Day trips from Trenčín

Short Trip: In Search of the Teplice Deer

Trenčianske Teplice is our favorite getaway town. That’s why we decided to take a walk today through its surrounding forests and enjoy the views from its lovely lookouts. We’ve chosen this sunny weekend afternoon for our little adventure. Total time: 2.5 hours Distance: 5.5 km Elevation gain: 309 m Type of trip: Family-friendly hiking Starting point: Tourist signpost near the train...

Short Trip: Lednica Castle and surroundings

It's a beautiful sunny Saturday and our family council is in session. We're deciding where to go today. There's a lovely castle in Lednica that's being actively restored by volunteers together with the local community – we're happy to support their efforts. While we're there, we can also explore the surroundings of the castle. Great idea. We're going – come along too! 😊 Total time: 2.5 hours Distance: 3.7 km Elevation gain: 214...

Day trips from Trenčín

In Trenčín and its surroundings, you’ll find everything your heart desires – castles and lookout towers. You’ll discover scenic hiking trails, small chapels, an old monastery, traditional farms, and ponds with delicious grilled fish. There are also spas where you can relax and unwind after a full day of exploring the region. The surrounding countryside offers peaceful spots where you can escape the city buzz and spend time in nature.

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Beckov Castle

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...

Fishpond of Machnáč

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. ...

Fishpond Kulháň

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...

Small Church in Pominovec

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...

Romanesque Church in Haluzice

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...

Glassworks Skansen Sklený sen

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...

Lookout tower Malý jelenec

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...