City: Zilina Region
Top Things to do in Zilina Region
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Zilina Region, Slovakia
The Žilina Region is one of the eight Slovak administrative regions and consists of 11 districts and 315 municipalities, from which 18 have a town status. The region was established in 1923, however, in its present borders exists from 1996.
Restaurants in Zilina Region
1. Museum of Orava Village
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By frytapl - Chorzow, Poland
We've been there in July 2019. It's a really great place to spend day with your family. XVIII and XIX century buildings were transported there from whole Orava region - it's a great history lesson. Beautiful location almost in West Tatras is huge value as well. Restaurant next to the entrance is serving delicious food!
2. Stanisovska jaskyna
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By miq-zmm - Stupava, Slovakia
We had a great visit with my 6 yo boy as it was really fun to be in the cave with a headlamp and almost in natural environment - ie. trail just little adjusted to visitors. Our guide was experienced any funny and payed special attention to my kid. Same positive experiences we had in the cottage where the tickets were sold. They have excellent tea - we had to stop twice there (ok, with reason to warm up on the hike back ????). Also a lot of souvenirs can be bought there. Highly recommended!
3. Lietava Castle
4. Janosikove Diery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 283 reviews
Janosikove Diery Gorge is one of the most beautiful hiking trails not only within National Park Mala Fatra, but the whole Slovakia and Central Europe. It is located in nature reservation Rozsutce and the valley river is forming numerous waterfalls and rocky formations. The hiking in this valley is possible via imposant wooden bridges and ladders.
Reviewed By NiaBride
Janosikove Diery is very beautiful and dangerous place in Slovakia. You have to be prepared. Dont mind others walking around in the sport shoes, because there are more than one way to discover this beautiful place. Keep in mind, its deep in the forests, so temperature is lower than everywhere else, plus constant humidity makes some places quite challenging. Proceed slowly and take your time (and breath). Gorgeous views are waiting for you. You can travel with small children if carried in the carriage. Some parts are accessible only via ladders and due to humidity, they are slippery. Think your way trough before start, get a map and pick the track you think you can conquer. Take as many charged batteries for your camera and video camera as you can carry. No regrets over 100+ photos and 20+ videos I made. Even if not recommended, I drank the water from the well. I live, so you will too.
5. VeLky Rozsutec
6. The Slovak Museum of Nature Protection and Speleology
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By PhilipRylah - Bratislava, Slovakia
Very well put together museum on 3 floors with lots to see for adults and kids, from cave exploration to cultures and wildlife and more, in an interesting converted building. Nice also to walk round the old town centre.
7. Demanovska Cave of Liberty
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 474 reviews
Reviewed By lukeryan1978 - Prague, Czech Republic
Visiting these caves was an amazing experience. Even though I don't speak Slovak, I downloaded English info online to read during the tour which was helpful but most of the time, I spent gazing around the magnificent cave system in awe of its beauty!
8. Orava Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 474 reviews
What tours do we offer? Our visitors can choose from 3 tours of the castle. Every tour allows admission to different parts of the castle. The Main Tour (A) Visitors will have access to almost all parts of the castle. We highly recommend this tour to families with children, school trips and larger groups up to 50 people. Duration of the tour is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The Small Tour (B) Visitors will visit the Lower Castle, including The Treasury of Orava Castle and The Chapel of St. Michael. This tour is recommended to the visitors scared of heights and those with reduced mobility. Duration of the tour is approximately 45 minutes. It includes the Lower Castle only. The Big Tour (A+B) The Big Tour is a combination of The Main Tour and The Small Tour (A+B). The visitors will have access to the whole castle. Duration of this tour is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and is not recommended to small children.
Reviewed By URepublic - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Spectacular views and a lovely castle. Spent the day here and was very impressed. Lots to learn about and plenty to see. Great day out.
9. Strecno Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By igorC73si - Slovenian Littoral Region, Slovenia
During our trip through Slovakia we stopped to visit Strecno Castle. We had a fortune to reach the castle by the cable raft over the near river that was an experience with for the kids (2,5,8). Ti get to the castle there are app 20 min. of easy walking from the working situated on the river side. On the way to the castle there is a very small etno village with a kids playground. At the time of our visit n the village was held the presentation of medieval blacksmith shop, decoration and jewelry production and some more things. The castle is visitable only as a guided tour... In the visiting group we were the only English speaking visitors, the guide was very kind and after the general explanation in every room / part of the castle dedicated some time to us to and replied to all our questions. after the visit he gave us a lot of valid suggestions for some other sightseeing. There was made a lot of work on the renovation, the castle offers a lot of interesting things to see, with some amazing panoramic view. At the time of our visit in a chapel a musician had a performance on the harp. It was one of the most wonderful experience during our visit to Slovakia will recommend to all medieval history lovers.
10. Cicmany
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By 81juditk - Vrchlabi, Czech Republic
This is definitely a must-see for every tourist. Entry to two houses with expositions is only 3€ per person and it’s possible to get a guide as well. The houses inside depicts traditional life in a Slovak village, interesting facts and items.
