Great Fatra (Veľká Fatra) - tourist attractions

The town castle was once formed by several ancient buildings in the central Slovakian metropolis Banská Bystrica. Its task was to protect the income proceedings of copper and silver mining for the royal treasury. The town castle was built gradually. The parish church was built as the first structure in the 13th century and fortifications were added to it in the 15th century. Earth ramparts and palisades were later replaced by tall stone walls fortified by bastions and a water dike. In the 16th century, the Turkish threat called for further fortifications. Only a quarter of the original town...

Visit the adventure mouse water park in Donovaly with your children. The children's area is built according to popular educational parks in neighboring countries. The park was created in 2017 by expanding the Fun Arena area. Children can learn about physical laws here. The flowing stream connects various activities such as a children's rope park, irrigation regulation, paddling on a pond, building dams and a water playground. It will definitely be a lot of fun for the kids. Photo: www.funarena.sk

Ski centre Park Snow Donovaly lies on southwest part of the Low Tatras and is one of the most visited ski parks in Slovakia. Ski runs offer excellent skiing conditions for all categories of skiers, from beginners up to adrenaline slope lovers. Lovers of downhill skiing and snowboarding can use 10-kilometre long ski runs offering excellent skiing conditions for very demanding skiers as well as complete beginners. Total length of ski runs is 11 kilometres. Interesting crowd-pullers are night skiing, discos on snow, natural ice ring, and flights in tandem, dogsleds, and paragliding. International...

The rental of mountain electric bicycles and electric scooters is located in a tourist-attractive environment in the Great Fatra, just before the entrance to one of the most beautiful Gader Valley. You can find it in the village of Blatnica no. 497 and 191, in the Martin district. Enjoy the Great Fatra nature and the Turiec region from the saddle of mountain electric bikes.

Ranch Stará Teheleň is located in the village Sučany, 350m from the main road E50, 4 km from Martin. The area is enriched with horses, which is the possibility of riding in the summer months. The large and spacious ranch area features a stylish and cosily furnished restaurant, a small farm with pets, playground (trampoline, slides, swings, sandbox, lodge, children's seating), multifunctional playgrounds with lighting and a beach volleyball court.

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...

Sklabina Castle is a ruin above the village Sklabinský Podzámok on a hill at an altitude of 626 m above sea level. m. in the lower part of Kantorská dolina 9 km east of Martin. The castle was built in the first half of the 13th century on the site of an older fortified settlement. During the 13th century, it became the center of the castle estate. In 1328, the seat was located here. In 1436 the castle burned down. A little later, they gradually costly modified it. In 1554, the castle was extended by the southern, second fort. These building modifications were also related to the Turkish danger,...

TARZANIA Hrabovo is located in the recreational part of Ružomberok near the boarding station of the cable car to Malinô Brdo. In the area of the rope park you will find red, blue and children's routes. Visitors have the opportunity to try the 50 m cable car. When overcoming obstacles, each individual is secured with climbing equipment. Before entering the park, the TARZANIE visitor undergoes instruction and training in the use of safety equipment. The rope park is designed for everyone with a height of 150 cm and individuals and groups will find perfect enjoyment here. It is an ideal opportunity...

There are two swimming pools in the area of the Vieska swimming pool in the spa town of Turčianske Teplice. A swimming pool with a length of 50 meters and a water temperature of approximately 27 degrees Celsius and a children's pool with a water temperature of 28 degrees. Visitors will appreciate the possibility of evening swimming and equipment for athletes. Volleyball, table tennis, petanque, basketball and minigolf are available at the swimming pool area. There is also an interesting attraction - the ropes course. The swimming pool is open during the summer season daily from 9:00 a.m....

Preserved site of folk architecture Vlkolinec is a part of Ruzomberok town and is located at the foot of Velka Fatra. Vlkolinec represents a type of medieval village site of wooden architecture in montane and submontane area. There is an undisturbed built-up area of cottages and chalets in landscape area made by narrow stripes of fields and pastures protected by Sidorov massif from the North. The first written notes of the village come back to 1376 when it arose as a village of woodcutters and coalmen. At the end of the 18th century the village had 41 houses and 280 inhabitants; the number of...