About region

About region

The natural scenery of Oravice has its own unique beauty. It is highlighted by specific natural conditions with an alpine climate, forests, a landscape with flowering meadows and geothermal water. In one place you will find beautiful Tatra nature and plenty of fun for the whole family. The mountainous surroundings are full of hiking trails and bicycle paths.

Mountain peaks
A view of the church with dandelions

The Western Tatras are not without reason considered the most beautiful Slovak mountains. Discover their beauty right in Oravice. It is the ideal starting or access point for many West Tatra hikes. Take care of your health in the mountains below the Tatras, gain strength from the beautiful experience of regional nature and culture.

Orava Castle

Silent Valley

Walking or biking through the Silent Valley is a very popular way to spend time. It is a paved road with a whole series of viewpoints. This route is ideal for a family trip. A quiet stream flows through the valley.
Stairs in the forest

Bobrowiecka Valley

The longest valley in Oravice with an area of 9 km². The post-glacial valley is home to hot springs that abundantly feed Oravice's thermal pools from underground. According to legend, the valley was one of the robber settlements, and the treasures that robbers stole are still waiting to be discovered. There is a footpath accessible for hiking in summer and cross-country skiing in winter.
Mountain landscape

Magura Witowska (1232 m)

A peak of the Orawa-Witów Hills (Skorušinské vrchy); the Polish-Slovak border and the Great European Watershed run along its summit. The mountain is mostly forested; however, on its northern slopes there is a large glade called Magura Witowska on the Slovak side, and Bzdykówka and Basiorówka on the Polish side.
A view of the mountain peaks

Roháče Lakes

A great family trip awaits you and your loved ones at the Roháče Lakes. These are four beautiful glacial lakes surrounded on all sides by the peaks of the Western Tatras, dominated by Ostrý Roháč. The easiest route to the lakes leads from the Ťatliakova chata hut through the so-called Sad Valley (Smutná dolina).
A field road by the stream

From Tvrdošín to Oravice

In 2020, 5,420 m of new recreational trails were built in Oravice, surrounded by nature and forests. The route from Tvrdošín to Oravice is 19.7 km long and runs over forest surfaces and between meadows. The route is intermediate and leads over the highest peak – Skorušina (1314 m), where there is a unique observation tower.
Orava Castle

Orava Castle

One of the biggest tourist attractions in northern Slovakia is Orava Castle (Oravský hrad), built in the manner of an "eagle's nest," on a rock above the Orava River, in the town of Oravský Podzámok. The castle today forms a complex of buildings that replicate the shape of the rock on which it stands. In 1556 the castle fell into the hands of the Thurzo family, which carried out its far-reaching reconstruction. In 1611, Orava Castle acquired its present-day appearance.

Now open:9:00 - 18:30

027 41 Oravský Podzámok,
Slovakia

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Old locomotive

Orava Forest Railway

The Orava Forest Railway is one of the few surviving 760 mm narrow-gauge railways, based in Oravská Lesná. Originally used to transport timber from the forests, today it is a tourist destination. A rich fleet is at visitors' disposal: the "Gontkulák" steam locomotive, other locomotives and a wagon loaded with timber. The Orava Forest Railway is open to tourists all year round.

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Tanečník, 029 57 Oravská Lesná,
Slovakia

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Interior of a house in a village museum

Museum of the Orava Village in Zuberec

The museum is located in a beautiful area at the foot of the Roháče. More than 50 buildings of folk architecture are arranged in several parts - Dolnooravský rínok, Hornooravská street, Goralské lazy. There are also technical buildings, such as a water mill, a pottery workshop and others.

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Zuberec 850, 027 32 Zuberec,
Slovakia

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Town buildings in Tvrdošín

Tvrdošín

One of the oldest towns in Slovakia, located on the Amber Road, which connects the Baltic Sea with the Adriatic Sea. The town lies at the confluence of two rivers and is surrounded by the Orava Magura mountains and the Orava Highlands. New recreational hiking and cycling trails have been created in cooperation with Kościelisko. Along the route you will find many attractions, such as the observation tower above Úplzna.

Tvrdošín, 027 44,
Slovakia

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Mountain meadow and rural buildings

Kościelisko

A village called the "Heart of Podhale", with a beautiful view of the Tatra Mountains. After its geographical name it has also been referred to as the Kościeliska Valley. Kościelisko has long been regarded as an inspiration for artists and true mountain enthusiasts. It is here that you can get to know the real Tatras and their majestic peaks.

Kościelisko,
Poland

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