Poprad–Tatry Airport 2 hr 7
Castle Strečno (29 min)
Tours offered at a restored, centuries-old fortress perched high on a cliff next to the Váh river. Súľov Rocks (43 min)
Nature area with striking rock formations like the Owl & Gothic Gate, plus cascades & wild orchids. Castle Lietava (27 min)
Originally built in the 13th century, this mountaintop castle fell into ruins in the 1700s. Budatín Castle (22 min)
Guided tours are offered of this small 13th-century castle with a tower offering scenic city views. Ski resort Martinky (1 hr 4)
Ski resort, skiing, and winter sports sunny rocks (18 min) Žibrid (49 min) Kľak (29 min)
Distinctive rocky peak surrounded by beech forest home to wolves & brown bears, with hiking trails. Fačkov (26 min)
Ski resort and skiing Castle Súľov (38 min)
Remnants of a 15th-century fortress built on a rocky crag with sweeping views, accessible by trail. Snowland Valčianska dolina (1 hr 2)
Ski resort, sports, skiing, and winter sports Martinské Hole (1 hr 4)
Ski resort, skiing, and mountain Minčol (vrch v Malej Fatre) (32 min)
Prominent mountain with a network of trails & a wood cross & expansive views at the summit. Visual pyramid (43 min) Slovak Bethlehem (17 min) | 
