Tourist region Malá Fatra mountains
The crystalline complex mountain the Malá (Small) Fatra is situated in the Žilina region. It wanders off from the Fačkovské sedlo (col) in the South through the Martinské hole mountain into the valley of the river Váh and continued in the Krivánská Fatra mountain. This mountain is the fourth biggest mountain in Slovakia, and thanks to this fact it offers to its tourists the opportunities to various, mostly demanding hiking tours. A height range of this mountain indicates the terrain division, which you must overcome during your walks. From the view of hiking, however, the most attractive are just the highest part of this mountain chain. They are interesting to tourists by its panoramic views. This mountain chain has got a close net of hiking footpaths and thanks to which it attracts many tourists for hiking in this region. In 
winter, the lovers of nature can enjoy a whole pleiad of winter sports, including ski-alpine. more info...
Additional activities in region
Žilina town
Visit ´Pearl of Váh´, which is one of the most beautiful Slovak towns breathing with history.
Žililna offers you:
- Monumental reconstructed center of Žilina
- Monuments which belong to monument reservation
- Budatin castle with nature museum
- Area suitable for hiking and relax
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Budatín castle
The pearl of Slovak traditional culture.
Budatín castle offers:
- Viewing the collection of naturalistic museum
- Dominant of Žilina with the unique museum of tinkering art
GPS: 49,23620671; 18,7344360352
Martin town
Even in the times of past the town had been known as the centre of national and cultural life in Slovakia.
Martin Town offers you:
- National Cemetery at the place of which Slovak eminent figures
- Beautiful historical walking zone with adjacent streets and the Church of St. Martin
- Grand search for sports activities or hiking in the nature around
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GPS: 49,0608196544; 18,9244651794
Strečno castle
The majestic castle fortress towers on a rock over the river Váh. In the past long gone, it was considered as the safest fortress of the region associated with the personal story of Žofia Bosniaková.
In Strečno castle you will find:
- Magnificent view to Žilinska hollow basin.
- A replica of Žofia Bosniaková mummy
GPS: 49,1738481644; 18,8615512848
Rafts on the Váh river
You can take part in a raft pleasure cruise on the river Váh in the surroundings of Strečno for a several seasons now.
Rafts on the Váh river:
- 7 km long route
- Untraditional views of the ruins in the surroundings
- Dangerous passage around the detached masses called as Margita and Besná
GPS: 49,1826571514; 18,864812851
Bath town Rajecké Teplice
The Rajecké Teplice Spa has a very rich history dating back to the 14th century. Let us invite you to a little trip.
In spa Rajecké Teplice you can enjoy:
- Water and sauna world.
- Therapeutic house Aphrodite in an Antique style
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