Upper Povazie (Horné Považie), tourist attractions

A cruise on the river Váh will introduce you to a number of cultural, historical, natural and technical attractions, which provides seven kilometers of navigable section of the surroundings of Strečno. You will be informed about interesting facts in the expert commentary by the boat leaders - sailors in folk costumes. Beginning of rafting is at Pltisku Barierova, 7 km from Strečno - direction Martin. An interesting complementary program is available to diversify and make rafting more pleasant. The rafting season is from 1 April to 31 October and there are 10 rafts available, each with a capacity...

The ruins of Považská Castle (also called Bystrica Castle) are located near Považská Bystrica on a steep hill on the right bank of the Váh River. The castle was built in the second half of the 13th century to protect an important Považská road. Among the most famous owners of the castle were the Podmanick brothers, Andrej Balaša. The first mention is around 1300 as Bystrice Castle. A great fire in 1543 severely damaged individual buildings. During the repair, some architectural elements were changed and the castle will be extended by a fort. In 1631, the owners left the uncomfortable castle...

The lookout tower on the Špicák hill near Strečno stands at an altitude of 620 m above sea level. It was built in the fall of 2017. The lookout tower with a height of over 8 meters is made entirely of wood. From the lookout tower you will have a panoramic view of the Žilina Basin, the ridge of the Little Fatra, part of the Kysucká Highlands and the Strážovské hills. The uniqueness of the lookout tower is that you can see 4 surrounding castles - Strečno, Old Castle, Budatín Castle and Lietavský Castle. You can get to the lookout tower by following the yellow tourist sign, which starts...

The medieval village of Paseka is located in the castle grounds of Strečno. The complex, built in 2013 according to period medieval buildings, consists of five small, fully equipped wooden houses with thatched roofs. you will see the house of a medieval baker, fisherman, folk healer and shelter for pilgrims. The village also has a functional bell tower and a well. Traditional materials - wood and reeds - were used in the construction of the village. The entire amphitheater-style space with benches is used for craft demonstrations and cultural performances. The complex also includes a children's...