National Park of Veľká Fatra

Nature Interest

The National Park of Veľká Fatra, lying in central Slovakia is typical for its continuous forest, long valleys and the largest locality of original yew tree occurrence in Europe.

The territory of the Veľká Fatra Mts. with considerable concentration of natural assets has been declared the Protected Landscape Area (PLA) in 1973 and the National Park of Veľká Fatra in 2002. The basic natural value of the Veľká Fatra Mts. is its extensive mountain territory with dissected surface, rich in karstic phenomena, continuous forest, extensive and typical deforested zones, long valleys with diverse flora and fauna, and the largest locality of the original yew tree occurrence in Europe.

Its area is 404 square kilometres, the protective zone stretches on 261 square kilometres. Considerable part of the territory is under the higher degree of protection, which is the Small Area Protected Territory. Administration of the NP seats in Vrútky.

The best starting points for hiking in the National Park are the towns Martin, Ružomberok, Turčianske Teplice, ski resorts Donovaly, Malinné and the folk architecture reserve Vlkolínec included in the UNESCO cultural heritage.

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Places Around

Harmanecká jaskyňa cave

The Harmanecká jaskyňa cave is situated in the Veľká Fatra Mts. The cave is known for occurrence of rare white soft sinter, tall pagodas and sinter lakes.

Park v Turčianskej Štiavničke a Teplické serpentíny

Park v Turčianskej Štiavničke a Teplické serpentíny

Čo by ste povedali na prechádzku parkom, kde rastie viac ako 400 druhov stromov z celého sveta? Išli by ste sa prejsť? Ak áno, vyberte sa na návštevu do obecného parku v Turčianskej Štiavničke, ktorý je skutočným arborétom.

Vyšehrad

HRADISKO The saddle beneath Vyšehrad was a strategic passage from Ponitria to Turca , already used in the beginnings of the settlement of Slovakia . The traces of settlement can be traced back to the hard-to-reach hill of Vyšehrad from the early Stone Age . Significant traces are associated with the Bronze Age and the people of the Lusatian culture (1200-700 BC) as well as with the later Iron Age (750 BC), from which many finds were found. The most important role was played by the fortification during the period of Great Moravia, when it was the center of the region . The settlement of the territory to the north required the construction of fortified sites, from which the power of Ponitria to Turca, Orava or Liptov was expanded. The defensive and commercial function of the Upper Castle gradually took over the surrounding settlements and after the demise of the Great Moravia its significance dropped. CASTLE VYŠEHRAD In the 13th century , the first written reports of Vyšehrad , which managed the Diviack family, appeared. Since 1277, it is reported that after the Mongol invasion, Vyšehrad was remembered only as a former castle . In the 15th century , part of the brothers, persecuted by the royal troops, resorted to Vyšehrad. From this period, finds of weapons , various iron objects , components of horse harnesses , corners , and especially coins are coming . NPR VYŠEHRAD The territory at the top is part of Vysehrad NPR. Vyšehrad is a national nature reserve since 1973 . A territory with the 4th degree of protection covers the top part of Vyšehrad and a large part of the western foothill with an area of ​​more than 48 hectares. The object of the protection is the Vyšehrad limestone massif with forest vegetation and rare species of insects .

Ferrata Two Towers

Ferrata Two Towers

Ferrata Dve veže is located about 4 km from the resort Gothal, in the direction of the neighboring village Liptovské Revúce. You can find it in the area that the locals used to call "Zahorovo". From the highest point of the ferrata you are offered beautiful views of the surrounding hills of the Low Tatras (Končitá, Malý Zvolen, Montenegro), Veľká Fatra (Krížna, Frčkov) and also the National Parks Veľká Fatra and Nízke Tatry, which is separated by the river Revúca.

The centre of Europe (Kremnické Bane)

The centre of Europe (Kremnické Bane)

In a beautiful place near Kremnické Bane, central Slovakia, a stone is erected next to an ancient church of John Baptist. It reminds the passers-by that it is exactly here that the geographical centre of Europe is situated.

Fairytale's village "Habakuky"

Fairytale's village "Habakuky"

We invite all those who want to experience the atmosphere of Slovak folk tales to our non-traditional village, which consists of houses in the style of folk-fantasy architecture.

Donovalkovo

Donovalkovo

Do you know, what you want to be, when you grow up? Don’t wait until you grow up. Come to Donovalkovo, the capital city of children, and you can become a firefighter, policeman, banker, car racer, doctor and a lot more.

Králická strait

Králická gorge is a beautiful gorge in the unique nature in the Kremnické hills. An easy walk in the gorge, ending with Králický waterfall, but what more could you want?

Reštaurácia Čierna Ovca

Čierna Ovca sa nachádza na rozhraní Veľkej Fatry a Kremnických vrchov v bezprostrednej blízkosti sviežeho horského potoka. Jedinečnosť tohto prostredia znásobuje prítomnosť Harmaneckej jaskyne, ktorej návšteva začína aj končí, práve u nás. A preto doprajte kulinársky zážitok svojmu telu, v krásnom prostredí Národného parku Veľká Fatra.

Donovalský pivovar

Donovalský pivovar

Donovalský pivovar sa zrodil v krásnych, no drsných horách stredného Slovenska. Jeho život sa začal našim odvážnym a pritom tak prostým odhodlaním: už od počiatku variť poctivé pivo. Náš unikátny pivovar okrem útulnej reštaurácie ponúka aj čerstvé pekárenské výrobky z vlastnej pekárne a útulnú kaviareň. Milovníkom hôr prinášame osobitú skupinu pív, z ktorej je každé jedno výnimočné.

Salaš Kľak

Reštaurácia Salaš Kľak sa nachádza vo Fačkovskom sedle s pekným výhľadom na dominantu regiónu - najvyšší vrch Kľak (1351 m n.m.) v príjemnom prostredí okolitej prírody. Kuchyňa je zameraná na ponuku tradičných slovenských jedál.

Horský Hotel Kľak

Horský Hotel Kľak

Featuring free WiFi and a sun terrace, Horský Hotel Kľak offers pet-friendly accommodation in Kľačno. The hotel has ski-to-door access and a ski school, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.

Sport Motel Raketa

Restaurant and accommodation. Active relaxation in a pleasant environment near the spa town of Bojnice.

PENSION ** & RESTAURANT RUDOLF

PENSION ** & RESTAURANT  RUDOLF

PENSION AND RUDOLF RESTAURANT are situated 3 km from Prievidza and 5 km from the spa town of Bojnice , on the main road to Martin, Žilina, Turcianske Teplice. We strive to provide you with a cozy, comfortable accommodation environment where you can well have a meal, spend some pleasant moments and relax, be it managers, business travelers or families with children.

Koliba Pacho

Koliba Pacho

Do not hesitate to visit Koliba Pacho . We have a lot of specialties prepared for you , children 's playground with attractions . Get an invitation to spend a nice weekend as well as accommodation and adrenaline experiences , offered only by Koliba Pacho. You can find us at the village of Veľká Čausa on the Prievidza - Handlová route , near the Bojníc and the Remata recreation area.

Reštaurácia Slnečný pavilón

Reštaurácia sa nachádza v tichej lokalite Rajeckých Teplíc oproti hotelu Diplomat, v blízkosti centra mesta a kúpeľov. Okrem samotnej reštaurácie je hosťom k dispozícii aj upravený areál záhrady s detským kútikom, altánkom a pódiom slúžiacim pre kultúrno-spoločenské akcie a svadobné obrady.

Kaviareň APHRODITE

Navštívte štýlovú antickú kaviareň priamo v kúpeľnom dome Aphrodite a vychutnejte si exotické druhy káv, miešané alkoholické alebo nealkoholické nápoje. Hosťom ponúkame možnosť usporiadania spoločenských akcií.

Hotel Gader

Hotel Gader

Set in a quiet area in the village of Blatnica, Hotel Gader features rooms with attached bathroom, free WiFi, and an outdoor barbecue area.

Hotel Rezident

Hotel Rezident

Hotel Rezident is a pleasant family hotel, which is surrounded by beautiful greenery of the spa park and is a starting point for relaxation and wellness activities. It is located in the quiet center of the spa town of Turčianske Teplice with a rich spa history dating back to the Middle Ages.

Penzión soľná jaskyňa

Penzión soľná jaskyňa

Centrally located in Turčianske Teplice, Penzion Solna Jaskyna is just 200 m from the public mineral springs and the Spa and Aqua Park. It is provided with free WiFi and free private parking.

Spa house AQUA

Spa house AQUA

Practically furnished spa house in a quiet part of Turčianske Teplice provides comfortable and affordable accommodation just 50 meters from the SPA & AQUAPARK.

Veľká Fatra SPA HOUSE

Veľká Fatra  SPA HOUSE

Gold Spa Turčianske Teplice, a member of Medical Spa group, is a treatment facility entitled to provide spa treatment pursuant to Act No. 538/2005 on natural healing waters, natural treatment spas, spa localities and natural mineral waters. Thanks to the water healing effects, the thermal healing mineral water is used for treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, neurological, urological, digestive, and as a support treatment of oncological diseases.

Penzion FRIZZANTE

Set in Turčianske Teplice, 24 km from Martin, Guest House Frizzante features a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. The guest house has a children's playground and views of the mountain, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.

Horský Hotel Kľak

Horský Hotel Kľak

Featuring free WiFi and a sun terrace, Horský Hotel Kľak offers pet-friendly accommodation in Kľačno. The hotel has ski-to-door access and a ski school, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.

Sport Motel Raketa

Restaurant and accommodation. Active relaxation in a pleasant environment near the spa town of Bojnice.

PENSION ** & RESTAURANT RUDOLF

PENSION ** & RESTAURANT  RUDOLF

PENSION AND RUDOLF RESTAURANT are situated 3 km from Prievidza and 5 km from the spa town of Bojnice , on the main road to Martin, Žilina, Turcianske Teplice. We strive to provide you with a cozy, comfortable accommodation environment where you can well have a meal, spend some pleasant moments and relax, be it managers, business travelers or families with children.

Koliba Pacho

Koliba Pacho

Do not hesitate to visit Koliba Pacho . We have a lot of specialties prepared for you , children 's playground with attractions . Get an invitation to spend a nice weekend as well as accommodation and adrenaline experiences , offered only by Koliba Pacho. You can find us at the village of Veľká Čausa on the Prievidza - Handlová route , near the Bojníc and the Remata recreation area.

Thermal Swimming Pool Vieska Turčianske Teplice

Thermal Swimming Pool Vieska Turčianske Teplice

Termálne kúpalisko Vieska ponúka 50x25 metrový plavecký bazén, detský bazén a tobogány. Súčasťou areálu kúpaliska je mutlifunkčné ihrisko, lezecká stena, minigolf, futbal, tenis, petanque, volejbal, basketbal a nohejbal. Teplota vody dosahuje 26 - 27 °C.

Spa of Turčianske Teplice

The centre of the southern part of Turiec is the spa Turčianske Teplice. The local hot springs were first mentioned in the 13th century. The legend has that King Sigismund of Luxembourg bathed in local springs in 1423. The town of Kremnica acquired the land with springs in 1532 and invested in construction of the first spa buildings. The spa was especially popular and visited in time of wars with the Habsburgs when the noble rebels used it as a refuge.

Spa & Aquapark Turčianske Teplice

The Spa & Aquapark resort is in a beautiful aqua park, in the centre of Turčianske Teplice. It has two parts: ‘SPA‘ area (healing thermal water, 38 °C) and AQUAPARK area (thermal water up to 33 °C). Both are open throughout the year.

Ferrata Two Towers

Ferrata Two Towers

Ferrata Dve veže is located about 4 km from the resort Gothal, in the direction of the neighboring village Liptovské Revúce. You can find it in the area that the locals used to call "Zahorovo". From the highest point of the ferrata you are offered beautiful views of the surrounding hills of the Low Tatras (Končitá, Malý Zvolen, Montenegro), Veľká Fatra (Krížna, Frčkov) and also the National Parks Veľká Fatra and Nízke Tatry, which is separated by the river Revúca.

Fun arena Donovaly Trampolines

Bungee trampolines are without doubt one of the most demanded attractions of amusement parks of recent years. They are a combination of an aluminium constructions, latex rubber and a very springy trampoline, all thought up by VIV Slovakia, s.r.o. Everything is driven by precisely tuned motors. There are 4 independent trampolines on each of which the jumper, secured in a special harness fastened to the X-jump part of the trampoline, can achieve heights of up to 7m and also forward and backwards moves thanks to the rubber which also maintain the balance of the jumper.

Fun arena Donovaly E- Scooters

Discover Donovaly quickly, ecologically and comfortably from the seat of a modern e-scooter and enjoy a lot of fun on two wheels.

Fun arena Donovaly Rope centre

The rope centre is located in the forest bordering the main E77 road from Banská Bystrica and Ružomberok and with a length of more than 500m is one of the longest and largest rope centres in the whole of Slovakia.

Tiny mouse childen’s park

The Donovaly Fun Arena adrenaline centre is expanding during the summer of 2017 with a unique novelty for Slovakia - a children's aqua experience-educational park with 9 attractions, which follow one another and form one whole experience.

Blatnický Castle

Blatnický Castle

Ruins of the Blatnický hrad Castle stand near the village Blatnica on the low but sharp limestone ridge, which separates Gaderská dolina valley from the Turčianska kotlina basin. It dates to the 13th century.

SNM in Martin - Museum of the Slovak Village

The Museum of the Slovak Village is the largest ethnographic open-air exposition in Slovakia. The museum, located in Jahodnícke háje in the southeastern part of the town of Martin, has been built by the Slovak National Museum in Martin since the 1960s. It provides a picture of traditional folk architecture, housing and the way of life of people who lived in northwestern Slovakia in the latter half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century.

Zniev Castle

Zniev Castle

High above the village Kláštor pod Znievom in the Malá Fatra Mts. raise the ruins of the Zniev Castle. It is the second highest situated castle in Slovakia (985 m).

Turiec Regional Gallery Martin

Turiec Regional Gallery Martin

A permanent exposition called Slovak Modern 20th-Century Art in Turiec presents the works of well-known personalities associated with the Turiec region (M. A. Bazovský, J. Alexy, M. Benka, Ľ. Fulla) and a selection of works of artists included in Mikuláš Galanda's Group. Part of the exposition is devoted to Galanda and his works from the areas of painting, graphics and applied arts. Regularly-held exhibitions showcase mainly works of contemporary Slovak as well as foreign artists.

Ethnography Museum SNM Martin

Ethnography Museum SNM Martin

In 1933, the museum opened its second building to the public. After its merger with the Bratislava-based Slovak National Museum in 1961, the museum began to be distinguished as Slovakia-wide Ethnography Museum that specializes in the preservation, research, documentation and presentation of folk material and spiritual culture in Slovakia.

Múzeum Andreja Kmeťa SNM Martin

Múzeum Andreja Kmeťa SNM Martin

SNM - Múzeum Andreja Kmeťa je od svojich počiatkov regionálne vlastivedné múzeum a sídli v prvej budove SNM z roku 1908.

Slovak Chamber Theatre

Slovak Chamber Theatre

Slovenské komorné divadlo v Martine vzniklo roku 1944 ako druhé profesionálne divadlo na Slovensku. V divadelnom Martine sa už po vzniku ČSR začalo uvažovať o založení profesionálneho divadla.

Slovak National Literary Museum in Martin

Slovak National Literary Museum in Martin

The Slovak National Literary Museum of the Slovak National Library, as the country's central literary museum, fulfills museum, documentation and presentation mission. It collects, administers, preserves and provides access to museum objects that are related to the history of Slovak literature.

Martin Benka Museum SNM Martin

The exposition presents authentic environment and visual works of art of prominent, versatile artist, but mainly painter nad illustrator - national artist Martin Benka. In line with Benka's last will, the interior of the museum (Benka's workroom, studio and bedroom) is preserved in its authentic form.

Sklabiňa Castle

The Castle of Sklabiňa towers on the edge of the basin Turčianska kotlina and the mountains Veľká Fatra. It was first mentioned in 1242. After 1320, the Sklabiňa Castle became the seat of the county administration of Turiec.

Vyšehrad

HRADISKO The saddle beneath Vyšehrad was a strategic passage from Ponitria to Turca , already used in the beginnings of the settlement of Slovakia . The traces of settlement can be traced back to the hard-to-reach hill of Vyšehrad from the early Stone Age . Significant traces are associated with the Bronze Age and the people of the Lusatian culture (1200-700 BC) as well as with the later Iron Age (750 BC), from which many finds were found. The most important role was played by the fortification during the period of Great Moravia, when it was the center of the region . The settlement of the territory to the north required the construction of fortified sites, from which the power of Ponitria to Turca, Orava or Liptov was expanded. The defensive and commercial function of the Upper Castle gradually took over the surrounding settlements and after the demise of the Great Moravia its significance dropped. CASTLE VYŠEHRAD In the 13th century , the first written reports of Vyšehrad , which managed the Diviack family, appeared. Since 1277, it is reported that after the Mongol invasion, Vyšehrad was remembered only as a former castle . In the 15th century , part of the brothers, persecuted by the royal troops, resorted to Vyšehrad. From this period, finds of weapons , various iron objects , components of horse harnesses , corners , and especially coins are coming . NPR VYŠEHRAD The territory at the top is part of Vysehrad NPR. Vyšehrad is a national nature reserve since 1973 . A territory with the 4th degree of protection covers the top part of Vyšehrad and a large part of the western foothill with an area of ​​more than 48 hectares. The object of the protection is the Vyšehrad limestone massif with forest vegetation and rare species of insects .

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