique area for relaxation beautiful environment of Rajecká dolina, between the villages of Veľká Čierna and active resting. and Malé Lednice there is a 9-hole golf course with roofed driving range, a club house and high-quality training areas. The playground has got three sets of launch areas, the longest yellow ones are 3,932 m long with 18 holes. WWW .GOLFPARKRAJEC .SK 70 Rajecká dolina 71

neural diseases and occupational diseases. Seven thermal pools furnished in an antique style, a Turkish bath, drinking treatments and top-quality balneo centre are offered by the spa APHRODITE. Not only ladies will appreciate the offer of the APHRODITE BAUTY CENTER where they can enjoy various cosmetic procedures, such as the masque from 24k gold, mezzo-transduction of face and body or luxurious spa rituals. WWW .SPA .SK l Specific procedures such as cryosauna and solar meadows – Tahiti are offered in the Skalka Hotel in Rajecké Teplice. WWW .SKALKAHOTEL .SK l The wellness centre of top level is offered also by the Diplomat Hotel in Rajecké Teplice . You can enhance your moments of leisure time with a 3D golf trainer or bowling. WWW .HOTELDIPLOMAT .SK

l The southern border of Rajeckej doliny valley belongs to the village of Čičmany . It is an open-air museum of folk-architecture, characteristic of rich and nowhere else in Slovakia documented decoration of the exterior wooden rustic walls of houses in form of styled geometric patterns and ornaments. It is a unique phenomenon in all of the Central European area. wellness l Accessible all year round are spas of international significance in Rajecká dolina Valley – the spa APHRODITE . They are mainly aimed at treating diseases of the motor system, 72 Rajecká dolina 73

museums And monuments l Unique museum expositions are offered in Rajecká dolina Valley by three locations. The first is the well-known museum of folk architecture in Čičmany with unrepeated wooden houses. WWW .PMZA .SK l The second in row is the Municipal Museum of leather industry in Rajec . WWW .RAJEC .INFO /MENU /DEFAULT /66 l The last, but the more recent is the Museum of Transport open since April 2014 directly in Rajecké Teplice. WWW .PMZA .SK l The Slovak Bethlehem in Rajecká Lesná is the largest wood-carving work in the world. Its first part was made accessible in November 1995 and was supplemented in the course of the next two years. Master Joseph Pekara from Rajecké Teplice worked on it since 1980. The Bethlehem is 8.5 m long and 2.5 m wide 3 m high, the half of the 300 figures are moving. The building with the Bethlehem contains on the first floor a gallery of wood carving works of important Rajec wood carvers – Brieštenský, Veselý and Bača. BETLEHEM .RAJECKALESNA .ORG l Renaissance town hall in Rajec was built in the 16th century. It stands in the middle of the square-shaped square surrounded by baroque and classicistic burghers´ houses from the 17th and 19th century. WWW .RAJEC .SK religious monuments l The village of Stránske, ruin of the gothic church – the Gothic church dates back to the 14th century while the construction itself started in 1368 based on the approval of the Esztergom archbishop. WWW .STRANSKE .SK l The town of Rajecké Teplice, The Church of Virgin Mary´s Assumption and the Church of the Devine Heart of Jesus. WWW .RAJECKE -TEPLICE .SK l The town of Rajec, Church of St. Ladislav – The first mention of this gothic shrine were noticed in the 14th century, more exactly in 1368. WWW .RAJEC .SK l The village of Ďurčiná – Roman-catholic church of the Virgin Mary, the Lady of Seven Sorrows and the Chapel of St. Michael from the 18th century. Top activities for winter entertainment WWW .OBECDURCINA .SK Ski centre Javorinka Čičmany l The village Rajecká Lesná – l Mountain: Strážovské vrchy Mountains The Basilika of the Birth of l GPS: N48°57.216", E 18°31.113" Virgin Mary, the Slovak l Altitude: 650 m above sea level – 973 m above sea level Bethlehem, Calvary and l The ski centre Javorinka is situated in a picturesque township of Čičmany, on the the Lourdes Chapel. slopes of the Javorinka Hill from where you can see the Strážovské vrchy Hills as well WWW .RAJECKALESNA .SK as the Small Fatra Mountains. l The village of Fačkov – l The skiers and snowboarders have 6 ski lifts available, 2 marked cross-country skiing Roman-catholic church rounds and 5 skiing slopes of various level of difficulty. From the most difficult skiing WWW .OBECFACKOV .SK slope “number one” with the average angle of 33°, to the slope next to the ski lift No. l The village of Čičmany – 5 suitable for learning how to ski. Baroque church and the l The ski centre is perfect for the more demanding skiers as well as complete beginners. Museum of folk architecture It is also ideal for families with young children. www.cicmany-ski.sk, FB: Ski centre Javorinka Čičmany. WWW .CICMANY -SKI .SK , FB: Lyžiarske stredisko Javorinka Čičmany 74 Rajecká dolina 75

Pension* MLYNÁRKA is a stylish wooden house with the restaurant offering Slovak traditional meals with grilled specialties. Dumplings, patties Accommodation and boarding and pastries made based on recopies of Spa APHRODITE **** – accommodation in a grandmothers or fish specialties are offered there. pleasant environment of Rajecké Teplice. All is Accommodation in the pension is provided in six closely focused around the balneological centre. rooms. The Hotel Aphrodite directly in the spa house Pri Rajčianke 1, 013 13 Rajecké Teplice, welcomes guests not only in unique comfort of +421 415493164, 0903/532497, WWW .MLYNARKA .SK rooms and apartments, but also with its stylish environment. Hotel APHRODITE PALACE is a newly reconstructed hotel situated in the centre of the Pizzeria a Pension* Marco is a unique pizzeria in spa town, connected with a bridge directly with the the centre of Rajecké Teplice with the offer of spa house Aphrodite. This enables the guests to go to the procedures in a bath robe only. meals à la carte and a special offer every day. WWW .SPA .SK R. Súľovského 633, 013 13 Rajecké Teplice, +421 41 549 30 93, 0904/491451, Hotel Aphrodite Palace offers seating area in a very pleasant and luxuriously equipped WWW .MLYNARKA .SK environment. All-day boarding is ensured in form of rich buffets. Pension RAJ offers cosy accommodation for families with children, couples as well as Restaurant Rybárska bašta is situated in the individuals. You can also use service packages with attractive environment, directly on an island in the the option of therapeutic procedures in the middle of the spa lake. Guests will appreciate luxurious spa house Aphrodite 250 meters away. mainly specialties from fresh fish as well as Kuneradská cesta 37, 013 13 Rajecké Teplice, traditional Slovak meals and meals of the +421 41 549 49 90, 0917 681326, international cuisine. The pleasant atmosphere is +421 905 966 321, +421 41 / 549 40 57, enhanced on selected days also by cimbalom [email protected], PENZIONRAJ .SK music. In summer, there is a possibility to go boating on the lake. WWW .SPA .SK Pension IRIS is situated in a quiet environment near the centre of the town in Rajecké Teplice. Sport Wellness Hotel Diplomat Rajecké Teplice Pleasant relaxation is provided there for families offers services of high standard on the level of a with children, couples as well as individuals. four-star hotel. Our approach to guests is also one Kuneradská cesta 40, 013 13 Rajecké Teplice, of maximum and special care. Not only due to +421 41 549 49 90, +421 917 681 326, high-quality services, but also due to the best +421 905 966 321, +421 41 549 40 57, position and modern design, Hotel Diplomat is one [email protected], PENZIONIRIS .SK of the best hotels in Rajecké Teplice and the area. WWW .HOTELDIPLOMAT .SK Pension MY CASTLE is located in a quiet area near Rajecké lake five minute walking distance from the spa centre. It originated from a historical villa built on the turn of the 19th and 20th century in style Hotel Skalka*** is situated in the picturesque of hunting chateaux. The whole pension is barrier environment of the spa town of Rajecké Teplice free. approximately 10 minutes of walking from the 1. mája 103, 013 13 Rajecké Teplice, centre of the Rajecká dolina Valley which is lined +421 41 549 49 90, +421 917 102 079, on the west by the slopes of the Strážovské hory +421 905 966 321, [email protected], Hills and on the east by Lúčanská Malá Fatra where [email protected], MYCASTLE .SK the fans of hiking and cycling can find many renewed and marked routes and cycling routes. It Hotel and trip restaurant ENCIÁN is suitable also for seniors who will surely Osloboditeľov 90, 013 13 Rajecké Teplice, appreciate the peaceful environment, excellent home-made meals, various wellness +421 917 102079, +421 915 863703, procedures (Finnish sauna, Arab sauna, whirlpool, various types of massages...) and can [email protected], WWW .HOTELENCIAN .SK make various trips in the area of Rajecké Teplice and the beautiful Rajecká dolina Valley. WWW .SKALKAHOTEL .SK

Vila Viktória is situated on a quiet and peaceful place with an excellent view directly on Martinské Meritto – restaurant and apartments Rajecké holeHills and all of Rajecká dolina Valley, just Teplice are located directly in the centre of Rajecké 450m from the centre of Rajecké Teplice. The Teplice. Apartments are spacious, furnished with mountain bike rental is ready for you there too. style, including a separate kitchen, ideal not only WWW .VILAVIKTORIA .SK , [email protected], for families with children. The guests get a 20%- +421 907 854 214 discount in the Meritto restaurant. WWW .MERITTO .SK 76

Vila Dali & Slnečný pavilón is just 5 minutes away from the famous spa and centre of the town. WWW .SLNECNYPAVILON .SK , WWW .VILADALI .SK

Accommodation Gateau is focused exclusively only on the French clients with the name “refuge francophone en Slovaquie“. The object was built in an Alpine style designed by an Austrian architect. [email protected], +421 902 071 097

Camping Slnečné skaly Rajecké Teplice is situated in the Rajecká dolina, in the beautiful environment of protected natural preserve, 3 km from the spa TURIEC-KREMNICKO town Rajecké Teplice, on the main road Žilina – Rajecké Teplice – Rajec between the villages of Porúbka and Rajecké Teplice – Poluvsie. WWW .CAMPING -RAJ .SK , [email protected], +421 905 320 734, +421 904 822 692

In the complex of the summer thermal spa , there is the possibility of accommodation in the hotel Laura. Pleasant accommodation in rooms with high standard can be found in Villas Margaret and Flora . WWW .SPA .SK Trip recommendations 4-dAy trip 1st day spa procedures + water and sauna world of the spa house Aphrodite 2nd day visit of museums, Rajecké Teplice – museum of transport, Rajec – museum of leather industry, Rajecká Lesná – unique wooden Bethlehem, Čičmany – folk architecture museum 3rd day hiking – hike to the Slnečné skaly (Sunny Rocks) approximately 4 h 4th day visit to the Pružínska dúpna cave Turiec-Kremnicko region is full of natural gems and is situated in the north- 7-dAy trip western part of Slovakia. It is bordered by Kremnické vrchy Mountains, Žiar 1st day spa procedures + water and sauna world of spa house Aphrodite Mountains and Small and Big Fatra Mountain Range. The region includes 2nd day visit of museums, Rajecké Teplice – museum of transport, Rajec – museum towns of Martin, Turčianske Teplice, Vrútky and Kremnica. Apart from of leather industry, Rajecká Lesná – unique wooden Bethlehem, Čičmany – natural beauty, the region is proud by its national, cultural and mining folk architecture museum history. 3rd day hiking – choice of hike based on various level of difficulty: hike to Slnečné skaly (the Sunny Rocks) approximately 4 h, hike to rock mace approximately 2 h, hike to rock needle approximately 1 h and many others 4th day cycling – mountain bike trip, selection according to various routes with various level of difficulty. (professional cycling maps are available) 5th day sports day – selection from various types: golf, tennis, mini golf, run, cycling, fitness centre, Nordic walking, abseiling and many others 6th day visit to the Pružínska dúpna jaskyňa (cave) 7th day rafting on the Váh River + visit to the Strečno castle

Oblastná organizácia cestovného ruchu Rajecká dolina [Regional tourist organisation Rajecká dolina] Nám. SNP 1/29, 013 13 Rajecké Teplice WWW .RAJECKADOLINA .SK 78 TURIEC-KREMNICKO 79

The region is connected with traditional sheep farming and dairy products (RWWW u.TUrRIEaC .COlM /tSAoLASuE -BIrOPRiOsDUmKTY ). Yo–u ca ns tashte eande sphop ifn tahe srhemep fas rm in Revolta in Kremnické Bane ( WWW .KREMNICAREGION .SK ), in Turčianske Kľačany ( WWW .PENZIONSVMITRO .SK ), in Sučany ( WWW .SALASSUCANY .SK ), Turčianske Teplice or in eco farm in Sklené (WWW .EKOFARMABALAZ .SK ). Ranches offer learning about the landscape on a horseback, riding a coach, dog sleds or hippo-therapy ( WWW .TURIEC .COM /RANCE -HIPOTERAPIA , WWW .BELKAMRANCH .SK , WWW .RANCHAMADEUS .SK , WWW .RANCALJASKA .SK , WWW .MONTYRANC .SK ) Top activities for summer entertainment cAstles And museums Cl Suklablitňau casrtlee until the middle of the 18th century was the seat of the Turiec County. l Zniev castle is the oldest known castle in Turiec and the highest situated castle in Slovakia. Small and Big Fatra Mountains are one of the most beautiful Slovak mountains. There are l Blatnický castle is situated behind the township of Blatnica in Gaderská dolina Valley, 58 marked routes on 480 km there. Hiking destinations: Jasenská dolina Valley, Snowland in the area of National Park of Big Fatra Mountains. –H Valčiankskia ndolig na, Martinky – Martinské hole, Révajovský park in Mošovce, Klačianska l Unique Fire-fighting Museum in Priekopa (WWW .PRIEKOPA .SK ) Magura, Veľký Kriváň, Ostrá, Tlstá, Chleb Hills, Gaderská dolina Valley, Blatnická dolina l Museum of railway Vrútky ( WWW .VYHREVNA -VRUTKY .SK ) Valley, Necpalská dolina Valley, Kláštorské lúky meadows, Turčianska main route, Šútovský l Slovak National Museum – Museum of Slovak Village waterfall, Borišov, Lysec, Drienok, View Tower on Krahule peak, geographical centre of l Literary Museum of the Slovak National Library ( WWW .SNK .SK ) Europe, the Tree of the Year Common Oak, Ihračské stone sea and wildwoods, l Private Aero Museum Tomčany ( WWW .AEROMUZEUM .SK ) Turčekovanský waterfall, Prieboj Železné vráta. Castles: Sklabinský, Blatnický, Znievsky, l Museum of kitsch Kremnica ( WWW .GYC .SK ) town castle Kremnica. Waterfalls: Šútovský, Došná, Revúcky mill. Mountain cottages: l Museum of skiing Kremnica (MUZEUMSPORTU .SK /EXHIBITIONS /KREMNICA ) Klačianska Magura, Chleb, Borišov, Martinské hole, Havranovo. View towers: Turčianske l Gallery of Mikuláš Galanda in Turčianske Teplice( WWW .GALANDA .SK ) Jaseno, Belá-Dulice, Necpaly, Bystrička – Turčiansky Peter, Church tower of St. Catherine, l Museum of coins and medals Kremnica ( WWW .MUZEUMKREMNICA .SK /SK /UVOD ) view tower on Kremnica calvary, view tower on Krahule peak. Educational paths: hiking l National Cultural Monument Town Castle Kremnica (WWW .MUZEUMKREMNICA .SK /SK /UVOD ) l Mining Museum in Mine Andrej (MUZEUM KREMNICA GOLD SK ) educational path Green Road ( WWW .KREMNICA .SK /VYLETY -DO -OKOLIA ), Following of traces of . - . l World-famous Kremnica Mint (WWW MINT SK ) mining activity ( WWW .MUZEUM .KREMNICA -GOLD .SK ) . . gAlleries, theAtres l Slovak Chamber Theatre in Martin l Turiec Gallery in Martin l Gallery of Mikuláš Galanda in Turčianske Teplice Cycling route is 415 km long, for bikers there are enduro trails of all levels of difficulty Cavaiylabclel, pirnofegssionals will be tested on the oldest downhill slope in Slovakia from culturAl eVents Martinky to Stráne. More on the internet: Cycling routes and cycling activities l Theatre festival “Dotyky a spojenia” (Touches and connections) (WWW .DOTYKYASPOJENIA .SK ) (WWW .TBSJUS .SK ), Themed cycling routess ( WWW .ZDRUZENIEMF .SK ), Krížavský round l International folklore festival “Bukovinské stretnutia” (Bukovina meetings) (WWW .MTBIKER .SK /TRASY /22/ KRIZAVSKY -OKRUH .HTML ), Martinské hole mountains (WWW .TURCIANSKETEPLICE .SK ) (WWW .MTBIKER .SK /TRASY /216/ HREBENOM -CEZ -MARTINSKE -HOLE .HTML ), By bike to Turiec l European Festival of Humour and Satire “KREMNICKÉ GAGY”(Kremnica gags) (WWW .CYKLISTICKE .TRASY .SK /TURIEC ), offer for cyclists ( WWW .VITAJTECYKLISTI .SK ) (WWW .GAGY .EU ) l Festival “Hudba pod diamantovou klenbou” (Music under the diamond vault) (WWW .KREMNICA .SK ) l European organ festival “Kremnický hradný organ” (Kremnica castle organ) (WWW .KREMNICKYHRADNYORGAN .SK ) l Big Air in town – snowboard and free ski in the centre of Kremnica ( WWW .BIGAIRVMESTE .SK ) 80 TURIEC-KREMNICKO 81

Top activities for winter entertainment

l Snowland – Valčianska dolina Valley i s a sport and recreational centre at the foothills of Lúčanská part of Small Fatra in Valčianska dolina Valley, 12 km from Martin. Visitors Shakvei 6 cskeiinng stloprese, 5s ski lifts, 4-seat chair lifts, children´s lift, restaurant and refreshment, SKI-service, skiing and snowboarding school, tourist-information office, l Snowboardparks: Aranburu park (WWW .MARTINKY .COM ), Boardland (WWW .SNOWLAND .SK ) rental, storage and sale of sporting equipment, natural skating ring, evening and cross- country skiing available (12 km). ( WWW .SNOWLAND .SK ) The region also offers cross-country skiing – 70 km of maintained cross-country skiing l Winter Park Martinky is situated directly above the town of Martin, in an altitude of routes on Skalka near Kremnica ( WWW .BIELASTOPA .EU ), alpine skiing, mainly to the Big 1,150 – 1,456 m n. m. You can find 5 ski lifts here, 6-seat chair lift, 12 skiing slopes, Fatra´s Kriváň and Chleb as well as hiking in snow shoes ( WWW .FATRASKI .SK ). children´s lift, skiing and snowboarding school, snowboard park, snowkiting, cross country skiing routes, exterior sauna, alpine skiing or sledding etc. Children ride their lift free of charge. ( WWW .MARTINKY .COM ) l Jasenská dolina Valley is situated on the Turiec side of Big Fatra Mountains, 12 km from Martin. Centres KAŠOVÁ and LEHOTA are used by skiers, snowboarders, sled riders, alpine skiers, cross-country skiers. There are 9 skiing slopes of various levels of difficulty there, 7 lifts, four-seat chair lift, children´s lift, skiing and snowboarding school, snowtubing, evening skiing, 3 cross-country skiing routes with the length of 7 km, routes for mountain hiking etc. ( WWW .JASENSKADOLINA .SK ) l Skalka complex in an altitude of 1,252 m above sea level in the Big Fatra Mountain in Kremnické Hills, near the town of Kremnica. It offers 5.5 km of downhill routes on 8 skiing slopes, including two blue ones, four red and two black ones, 4-seat chair lift and four ski lifts. ( WWW .SKALKAARENA .SK ) 82 TURIEC-KREMNICKO 83

Night life and entertainment for youth l Summer cinemas: Akropola Kremnica and Kino Záhrada Kremnica (WWW .AKROPOLAKREMNICA .SK ), Mestská scéna Martin ( WWW .MESTSKASCENA .SK ), Amphitheatre Martin – the largest and oldest one in Slovakia ( WWW .AMFIKO .SK ), Bažant Kinematograf Martin ( WWW .KINEMATOGRAF .SK ), Tulip Kinematograf ( WWW .TULIP .SK ) l Shopping centres: OC Tulip ( WWW .TULIP .SK ), St. Martin centre (WWW .STMARTINCENTRUM .SK ), Kaufland ( WWW .KAUFLAND .SK ), Tesco (WWW .TESCO .SK ), Campo di martin, McDonald’s (WWW .CAMPODIMARTIN .SK ) and others ( WWW .SLOVAKFOLKART .COM ) l Entertainment centres, disco: Kocka Martin-Sever ( WWW .CENTRUMKOCKA .SK ), Zábavné centrum Jantár, Martin-Košúty ( WWW .ZABAVNECENTRUM .EU /JANTAR .XHTML ), Kozel pub (WWW .KOZELPUB .SK ), Panter club ( WWW .PANTERCLUB .SK ), Cosmopolitan caffe l Bars and coffee-houses with evening programme: Kesta coffee, Martin (WWW .KESTACOFFEE .SK ), Café Kamala, Martin, Bar Museum, Martin ( WWW .BARMUSEUM .EU ), Bar Lounge ( WWW .LOUNGEBAR .SK ), Vinotéka Sommeliér, Martin ( VINOTEKA @SML .SK ), Croquet café, Martin, Rock Pub – centrum Kocka, Martin, Internet café – centrum Kocka, Martin-Sever, Internet café – zábavné centrum Jantár, Martin-Košúty, Base Music Club, Martin l Bowling: Centrum Kocka, Martin-Sever ( WWW .CENTRUMKOCKA .SK ), Hotel Impozant, Snowand ( WWW .IMPOZANT .SK ), Skalka Relax centrum ( WWW .KREMNICA .SK /SKALKA -RELAX - CENTRUM ) l Fitness: FitKlub ( WWW .FITKLUB .SK ), Fit zóna OC Tulip (WWW .FIT -ZONA .COM ), Fit Club s.r.o, Martin (WWW .FIT -CLUB .SK ), Fitnes Klub Harmóniam, Martin (WWW .FITNESKLUBHARMONIA .SK ), Trip recommendations SharkGym, Martin (WWW .SHARKGYM .SK ), Vons Gym, Martin, Skalka Relax centrum You can experience adrenaline above the earth in high-rope (WWW .KREMNICA .SK /SKALKA -RELAX -CENTRUM ) l Wellness: Sauna, massage, solarium, Finnish sauna, a steam room, aroma steam, infra, parks in Blatnica in the car camping Blatnica ( WWW .PRELEZTO .SK ) tylarium, tepidarium, solarium – sunny meadow, massages in the whirlpool or classic, and Segoland in Jahodnícke háje ( WWW .SEGOLAND .SK ). You can try 5 km long rafting on the Turiec or Váh Rivers in the section sports, aromatic, even chocolate ones can be found in hotels Turiec (WWW .HOTELTURIEC .SK ), from Lipovec to Strečno which is 14 km long Victoria ( WWW .HOTELVICTORIA .SK ), Bystrička ( WWW .HOTELBYSTRICKA .SK ) a Impozant (WWW .IMPOZANT .SK ) (WWW .TURIEC .COM /SPLAVY , WWW .FATRASKI .SK , WWW .PLTE -STRECNO .SK ). The possibility of rock climbing on Platňa in Gaderská dolina l Skalka Relax centrum: internal multi-purposes hall is aimed at volleyball, basketball, Valley, Kaškova Tower in Blatnicka dolinaValley and Skalka in handball, badminton, tennis. Squash, bowling is also available, well equipped fitness centre, water world with seating and children´s pools, pool with counter-current and Sučany ( WWW .TURIEC .COM , WWW .PRELEZTO .SK , WWW .HOSUCANY .SK ). PAINTBALL MARTIN is in the centre of the ski resort Snowland – 5 types of saunas. Outdoor there are 6 external playgrounds. In-line path in forest is 3 x 1,800 m long and it serves in summer for skaters, scooter riders or roller skis Valčianska dolina ( WWW .PAINTBALLMARTIN .SK ), PAINTBALL KREMNICA offers paintball events in Kremnica and the area (WWW .KREMNICA .SK /SKALKA -RELAX -CENTRUM ). (WWW .PAINTBALL -KREMNICA .WEBNODE .SK ). Around the ranch Amadeus in Valentová, you can have a ride on all terrain carts (WWW .RANCHAMADEUS .SK ). Ski rounds and belt skis are in the ski centre Jasenská dolina ( WWW .JASENSKADOLINA .SK ), the brave Accommodation ones can try zorbing rolling down a hill and its water version Hotel Turiec**** (WWW .HOTELTURIEC .SK ), Hotel Victoria**** (WWW .HOTELVICTORIA .SK ), WaterBall (WWW .JRS -SPORT .COM ). Sightseeing flights by motor Hotel Bystrička*** (WWW .HOTELBYSTRICKA .SK ), Hotel Impozant**** (WWW .IMPOZANT .SK ), plane, glider as well as hot-air balloons are offered too Hotel Martinské hole*** (WWW .HOTELMARTINSKEHOLE .SK ), Hotel Gader** (WWW .AEROKLUBMARTIN .SK , WWW .LETYBALONOM .SK ). A shooting (WWW .HOTELGADER .SK ), Hotel Junior Piatrová** (WWW .JUNIORPIATROVA .SK ), Penzión Čierna range is 3 km from Martin and ensure high level of safety, Pani (WWW .PENZION -CIERNA -PANI .SK ), Penzión Babia Hora (WWW .BABIAHORA .SK ), Penzión shooting service and courses, rental and sale of arms, Ľadoveň (WWW .PENZIONLADOVEN .SK ), Penzión MartInn (WWW .PENZIONMARTINN .SK ), Penzión ammunition and accessories, organising company events and Sv. Florián a Vendelín , Zrub Montana (WWW .MONTANA -RESIDENCE .EU ), Chata Martinské shooting competitions ( WWW .OBJEKT 23 .sk). Spa&Aquapark hole (WWW .CHATAMARTINSKEHOLE .SK ), Chata pod Kľačianskou Magurou in Turčianske Teplice in open all year round ( WWW .THERME .SK ) (WWW .KLACIANSKAMAGURA .SK ), Chata pod Chlebom (WWW .CHATACHLEB .SK ), Chata pod with toboggans and outdoor thermal pools with attractions. Borišovom (WWW .CHATAPODBORISOVOM .SK ), Chata Havranovo (WWW .CHATAHAVRANOVO .SK ), Spa in Turčianske Teplice is one of the most visited spas in Hotel GOLFER***, Kremnica (WWW .GOLFER .SK ), Horský hotel Minciar, Skalka pri Slovakia. Smaller swimming pools are the swimming pool Sunny Kremnici (WWW .MINCIAR .COM ), Penzión Veža, Kremnica (WWW .PENZION -VEZA .SK ), Privát Martin ( WWW .SUNNYMARTIN .SK ), Vrútky swimming pool pod Skalkou (WWW .PODSKALKOU .SK ), Modrá chalúpka (WWW .MODRACHALUPKA .SK ), Horská (WWW .VRUTKY .SK ), summer swimming pool Mošovce in the chata Limba (WWW .SKALKALIMBA .SK ) complex Drienok ( WWW .DRIENOK .SK ), swimming pool Vieska Turčianske Teplice and thermal swimming pool Katarína in Kremnica ( WWW .KREMNICAREGION .SK ). Oblastná organizácia cestovného ruchu TURIEC-KREMNICKO [Regional tourist organisation Turiec-Kremnicko] Námestie S. H. Vajanského 1, 036 49 Martin WWW .TURIECKREMNICKO .SK Krajská organizácia cestovného ruchu Žilinský turistický kraj Ul. Komenského 48, 011 09 Žilina, Slovensko +421 41/50 32 361 WWW .ZILINSKYTURISTICKYKRAJ .SK

Žilinský samosprávny kraj Komenského 48, 011 09 Žilina +421 41/50 32 111 WWW .ZILINSKAZUPA .SK

Oblastná organizácia cestovného ruchu REGION LIPTOV Štúrova 1989/41, 031 42 Liptovský Mikuláš +421 44 55 65 401 WWW .VISITLIPTOV .SK

Oblastná organizácia cestovného ruchu MALÁ FATRA Námestie obetí komunizmu 1, 010 01 Žilina +421 918 327 496 WWW .REGIONMALAFATRA .SK

Oblastná organizácia cestovného ruchu Klaster ORAVA Hviezdoslavovo námestie 1651/2, 026 01 Dolný Kubín, +421 911 747 339 WWW .VISITORAVA .SK

Oblastná organizácia cestovného ruchu Organizácia cestovného ruchu Kysuce Námestie slobody 30, 022 01 Čadca +421 948 339 264 WWW .REGIONKYSUCE .SK

Oblastná organizácia cestovného ruchu Rajecká dolina Nám. SNP 1/29, 013 13 Rajecké Teplice +421 948 620 661 WWW .RAJECKADOLINA .SK

Oblastná organizácia cestovného ruchu TURIEC-KREMNICKO Námestie S. H. Vajanského 1, 036 49 Martin WWW .TURIECKREMNICKO .SK

Published by the Žilinský turistický kraj Photographs: archives of ŽTK, archives of OOCR Klaster ORAVA, OOCR OCR Kysuce, OOCR MALÁ FATRA, OOCR Rajecká dolina, OOCR REGION LIPTOV, OOCR Turiec-Kremnicko, Jaroslav Velička, V. Adámek, Ján Ďuriga Graphics: Mgr. Tibor Paštrnák Collected: WWW .ZILINSKYTURISTICKYKRAJ .SK Facebook: www.facebook.com/zilinskyturistickykraj Year of publication: 2015 The project realisation has been financially supported by the Ministry of Transport, Construction and Regional Development of the Slovak Republic