Skalka is known as the oldest pilgrimage site in Slovakia. The site comprises two objects – Malá Skalka and Veľká Skalka. Malá Skalka is a small two-tower church built in the Romanesque style. First mention of the church dates back to 1208 when the building was dedicated to St. Benedict. In the woods, just opposite the church, is a Calvary. ...

Trenčianske Teplice is known for its therapeutic spa facilities using natural thermal sulphuric water produced by five local springs. As each of the springs has a bathing pool built directly over it (with the exception of the Grand pool) water enters the pools directly, without being pre-heated or cooled. First mention of the springs appeared in 1247. In the 19th and the early 20th century, the spa represented one of the...

The village of Čachtice is located near Nové Mesto nad Váhom and right below the Čachtice Castle built in the 13th century to serve as one of the guarding castles of the middle-Váh River region. It became infamous thanks to the "blood-thirsty" countess Elisabeth Bathory who lived in the late 16th and early 17th century. It is reported that the countess ordered to slay 600 young virgins and bathed...

The only one of its kind in Slovakia, the park houses historic reconstructions of castles the way they looked some 300 to 500 years ago, when still buzzing with life and witnessing the reigns of mighty feudal lords. Currently, the collection numbers more than 80 models of fortresses, castles, churches, lookout towers and houses of prominent Slovaks. You can find there also models of cottages from the High Tatras and traditional houses from Vlkolínec. ...

At the top of the hill Tlstá hora (651 m), near the village Dohňany, you can find a 6-storey, 22-meter-high lookout tower. Top floor of the tower provides a truly breathtaking panoramic view of the entire Púchov Valley. You will see cliffs Lednica and Vršatec, mountains Strážovské vrchy, Súľovské vrchy, Javorníky, Martinské Hole, Malá Fatra, Kysucké vrchy and also towns Púchov, Dohňany and Zubák. More than 100 years ago, there was situated a lookout...

The Cliffs of Vršatec (Vršatské bradlá) is a massive lime formation that dominates the natural landscape in the middle of the Váh region. Being visible from afar, the cliffs are hard to miss. Situated above the village, Castle of Vršatec, a typical medieval castle built on inaccessible lime rocks, was

Lubina MiniFARMA is really a children‘s paradise. The farm specializes in raising pure-bred miniature forms of farm animals such as sheep, goats and cows. Children are able to see many domestic animals up close, pet and feed them or just observe how they behave in their natural environment. You can also...

26-meter high lookout tower Malý Jelenec in Trenčianska Závada provides panoramic views over the White Carpathian Mountains (Biele Karpaty), Považský Inovec, and Strážovské vrchy Mountains. On days of good visibility, the tower offers a view of the Martinské hole Mountains. Hiking toward the lookout tower you may enrich with a visit to the Farm Uhliská (Gazdovstvo Uhliská) located at a 20-minute walking distance from the tower. At the...

Unique in Slovakia, Glassworks Skansen offers visitors live demonstrations of glass production, glass-blowing, shaping, and decoration. You can observe a glassmaker creating products and look at the various tools and instruments used. Skansen is situated in the region with long glassworks tradition dating back to 1747, when a glass smelter was established in the Gápel settlement that was part of the village Valaská Belá. Glassmakers and craftsmen worked hard in the...

Romanesque church in Haluzice was erected near Nové Mesto nad Váhom, in the Bošáca valley. First written record of the church dates back to 1299 mentioning the church‘s destruction by the...

Legend says, that after a devastating flood that afflicted Pominovec, only four families survived. Their members were able to rescue only seven sheep out of the wild water. The saved inhabitants would later build a new settlement and call it Sedmerovec (the name means “seven sheep”). The only thing left of Pominovec has been a rare romanesque Church of St. John the Baptist from the 12th century, located on the...

The small village Kulháň is located about 2 kilometers from the village of Zlatníky. In ancient times gold was mined here, and more recently was home to a glass factory and a forest railway. Today, you can find there a popular fishpond, where you can catch fish for yourself or taste finely baked and smoked trout. Between Kulháň and the nearby village of  Duchonka, a forest educational trail (less than 6 km long), with 14 species of trees. The trail...

Fishpond Machnáč is a pleasant place surrounded by forests, ideal for family relaxation. Treat yourselves with gently smoked trout caught and prepared from the local fishpond. You may even catch your own trout. Children will enjoy playground and sports field, swings and a minizoo. ...

In the magical forests of Považský Inovec, at the top of one hill, wonderful castle with tiled roof attracts you from a distance. It was built in 13th century and, together with the Uhrovec and Oponice castles, it was one of the guard castles. The last owners of the castle were Stummer family, one of the richest families in Upper Hungary. They were skilled bankers, entrepreneurs and thanks to sugar beet growing they became the biggest sugar...

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DISTANCE FROM TRENČÍN: 55 km. HOW TO GO THERE: Autom cez Belušu, Visolaje, Dolný Lieskov a Pružinu do Priedhoria. Autobusom alebo vlakom do Púchova, odtiaľ ďalej autobusom do Pružiny a Priedhoria. Od Pizzerie pod orechom v Priedhorí vedie k Pružinskej Dúpnej jaskyni náučný chodník. GPS: 49°00'03" N, 18°30'17" E OPENING HOURS: návštevy jaskyne sú možné od 1. mája do 31. októbra, avšak

Beckov Castle is a majestic monument poised on top of a 60-metre steep rock massif above the village of Beckov. The castle, situated close to the Váh River, guarded the trade route through the Váh River watershed area. Once home to kings, mighty noblemen and knights, the Castle withstood the raids of Tartars and Turks. Thanks to its excellent ability to defend itself, the town just below the castle flourished and by the 17th century had become a...

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Považský Inovec – the highest peak in the region (1 042 m) is a favourite place for summer and also winter hiking and walking. On the top, there is a 22-meter high lookout tower, providing beautiful views of Trenčín, Bánovce nad Bebravou, Topoľčany and in good visibility also Veľká Fatra. Ascend a nearby peak called Palúch (1 001 m) or the upper part of Inovec ski slope for more picturesque views.

In Trenčín and its surroundings you will find everything your heart desires - castles, lookout towers, picturesque hiking trails, small churches, an old monastery, farmhouses and ponds where you can taste delicious baked fish, as well as spas where you can relax and unwind. Tips for trips can be found in the Trenčín Area Trips brochure, which can be downloaded in ...