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The Top 20 Attractions in Žilina

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Žilina. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Žilina is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

Babia Gora (Diablak)

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If you're going to Babia Góra in the summer, take clothes for the peak as for autumn. If you're going to Babia Góra in the autumn, take clothes for the …

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Kriváň Summit

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Mount Kriváň (German Kriwan, Krummhorn or Ochsenhorn, Polish Krywań, Hungarian Kriván) is located in the Tatra National Park (High Tatra Mountains) and is an unofficial national symbol of Slovakia. With …

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Vlkolínec — UNESCO village

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Vlkolinec: UNESCO village !

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Academics’ Path

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Steep climb secured with chains and clasps.
The trail in this section is one-way (up).

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Žilina Water Reservoir

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An artificial lake with a beautiful cycle path, small places to take a break

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Orava Castle

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The huge castle, one of the most beautiful castles in Slovakia, the price for the basic circuit is 9 euros, the small circuit is 7 euros, the big one is …

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Kvačianska Valley

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Scenic route, but very difficult to drive with luggage, sometimes pushing.
In the Choč Mountains. More beautiful than the main street.
Water mills worth seeing.
More information: slovakia.travel/de/taeler-prosiecka-und-kvacianska-dolina-berge-chocske-vrchy and de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cho%C4%8Dsk%C3%A9_vrchy

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Liptovský Mikuláš Town Center

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Nice city with lots of bars and beautiful architecture. Ideal as a break on a bike tour.

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Sestrčská Valley

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The Sester Valley, also known as the Malatinska Valley, is a picturesque and deeply cut valley in the Choč Mountains, which crosses the entire range from south to north. It …

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Liptovská Mara Lake

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Liptovská Mára is the largest reservoir in Slovakia in terms of volume. It was completed in 1975 and bears the name of one of the villages abandoned for construction. In …

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