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Liptov is the Slovak tourist destination No. 1 in winter and in summer and it Welcome to the beautiful, even fairy-tale-like region in the north of is a “green” complex full of beautiful natural phenomena, adrenaline, aqua C Slovakia. It is dominated and protected by the majestic peaks of the Small parks and fun, live folklore and traditions, as well as history, culture and Fatra Mountains. Each of our sites – Žilina, Terchová or Kysuce has unique gastronomy. Every day can be diﬀerent in Liptov. The combination of something to oﬀer to families with children. No matter if you prefer visiting mountains, water, relax, adrenaline and learning is the best place for a monuments, relaxing in water, hiking, cycling or attending events or holiday. festival. REGION LIPTOV 47 57

Organizácia Klaster ORAVA cestovného ruchu Kysuce

Orava is the northernmost region in Slovakia attractive mainly for fans of Kysuce is the ideal region for active relaxation – be it easy hiking, cycling for even the down-hill and cross-country skiing, water sports, hiking and mountain- youngest ones, sporting activities and various adrenaline actions. Get to know the BEST climbing, and cycling. You can beneﬁt from numerous well-maintained sport (largest, oldest, longest, most mysterious and interesting) things in the region, visit places complexes, visit cultural, historical and technical monuments. The Orava with a beautiful view and the symbol of cross, relax in wellness, play discgolf with children, Card - regional discount card can be useful as it enables you to get good experience adrenaline ride on the bob-sleigh and taste “polesniky” – a speciality of the discounts on services and attractions of various kinds. traditional regional cuisine.

Liptov is the Slovak tourist destination No. 1 in winter and in summer and it is a “green” complex full of beautiful natural phenomena, adrenaline, aqua parks and fun, live folklore and traditions, as well as history, culture and unique gastronomy. Every day can be diﬀerent in Liptov. The combination 67 77 of mountains, water, relax, adrenaline and learning is the best place for a holiday. Rajecká dolina TURIEC-KREMNICKO

We talk about Rajecká dolina Valley, a place full of relaxation and meeting Turiec-Kremnicko region is one of the regions where you can ﬁnd practically which is a magical place for many people. Huge rocky formations are combined everything that you need during the moments of relaxation. The nature is with deep forests there. Hot springs have been treating the body and soul since beautiful, cultural monuments, famous historical places, thermal springs, the beginning of times. Hot summers and extensive water sources point to the museums, as well as various sporting options. It is a region perfect for meaningful fullness of harmony between water and the sun. Excellent accessibility from spending of time for families with children. Fans of active relaxation can ﬁnd all parts of Central Europe and well-developed services attract visitors to famous skiing centres, spa, aqua parks, cycling routes here. There are discover unknown and magical recesses of the Rajecká dolina Valley. ideal conditions for families with children in the Turiec-Kremnicko region. 4 REGION LIPTOV 5

Seeking fun and experience 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. Its pools use thermal water from hot natural springs with temperature up to 39°C as well as clear heated-up water. Visitors can enjoy a total of 41 pools, including children´s pool and relaxation pools, 45 waterslides and slides with a total length of more than 3,000 m, wellness & spa centres, adrenaline attractions, sporting complexes and animation programme. The greatest centres of water fun in Slovakia, Czech Republic and Poland are only in Liptov . The dominant feature of the Liptov basin is the GINO PARADISE Bešeňová artificial water dam Liptovská Mara offering opportunities for swimming, surfing, water You can experience the unique geo-thermal water in the middle of the beautiful nature biking, fishing or cruising. of Liptov all year long. Thermal water has a beneficial influence on motor and respiratory systems and on the psychic (thanks to the element of lithium), as well as positive cosmetic effects. The new part of the complex is aimed mainly at families with children that will find numerous attractions there – waterslide tower with 6 waterslides (including the longest one in Slovakia), a wave pool and children´s pool with attractions. GINO PARADISE expanded the number of swimming areas with adrenaline pool with Aquapark Tatralandia pure water and wild river with the length of 220 meters ensuring TUatranlanfdioa Hrolgidaey tRetsoart bis lthee laergxest palle-yerari ceomnplcexe o f iwnate r wfun ainctluedirng fun for all age categories. accommodation in Slovakia, Czech Republic and Poland. During the summer season, The complex open throughout the year offers visitors of all ages can enjoy 14 pools with sea water, thermal as well as pure water. One accommodation to its guests in 4-star hotels and swimming cannot be bored there thanks to 26 water slides and attractions of the Funpark, all-day in winter, as well as in summer. The real gem of GINO programme with the greatest animation team in Slovakia. And in case it rains, we can all PARADISE Bešeňová is the Wellness & Spa. The sense of meet under the transparent roof of the Tropical Paradise complex open all year round. complete relaxation is offered by the Relax Centre with a Adrenaline lovers will definitely be absorbed by experiencing the safe free fall in the wide variety of offered massages. Superfly Tatralandia. GINO PARADISE Bešeňová, Bešeňová 136 Aquapark Tatralandia, Ráztocká 21, Liptovský Mikuláš +421 44 4307 708, [email protected], +421 915834 644, [email protected], WWW TATRALANDIA SK . . WWW .GINOPARADISE .SK 6 REGION LIPTOV 7

AQUA-VITAL Park, Lúčky Spa Sightseeing and experiential cruises on Liptovská Mara The Lúčky Spa represents one of the oldest spas in Slovakia. It Cruises are suitable for all age categories, families with children, closed groups. If you is situated under the Choč Mountains on the border between are lucky, you will meet real pirates and experience a true adventure. the Orava and Liptov regions. The healing water in the Lúčky Mara CAMPING / ATC Liptovský Trnovec*** Spa has high calcium content and helps prevent and treat many +421 44 915 855 444, [email protected], WWW .LODMARIA .SK diseases. Part of the AQUA-VITAL PARK open all year round is also the outdoor recreational pool with the temperature of 28- 33°C including various attractions, an outdoor sitting pool with healing mineral water with the temperature of 36-38°C. Available is Looking for sports also an indoor therapeutic mineral pool with the temperature of 33 and 35°C. Pools are directly connected with the vital (sauna) world. Dependence Liptov opened a new wellness with Finnish sauna, infra sauna, Jacuzzi with salty water prepared from sea salt. The new dry and wet salt cave a treat for air passages. The beautiful natural environment combined with healing mineral water ensures excellent relaxation at great prices. AQUA – VITAL Park, Kúpele Lúčky, Lúčky, +421 44 437 55 66, Liptov is surrounded by 3 national parks and is rich in natural peculiarities, such as: [email protected], WWW .KUPELE -LUCKY .SK Bešeňovské travertines, view from Jánošíkova skala rock, Ohnište, Okno, Lúčanský Hvodopiádk waitenrfag ll, Prosiecky vodopád waterall, Žiarska dolina Valley, conﬂuence of Biely The summer thermal swimming pool “TERMAL RAJ” Váh and Čierny Váh Rivers at Kráľova Lehota and others. Liptov beneﬁts from hundreds Liptovský Ján of kilometres of marked pathways, number of mountain shelters and cottages, top cable There are 5 pools with thermal healing water promoting natural cars and chair lifts and beautiful views not only of the Tatra Mountains. Do not hesitate relaxation of body and supporting good sleep. There are and choose your adventure. animation activities taking place all day long as well. The summer thermal swimming pool “TERMAL RAJ” 3 national parks Liptovský Ján Lifts and cable cars up to 2,024 m above sea level Hotel*** SOREA Máj, Liptovský Ján, +421 44 520 81 00, 1,125 km of tourist routes [email protected], WWW .SOREA .SK /MAJ The highest peak 2,495 m above sea level 8 REGION LIPTOV 9

Mountains of Big Fatra, Low and Western Tatra, Chočské vrchy Hills offer more than 1,125 km of marked routes reaching an altitude of 2,500 m. Chopok (2,024 m above sea level) in Low Tatras Mountains turns from a ski resort 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 Tatra Mountains peaks. The Liptov is interwoven by cycling routes crossing three national parks - Big Fatra, High and restored Rotunda offers high-level refreshment as well as a panorama view and Low Tatras Mountains . Routes in the Liptovská Mara dam area are experiential accommodation. The stone cottage “Kamenná chata" , Low Tatras Mountains aClsoy pocpullair.n g routes – up and down 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. Cottage “Chata M. Liptov at hand! Mobile application with the presentation of all R. Štefánika pod Ďumbierom” (1,740 m above sea level) – the most famous and longest cycling routes with interactive maps and a lot of information on operated mountain cottage in Low Tatras Mountains under the highest peak of the attractions, routes, commercial and non-commercial operations in mountain - Ďumbier. Malinô Brdo (1,209 m above sea level) – just 2 km from the centre the area. The application is freely accessible through the AppStore of the town of Ružomberok there is the valley station of an 8-seat cable car that will (IOS) and Google Play (Android). 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 1) Theme rouTe Vlkolínec – Pribylina easy hike to Smrekovica (approximately 3 hours). The cottage Žiarska chata (1,299 m Vlkolínec l Ludrová l Liptovská Štiavnica l Liptovské Sliače l Partizánska Ľupča l above sea level) – a mountain cottage in the most visited valley of the Liptov part of Dúbrava l Lazisko l Pavčina Lehota l Iľanovo l Závažná Poruba l Liptovský Ján l Western Tatra Mountains which is the starting point of many tourist routes offering Liptovský Hrádok l Vavrišovo l Pribylina beautiful views of the Liptov basin. Unrepeatable experience is guaranteed mainly when Level of difficulty: sport , type: mountain/track bicycles, length: 70.1 km, elevation: ascending the known dominants with a view of Liptov such as Ďumbier (2,043 m above 1,514 m 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 2) The large circle rouTe around liPToVská mara Liptovský Mikuláš l Trstené l Bobrovec l Liptovské Behárovce l Dlhá Lúka l Prosiek appreciate the beautiful hikes on the range of the Low Tatras and Big Fatra Mountains. l Bukovina l Bobrovník l Vlašky l Krmeš l Fiačice l Galovany l Svätý Kríž l Lazisko The passes through the Prosiecka, Kvačianska and Demänovská valleys l Pavčina Lehota l Demänovská dolina l Ploštín l Iľanovo l Liptovský Mikuláš are also attractive for tourists. Prior to a hike, it is recommended to Interesting places on the way: Entrance rocks of the Prosiecka dolina Valley, arrange for a tourist map that can be purchased at information Archeological open-air museum Havránok, Dam wall Liptovská Mara, all-wooden articular centres. View towers are situated in Pavčina Lehota, on church Havránok, in Veľké Borové, on Ostredok (Demänovská dolina Level of difficulty: sport, type: mountain/track bicycles, length: 59 km, Valley), in the museum in Vavrišovo, amphitheatre in Východná elevation: 907 m – Májka and in Liptovský Ján. 10 REGION LIPTOV 11

3) hisTorical rouTe Through uPPer liPToV region Liptovský Hrádok l Jamník l Jakubovany l ústie Račkovej doliny l Pribylina l Vavrišovo l Liptovský Peter l Liptovský Hrádok (in profile) Interesting places on the way: Stone dam in Račkova dolina Valley, Liptov village museum in Pribylina, Museum of the battle of Vavrišovo, castle and mansion “Grand Castle” Liptovský Hrádok Level of difficulty: sport, type: mountain/track bicycles, length: 32 km, elevation: 373 m 4) mining round from ružomberok Ružomberok l Liptovské Sliače l Partizánska Ľupča l Železné l Liptovská Lužná l Liptovská Osada l Ružomberok The brave mountain bike riders will appreciate the Bike Interesting places on the way: Church of all saints Ludrová, Magurka (detour from the Park Malinô Brdo Ružomberok . The overall length of route following the green cycling route 4.5 km), Brankovský vodopád routes of more than 10 km, it is one of the top bike waterfall (touristic detour from the route), Vlkolinec (detour parks in Slovakia. Lovers of adrenaline can experience from the route of approx. 3 km) a ride on a mountain off-road scooter. The newest Level of difficulty: sport, type: all types of bicycles, endurance route Blizzard suitable mainly for less length: 60 km, elevation: 600 m experienced bikers has been designed so as to be manageable on classical mountain bikes by families with More rounds of various levels of difficulty and children. information: MAPA .VISITLIPTOV .SK or mobile application. Malinô Brdo ski & bike Ružomberok, Hrabovská cesta 1679/31, Ružomberok +421 44 432 26 06, [email protected], WWW .SKIPARK .SK

SUPERFLY Tatralandia is the first and only aerodynamic tunnel in Slovakia. It is a unique attraction directly in Aquapark Tatralandia. The air flows in a glass round chamber with the diameter of 4.3 m and height of 14 m at a speed of 150 to 250 km per hour. Superfly Tatralandia, Brezovec 1090, Liptovský Mikuláš, +421 903 54 43 31, funflight@superfly.sk, WWW .SUPERFLY .SK Do you like active holiday with the right dose of adrenaline? Liptov offers the broadest range of adrenaline activities. The most popular activities in the natural sport complexes oAf Liptdovr are thne maoulnitanin esummer bobsleigh, rope climbing parks, river canoeing for families, aquazorbing, aquaskipper, adventure golf, various sport shooting activities . Centres where you can try these activities are: The water slalom complex in Liptovský Mikuláš, Žiarce Pavčina Lehota, Jasná and Hrabovo.

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 to competitive, from tourist to downhill can be found here. Enjoy the ride from Chopok on the bike, mountain cart or mountain scooter. Jasná Nízke Tatry, Demänovská Dolina 72, Liptovský Mikuláš +421 907 88 66 44, [email protected], WWW .JASNA .SK 12 REGION LIPTOV 13

Tarzania – is a high-rope part comprised of various rope barriers hanging high up in the All-terrain vehicles, aerotrim, air-cushion vehicle, archery, paintball, rafting, river trees. Visit Tarzania in the Jasná Resort in Demänovská Dolina Valley or in Hrabovo canoeing, hydrospeed, adventure golf, air rifle, archery, paintball, mountain climbing, (Ružomberok). paragliding, bungee trampoline, mountain carts, all-terrain vehicle rides etc. – active Tarzania Jasná, Demänovská Dolina, Tarzania Hrabovo, Ružomberok holiday with the right dose of adrenaline. +421 907 585 007, info@m-fly.sk, WWW .TARZANIA .SK Športový areál Xsport, Liptovský Mikuláš, +421 911 443 194, [email protected], WWW .XSPORT .SK On the way to Žiarska chata cottage back to the car, you can rent a professional scooter with two independent brakes, a helmet and you can ride down 6 km on a nice asphalted LIPTOV ACTIVE, s.r.o.: +421 907 326 242, [email protected], WWW .LIPTOVACTIVE .SK road to the parking lot above the village of Žiar. Scooter rental in Žiarska chata cottage , +421 903 102 994, Rafting adventure, s.r.o. – Water slalom complex Liptovský Mikuláš, +421 948 906 506, [email protected], WWW .KOLOBEZKY .EU offi[email protected], WWW .RAFTINGADVENTURE .SK

LASER GAMES – indoor attraction and fun all year round. Master as quickly as possible a Jasná Nízke Tatry, Demänovská Dolina, +421 907 886 644, [email protected], WWW .JASNA .SK web of lasers and pretend to be safe thieves or experience the best laser ﬁght in a labyrinth in Liptov! Malinô Brdo ski & bike Ružomberok: +421 44 432 26 06, [email protected], Lasers aréna, Liptovský Mikuláš, +421 948 108755, [email protected], WWW .SKIPARK .SK WWW .LIPTOVLASERS .SK Routes more than 400 meters long and go-carts for adults, children and youth. Wakeboarding – a unique water lift in Slovakia for children and for adults, beginners and Monaco Grand Prix – motor cart hall, Závažná Poruba advanced with the length of 150 m and width of 30 m. The best possibility to learn to +421 944 733 566, [email protected], WWW .MONACOGRANDPRIX .SK ride on water using either a wakeboard or a wakeskate at a reasonable price. Propaganda Freestyle Partk, Areál vodného slalomu Liptovský Mikuláš Kart centrum Liptov, Liptovský Mikuláš – Palúdzka +421 917 707 282, [email protected], WWW .FREESTYLEPARK .SK +421 903 999 222, [email protected], WWW .KARTCENTRUM .SK

Bob-sleigh route Žiarce is one of the best attractions in Liptov. The length 1,000 m, 16 Boating – romantic boating on the „Hrabovo lake“ or lake in Biela Púť in Jasná curves, 6 terrain jumps, 2 artificially created wooden ramps and wind in the hair at a Jazero – Hrabovská dolina, Ružomberok, +421 903 130223, speed of 45 km per hour. [email protected], WWW .APARTMANYHRABOVO .COM SKI Žiarce – Pavčina Lehota, +421 903 567 680, [email protected], WWW .ZIARCE .SK Jasná Nízke Tatry, Demänovská Dolina: +421 911 389 478, [email protected] The flight on a plane piloted by a professional pilot – live your dreams and have Liptov WWW .JASNA .SK at hand. Aerodrome Jasná – LZJS, +421 907 481 305, WWW .LETISKO -JASNA .SK Horse riding – the atmosphere of a real sheep farm with the option of pony riding Salaš Pastierska Bobrovec, +421 911 809 896, [email protected] Adventurous family canoeing on the Váh River Ružomberok – a great experiential WWW .PPSBOBROVEC .SK /SALAS _UVOD .HTM canoeing on the Váh River accompanied with an adventurous ride on an off-road vehicle Land Rover under the Skladaná rock. Start at the Hut Koliba u dobrého pastiera in the Rock climbing course – learn the basics of mountain climbing and try rock climbing beautiful environment of Čutkovská dolina Valley by off-road vehicle to the Váh River. HOROskola.sk, Demänovská, Jánska dolina, +421 905 576 634, Continue peacefully canoeing for 10 km on the Váh River and end up again by a Land [email protected], WWW .HOROSKOLA .SK Rover ride through an interesting way back to the shepherd´s hut in Čutkov. Canoeing is very safe, suitable also for small children. The adventure lasts approximately 2 hours. LIPTOV ACTIVE, s.r.o., +421 907 326 242, [email protected] WWW .LIPTOVACTIVE .SK 14 REGION LIPTOV 15

Ružomberok – Malinô Brdo ski & bike park Ski on 12 km of downhill slopes and use the 8-seat chair lift or 4-seat chair lift, 2 ski tows and 4 ski tows for beginners and children with the total capacity of 8,500 persons per hour. Try cross-country skiing and alpine skiing or snowboarding in Snowpark. Naturally, ski school, ski rental and ski service are available. Mountains in winter Ružomberok – MalinôBrdo ski & bike park, Hrabovská cesta 1679/31, Ružomberok, +421 907 839 754, [email protected], WWW .SKIPARK .SK Liptov in winter turns into a popular skiing arena with large winter centres with complex –servi cens for stki eros annd la ynum ebexr ofc smealllelre eqnuiptm enst akndi liftns ing vil.la.ge. s with various Lyžiarsky areál Žiarce – Pavčina Lehota types of skiing slopes. There is a total 15 skiing resorts in the region with 72 ski-lifts and Žiarce, a.s., Demänovská Dolina, +421 903 567 680, [email protected], WWW .ZIARCE .SK chair-lifts, more than 70 km of ski slopes, including 35 with technical snow . In Liptov, there is the largest ski centre in Slovakia JASNÁ Nízke Tatry that spreads on the northern Ski centrum Opalisko, Závažná Poruba and southern slopes of Chopok with diverse après ski programme. The top centre of Ski Centrum Opalisko, Hlavná 135, Závažná Poruba lower Liptov is Ružomberok – Malinô Brdo . +421 917 728 190, [email protected], WWW .OPALISKO .SK

Jasná Nízke Tatry SKI Javorovica Liptovský Ján The greatest ski arena with excellent conditions for winter sports The ski centre is situated at the foothills of the northern slopes of Low Tatras in one of on the northern and southern side of Chopok oﬀers endless the most beautiful valleys of Slovakia, approximately 7 km from Liptovský Mikuláš. possibilities of activities, fun and active relaxation, Športcentrum – Liptovský Ján, s.r.o., Jánska dolina 194, Liptovský Ján, +421 905 654 675, kilometres of snowed slopes, comfortable skiing thanks [email protected], WWW .SKIJAVOROVICA .SK to the most up-to-date Funitel cable cars and ski lifts. There are 30 cable cars, chair lifts and ski tows leading to Chopok and you can ski on 46 km of routes with ski school and ski rental available. Purchasing skipasses on the internet is a hit. Jasná Nízke Tatry, Demänovská Dolina 72, Liptovský Mikuláš +421 907 8866 44, [email protected], WWW .JASNA .SK 16 REGION LIPTOV 17

Wandering for knowledge, culture and history

Liptov prides itself with rich history. The oldest settlement is documented in the archaeological museum in nature Havránok . See examples of folk handicrafts and bCecuomle tpaurt orf tehe, lo chal tirasditioons.r Vly kolínec is an inhabited open-air museum of folk architecture listed as the UNESCO World Heritage site. Liptov village museum – Pribylina documents folk architecture, Oblazy – Kvačianska dolina Valley is a complex of folk technical monuments with reconstructed wooden water mills. One of the largest wooden structures in central Europe is the wooden articular church – Sv. Kríž .

Do not miss: The Likava Castle The highest castle complex in Slovakia. Likava castle fest takes place under the castle The village of Vlkolínec – UNESCO heritage site, the oasis of and a permanent exposition on the castle history has been established in the Hunyadi folk architecture – Open-air museum of folk architecture in bastion. Slovakia listed as the UNESCO World Heritage site. In the +421 917 120 694, WWW .LIPTOVSKEMUZEUM .SK summer period, various cultural and social events take place in Vlkolínec. Liptovský Hrádok castle and mansion +421 918 596 432, WWW VLKOLINEC SK , WWW RUZOMBEROK SK . . . . Learn about the history of the castle and chateau in Liptovský Hrádok and travel in time to experience the life of rules in the 14th century. Open-air museum of archaeology Havránok +421 44 520 77 11, [email protected], WWW .GRANDCASTLE .SK The oldest cultural monument in Liptov is documented by the hillfort with a Celtic shrine from the Late Iron Age. It introduces Museum of National History in Liptovský Hrádok the life in a La Tène settlement with historical handicrafts. The most unique expositions – Blue print in Liptov, Gallery of +421 905 790 218, [email protected], bobbin lace, Oﬃce of chamber prefect of Likava – Hrádok WWW .LIPTOVSKEMUZEUM .SK county and the exposition of Slovak sheep breeding. +421 905 432 571, [email protected], The Liptov Village Museum in Pribylina WWW .LIPTOVSKEMUZEUM .SK The largest museum in nature in Slovakia. It oﬀers a programme with demonstrations of folk handicrafts, exposition of the Považie region railway from the World War I. +421 44 529 31 63, [email protected], www.liptovskemuzeum.sk 18 REGION LIPTOV 19

Mlyny Oblazy (mills), Kvačianska dolina Valley Gurgling water in the dam, picturesque wooden structures and beautiful surrounding nature. WWW .KVACANY .SK

Our heritage – permanent exposition, Liptovský Ján – exposition of objects of daily use and handicraft tools inherited from grant and great-grandparents. +421 907 540 025, [email protected], WWW .LIPTOVSKYJAN .SK

Jánošíkovské tradície v Múzeu Janka Kráľa (Jánošík´s traditions in the Museum of Janko Kráľ), Liptovský Mikuláš The story of the robber Juraj Jánošík until the court trial and execution in Liptovský Mikuláš. The public can view documents, historical drawings, arms, torturing tools. +421 44 552 25 54, [email protected], WWW .MJK .SK

“MIKULÁŠSKI UMELCI” (ARTISTS FROM MIKULÁŠ) – services of a guide in Liptovský l “Demänovská jaskyňa slobody“ (Demänovská Cave of Liberty) – the most visited cave in Mikuláš During the hour-long stroll in the centre of the town, your guide will tell you Slovakia. Together with the 25-metre-long “Demänovská ľadová jaskyňa“ (Demänovská interesting facts about the life and work of artists who were respected and admired far CIcae Cvavee) , is t is the greatest cave system in Europe. behind the borders of Slovakia. It also involves the entrance to the exposition presenting +421 44 559 16 73, [email protected], +421 44 554 81 70, [email protected], WWW .SSJ .SK the work of P.M. Bohúň in the gallery named after him. Informačné centrum mesta Liptovský Mikuláš, +421 44 16 186, l “Stanišovská jaskyňa Jánska dolina“ (Stanišovská Cave Jánska dolina Valley) – [email protected], WWW .MIKULAS .TRAVEL NETOPIERKOVO – a cave accessible all year round. +421 908 640 061, [email protected], WWW .STANISOVSKA .SK

l “Važecká jaskyňa“ (Važecká Cave) +421 44 529 41 71, [email protected], WWW .SSJ .SK

l “Medvedia štôlňa” (Bear´s Mine) in Žiarska dolina Valley – “PERMONÍKOVO” (ELVES´ LAND) – the only accessible old mining works in the Liptov region. You can visit places created through decades of hard labour by people dreaming of gold. All accompanied with the unrepeated atmosphere of a burning oil burner. Underground under towers – “MINCOVNÍČKOVO” (COIN LAND) – you will experience the story of the life of a coin – its birth in the mint and its start in the depth of the earth. +421 908 640 061, [email protected] 20 REGION LIPTOV 21

l “OVČIARSKA NEDEĽA” (SHEEP SHEPHERDS´ SUNDAY) / The Liptov Village Museum in Pribylina

JUNE l RUŽOMBEROK MARKET / Ružomberok – a traditional market with rich programme l BIKE FEST / Bike park Malinô Brdo – Ružomberok l “SVÄTOJÁNSKE NOCI” (MIDSUMMER NIGHTS) / Liptovský Ján l “LIPTOVSKÝ VÍNNY FESTIVAL“ / LIPTOV WINE FESTIVAL / Lúčky Spa Resort l “STOLIČNÉ DNI” (COUNTY DAYS) / Liptovský Mikuláš – a traditional event, market sale l “DEŇ CHLEBA” (THE BREAD DAY) / The Liptov Village Museum in Pribylina

JULY l “FOLKLÓRNY FESTIVAL VÝCHODNÁ“ / FOLK FESTIVAL “VÝCHODNÁ” l BIRTHDAY LATINO FIESTA – BIRTHDAY OF TATRALANDIA / Aquapark Tatralandia Top events l “KELTSKÝ DEŇ“ / CELTIC DAY / Archaeological open-air museum Havránok – demonstrations of the life of Celts You are not at risk of being bored in the region. In tourist centres, towns as well as villages l “STREDOVEKÉ DNI“ / MEDIEVAL DAYS / The Likava Castle – demonstrations of medieval of Liptov, there are dozens of interesting events organised attended by many interesting ﬁghts bands, theatre and dance ensembles entertaining guests and visitors. l “MIKULÁŠSKY JAZZOVÝ FESTIVAL“ / MIKULÁŠ JAZZ FESTIVAL / Liptovský Mikuláš – all of Liptov lives with jazz FEBRUARY l “DOLNOLIPTOVSKÉ SLÁVNOSTI POD CHOČOM” (THE LOWER LIPTOV CELEBRATION l “FURMANSKÉ PRETEKY” (CART-HORSE COMPETITION) /Bobrovec – Cart-horse UNDER CHOČ) / Lúčky competition, demonstrations, programme l “NEDEĽA VO VLKOLÍNCI” / SUNDAY IN VLKOLÍNEC / Vlkolínec l “O CENU ŽIARCA” (THE ŽIAREC AWARD) / Pavčina Lehota – giant slalom competition – preschoolers, students, adults, seniors AUGUST l STREET MUSIC NIGHT / Liptovský Mikuláš – a night full of music and dancing MARCH l “ČIPKARSKA NEDEĽA” (LACE MAKING SUNDAY) / The Liptov Village Museum in Pribylina l BIKINI SKIING / Jasná Nízke Tatry l “NÁRODNÝ VÝSTUP NA KRIVÁŇ“ / NATIONAL HIKE TO THE KRIVÁŇ MOUNTAINS l “SVIATKY JARI” (SPRING HOLIDAYS) / Liptov village museum in Pribylina – event connected with Easter themes, folklore groups, dances, songs SEPTEMBER l “RUŽOVÝ FESTIVAL” (ROSE FESTIVAL) / Ružomberok – un-traditionally about a rose APRIL l “HORNOLIPTOVSKÝ JARMOK A DNI MESTA LIPTOVSKÝ HRÁDOK“ / THE UPPER LIPTOV l ENVIRONMENTAL DAY IN LIPTOV / Liptovská Mara and the area – cleaning the banks of MARKET AND MUNICIPAL DAYS OF LIPTOVSKÝ HRÁDOK / Liptovský Hrádok Liptovská Mara l “DNI ANDREJA HLINKU“ / ANDREJ HLINKA DAYS – Ružomberok (2014), honour to Andrej Hlinka MAY l “POĎAKOVANIE ZA ÚRODU” (HARVEST THANKSGIVING) / Vlkolínec, harvest festival at l “LETORST” (SUMMER BAPTISM) / Hrabovo – opening the hiking season in Hrabovo the end of farming year l “BAČOVA CESTA” (SHEPHERD´S ROAD) / sheep farms in the region of Liptov – ceremonial opening of the sheep farm season NOVEMBER l “FUJARA ZNIE VLKOLÍNCOM” (THE SOUND OF SHEEP SHEPHERD´S PIPE IN VLKOLÍNEC) l “JÁNSKE DUŠIČKY” / Liptovská Ján – Vlkolínec – meeting of sheep shepherd´s pipe players in Vlkolínec l “MAŠINPARÁDA” (MACHINE PARADE) / The Liptov Village Museum in Pribylina DECEMBER l WINTER MUSIC OPENING / Jasná Nízke Tatry, Ski & bike park Malinô Brdo l “VLKOLÍNSKA ZABÍJAČKA” (VLKOLÍNEC SLAUGHTERING) / Vlkolínec l ST. NICOLAUS´ MARKET / Liptovský Mikuláš l CHRISTMAS IN RUŽOMBEROK / Ružomberok l ADVENT CONCERTS / Liptovský Mikuláš l NEW YEAR´S EVE / towns, tourism entities 22 REGION LIPTOV 23

After riding up on the 8-seat chair lift you can ride directly from Malinô Brdo. The routes are suitable for all age categories. Scooters for children over the age of 6 as well as for adults Family programme are available. The forest full of fun called “Tarzanka” The unique thing about Liptov is that in one day you can discover all from underground offers space for children who can have fun in the beauty of caves, through thermal springs to excellent ski or hiking experience in the children´ high-rope park, on the climbing wall and mountains. bungee trampoline. It is situated directly behind the Hit the road of discovery and experience Liptov adventure first hand. When getting to apartments Hrabovo in a peaceful forest area where know the region in summer month you will surely come across Liptov cases with secret you can also go boating. contents, thus do not hesitate and join in discovering 7 TREASURES of Liptov . After the difficult day, you can have a traditional house- made meal in the “Koliba u dobrého Pastiera” shepherd´s hut in Čutkovská dolina Valley . Near the day 1 = learning abouT The hisTory of liPToV shepherd´s hut, children will have fun in the “Čutkovský dvor” Biely Potok l Vlkolínec l Likava Castle l Church of St. Martin in Martinček l Lúčky yard with live animals. Spa l Lúčanský vodopád Waterfall

In the village of Biely Potok near Ružomberok you can see the Church of St. Wendelin day 3 = celTic Wandering from 1901 together with the memorial of victims of the Second World War. The most Bešeňová l Havránok l dam wall of Liptovská Mara interesting stop is surely Vlkolínec – a living village of the open-air museum of folk l Bobrovník architecture . Creative workshops take place in the museum for children as well as adults where you can experience tinker handicraft, glass painting, or bobbin lace making etc. Bešeňová is not large, but a known village mainly thanks to the thermal springs and the In the other direction there is the Likava castle (305 m above sea level) dated to the 14th thermal park GINO PARADISE Bešeňová . Near the village you will also find Bešeňovské century in the Likavka village area. It was meant to guard the gateway through Váh near travertines – condensed colourful fresh-water limestones. Ružomberok and an important road from the Váh region to Orava and Poland. The castle Stop in the archaeological open-air museum of Celtic culture in Havránok , one of the looks like it came from a fairy tale that you need to read. The castle ruins are home to oldest cultural monuments in Liptov. It is the discovery site of a settlement dated back the spirit of a robbing knight, be thus careful. to Late Iron Age from the period of 300-100 B.C. Celts sacrificed animals as well as On the way back, we recommend you to visit the Church of St. Martin in Martinček people in Havránok. You can make a stop also on the dam wall and get a marvellous view connected with Templars. If you look closely maybe you will find the hidden treasure of of Liptovská Mara and the beauties of Liptov nature. It is considered to be the longest Templars . After a day full of experience, you can perfectly regenerate your body in the dam wall in Slovakia. Lúčky Spa that is the oldest spa in Slovakia . In the AQUA-VITAL Park, you will find the Near the banks of the water dam Liptovská Mara you will come across the sheep farm power of the healing water suitable for treating several diseases. On the way back do “Salaš Bobrovník” . It offers products made of sheep milk, fresh cheese, smoked cheese, not forget to stop at the beautiful 12-meter cascade Lúčky waterfalls . smoked sheep cheese “oštiepok”, whey, traditional sheep cheese “bryndza”, lamb goulash, traditional Slovak sheep cheese dumplings (“bryndzové halušky”) and patties (“pirohy”). day 2 = adVenTure in hraboVo Towards the end of the day, we recommend to experience thermal springs first hand – in Malinô Brdo l Ružomberok l Hrabovo l Čutkovská dolina Valley GINO PARADISE Bešeňová. It is a complex open all year long using geo-thermal energy. There are pools with geo-thermal or pure heated water available, as well as interior The ski and bike centre Malinô Brdo in Hrabovská dolina Valley offers you several stainless steel pools with crystal clear water, waterslides, outdoor whirlpools and options. The braver ones can ride up on a chair-lift and walk back down on any of the wellness with a complex of 5 saunas. marked routes. Or you can ride down on one of the routes by mountain bikes . The routes The adrenaline zone open all year long includes a waterslide tower with 6 waterslides, are graded according to the level of difficulty. The park also includes sections suitable a wave pool and a children´s pool with attractions . for a ride on mountain carts and all terrain carts . 24 REGION LIPTOV 25

day 4 = The fragranT Tree rouTe deň 6 = secreT of mills Žiar l Žiarska dolina Valley l Žiarska chata cottage Kvačianska dolina Valley l Liptovská Sielnica l Tatralandia, Liptovský Mikuláš

Immediately in front of the entrance to Žiarska dolina Valley, make a stop to rest at the Visiting Mills “Mlyny oblazy” in Kvačianska dolina Valley is an experience for the whole sheep farm “Salaš Žiar” . Strengthened by the traditional Slovak meal – dumplings family, including the youngest ones. Park at the end of the village of Kvačany and go for (“halušky”), you can hit the road through Žiar valley, mouth all the way to the Žiarska a pleasant walk in the picturesque, mountainous environment. chata cottage (1,325 m above sea level). It is the only mountain cottage in Western Tatras Part of the valley is Oblazy with fairy-tale-like wooden water mills and saw mill from the situated in the end of one of its valleys accessible from the Liptov side. 19th century. After the walk you will appreciate the refreshment in the style of the hut An attraction of the Žiarska dolina Valley is the symbolic cemetery of the victims of “Koliba Gréta” in Liptovská Sielnica with a fire place when the staff welcome you in folk mountain tragedies in the Western Tatras Mountains that originated at the site of Krásnô costumes. under the Príslop Hill in 1995. Behind the cemetery approximately fifteen minutes from The best end of the day full of discoveries is the refreshment in the Tatralandia Aquapark. the cottage following the green mark to Jalovecke sedlo sag there is a system of Discover this place full of adventure and fun part of which is also Tropical Paradise with Šarafiový vodopád waterfall from where the lowest level can be seen from the path. year-long seaside Eden, summer Funpark Tatralandia as well as the accommodation There are several routes from the Žiarska chata cottage. It is up to you if you choose the complex Holiday Village Tatralandia. marked tourist routes leading from Žiarska chata cottage to Plačlivô, Ostrý Roháč or During the summer season, visitors of all ages can enjoy 14 pools with sea water, thermal other peaks of the hills or if you come back to the valley. An excellent experience and a as well as pure water. One cannot be bored there thanks to 26 waterslides and water return to Žiarska dolina Valley will be a ride on scooters that you can rent at the Žiarska slides, attractions in the Funpark, all-day programme with the greatest animation team chata cottage. The Smrečianka creek runs through the valley with rich flora and fauna. in Slovakia or summer events. On the nearby meadows you can see feeding sheep and cows, admire the view of the In case of adverse weather, hide under transparent roof of the Tropical Paradise open all majestic peaks of Baranec, Tri kopy, Baníkov, Príslop and other. year round where the water and air temperature does not get lower than 30°C. If you want to experience adrenaline, try Superfly Tatralandia – a unique adrenaline attraction day 5 = JánoŠík´s hideaWays simulating free fall that you can experience for example when jumping from an airplane Demänovská dolina Valley l Vrbické pleso tarn l Jasná Nízke Tatry l Pavčina Lehota or a cliff, but without the being scared or sick from high altitude.

The route starts in Demänovská dolina Valley which is the most visited site and part of deň 7 = folloWing The knoWledge of handicrafT the Low Tatras National Park . The most visited cave – Demänovská Cave of Liberty excels Pribylina l Račkova dolina Valley l Liptovský Hrádok with unbelievable diversity of colours. The length of the visit of the traditional round is about 60 minutes, in case of the large round approximately 100 minutes. The average Nearby Liptovský Hrádok visit the youngest natural museum in Slovakia – Liptov Village temperature in the cave is from 6.1 to 7°C. Museum in Pribylina . Museum offers numerous cultural programmes for visitors. Vrbické pleso tarn (1,113 m above sea level) is the largest natural lake in Low Tatras, the Annually, great themed events such as the Ovčiarska nedeľa (Sheepman´s Sunday), area is well accessible through hiking pathways. You can continue your wandering Hasičská nedeľa (Firefighter´s Sunday), Včelárska nedeľa (Bee-keeper´s Sunday), Deň sv. directly on the Low Tatras Mountain range and Chopok (2,024 m above sea level). You Huberta (The Day of St. Hubertus) and other take place annually. can ride up under its peak comfortably by a Funitel cable car. We recommend warm Do not miss the Váh forest railway from Liptovský Hrádok . A very pleasant walk or clothes for this route, because it is one of the most windy places in Slovakia. You have cycling tour for you and your kids is the route to the Račkova dolina Valley (889.9 m got the unique chance to see the deer, does, mountain goats, lizards or hear the shriek above sea level) in Western Tatra Mountains. There is a ski resort there where you can of marmots. On the peak, do not miss the view tower of Rotunda restaurant with also try horse-riding. exclusive 360-degree panorama view . Visit the manor house and castle in Liptovský Hrádok . Almost in the centre of Liptovský Stop also in Pavčina Lehota. You will have wind in the hair on the summer mountain bob Hrádok you can admire a broad range of trees in the highest situated arboretum in Central sled in Žiarce that is 1,000 m long and has an elevation of 113 m. Nearby you will Europe . It is also one of the oldest ones in Slovakia. discover a tower offering the view of the Western Tatras, Chočské vrchy hills and Fatra Mountains. So let´s go for the mountains to experience the unforgettable! 26 REGION LIPTOV 27 Gastronomy Accommodation l Salaš Pastierska Bobrovec We recommend the best from the region, evaluate and improve +421 911 809 896, [email protected], the quality of provided services in accommodation facilities for WWW .PPSBOBROVEC .SK /SALAS _UVOD .HTM you! When choosing the accommodation equipment, monitor the l Reštaurácia a predaj syrov Kozí vŕšok symbol “LIPTOV STAR”. Cleanliness of the accommodation facility Ivachnová 304, Liptovská Teplá, +421 44 439 23 01, and facility of rooms, quality and invention of gastronomy, [email protected], WWW .KOZIVRSOK .SK approaching the customers and orientation in problem situations. These are l Koliba u dobrého pastiera just a couple of aspects that the evaluation committee chose as part of the LIPTOV STAR Čremošná 8684, Ružomberok, +421 917 440 604, Project. The Liptov Star project is an open competition for accommodation facilities in [email protected], WWW .KOLIBAUPASTIERA .SK the Liptov region. The aim of the project organiser is to reward the best ones. Nowadays, l Hotel Koliba Gréta*** only 15 accommodation facilities prides itself with the certificate of quality. Liptovská sielnica 270, Lipt. Sielnica, +421 911 897 078, [email protected], WWW .KOLIBAGRETA .SK l 1 star = very good standard of provided services in its category l Salaš Bobrovník l 2 stars = excellent quality in its category Bobrovník 87, Liptovská Sielnica, +421 908 922 006, l 3 stars = excellent and perfect services on top professional level [email protected] l Koliba Holica Huty Regional tourist organisation LIPTOV REGION recommends: 227, Huty, +421 904 904 473, [email protected], WWW .KOLIBAHOLICA .SK caTegory hoTel – The number of achieVed liPToV l Hotel*** Strachanovka Jánska koliba, Liptovský Ján 2067, Liptovský Ján, sTars 2**: +421 907 465 567, [email protected], WWW .STRACHANOVKA .SK Hotel TRI STUDNIČKY**** Demänovská Dolina l Relax hotel Sojka Malatíny Malatíny 104, +421 44 547 56 57, [email protected], Demänovská Dolina 5, Liptovský Mikuláš, +421 44 547 80 00, WWW .SOJKA .EU [email protected], WWW .TRISTUDNICKY .SK l Reštaurácia Penzion Drak**** Demänová Demänová 478, Liptovský Mikuláš, +421 918 378 207, [email protected], www.penziondrak.sk l Reštaurácia Tempo Tatry Pribylina Pri základnej škole, Pribylina, +421 905 400 247, [email protected], WWW .PENZION .TEMPOTATRY .SK Wellness Hotel GRAND**** Jasná l Reštaurácia Magdaleny Zai – Hrad a Kaštieľ Ulica Magdaleny Zai 1, Liptovský Hrádok, +421 915 812 900, Demänovská Dolina Demänovská Dolina 71, Liptovský Mikuláš, [email protected], WWW .GRANDCASTLE .SK +421 44 523 19 00, l Pizzeria Good Mood Nám. osloboditeľov 19, Liptovský Mikuláš, [email protected], WWW .GRANDJASNA .SK +421 903 410 406, [email protected], WWW .PIZZA -GOODMOOD .SK l Hotel Summit*** Bešeňová 155, +421 908 901 392, [email protected], WWW .HOTELSUMMIT .SK Wellness Hotel Chopok**** Demänovská Dolina l Obchodno-zábavné centrum RGB Liptov Kamenné pole 4449/3, Liptovský Mikuláš, Demänovská Dolina 20, Liptovský Mikuláš, +421 44 559 14 88, [email protected], WWW .MARINO .SK [email protected], WWW .HOTELCHOPOK .SK l Pizzéria a reštaurácia MANDERLAK Bobrovec +421 917 714 367, [email protected], WWW .PENZIONMANDERLAK .SK l Pivovar Brontvai Kvačany 88, +421 905 613 567, [email protected], WWW .BRONTVAI .SK l Penzión Mária – MACOVA VINÁREŇ caTegory hoTel – The number of achieVed liPToV l Bodice 41, Liptovský Mikuláš, +421 908 910 171, [email protected], WWW .PENZIONMARIA .EU sTars 1.5*: l Reštaurácia Hotel SKI & FUN Jasná Záhradky 69, Demänovská Dolina, +421 901 704 457, [email protected], WWW .HOTELSKIFUN .SK GINO PARADISE Bešeňová hotely LUKA****, TERMAL****, GIGA**** Bešeňová Bešeňová 136, +421 444 307 700, [email protected], WWW .GINOPARADISE .SK 28 REGION LIPTOV 29

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*:

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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

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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*:

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

l In Bystrická dolina Valley you will be surely impressed by the size and beauty of the water reservoir Nová Bystrica supplying drinking water to the Kysuce region for 25 years.

l Nová Bystrica is famous for the Kysuce village museum – oper-air museum Vychylovka. At the Vychylovka River you will ﬁnd a unique natural phenomenon “Vychylovské prahy” .

l In the Žilina mini zoo you can ﬁnd a piece of the animal world. Guinea pigs, rabbits, birds, porcupine, mini pigs, turtles, iguana, snakes and even vimba. Mini Zoo is open every Sunday, the only condition for visiting it is to sign up for the visit in advance. Zvolenská 20, Žilina, WWW .MINIZOOZILINA .SK

Seeking fun and experience l In the picturesque village of Brezany just 7 km from Žilina is an Eden for all horse lovers – horse-riding l Visit “Lážo Plážo Mirážo“ beach in the centre of Žilina – sun umbrellas, pools with salt complex Brezany . WWW .JABREZANY .SK water, two children´s pools, own currency - this all on the roof of a shopping centre. Žilina, WWW MIRAGESHOPPING SK . . l Directly in the complex of the auto camping Belá – Nižné Kamence which became the best Slovak auto l Just a couple of kilometres from Žilina (in the direction of Martin), you will ﬁnd a camping of 2013 there is a beautiful ranch. Children can thermal swimming pool in the beautiful area of the village of Stráňavy. Stráňavy, feed sheep, goats or poultry and ride on horses directly in WWW .AQUAEDEN .SK the complex. Autocamping Belá – Nižné Kamence, WWW .CAMPINGBELA .EU l In the heart of the National Park Small Fatra in Terchová, the relax centre Terchovec open all year round is deﬁnitely worth of visiting. Terchová, WWW TERCHOVEC COM . . l In Terchová you can also visit the Terchová garden in addition to hiking and relaxing in water. l Try the relax centre of the hotel Dubná Skala in Žilina. Award yourselves with Jacuzzi, Vrátňanská cesta 287/9, Terchová, J. M. Hurbana, Žilina, WWW HOTELDUBNASKALA SK Finnish sauna or hydro-massage shower. . . WWW .HOTEL -TERCHOVA .SK

l The Wellness Centre of the Rozsutec Hotel attracts by a pool with counter-current l In Štefanová (part of Terchová) there is the boar (10x5 m, depth of 1.2 m) and water temperature of 27°C or whirlpool with massage preserve which is sought after by families with jets and temperature of 34°C. children. There is a path leading to the preserve thanks Vrátna dolina, Terchová, WWW .HOTELROZSUTEC .SK to which you can see the boars really closely.

l Wellness zone of the hotel Villa Nečas in Žilina is reserved for hotel guests only. Enjoy l Also near the restaurant “Starý Majer” (Old Farmstead) in Vrátna valley there is a relaxation in privacy and perfect comfort that will charge you with new energy. picturesque place when animals and people live together in harmony and peace. Pri celulózke 37, Žilina, WWW .VILLANECAS .SK Rabbits, peacocks, hens, pheasants, ducks as well as sheep typical for the Small Fatra region are bred here. l Your companions on the 7-km-long section will be the merry rafters in folk costumes. Vrátna dolina, Terchová, You can take on the raft also children younger than 3. WWW .HOTELROZSUTEC .SK /MINI -ZOO Ul. SNP 86, Strečno, WWW .PLTE -STRECNO .SK 36 MALÁ FATRA 37

Looking for sports Our region offers the densest network of cycling routes in the territory of Slovakia in a range of more than 645 km of various level and difficulty. Jánošík´s region is the cycling ECdeyn. cling You do not need to decide between a stay at the seaside and visiting monuments. The route around water works Žilina enables you to do both. An easy path will lead you You can reach the stunning view tower on Bobovec from Slovak Astronomical Clock in under the Strečno castle or in the other direction to the castle park of the Budatín castle. SHtará Biykstrican. Yog u will get an excellent view of the Small Fatra, Martinské Hole, Veľká The round through the Terchová district is 20.7 km long and belongs to one of the routes Rača or Lysá Hora in the Czech Republic. It would be a sin to be in Small Fatra Mountains of medium level of difficulty. and not visit "Jánošíkove diery" (Jánošík´s holes). You will get from Žilina to Terchová on a cycling route which is marked by the Kysucká This labelled by many as the most attractive tourist path of Small Fatra Mountains creates vrchovina Mountains range. The cycling route starts in Žilina – Budatín. The route is 31.2 a system of gorges and canyons. You will count here more than 20 waterfalls and bizarre km long. The round water reservoir Nová Bystrica is a popular and sought after route rocky forms with specific climate and you will find several interesting plant and animal which leads around the water reservoir Nová Bystrica. species. The start of the hike to "Jánošíkove diery" (Jánošík´s holes) are the villages of More information at: Štefanová and Biely Potok. WWW .REGIONMALAFATRA .SK /CO -ROBIT /CYKLOTURISTIKA If you want to experience a truly interesting hike full of beautiful views and unique rocky forms, walk during your holidays in the Small Fatra Mountains on the pathway from Gorges – Robber´s path – Terchová . If your children are older and can manage a more demanding hike, we definitely recommend you to hike to Veľký Rozsutec Mountains . 38 MALÁ FATRA 39

l Adventure, adrenaline and fun is guaranteed while rafting on the Váh River . You can l The ski centre Vrátna Free Time Zone offers skiing truly for all. Its complex is one of take children older than 3 years rafting. You can also try however canoeing or barging . the most up-to-date in Slovakia. 14 km of skiing slopes are surrounded by beautiful SIfp theore raret y oaungcert piasvsenigteris eons board, we recommend canoeing on the Rajčianka Snakturiei onf thg e Small Fatra National Park with the highest peak being the Veľký Kriváň River. reaching an altitude of 1,709 meters. Everyone can ski in Vrátna. l You can try paragliding from Straník which is an icon in thermic flying. l Fans of ski-shoe marches or snow-kiting come more and more frequently to Chleb l Our region is literally a climbing Eden . Favourite locations are Višňové, Porúbka, Belá which is one of the most famous snow-kiting destinations in Europe. as well as some rocks in the Small Fatra National Park. In Žilina you can find the largest l Ski Gavurky in the centre of Terchová is suitable mainly for the beginners and children. bouldering climbing wall in Slovakia. l If you or your children like to overcome obstacles and are not scared of heights, the high-rope park Preles is made for you and your children. Near the centre of Terchová, in the beautiful area of a pine-tree park you will find the Dino Adventure Park . l Enjoy beach volleyball on playgrounds in Small Fatra. Sporting complex FESTA CLUB Terchová is a multi-sporting complex with a tennis court, mini football, floor ball and volleyball playground, mini-golf routes and a children´s corner. Terchová, WWW .TERCHOVAVRATNA .SK /FESTA -CLUB l In Small Fatra we support ecological mobility and only there you can thus try a new form of entertainment. You will get from Vrátna or Štefanová to Terchová by especially modified scooters . l Excellent accessibility by car, bicycle or means of mass transport, water, in-line path , skate park , cycling route and further sporting areas make the water works Žilina an attractive place. 40 MALÁ FATRA 41

Wandering for knowledge, culture and history l The gate to our region is Žilina . You can relax in one of the stylish coffee-houses or restaurants at the Mariánske námestie Square . Thanks to the square-shaped layout and vaults with arcades offer an unrepeated atmosphere. The Andrej Hlinka Square is dominated by the Cathedral of l You can learn more about the Slovak highwayman Juraj the Holy Trinity with the adjoining balustrade. Jánošík in the ethnographic exposition named As many as 81 historical buildings are currently Jánošík and Terchová located in Terchová. labelled by plates with QR codes in Žilina which is the first town in Slovakia to do it. l Nová Bystrica is famous for the Kysuce village museum – the oper-air museum Vychylovka . l The history of our region is related with tinkers. From Historical forest switchback railway runs the town centre, you can easily walk to the Váh Regional through the complex of the museum. You can Museum . The museum is housed by the complex of the enjoy the ride by the steam train during Budatín castle . weekends of the summer season.

l The Strečno castle is made for trips with children. Especially in summer, children will l The cultural centre Stanica Žilina – Záriečie oﬀers certainly get attracted by themed programmes full of knights, hawkers and craftsmen. programme full of festivals, theatre performances, The complex prides itself also with the medieval village of Paseka built according to concerts, broadcasting, lectures of events for children. the example of the historical medieval structures. l The puppet theatre in Žilina is the oldest one in Slovakia. Children enjoy the most l Do you know that you can admire an Astronomical Clock not only in Prague, but also adaptations of classical folk fairy tales. in the Small Fatra region? It is the most exact astronomical clock in the world and it is the gem of the Kysuce village of Stará Bystrica . 42 MALÁ FATRA 43

Events FEBRUARY: l “Valentín na Lietavskom hrade“ / St. Valentine´s at the Lietava Castle , Lietava Castle, Lietava l Carnival in Slovakia Žilina – the largest festival of carnival masques in Slovakia

APRIL: l Allegretto Žilina – unique music festival

MAY: l “Otvorenie brán Skanzenu Vychylovka“ / Opening of gates to the open-air museum Vychylovka , New Bystrica - Vychylovka l “Noc divadiel“ / Night of theatres, Žilina – Night of Literature Project l “Majstrovstvá sveta vo varení a jedení halušiek“ / World Championship in cooking and eating sheep cheese dumplings , Terchová Family programme TURN OF MAY – JUNE l “Staromestské slávnosti“ / Old-town fest, Žilina – the greatest Žilina event 1sT day: sTarT in ToWn In Small Fatra, do not miss Žilina which is the gate to our region. The unique square- JUNE – SEPTEMBER: shaped layout and vaults with arcades at the Mariánske square will impress you as well. l “Žilinské kultúrne leto“ / Žilina Cultural Summer – concerts, theatres, exhibitions and The symbol of Žilina is the Church of the Holy Trinity. The information office offers film projections themed town visits, visit to the view tower or the visit to the underground of the Kostol Obrátenia sv. Pavla Apoštola (Church of the Conversion of St. Paul), the Apostle. Take JUNE: your children to the high-rope park Preles in the Forest Park Chrasť and after mastering l “Festival drotárstva“ / Tinker Festival, Žilina – you can also try the tinker school the low and high round or the jump of courage, you can enjoy a family picnic. l “Fest Anča”, Žilina – presenting a number of cartoon films and concerts

JULY: 2nd day: folloWing The secreTs of The TerchoVá l “Jánošíkove dni” (Jánošík´s days), Terchová – the whole village lives with music, arts, dolina Valley traditions and entertainment You can observe the Terchová dolina Valley from the sky when you follow the yellow marked path directly from the village. This will lead you to the Straník hill which is a AUGUST: famous place for paragliding and hang gliding. If you want your children to experience l “Stredoveký deň“ / Medieval Day, Žilina – Mariánske Square turns into a medieval sleeping in a tent, the complex of the auto-camping Belá Nižné Kamence is perfect for market it. You will find comfortable cottages there, a small swimming pool, children´s l “Terchovský budzogáň”, Terchová – rock music festival playground and even a small animal farm. DECEMBER: 3rd day: JánoŠík´s birThPlace l Christmas market, Žilina – enjoy the atmosphere of advent in Žilina In Terchová you will find a museum, wooden Bethlehem, traditional shepherd´s hut as well as modern restaurants and stylish wellness centres. “Terchovská koliba” of the Hotel Diery offers a truly honest house-made cuisine, stylish environment, pleasant folk music and attentive service. Visit the relax centre “Terchovec” open all year long with the swimming and relaxation pool, children´s pool, massage and relaxation pool, whirlpool bath, Finnish saunas as well as a steam sauna under one roof. From “Terchovec”, the Dino Adventure Park is just a step away. Children will enjoy the most interesting children´s JANUARY: l “Jánošíkovým krajom” (Through the Jánošík´s region), cable way in Slovakia. Small Fatra region – skiing crossing Sportl s European Snowboarding Cup , Vrátna 4Th day: TesT of fiTTness AUGUST: l “Európsky pohár silných mužov” (European Power Men Cup) , Žilina You can hike on the most frequented pathway from Štefanová – “Diery” with your SEPTEMBER: l “Dni zdravia a Žilinský polmaratón” (Days of Health children. You will count here more than 20 waterfalls and bizarre rocky forms with and Žilina Half-Marathon) , Žilina specific climate and you will find several interesting plant and animal species. The start OCTOBER: l “Žilinská sedemstovka” – relay race composed of a cyclist – flier - runner of the hike to “Jánošíkove diery” (Jánošík´s holes) are the villages of Štefanová and Biely DECEMBER: l New Year´s Eve Run – Anton Jánoška Memorial, Lietava Potok. Then you can visit the boar park in Štefanová. 44 MALÁ FATRA 45

7Th day: TraVelling on TWo Wheels Small Fatra offers more than 645 cycling routes. An easy cycling route around the water works Žilina is ideal for families with young children. It will lead you all the way under the Strečno castle or in the other direction to the castle park of the Budatín castle. The Terchová district round is 20.7 m long. A popular route is also the round going around the water reservoir Nová Bystrica . Gastronomy l You can enjoy top gastronomy also in the restaurant of the Villa Nečas Hotel which won the Trend Top Restaurant 2011 award in the Žilina self-governing region. Hotel Villa Nečas Žilina**** Pri Celulózke 3494, 011 61 Žilina, +421 (0)41 509 10 01, +421 918 980 084, [email protected], WWW .VILLANECAS .SK l The restaurant of the hotel Dubná Skala has a rich history and is one of the most popular restaurants in Žilina. Boutique Hotel Dubná Skala**** Hurbanova 345/8, 010 01 Žilina, +421 41 507 91 00 [email protected], WWW .HOTELDUBNASKALA .SK l “Terchovská koliba” hut of the Hotel Diery is famous for true home-made meals. Hotel Diery*** 5Th day: mounTain Taxi and The greaTesT gem of Biely Potok, 013 06 Terchová, +421 41 56 95 323, kysuce +421 911 56 95 32, [email protected], WWW .HOTEL -DIERY .SK Ride up on the modern cable car to an altitude of 1,494 m above sea level and enjoy the l The modern restaurant atmosphere of which is highlighted by the Small Fatra impressive nature and unique view of the whole Small Fatra! The village of Stará Bystrica Panorama can be found in the Rozsutec Hotel in Vrátna . will impress you with several places at once. The front of the House of Culture is a unique Hotel Rozsutec *** gem of Kysuce. It is the first and the only Astronomical Clock in Slovakia , the most exact Terchová, +421 911 518 633 astronomical clock in the world and the largest wooden statue in Slovakia. [email protected], WWW .HOTELROZSUTEC .SK l A restaurant with the wild west atmosphere is in the village of Belá. Country Saloon 6Th day: one day is noT enough Belá offers meals of international and Slovak cuisine. On the border of the villages Radôstka and Stará Bystrica there in a fairy-tale-like view Hotel Country Saloon Belá *** tower on the Bobovec hill in an altitude of 723 m. Worth visiting is definitely also the Ulica Oslobodenia 817/109, 013 05 Belá, + 421 41 5693 244 village of Nová Bystrica where you can experience the history first hand in the Kysuce [email protected], WWW .COUNTRYBELA .SK Village Museum – the open–air museum Vychylovka . Historical forest switchback railway l The Restaurant “Obľúbená” can be found in a peaceful part of the centre of the village runs through the complex of the museum. Stará Bystrica only 200 meters from the Slovak Astronomical Clock in the complex of apartments Stará Bystrica. Reštaurácia Obľúbená Stará Bystrica, +421 949 030 100, [email protected], WWW .APARTMANYSB .SK Accommodation hoTels: l Boutique Hotel Dubná Skala**** Hurbanova 345/8, 010 01 Žilina, +421 41 507 91 00 [email protected], WWW .HOTELDUBNASKALA .SK l Hotel Villa Nečas Žilina**** Pri Celulózke 3494, 011 61 Žilina, +421 41 509 10 01, +421 918 980 084, [email protected], WWW .VILLANECAS .SK l Hotel Diery*** Biely Potok, 013 06 Terchová, +421 41 56 95 323, +421 911 56 95 32, [email protected], WWW .HOTEL -DIERY .SK l Hotel Country Saloon Belá *** Ulica Oslobodenia 817/109, 013 05 Belá, + 421 41 5693 244 [email protected], WWW .COUNTRYBELA .SK l Hotel Rozsutec *** Vrátna dolina, Terchová, +421 911 518 633 [email protected], WWW .HOTELROZSUTEC .SK 46 47

Pensions: l Penzión Luka Terchová Ulica sv. Martina č. 283, 013 06 Terchová, +421 907 317 180 [email protected], WWW .PENZIONLUKA .SK l Penzión Goral* Holúbková Roveň 1201, 013 06 Terchová, +421 948 484 888 [email protected], WWW .TERCHOVAVRATNA .SK

aParTmenTs: l Apartmány Terchová sv. Cyrila a Metoda ,013 06 Terchová, +421 907 605 079 [email protected], WWW .APARTMANY -TERCHOVA .SK l Apartmány Stará Bystrica Stará Bystrica, +421 949 030 100 [email protected], WWW .APARTMANYSB .SK coTTages: l Chata Uhorčík *** Na Bukovine 1452, 013 06 Terchová, +421 905 861 385 [email protected], WWW .CHATAUHORCIK .SK l Chata Zuzana Klaster ORAVA Terchová – Vrátna, 013 06 Terchová, +421 903 415 162 [email protected], WWW .CHATYTERCHOVA .SK /INDEX .PHP /CHATA -ZUZANA l Chata pod Vŕškom Terchová 1523, 013 06 Terchová, +421 904 929 993 [email protected], WWW .CHATAPODVRSKOM .SK l Chata u Ďurka Terchová, 013 06 Terchová, +421 910 273 867, [email protected], WWW .CHATYUMARUNOV .SK /UBYTOVANIE /UBYTOVANIE -CHATA -U-DURKA l Chata Ilčík*** Na Bukovine 1452, 013 06 Terchová, +421 905 861 385, [email protected], WWW .CHATAUHORCIK .SK /UBYTOVANIE -TERCHOVA /UBYTOVANIE -CHATA -ILCIK l Chata Jánošík Terchová, +421 903 415 162, [email protected] WWW .CHATYTERCHOVA .SK /INDEX .PHP /CHATA -JANOIK l Chata u sváka Jana Marunovci 1493, Terchová 013 06, +421 910 273 867, [email protected] WWW .CHATYUMARUNOV .SK /SK /UBYTOVANIE /UBYTOVANIE -CHATA -U-SVAKA -JANA l Chata Rajnoha*** Na Bukovine 1452, 013 06 Terchová, +421 905 861 385, [email protected] WWW .CHATAUHORCIK .SK /UBYTOVANIE -TERCHOVA /UBYTOVANIE -CHATA -RAJNOHA l Chata na Grúni 013 06 Terchová, +421 903 524 200 Orava is the northernmost region in Slovakia attractive mainly for fans of [email protected], WWW .CHATANAGRUNI .SK down-hill and cross-country skiing, water sports, hiking and mountain- l Chata u Gregušov climbing, and cycling. You can beneﬁt from numerous well-maintained sport Terchová, +421 902 622 663, [email protected], complexes, visit cultural, historical and technical monuments. The Orava WWW .CHATYUMARUNOV .SK /? ACCOMMODATION =PRIVAT -U-GREGUSOV Card – regional discount card can be useful as it enables you to get good discounts on services and attractions of various kinds. auTocamPing: l Camping Belá Belá–Nižné Kamence, +421 41 5695 135 [email protected], WWW .CAMPINGBELA .EU

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

Seeking fun and experience Looking for sports One of the symbols of Orava is water. The Orava Dam was built at the confluence of Biela l Ski Park Kubínska hoľa – the largest ski resort in Orava and Čierna Orava Rivers and is the dominant feature of the district town of Orava, modern complex on the southern slope Námestovo. On the banks of the Orava Dam there are several recreational areas offering of Oravská Magura, a broad spectrum of daily the possibility of fishing, swimming, yachting, water biking, boating, surfing, other water maintained ski routes, free-ride zone for sports and attractions ( WWW .NAMESTOVO .SK ). demanding skiers, snowboard park with its own lift, 9 skiing slopes, the total length of The remnant of flooded villages in the middle of the Orava Dam is represented by the 14 km; altitude: 720 – 1390 m above sea “Slanický ostrov umenia” (Slanica Island of Arts) . level, 8 lifts, 2 four chair lifts with starting belt, transport capacity of 9,000 persons per Another form of pure water amidst nature is represented by the Roháčske plesá Tarns hour. and the nearby 23-meter-high Roháčsky vodopád waterfalls . A memory of the ancient +421 915 595 311, +421 907 925 310, handicraft of rafters is rafting on a traditional wooden raft on the Orava River . The ride [email protected], WWW .KUBINSKA .SK , starts in Horná Lehota, the end is in Oravský Podzámok ( WWW .PLTE -ORAVA .SK ). N49°15´02.60", E19°16´09.89" l The ski centre Roháče – Spálená – near the Pure Orava water feeds also the Aqua Relax Park in Dolný Kubín . Thermal water is used village of Zuberec for all age categories of by the Meander Thermal Park Oravice offering to guests sporting swimming pool, water skiers, daily maintained skiing slopes, alpine world, relaxation pool, whirlpool and a kid´s pool ( WWW .MEANDERTHERMAL .COM ). The course skiing free zone for the demanding skiers, of the Orava River is sought by amateur as well as professional fans of rafting snow-board park, 5 skiing slopes, the total (WW .KEMPTILIA .SK ). length of 4.6 km, altitude: 1,030 – 1,500 meters above sea level, 3 ski-tows, 2 chair- A piece of live tradition combined with the beautiful Orava nature – that is the sheep lifts, transport capacity: 4,400 persons per farm Salaš Orava near the village of Hruštín (www.skizabava.sk). Original family fun is hour, 11 km of maintained routes for cross- offered by the pension “Jánošíkov dvor” (Jánošík´s Yard) in Zázrivá country skiing. (WWW .JANOSIKOVDVOR .SK ). +421 43 539 5210, [email protected], WWW .TATRAWEST .SK , N49°14´18.26´´, E19°42´48.05´´ l Ski Zábava Hruštín – Vasiľovská hoľa – the centre is 7 km away from the village of Hruštín, on the northern side of Oravská Magura, 5 skiing slopes, total length of 4.8 km; altitude: 900 – 1,150 meters above sea level, 3 ski tows, transport capacity: 2,500 persons per hour, 4 km of maintained routes for cross-country skiing. +421 43 238 8284, +421 905 653 766, [email protected], WWW .SKIZABAVA .SK , N49,29611, E19,25887 50 Klaster ORAVA 51

l Aqua Relax Dolný Kubín – family aqua-park with crystal clear water in pools, suitable also for visitors with more sensitive skin, “Fun Park” is available in summer offering a large grass area, children´s pool, sports playgrounds, sporting equipment rental, inflatable attractions, climbing wall, high-rope park, children´s playground as well as pedal carts. +421 43 238 8374, [email protected], WWW .AQUAKUBIN .EU l Riding on wooden rafts on the Orava River under the Orava Castle – starting in Horná Lehota, ending in Oravský Podzámok, operation: May-October. +421 911 35 81 82, +421 905 35 81 82, [email protected], WWW .PLTE -ORAVA .SK , N49.2612, E19.3579 l Relaxation and social complex Rufin – situated in the centre of Dolný Kubín, sports: squash, exercising on modern cardio-fitness machines, sporting equipment rental, restaurant, coffee-house. +421 43 238 8810, +421 917 226 057, Wandering for knowledge, info@rufin.sk, WWW .RUFIN .SK , N49° 212843718, E19°2972077429 l Sports complex of the Altis Hotel – situated near the culture and history Orava Dam, winter stadium, skating simulator, two pools, l National parks (NP): Tatra National Park, Small Fatra NP, Big Fatra NP, Protected children´s pool, multi-functional playground, gym, fitness, Landscape Area Upper Orava wellness, outdoor cable way. l National natural preserve: Biela skala, Choč, Juráňova dolina Valley, Kotlový žľab +421 43 583 2606, [email protected], channel, Minčol, Osobitá, Roháčske plesá Tarns, Rozsutec, Sivý vrch Hill, Sokolec, Šíp, WWW .HOTELALTIS .SK , N49°22´43.48´´, E19°31´49.68´´ Šrámková, Šútovská dolina Valley. l Natural preserves: Dubovské lúky meadows, Javorinka, Kunovo, Mačie diery, Medzi cycling Tourism, cycling rouTes bormi, Paráč, Úplazíky, Veľká Lučivná. l WWW .CYKLOTRASY .SK l Natural monuments: Bôrická mláka pond, Brestovská cave, Kraľoviansky meander, l WWW .DOLNYKUBIN .SK /CYKLOTRASY Pucovské zlepence pudding stones. l National natural monument: Orava castle rock. hiking l Protected complexes: Bratkovčík, Ostrá and Tupá Rock, Orava River. l WWW .KAMNAVYLET .SK /ATRAKCIE /ORAVA l WWW .SLOVAKHOLIDAY .SK casTles, chaTeaus and mansions l Oravský Podzámok, Orava castle adrenaline sPorTs, enTerTainmenT and acTiViTies l Dolný Kubín, municipal part of Mokraď, originally renaissance chateaux l Rogallo, glider, boats rafting, water skiing, off road, all-terrain vehicles, paintball, l Horná Lehota, renaissance chateaux diving, dredging, field mini carts, tank riding, electric bull, hot-air balloon, bungee l Vyšný Kubín, renaissance and baroque chateaux from 17th and 18th century jumping, mountain climbing, paragliding, parachuting, rope way, snow scooters etc. +421 948 017 291, [email protected], WWW .ORAVAACTION .COM museums, monumenTs l Orava Museum of Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav – museum exposition: Oravský castle (Oravský Podzámok), Orava forest railway (Oravská Lesná), Biblioteka Čaplovičiana, Literary museum of P.O. Hviezdoslava, Florin´s house and exhibition hall of the Orava Museum (Dolný Kubín), Exposition of the Hviezdoslav´s Hájnikova žena (Forest Guard´s 52 Klaster ORAVA 53

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 Wife) and Milo Urban (Oravská Polhora), Commemorative house of the author Martin Championship Kukučín (Jasenová). WWW .ORAVSKEMUZEUM .SK l “Roháče – Podbiel”, road run l Orava Village Museum, Zuberec – Brestová – open-air museum at the foothills of l “Párnickô švábkobraňá” (Párnica Potato Harvest Fest), Párnica, Folklore Roháče Mountains, more than 50 structures of folk architecture. Festival and Market WWW .MUZEUM .ZUBEREC .SK SEPTEMBER l “Kamenársky plenér” (Stone Masonry Open Air), Oravský Biely Potok, l Archaeological open-air museum – prehistoric village Mokrý kút, Vyšný Kubín – there creative meeting of stone masons is a reconstructed shelter from the Lužice culture in the complex. l “Dni mesta Dolný Kubín“ (Municipal Days of Dolný Kubín), traditional l Wooden churches situated in Tvrdošín and Leštiny are part of the world cultural and market and rich cultural programme natural heritage since 2008. l Further museums and commemorative rooms: “Múzem šľachtických kočiarov a saní” (Museum of noble coaches and sleighs) (Oravský Podzámok), “Izba starých materí” (Grandmothers´ room) (Párnica), Municipal Museum (Vyšný Kubín), Commemorative room of Martin Hanuljak and Municipal Museum (Oravská Jasenica), “Bobrova raľa” (folk architecture monument preserve), Small ethnographic museum of Podbiel (Podbiel). Family programme galleries 1sT day: horná lehoTa – oraVský Podzámok – l Orava Gallery. WWW .ORAVSKAGALERIA .SK dolný kubín l Gallery of Maria Medvecká , painter of Orava (Tvrdošín) Riding on a wooden raft from Horná Lehota to Oravský Podzámok, visiting the Orava l Slanický Island of Arts (Orava Dam). WWW .ORAVSKAGALERIA .SK Castle, visiting the “Múzeum šľachtických kočiarov a saní” (Museum of noble coaches and sleights) in Oravský Podzámok, visiting aquapark Aqua Relax in Dolný Kubín. Technical monumenTs l Orava forest railway, Oravská Lesná – reconstructed narrow-gauge route. 2nd day: leŠTiny – VyŠný kubín l “Františkova huta” (smelt-house), Podbiel – remnant of factory hall of iron works from Visit of the wooden articular church in Leštiny – UNESCO World Heritage Site monument, 1836. 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). 3rd day: babia hora (oraVská Polhora) Events 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 l FEBRUARY “Preteky psích záprahov“ (Dog Mushing Competition), Zuberec May exposition of Hviezdoslav´s “Hájnikova žena” and of Milo Urban. MAY l “Oravský polmaratón“ (Orava Half-Marathon), Oravská Poruba – Gäceľ, road run l “Folklórny deň Kubína“ (Folklore Day of Kubín), Dolný Kubín, folklore 4Th day: oraVa dam - námesToVo festival Visit of the Slanicky island of arts, boat ride, professional lecture, Ranč u Edyho: Horse- l “Beh do Choča“ (Run up the Choč Hill), Vyšný Kubín, mountain run riding school for beginners as well advanced, children´s playgrounds, tennis courses, JUNE l “Tvrdošínska dvanástka” (Tvrdošín Twelve), Tvrdošín, road run pool. l “Vidiečanova Habovka” (Villager´s Habovka), Habovka, folklore festival l “Hviezdoslavov Kubín” (Hviezdoslav´s Kubín), Dolný Kubín 5Th day: oraVská lesná – babín – hruŠTín l “Zázrivské halušky” (Zázrivá dumplings), Zázrivá, competition in cooking Visit to the Orava forest railway, visit to the Gallery of folk wood-carving in Babín, visit and eating of dumplings to the sheep farm Salaš Orava (Ski Zábava Hruštín – Vasiľovská hoľa), live exposition of l “Rockový záber”, Oravská Poruba – Gäceľ, rock music festival sheep farming and folk traditions. JULY l “Trstenská krídlovka” (Trstená Cornet), Trstená, exhibition of brass music bands 6Th day: zuberec – Podbiel l “Oravský cyklomaratón“ (Orava Cycling Marathon), Dolný Kubín, Hike to Roháčske tarns and the waterfall, visit of the Orava Village Museum. mountain bike competition l „Podroháčska časovka“, Habovka, road bike competition l “Žaškovský minimaratón“ (Žaškov´s Mini-Marathon), Žaškov, road run 7Th day: Podbiel – TrsTená – TVrdoŠín – oraVice Visit to Bobrova raľa complex and the small Podbiel ethnographic museum, visit of l “Kosecký maratón“ (Grass-cutters´ Marathon), Hruštín, Slovak Grass- Cutting Exhibition Trstená and ascending the Tower of the Church of St. Martin, visit of the wooden church of All Saints in Tvrdošín – UNESCO Heritage Site, Gallery of Mária Medvecká, painter of l “Verím Pane” (I believe, Lord), Námestovo, Slovak Festival of Gospel Music Orava (Tvrdošín), visit of the thermal swimming pool in Oravice. 54 Klaster ORAVA 55

Pension Villa Helia *** in Medzihradné, capacity: 22 beds, focus on healthy lifestyle: wellness, infra sauna, relax room with Himalayan salt, heated Accommodation and gastronomy massage chair, outdoor jacuzzi, sport activities: badminton, table tennis, tennis, mountain bikes, dolný kubín electric scooter, opportunity to taste specialties Hotel Green *** – directly in the ski resort Ski park prepared from topinambur, private night jacuzzi in Kubínska hoľa, comfortably furnished rooms and nature outdoor. +421 911 222 806, apartments, capacity of 60 beds, restaurant with +421 911 222 800, [email protected], terrace, capacity of 50 places, wellness, winter WWW .VILLAHELIA .SK , N49.203520499, E19.31750163949 garden, kid´s corner, playgrounds. +421 917 403 685, +421 43 370 90 60, [email protected], WWW .HOTEL -GREEN .SK , hruŠTín N49°15´02.60" E19°16´09.89" Pension Koliba u Kuba Penzión ** and nearby recreational houses – in the skiing resort Ski Zábava Hruštín, wooden village with higher City Hotel Park *** – in the centre of Dolný Kubín, standard services, capacity of 80 beds, wellness, 65 double rooms, 17 double rooms with an extra hotel pool, fire place, seasonal exterior pool, kids´ bed, 4 apartments, restaurant, congress hall, 2 playground, sheep farm with animation salons, coffee-house, fitness, sauna, table tennis, programme and live exposition of sheep farming, garden, outdoor grill. folk habits and traditions. +421 43 581 11 11, +421 918 913 012, +421 43 238 8284, +421 905 653 766, [email protected], WWW .CITYHOTELPARK .SK +421 908 677 322, [email protected], WWW .SKIZABAVA .SK , N49°29´06.11´´, E19°25´08.87 nižná Hotel Arman ***+ –in the village of Nižná, 86 fixed beds Hotel Orava *** – Holiday Park Orava – Holiday (38 rooms, 5 apartments, 1 room for immobile guests), Park Orava – sport and relaxation complex in the bathroom, toilet, TV, internet, minibar, restaurant, recreational zone of Srňacie, Hotel: double rooms: coffee-house, lobby bar, wine-house, terrace, wellness, 30 fixed beds/15 extra beds, apartment: 2 fixed Russian mine, saunas (steam, Finnish, infrared), beds/2 extra beds, Holiday Park: bungalows – 54 swimming pool, massages, kids´ corner, fitness, own fixed beds/ 18 extra beds, Apartments Garden: 16 fixed beds/8 extra beds, restaurant with glassed bowling, billiard, table tennis, bike rental. wall, terrace, bars, roofed sports complex, fitness, +421 43 370 9042, [email protected], swimming pool, outdoor sport complexes, bicycle WWW .HOTELARMAN .SK , N49.30905, E19.519762 rental, in winter natural skating ring. +421 43 53 02 100, [email protected], WWW .HOTELORAVA .SK , N49°11'57.41", oraVská lesná E19°21'13.90" Pension Severka – directly in the centre of Oravská Lesná, 44 beds + 16 extra beds (16 rooms, 4 Hotel Belez ** – family hotel under Kubínska hoľa, apartments), restaurant, coffee-house, children´s corner, skibus, accommodation for 53 persons (2 double kitchen for individual preparation of meals, infra sauna rooms, 11 double rooms with extra bed, 2 family and Finnish sauna with cooling tub and massage shower, rooms for parents and 3 children, family apartments near the pension there is a roofed pool, gym, winter ski for 8 persons), WC, shower, TV, wi-fi, restaurant with resort, the possibility to go hiking on easy routes around. home-made meals and traditional dishes, terrace, kids´ playroom, sauna, paintball, generous outdoor +421 43 552 4590, 552 4591, [email protected], playgrounds (football, beach volleyball), children´s WWW .SEVERKA .SK , N49°22´10.31´´, E19°11´09.27´´ zone, terrace, bar, outdoor UFO bar, outdoor grill. +421 907 724 930, [email protected], oraVská Poruba – gäceľ WWW .BELEZ .SK , N49°14.23´, E19°16.00´ Auto camping Tília Gäceľ – near the Orava River, fenced complex monitored by camera system, capacity of approximately 80 tents, connections to Pension Koliba ** – in the centre of Dolný Kubín, electricity, social facilities, showers with hot water, regional gastronomic specialties, shepherd´s hut. kitchen, washing room, 16 completely 100 seats in stylish interior, further seats on reconstructed bungalows (1 x 4-bed room, 1x summer terraces, accommodation: 22 beds in 7 double room, bathroom, toilet), 1 furnished rooms (WC, bathroom, TV, wi-fi). apartment, restaurant with terrace, bar, air- +421 43 586 32 58, +421 908 111 096, conditioned social room, gazebo with a fire place, +421 910 955 788, [email protected], garden tent (400 places), outdoor fitness equipment, roofed pool, playground for WWW .PENZIONKOLIBA .SK , football, volleyball, tennis, basketball, children´s playground, cycling route, in-line route, N49°12´25.45´´, E019°17´30.83´´ sporting equipment rental, water sports complex at the Orava River, rafting, opening hours: 1. 5. – 31. 10. +421 917 798 826 (camp operation), +421 911 733 366 (marketing) [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] WWW .KEMPTILIA .SK , N49°29´06.11°N, E19°25´08.87´´ 56 57

sihelné Pension Beskydy *** – in the village of Sihelné, mainly for families with kids, 36 fixed beds (12 rooms, 5 apartments), 2 social rooms, restaurant (64 places), salon (20 places), children´s corner, large children´s playground, fitness, wellness, saunas (Finnish, infra, steam), whirlpools, table tennis, bike rental, snow scooters and all-terrain carts. +421 43 370 9047, +421 902 991 024, [email protected], WWW .PENZIONBESKYDY .SK zuberec Hotel Tatrawest, cottage village – hotel and cottage village near the village of Zuberec, hotel: single, double and triple rooms with the possibility of extra beds, apartments (64 fixed beds, 38 extra beds), shower per room, WC, TV, wi-fi, restaurant, bar, children´s corner, outdoor grill, sauna, tennis Organizácia court, volleyball playground, billiard, badminton, cestovného ruchu table tennis, children´s playground, bike rental, ski Kysuce room, bicycle storage room, discounts for hotel guests in the ski resort Roháče – Spálená, cottage village: 5 tourist cottages for less demanding guests, capacity of one cottage is 15 places (3x double-room, 3x triple-room, toilet, shower). +421 43 539 5210, +421 907 873 334, [email protected], [email protected], WWW .TATRAWEST .SK , N49°15´24.97´´, E19°38´25.49´´

One of speciﬁc products of the tourism Klaster ORAVA is the regional card of discounts – the Orava Card oﬀering a complex package of services and good discounts when visiting the ski resorts, aqua park, accommodation facilities, restaurants, cultural and historical monuments, attractions etc.

Kysuce is the ideal region for active relaxation – be it easy hiking, cycling for even the youngest ones, sporting activities and various adrenaline actions. Get to know the BEST (largest, oldest, longest, most mysterious and interesting) things in the region, visit places with a beautiful view and the symbol of cross, relax in wellness, play discgolf with children, experience adrenaline ride on the bob-sleigh and taste “polesniky” – a speciality of the traditional regional cuisine.

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

Seeking fun and experience Looking for sports After hiking or skiing in Oščadnica, you will enjoy a bath in the outdoor whirlpool and heated wooden bath barrel in the Pension Central in Oščadnica. Your children can play on the children´s playground with a number of attractions or they can play mini-golf with adults. WWW .PENZION -CENTRAL .SK Rodinka Resort in Oščadnica is a sporting and recreational complex offering many l Klokočovské skálie rocks – rock wall hides mysterious possibilities of sporting fun and relaxation – multi-functional playground with evening round stones lights and sound (in winter covered with ice), climbing wall, adventure golf. Hikes in the nature l Cross at Veľká Rača – the highest peak of Kysuce, WWW .ADVENTUREGOLFOSCADNICA .SK you can ride back on the bob-sleigh Three bath barrels heated by wood are a unique attraction in Sudopark . Beautiful l Three crosses on Stratenec and a cross on Veľký environment, sporting and children´s playground, lake with fish, house on the tree, Javorník horses as well as the possibility to ride a horse-carriage and horse-sleigh in winter. Rural, but comfortable accommodation. WWW .SUDOPARK .SK You can swim and have fun in the Kysuca River with its spring in Makov, but you will find greater comfort in the SKI Apartments Makov . Wellness offers apart from massages also dry sauna, whirlpool, cooling pool and relaxation deck-chairs. WWW .APARTMANYMAKOV .SK 60 Organizácia cestovného ruchu Kysuce 61

Attractions and adrenaline l Adventure golf is the gold playground in the size of mini-golf with uneven surface, nhoillst, w aotern arelays an di snand .s In uthem commplexe ofr th e Rodinka Resort there is also a multi- functional playground and an 8-m high climbing wall. WWW .KAMILKA .SK l When playing the miniature golf in the Pension “Centrál” in Oščadnica , you will not only do sports, but will also have fun. WWW .PENZION -CENTRAL .SK l The children´s fun park – the largest children´s fun park in Kysuce free of charge with a number of attractions. It offers mountain and road bicycles, mountain and road scooters, mountain carts - three-wheeled electro-cars and all-terrain carts and motor four-wheeled carts. WWW .SPORTCENTRUM .GAJUZ .SK l The international ski centre Snowparadise Veľká Rača Oščadnica is the largest centre l Discgolf in Makov. WWW .MAKOVAPARTMANY .SK in Kysuce. It offers 14.5 km of regularly maintained and snowed slopes, two 4-seat l You can goose-skin also in summer in the Snowparadise Veľká Rača Oščadnica . If you Winter with children in Kysuce ride down Dedovka hill in a two-seat card on the 1,300 m long bob-sleight route at a chair-lifts, 3 ski-tows and 6-seat chair lift in combination with 8-seat cable cars. Skiing speed of up to 40 km per hour, you can safely master this part in an untraditional way. slopes of all levels of difficulty are in three inter-connected locations – Dedovka, Marguška and Lalíky. WWW SNOWPARADISE SK WWW .SNOWPARADISE .SK . . l SKI MAKOV is an ideal centre for families with children. It has got 4 ski lifts and maintained broad skiing slopes. Snowtubing guarantees unusual experience. WWW .SKIMAKOV .SK l SPORTS CENTRE in Oščadnica – apart from the children´s lift, there is also a 500 m lift with an elevation of 95 m available. Riding on a snow waterslide is great fun too – snow tubing and evening skiing. WWW .SPORTCENTRUM .GAJUZ .SK 62 Organizácia cestovného ruchu Kysuce 63

Wandering for Events APRIL l “Veľkonočný výstup na Grúň” (Easter hike to Grúň) knowledge, culture – hiking event for children, Čierne MAY l “Oščadnická heligónka” – performance of the heligónka accordion players, Oščadnica and history JUNE l “Goralské slávnosti” (Goral fest), Skalité l “Jánske ohne” (John´s camp fires) – Čadca, Oščadnica The Kysuce region has always been connected with the l “Živčákfest” – international festival on the occasion strong Christian faith of local people. Živčáková is an of Virgin Mary, Živčáková important pilgrimage place where the Virgin Mary l Kysuce Marathon – the second oldest marathon in Slovakia, Čadca appeared in 1958. l Cuban Night – music and dance evening, Čadca IDEA: Get to know the secrets of Čadca in the past – JUL Y l “Goralský maratón” (Goral marathon), Trojmedzie (Čierne) that is the name of the quest of the route. With the l “Kronerov pohár” (Kroner´s cup), Staškov map in hand and an interesting text on the history of l BESKYD RALLYE – presentation of historical vehicles, Turzovka Čadca that provides not only new historical and l ”Drotária” – two-day festival of country, folk and good music, Turzovka geographical information, you will get to the treasure AUGUST l Turzovka – town of records at the end of the route. l Bartholomew Feast Market, Festival drôtománia (Tinker´s Festival), Čadca l Open-air museum Vychylovka – in the open-air l Mass in Trojmedzie (mass the tri-state area) museum in Vychylovka, you can see the l ROCK BESKYD FEST – festival of rock music, Turzovka presentation of folk architecture in nature and l Revival night Čadca – music festival, Čadca experience the unique ride on the Kysuce-Orava SEPTEMBER l Day of St. Hubert - hunting event, Oščadnica forest railway. DECEMBER l “Vianočná kapustnica a Kysucká zabíjačka” (Christmas cabbage soup l Birth-house of Jozef Kroner in Staškov and Kysuce slaughtering) - Čadca l Commemorative room of E. A. Cernan in Vysoká nad l Christmas market - Makov, Vysoká nad Kysucou, Turzovka, Skalité Kysucou 64 Organizácia cestovného ruchu Kysuce 65 Family programme Gastronomy 1sT – 2nd day: oŠčadnica l Caffe bar in Hotel Centrum in Čadci Hike to the highest mountain of Kysuce – Veľká Rača (1,236 m n. m.), attractions and Matičné námestie 2891/2A, 022 01 Čadca, +421 41 433 4112, events in Snowparadise Veľká Rača Oščadnica ( WWW .SNOWPARADISE .SK ), attractions in the [email protected], WWW .HOTELCADCA .SK Športcentrum ( WWW .SPORTCENTRUM .GAJUZ .SK ) facility, Rodinka Resort – adventure golf, l Restaurant in the Pension Central climbing wall, multi-functional playground in the facility ( WWW .KAMILKA .SK ), cycling trips, A modern restaurant with excellent home Slovak cuisine the possibility to use the local Green Road. In winter period: Skiing in Snowparadise Oščadnica 893, 023 01 Oščadnica, +421 905 477501, Veľká Rača Oščadnica and Športcentrum Oščadnica, Kysuce cross-country skiing main [email protected], WWW .PENZION -CENTRAL .SK route l Restaurant SKI Apartments Restaurant with the capacity of 64 places, with a terrace and view on the skiing resort Čierne č. 80, 023 56 Makov, +421 41 43 64 14, +421(0) 944 940 621, 3rd day: oŠčadnica – rakoVá [email protected], WWW .MAKOVAPARTMANY .SK – sTaŠkoV – klokočoV l Restaurant in Pension Cechospol Raková: The birth-house of Ján Palárik Cycling route Good national and international cuisine, coffee-house with bar and capacity of 80 of togetherness – leads from Raková to the borders seats of the Czech Republic – Veľký Polom, it is 12-km Skalité 288, 023 14 Skalité, +421 41 4376 337, +421 908 944 183, long. Staškov: The birth-house of Jozef Króner, [email protected], WWW .CECHOSPOL .SK educational path of Jozef Króner (16 km). Klokočov: Klokočovské skálie rocks, Sudopark swimming barrows, agrotourism, hiking 4Th day: klokočoV – TurzoVka – makoV Turzovka: Pilgrimage place Živčáková (hike from Accommodation Turzovka and Korňa), Makov: Recreational area of Hotel Centrum in Čadca – in the town centre, high Makov-Kasárne, climatic spa, the possibility of standard of accommodation services. Services: 11 hiking (Javorníky), the greatest and oldest field elm double rooms, 1 apartment, coffee-bar, wellness in Central Europe, the spring of the Kysuce River, centre (accessible also for clients that are not hotel Discgolf. In winter period: skiing in SKI Makov guests) – steam, Finnish, infra sauna, relaxation WWW .SKIMAKOV .SK room, fitness centre Matičné námestie 2891/2A, 022 01 Čadca, 5Th day: makoV – Vysoká nad +421 41 433 4112, [email protected], kysucou – TurzoVka – čadca WWW .HOTELCADCA .SK , N: 49° 26´19" E: 18° 47´3" Vysoká nad Kysucou: Commemorative room of E.A.Cernan – the last man on the moon, hiking and Pension DOMES in Čadca – 1.2 km from the town of Čadca, near the railway, suitable for cycling on Vrchriek (village related with tinker accommodation of larger groups. Services: Apartment and 9 rooms with individual social history). Čadca: Questing route, stone balls facilities, TV and radio, 6 rooms with TV and radio with common toilet and shower, garden Milošová – Megoňky 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, 6Th day: čadca – čierne +421 902 621 261, [email protected], WWW .DOMES .SK , N: 49° 27´22" E: 18° 46´47" – skaliTé Pension Central – in the centre of Oščadnica near Čierne: Trojmedzie. Skalité: “Medzinárodná stopa the skiing centre, suitable for families with zdravia” (International heath trace) – cycling and children, schools in nature and various events cross-country skiing. related with accommodation. Services: 50 beds in 2, 3 and 4-bed rooms with complete equipment, 7Th day: krásno nad kysucou restaurant, social room, Finnish sauna, whirlpool, wooden sitting barrel, weight-lifting gym, table – sTará bysTrica – noVá tennis and football, large children´s playground, bysTrica outdoor minigolf, covered terrace with a fireplace Slovak Astronomical Clock, open-air museum Oščadnica 893, 023 01 Oščadnica, +421 905 477501, Vychylovka - Kysuce-Orava forest railway, Bystrica [email protected], WWW .PENZION -CENTRAL .SK , cycling main route N: 49° 438 568 E: 18°884 506 66 67

Pension Cechospol in Oščadnica – localisation near the borders of the Polish Republic, pleasant environment and acceptable prices of accommodation and boarding. Services: Accommodation in 2 and 3-bed rooms with the possibility of extra beds, each room has its own bathroom, TV and fridge, restaurant with the oﬀer of national and international cuisine, billiard and table football, summer terrace, ﬁreplace, parking 023 14 Skalité 288, +421 41 4376 337, +421 908 944 183, [email protected], WWW .CECHOSPOL .SK

SKI Apartments in Makov – under the station of the skiing centre SKI MAKOV, suitable for recreational stays, organising stays for children and youth, discgolf playground. Services: Capacity of 72 ﬁxed beds, restaurant, bar, wellness with relaxation room, whirlpool and sauna, ensuring horse riding

Čierne č. 80, 023 56 Makov, +421 41 43 64 14, +421 944 940 621, [email protected], WWW .MAKOVAPARTMANY .SK , N: 49° 21 ′ 1.71 ″ E: 18° 28 ′ 27.28 ″ Rajecká dolina

Sudopark in Klokočov – swimming all year round in outdoor, barrels heated with wood, beautiful natural environment, suitable for families with children and organisation of stays for children. Stylish accommodation in six wooden houses, buﬀet, restaurant, sauna, sport playgrounds, children´s playground, house on a tree, lake, possibility of horse-riding and in winter horse- sledding, summer activities - children camps, summer open-air cinema, sleeping on trees 023 22 Klokočov pri Čadci, +421 915 558 811, [email protected], WWW .SUDOPARK .SK , N: 49.4716 ° E: 18.58049°

Chata Kamilka + Chata Michaela in the Rodinka Resort in Oščadnica – wooden houses suitable for recreational stays, skiing trips and school field trips, excellent location outside of the village, good access by car, possibility of using attractions in the Rodinka Resort (golf climbing wall, playground, wellness). Kamilka – 35 beds + 7 extra beds in 7 apartments, social room, common dining room with kitchen, children´s corner and playground, TV in each room, wifi,billiard, table football, gazebo with a fireplace and grill, We talk about Rajecká dolina Valley, a place full of relaxation and meeting Michaela – 13 beds + 2 extra beds, 3 bathrooms, common premises, gazebo with which is a magical place for many people. Huge rocky formations are combined a fireplace and grill, TV, wifi, oven with heated bank Laliky-Rieky 1826, 023 01 Oščadnica, +421 907 802 803, +421 907 802 802, with deep forests there. Hot springs have been treating the body and soul since [email protected], WWW .KAMILKA .SK , 49.442215, 18.922575 the beginning of times. Hot summers and extensive water sources point to the fullness of harmony between water and the sun. Excellent accessibility from all parts of Central Europe and well-developed services attract visitors to discover unknown and magical recesses of the Rajecká dolina Valley. 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 Even before turning from the main road to the village of Čičmany, the visitor can continue on the main road and a couple of kilometres later one will get to a place which serves as the unique starting point of the hike to Kľak , offering unrepeated view Travelling for fun and experience of the large area. Travelling for sports l On the way from Žilina we are welcome on the right side by Slnečné skaly („Sunny Rocks“) l Golf Park Rajec – do not miss o your way the beautiful golf complex GOLF PARK RAJEC Swuherme youm can efinrd p roptecatedt speecnies tofe flodwe rbs suych asn geantiatn uandr pae sque-flower. Lovers situated in the beautiful area of Súľovské and Strážovské vrchy Mountains. It is the of mountain climbing have there a unique area for relaxation and active resting. place where professionals, beginners as well as children enjoy active relaxation. In the beautiful environment of Rajecká dolina Valley, between the villages of Veľká Čierna l We start the visit from the water gem of the Rajecká dolina Valley – the spa town of and Malé Lednice there is a 9-hole golf course with roofed Rajecké Teplice . The town offers numerous possibilities for active relaxation. Labutie driving range, a club house and high-quality training jazierko (“The Swan Lake“) and parks are a symbol of peace in a perfect and calm areas. environment. The playground has got three sets of launch areas, the longest yellow ones are 3,932 m long with 18 holes. l Near the lake there is a very popular family swimming pool located under the majestic WWW .GOLFPARKRAJEC .SK rock massif of rocks, thermal spa Laura , with water temperature of 25-27°C and very popular tennis courts.

l In the town of Rajec there is also a very well-known and sought-after summer swimming pool Veronika .

l Southern border of Rajecká dolina Valley is created by the village of Čičmany which is an open-air museum of folk architecture. It is characteristic of rich and nowhere else in Slovakia documented painting of exterior wooden walls of houses in form of stylised geometric patterns and ornaments. It is a unique phenomenon in all of Central Europe. 70 Rajecká dolina 71

l Spa APHRODITE, spa of international significance , is accessible in Rajecká dolina Valley all year long. Locomotive organs, diseases of nervous system l Ski centre Javorinka Čičmany – ski centre Javorinka is situated in a very characteristic and occupational diseases are treated there. village of Čičmany, on the slopes of the Javorinka hills, from which you can see Seven thermal pools furnished in antique WStrážionvskté Heillrs a s pweall ast Semanll Ftatera Mdo ubntayins . nSkiears tanud snrowe -boarders have 6 ski style, Turkish bath, drinking treatments or top lifts available, 2 marked rounds for cross-country skiers and 5 downhill skiing slopes balneo centre is offered to you by the spa of various level of difficulty. APHRODITE. WWW .SPA .SK WWW .CICMANY -SKI .SK , FB: Lyžiarske stredisko Javorinka Čičmany l For skiing beginners, Rajecká dolina Valley offers also skiing l You can book specific procedures such as cryo- in the village of Rajecká Lesná. WWW .RAJECKALESNA .SK sauna and solar meadows – Tahiti in the hotel Skalka in Rajecké Teplice. WWW .SKALKAHOTEL .SK

l Wellness centre on top level is oﬀered also by the hotel Diplomat in Rajecké Teplice . You can spend pleasant time there playing on a 3D golf or bowling training simulator. WWW .HOTELDIPLOMAT .SK 72 Rajecká dolina 73

Wandering for knowledge, culture and history religious monumenTs

l The village of Stránske, the ruin of a Gothic church – Gothic church is dated to the 14th century, while the construction itself started in 1368 based on the approval of the Esztergon archbishop. WWW .STRANSKE .SK l The village of Ďurčiná – Roman-Catholic Church of Virgin Mary, the Lady of Sorrows, l The town of Rajecké Teplice, Church of Virgin Mary Holy Assumption and Church of and Chapel of St. Michael from the 18th century. WWW .OBECDURCINA .SK . Devine Heart of Jesus . WWW .RAJECKE -TEPLICE .SK l The village of Rajecká Lesná – Cathedral of the Birth of Virgin Mary, Slovak Bethlehem, l The town of Rajec, Church of st. Ladislav – the ﬁrst Calvary and Lourdes Chapel. WWW .RAJECKALESNA .SK mention of this gothic shrine comes from the 14th l Village of Fačkov – Roman-Catholic Church. WWW .OBECFACKOV .SK century, more exactly from 1368. WWW .RAJEC .SK l Village of Čičmany – Baroque church and Museum of Folk architecture 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, +421 903/532497, rooms and apartments, but also with its stylish WWW .MLYNARKA .SK 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, +421 917 681 326, 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 house-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 77

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 town Rajecké Teplice, on the main road Žilina – TURIEC-KREMNICKO 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 7-day TriP Turiec-Kremnicko region is one of the regions where you can find practically 1st day spa procedures + water and sauna world of spa house Aphrodite everything that you need during the moments of relaxation. The nature is 2nd day visit of museums, Rajecké Teplice – museum of transport, Rajec – museum beautiful, cultural monuments, famous historical places, thermal springs, of leather industry, Rajecká Lesná – unique wooden Bethlehem, Čičmany – museums, as well as various sporting options. It is a region perfect for folk architecture museum meaningful spending of time for families with children. Fans of active relaxation 3rd day hiking – choice of hike based on various level of difficulty: hike to Slnečné can find famous skiing centres, spa, aqua parks, cycling routes here. There are skaly (the Sunny Rocks) approximately 4 h, hike to rock mace approximately ideal conditions for families with children in the Turiec-Kremnicko region. 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

on a coach, dog sleds or hipotherapy ( WWW .TURIEC .COM /RANCE -HIPOTERAPIA , WWW .BELKAMRANCH .SK , WWW .RANCHAMADEUS .SK , WWW .RANCALJASKA .SK , WWW .MONTYRANC .SK ) aTTracTions in cenTres Snowland – Valčianska dolina – pirate´s boat for children, fairy-tale-like figures, trampolines, golf, Jasenská dolina Valley – ski-bikes, zorbing, fairy-tale forest and castle, agrofarm, trampolines, Martinky – Martinské hole – children´s playground, trampolines, Skalka relax centre – wellness, pool with counter-current and for children, saunas, fitness, playgrouns, in-line route, bowling, squash summer cinema Municipal stage Martin (WWW .MESTSKASCENA .SK ), Amphitheatre Martin (WWW .AMFIKO .SK ), Bažant Cinematograph , Martin (WWW .KINEMATOGRAF .SK ), Tulip Cinematograph (WWW .TULIP .SK ), Acropolis Kremnica, Kino Záhrad (WWW .AKROPOLAKREMNICA .SK ) Wellness HOTEL TURIEC (WWW .HOTELTURIEC .SK ), HOTEL VICTORIA (WWW .HOTELVICTORIA .SK ), HOTEL BYSTRIČKA (WWW .HOTELBYSTRICKA .SK ), HOTEL IMPOZANT (WWW .IMPOZANT .SK ), Skalka Relax centre is an excellent addition to the sporting experience in Skalka, it offers possibilities for sports also in case of unfavourable weather. Travelling for fun and experience (WWW .KREMNICA .SK /SKALKA -RELAX -CENTRUM ). sPas, aqua Park indoor and ouTdoor sWimming Pools l “Zlaté kúpele” (Golden spa) Turčianske Teplice – thermal spa is one of the most Spa&Aquapark in Turčianske Teplice ( WWW .THERME .SK ) is open all year long with favourite in Slovakia. Families with children can use the local aqua park with waterslides and outdoor thermal pools and attractions. Spa in Turčianske Teplice is one waterslides, whirlpools and pools with therapeutic thermal water or various relaxation of the most visited spa in Slovakia. and wellness stays. Smaller swimming pools are the Swimming pool Sunny Martin ( WWW .SUNNYMARTIN .SK ), WWW .THERME .SK , WWW .AQUAPARK .THERME .SK Vrútky pool ( WWW .VRUTKY .SK ), outdoor swimming pool Mošovce in the complex Drienok l Mineral springs: Budiš, Fatra, Kláštorná, spa springs Turčianske Teplice, mineral spring (WWW .DRIENOK .SK ), swimming pool Vieska Turčianske Teplice and Thermal swimming pool Turčianska Štiavnička Katarína in Kremnica ( WWW .KREMNICAREGION .SK ). Indoor swimming pool Sunny Martin and swimming pool ( WWW .SUNNYMARTIN .SK ) – Fit animal farms, sheeP farms and ranches club (WWW .FITKLUB .SK ) is available. Traditional sheep farming and dairy products are part of the region (WWW .TURIEC .COM /SALASE -BIOPRODUKTY ). You can taste and shop in the sheep farm Revolta in Kremnické bane ( WWW .KREMNICAREGION .SK ), Turčianske Kľačany ( WWW .PENZIONSVMITRO .SK ), Sučany ( WWW .SALASSUCANY .SK ), Turčianske Teplice or on the eco-farm in Sklené ( WWW .EKO - FARMABALAZ .SK ). Ranches offer learning about the landscape from the horse-back, riding 80 TURIEC-KREMNICKO 81

Travelling for sports You can experience adrenaline above ground in rope parks Blatnica ( WWW .PRELEZTO .SK ) in auto camping Blatnica and Segoland in Jahodnícke háje ( WWW .SEGOLAND .SK ) You can try 5 km long rafting on the Turiec River or Váh River in the section Lipovec – Strečno 14 km long or riding on barges (WWW .TURIEC .COM /SPLAVY , WWW .FATRASKI .SK , WWW .PLTE - STRECNO .SK ). There are possibilities for mountain climbing on Plate in Gaderská dolina Valley, Kaškova Tower in Blatnická dolina Valley and Skalka in Sučany ( WWW .TURIEC .COM , WWW .PRELEZTO .SK , WWW .HOSUCANY .SK ). PAINTBALL MARTIN is in the sentre of the ski complex Snowland - Valčianska dolina Valley ( WWW .PAINTBALLMARTIN .SK ), PAINTBALL KREMNICA offers paintball events in Kremnica and the area. Around Amadeus ranch in Valentová, you can ride on all-terrain vehicles ( WWW .PAINTBALL -KREMNICA .WEBNODE .SK ). Ski-bikes and belt skis are available in the ski complex Jasenská dolina Valley ( WWW .JASENSKADOLINA .SK ). The more courageous ones can try zorbing as rolling down hill and its water version WaterBall (WWW .JRS -SPORT .COM ). Sightseeing flights on motor places, gliders and hot-air balloons are also offered TOP activities for winter fun (WWW .AEROKLUBMARTIN .SK , WWW .LETYBALONOM .SK ). cycling Cycling routes 415 km long, endurance trails of all levels of difficulty are available for bikers, professionals will be tested at the oldest downhill route in Slovakia from Martinky l Snowland – Valčianska dolina is a sport and recreational centre in Valčianska dolina to Stráne. More on the web: Cycling routes and cycling activities ( WWW TBSJUS SK ), theme . . Valley, 12 km from Martin. There are 6 skiing slopes, 5 ski-towns, 4-seat chair lift, cycling routes ( WWW ZDRUZENIEMF SK ), Krížavský round (WWW MTBIKER SK TRASY KRIZAVSKY . . . . / /22/ - Schkildire nr´se lisft,o rerstatusrant and refreshment available, SKI-service, skiing and OKRUH HTML ), Martinské hole (WWW MTBIKER SK TRASY HREBENOM CEZ MARTINSKE HOLE HTML ), . . . / /216/ - - - . snowboarding school, tourist and information office, rental, storage and sale of sports on bike to Turiec (WWW .CYKLISTICKE .TRASY .SK /TURIEC ), Offer for bikers ( WWW .VITAJTECYKLISTI .SK ) equipment, natural skating ring, evening and cross-country skiing. ( WWW .SNOWLAND .SK ) l Winter Park Martinky is situated above the town of Martin. You can find 5 lifts, 6-seat hiking chair lift, 12 skiing slopes, children´s lift, skiing and snowboarding school, snowboard The map of marked routes (WWW .HIKING .SK ), Ferrate HZS (WWW .SKIALPKRIVAN .SK ), Low Fatra park, snow-kiting, running routes, outdoor sauna, possibilities for alpine skiing or (WWW .MALAFATRA .ORG ), High Fatra (WWW .REGIONVELKAFATRA .SK ), Club of Slovak Hikers of sledding etc. Children´s lift is free of charge. ( WWW .MARTINKY .COM ) Turiec (WWW .KST -TURIEC .SK ), Gaderská dolina Valley (WWW .GADERSKADOLINA .SK ), Ostrá l Jasenská dolina Valley is just 12 km from Martin. The centres KAŠOVÁ and LEHOTA are a Tlstá – ( WWW .HIKING .SK ), Šútovský waterfall (WWW .SUTOVSKYVODOPAD .WEBNODE .SK ), used by skiers, snowboarders, sled riders, alpine skiers, cross-country skiers. There are tourist-educational path Zelená cesta (WWW .KREMNICA .SK /VYLETY -DO -OKOLIA ), following 9 skiing slopes, 7 lifts, four-seat chair lift, children´s lift, skiing and snowboarding the traces of mining activity (WWW .MUZEUM .KREMNICA -GOLD .SK ) school, snow tubing, evening skiing, 3 cross-country skiing routes 7 km long. (WWW .JASENSKADOLINA .SK ) l Skalka arena is in an altitude of 1,252 m above sea level in the Big Fatra Mountains in Kremnické vrchy, near the town of Kremnica. If offers 5.5 km of downhill skiing routes on 8 skiing slopes, 4-seat chairlift and four ski lifts. ( WWW .SKALKAARENA .SK ) l Snowboard parks: Aranburu park (WWW .MARTINKY .COM ), Boardland (WWW .SNOWLAND .SK )

The region oﬀers cross-country skiing too – 70 km of maintained cross-country skiing routes in Skalka near Kremnica ( WWW .BIELASTOPA .EU ), alpine skiing especially on Big Fatra´s Kriváň and Chleb as well as hikes on ski shoes (WWW .FATRASKI .SK ). 82 TURIEC-KREMNICKO 83 Family programme 7-day skiing insTrucTion Programme in Turiec 1st DAY l Arrival to the accommodation facility, check-in l Rental of skiing equipment (according to a name list) l Division into groups according to skiing abilities and age 2nd DAY l Instruction of skiing in groups 3rd DAY l Instruction of skiing in groups l Evening programme – night march/trekking on ski-shoes 4th DAY l Instruction of skiing l Visit to the Aqua park in Turčianske Teplice 5th DAY l Instruction of skiing 6th DAY l Slalom competition for all participants of the skiing school l Announcement of winners l Handover of the skiing equipment 7th DAY l Departure 5-day family Programme in kremnica 1st DAY l Arrival to lunch, accommodation l Tour of the town with a guide 2nd DAY l 9.00 Mint l 11.00 Town Castle l 15.00 “Štôlňa Andrej” (Mine), walk through the Calvary to Kremnica 3rd DAY l Trip to the view tower Krahule Wandering for knowledge, l Walk to the centre of Europe, visiting a sheep farm 4th DAY l Visit to Skalka, walk in Skalka, visit of the Relax centre l Relax and visit to a Pub and hiking to Kremnica culture and history 5th DAY l Bike rental and short cycling tour in the area l Departure home casTles and museums l Sklabiňa castle 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. l Blatnický castle is situated behind the township of Blatnica in Gaderská dolina Valley, Gastronomy in the area of National Park of Big Fatra Mountains. Traditional cuisine: Pension of St. Mitro , Turčianske Kľačany ( WWW .PENZIONSVMITRO .SK ), l Unique Fire-ﬁghting Museum in Priekopa (WWW .PRIEKOPA .SK ) Koliba 77 Martin ( WWW .KOLIBA 77. SK ), Ranch Žabokreky , Žabokreky (WWW .RANCZABOKREKY .SK ), l WWW VYHREVNA VRUTKY SK Museum of railway Vrútky ( . - . ) Česká hospoda , Martin ( WWW .CESKA -HOSPODA .SK ), Turčiansky dvor , Košťany nad Turcom l Slovak National Museum – Museum of Slovak Village (WWW .TURCIANSKYDVOR .SK ). Top recommended: Pension Ľadoveň (WWW .PENZIONLADOVEN .SK ), l Literary Museum of the Slovak National Library ( WWW .SNK .SK ) Restaurant Humno , Valča ( WWW .SNOWLAND .SK ), Restaurant Drevená dedinka , Benice l Private Aero Museum Tomčany ( WWW .AEROMUZEUM .SK ) (WWW .DREVENADEDINKA .SK ), Restaurant of Hotel Minciar (WWW .MINCIAR .COM ), Restaurant Ile l Museum of kitsch Kremnica ( WWW .GYC .SK ) De Ré, Hotel Golfer (WWW .GOLFER .SK ) l Museum of skiing Kremnica (MUZEUMSPORTU .SK /EXHIBITIONS /KREMNICA ) l Gallery of Mikuláš Galanda in Turčianske Teplice( WWW .GALANDA .SK ) l Museum of coins and medals Kremnica ( WWW .MUZEUMKREMNICA .SK /SK /UVOD ) l National Cultural Monument Town Castle Kremnica (WWW .MUZEUMKREMNICA .SK /SK /UVOD ) Accommodation l Mining Museum in Mine Andrej (MUZEUM .KREMNICA -GOLD .SK ) l World-famous Kremnica Mint (WWW .MINT .SK ) Hotel Turiec**** (WWW .HOTELTURIEC .SK ), Hotel Victoria**** (WWW .HOTELVICTORIA .SK ), Hotel Bystrička*** (WWW .HOTELBYSTRICKA .SK ), Hotel Impozant**** (WWW .IMPOZANT .SK ), Hotel Martinské hole*** (WWW .HOTELMARTINSKEHOLE .SK ), Hotel Gader** galleries, TheaTres (WWW .HOTELGADER .SK ), Hotel Junior Piatrová** (WWW .JUNIORPIATROVA .SK ), Penzión Čierna l Slovak Chamber Theatre in Martin Pani (WWW .PENZION -CIERNA -PANI .SK ), Penzión Babia Hora (WWW .BABIAHORA .SK ), Penzión l Turiec Gallery in Martin Ľadoveň (WWW .PENZIONLADOVEN .SK ), Penzión MartInn (WWW .PENZIONMARTINN .SK ), Penzión l Gallery of Mikuláš Galanda in Turčianske Teplice Sv. Florián a Vendelín , Zrub Montana (WWW .MONTANA -RESIDENCE .EU ), Chata Martinské hole (WWW .CHATAMARTINSKEHOLE .SK ), Chata pod Kľačianskou Magurou (WWW .KLACIANSKAMAGURA .SK ), Chata pod Chlebom (WWW .CHATACHLEB .SK ), Chata pod culTural eVenTs Borišovom (WWW .CHATAPODBORISOVOM .SK ), Chata Havranovo (WWW .CHATAHAVRANOVO .SK ), l Theatre festival “Dotyky a spojenia” (Touches and connections) (WWW .DOTYKYASPOJENIA .SK ) Hotel GOLFER***, Kremnica (WWW .GOLFER .SK ), Horský hotel Minciar, Skalka pri l International folklore festival “Bukovinské stretnutia” (Bukovina meetings) Kremnici (WWW .MINCIAR .COM ), Penzión Veža, Kremnica (WWW .PENZION -VEZA .SK ), Privát (WWW .TURCIANSKETEPLICE .SK ) pod Skalkou (WWW .PODSKALKOU .SK ), Modrá chalúpka (WWW .MODRACHALUPKA .SK ), Horská l European Festival of Humour and Satire “KREMNICKÉ GAGY”(Kremnica gags) (WWW .GAGY .EU ) chata Limba (WWW .SKALKALIMBA .SK ) l Festival “Hudba pod diamantovou klenbou” (Music under the diamond vault) (WWW .KREMNICA .SK ) Oblastná organizácia cestovného ruchu TURIEC-KREMNICKO l European organ festival “Kremnický hradný organ” (Kremnica castle organ) [Regional tourist organisation Turiec-Kremnicko] (WWW .KREMNICKYHRADNYORGAN .SK ) Námestie S. H. Vajanského 1, 036 49 Martin l Big Air in town – snowboard and free ski in the centre of Kremnica ( WWW .BIGAIRVMESTE .SK ) 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, REGION LIPTOV, OOCR TURIEC-KREMNICKO , Jaroslav Velička, V. Adámek, Ján Ďuriga, A. Perďochová 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