Attractions and entertainment for children in Slovakia

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...

Koliba Panoráma in the village of Nezbudská Lúčka invites you to the Fairy Tale Forest, where you can spend a great family trip with children. On a route approximately 1 km long, you will see various fairy-tale characters, as well as live animals such as dogs, donkeys, and cows. Here you will meet the Three Little Pigs, Mother and Cupid, Little Red Riding Hood, Rosehip, Seven Dwarfs and other characters from well-known fairy tales. You will have a great view of Strečno Castle from the Fairy Tale Forest area. A dog is allowed to enter the area, but it must be on a leash and must not endanger...

Salaš Krajinka near Ružomberok is the perfect place for families with children and groups seeking an authentic sheepfold experience. Children can enjoy observing domestic animals, such as sheep and lambs, and take part in traditional shepherd activities like milking and processing sheep’s milk. The restaurant, located within the barn, offers a unique experience – you can watch the animals through a large glass wall while enjoying your meal. Traditional Slovak dishes are prepared from local ingredients without preservatives, including bryndzová soup, fried sheep cheese, and lamb stew. For...

Smurf Village in Bojnice is a small themed area located right next to the Observation Tower, appealing mainly to families with children. Colorful houses inspired by fairy-tale characters create a playful environment suitable for a short stop during a walk in the area. Visitors can explore simple village sets, take photos, and let children discover familiar fairy-tale motifs in a real setting. Thanks to its location next to the observation tower, the visit can easily be combined with a climb to the viewpoint, offering nice views of the surrounding area of Bojnice. Smurf Village works more as...

Adventure park Smurfs - The Magical World can be found in Bratislava, in the Záhorská Bystrica, near the Bory Shopping Center. This entertainment-educational complex brings the world of Smurfs in larger-than-life size. You can visit the smurfs directly in their mushroom houses, which can accommodate a child as well as an adult. In the magical Smurf forest, children will discover many interactive adventures. In a playful way, they will learn about how to protect our living forest. The mission of the park is to inspire children to protect the environment. An educational program for school classes...

The Stanišovská cave is located in Liptov, in the northern part of the Jánská dolina on the southwestern slopes of the Smrekovice massif at an altitude of 766 meters above sea level. The cave, accessible all year round, is open every day. You will have a perfect experience while exploring the magical underground with guides - cavers. During the tour, you will walk along the walls that water and mother nature have modeled into indescribable shapes. Each visitor receives a headlamp before entering, you do not need special clothing or shoes to enter the cave. If you are looking for an ideal...

The new Family Park Strachankovo ​​opened its gates under the Belianske Tatras in the village of Ždiar in the summer of 2018. The adventure park offers many adventures for families. Visitors are delighted with the animal inhabitants of the small Goral farm, where children can touch and feed them. In addition, there are climbing and swings for children. You will also find a fairy-tale trail where you will discover the legend of Raven and the Fork of the Zdar. Family Park Strachankovo ​​is an ideal place for relaxation and entertainment. Animators have prepared a program for children...

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...

The Light-Dome in Ždiar is located in the upper part of the village of Ždiar under the Belianske Tatras, close to the Strachan ski area, above the Mountain resort Apartments. We invite you here for a unique walk through the unique world of light attractions. In the Light Dome you can see a family of light snowmen, Tatra animals, a light forest, singing animated penguins, a light church as well as a light bar with small snacks. Parking is provided at the Skicentrum Strednica car park, a 12-minute walk from the Lighthouse in the direction of the village.

This meadow full of friendly gophers is located in the middle of the Muránská plain, 2 km northeast of the village of Muráň, in the valley below the Murán castle. A huge ground squirrel colony lives here, which is the largest in Slovakia. The ground squirrel is one of the few places in the country where you can observe ground squirrels in the wild at close range. Ground squirrels from Muránská luka are very friendly and used to curious tourists. For a small treat, they are very happy to pose for your photo. Sysľivosko will be a paradise for children. Here, a meadow full of adorable groundhogs...