Žilina region welcomes families S T N 3 33 E REGION LIPTOV MALÁ FATRA T N O 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 UTatranlanfdioa 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 vHodopiádk 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.