Poprad–Tatry Airport 2 hr 10
Castle Strečno (43 min)
Tours offered at a restored, centuries-old fortress perched high on a cliff next to the Váh river. Sokolie (34 min)
Mountain and climbing Budatín Castle (32 min)
Guided tours are offered of this small 13th-century castle with a tower offering scenic city views. Múzeum kysuckej dediny (21 min)
Open-air village museum with traditional buildings dating from the 1800s set on leafy grounds. Jánošíkove Diery (31 min)
Hiking, waterfalls & unique rock formations draw crowds to this scenic network of gorges & canyons. Fatra-OP (35 min)
Natural protected area with rocky peaks, gorges, dwarf pine forests, waterfalls & wildlife. Rycerzowa (1 hr 27)
Gentle walking trails along the Slovak-Polish border, through meadows with mountain vistas. Malá Fatra (1 hr 30)
Adventurous hiking in scenic mountain range peaking at 1,709m with waterfalls, red deer & bears. Żywiec Beskids (1 hr 16)
Scenic range with rich vegetation & wildlife, a variety of lodgings & popularity as a hiking site. Orava Logging Railway (37 min)
Scenic train rides though rolling countryside on a narrow-gauge line once used to transport timber. Snowparadise Veľká Rača (25 min)
Downhill & cross-country skiing, plus illuminated night-time runs, at a busy winter sport complex. Slovenský Orloj v Starej Bystrici (6 min)
Open-air museum Wielka Racza (34 min)
1,236-m. mountain offering forested trails, rocky ridges & a summit platform with sweeping views. Vrátna Free Time Zone (31 min)
Skiing and ski resort Malý Rozsutec (35 min)
Hiking destination featuring rugged routes to the summit, plus majestic mountain views. | 
