Northern Spiš and Pieniny offer places that will enchant tourists of all ages. Take a look at the selection of eight TOP locations:
This year's season is dedicated to to the fateful women of Ľubovňa Castle. In addition to the expositions, the most visited castle in the Prešov region will also offer an unusual novelty.
The camp under Ľubovňa Castle is an ideal place for trips, camps and for anyone who wants to experience the Middle Ages at first hand. It also provides accommodation in historic tents, archery, crossbow shooting, horseback riding, falconry and a rope park.
Breakthrough of the Dunajec River
The most attractive breakthrough with a length of 8.5 km, a gradient of 20 m and seven large bends, with rocky ridges, almost perpendicular walls and picturesque natural scenery is unique not only in Slovakia.
This breathtaking work of nature can be enjoyed on traditional rafts, adrenaline rafts, bicycles or as hikers. It is one of the barrier-free trails in Slovakia.
Mount Zvir
Marian pilgrimage site in Litmanova breathes peace. You can refresh yourself with mineral water from the spring of John the Baptist. Mount Zvir is also the starting point to Eliášovka - the highest peak of the Ľubovňa Highlands.
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In addition to spa care, the spa offers several relaxation and sports zones with leisure activities. A unique feature is the outdoor Kneipp therapy with a balancing walkway. Guests can enjoy coffee and good food in the spa restaurant. All this with a view of the Three Crowns.
The town museum presents the life of the inhabitants of Stara Ľubovňa at the end of the 19th century. It presents examples of the style of living, blueprint workshops, crafts and guilds. The exhibition also includes a mint.
Military-historical exposition of Michal Strenko
In the locality under the Ľubovňa castle do not bypass the an exposition dedicated to the war theme. You will see realistically built trenches, bunkers, artillery batteries and military equipment.
Exposition of distilling and traditional folk crafts connected with tasting of the first Slovak whisky and Nestville chocolate.
Exits for cyclists
- Cycle tracks - forest singletrails - One-way paths for bicycles only, only downhill is allowed. They are located under Oslím hill behind Ľubovnianský castle. The names of the individual trails - Wolf, Bear, Lynx, Deer, Boar and Roe are inspired by forest animal trails.
- Singeltrails Lechnica, Pieniny - The largest singletrail resort in Slovakia offers 15 km of trials, which represent a network of mountain bike trails in the heart of the Pieniny National Park. While riding, you will enjoy spectacular views of the Three Crowns.
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- Path of mineral springs - The unique route with a total length of up to 100 km connects 12 of the most important mineral springs in eleven villages. Visitors can discover, see and taste the most interesting things the region has to offer. The springs are suitable for drinking cures.
- Original passporting as a Goral you can experience only at the Pieniny Cottage in Lesnica.
Source: processed according to the sources of OOCR North Spiš - Pieniny
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TOP events summer - autumn 2019
Spiš - Pieniny:
June
13. - 14. 6. - 54th year of Literary Kežmarok, Kežmarok
14. - 16. 6. - Zamagura Folklore Festival, Spa Red Monastery Smerdžonka
21. - 22. 6. - A feast of culture and reciprocity, Kežmarok Castle, Kežmarok - square
22. 6. - Midsummer Fires, Medieval military camp, Stará Ľubovňa
28. - 29. 6. - Nestville Open Fest, Nestville Park
28. 6. - Opening of the summer spa season, Spa Vyšné Ružbachy
28. 6. - Pancaking for small and big, Kežmarok, Hotel Hviezdoslav
28. 6. - Night Cross, Kežmarok
29. - 30. 6. - Spiš Folklore Festival, Spišské Podhradie
30. 6. - Breakfestival 2019, Spa Red Monastery Smerdžonka
30. 6. - Spiš Folklore Festival, Spišské Podhradie
July - 12th year of the FS of the village Vernár, Vernár
July - August - Spa cinema in the fresh air (Saturdays), Spa Červený Kláštor Smerdžonka
July - August - Master Paul Days, promenade and tower concerts, Master Paul Square, Levoča (every Sunday)
July - August - Kežmarok Cultural Summer, Kežmarok
5. 7. - Cyril and Methodius celebrations under the Ľubovňa Castle, Ľubovňa Castle
5. - 6. 7. - Levoča Marian Pilgrimage 2019, Mariánska hora, Levoča
12. - 14. 7. - European Folk Craft Festival (EĽRO), Kežmarok
15. - 21. 7. - Castle Musical, Ľubovňa Castle
21. 7. - Lemko - Ruthenian Culture Festival 2019, Spa Red Monastery Smerdžonka
22. - 26. 7 - Festival of theatres in the castle courtyard, Kežmarok
25. 7. - Rosé wines and grilled fish, concert, Hotel Hviezdoslav, Kežmarok
26. 7. - Night parade and fire show, Stará Ľubovňa
26. - 28. 7. - Castle festivities, Ľubovňa Castle
26. - 28. 7. - Nestville Chopper Fest, Nestville Park
27. 7. - Gastrofestival at Salaš u Franka, Stará Ľubovňa
27. - 28. 7. - Mass brawl, Medieval military camp, Stará Ľubovňa
August - Goral Folklore Festival, Ždiar
2. 8. Folk Festival, Kežmarok - museum
2. - 4. 8. - Cyclostop fest, Stará Ľubovňa
4. 8. - The main pilgrimage to Mount Zvir, Litman
4. 8. - Ružbaš Folklore Fairs, Vyšné Ružbachy
10. - 11. 8. - Knight tournament, Medieval military camp, Stará Ľubovňa
11. 8. - Sweet Honey Day, Open-air museum under Ľubovniansky castle
12. 8. - International Tower Music Festival, Levoca
14. 8. - Master Pavel's carving plein air, Levoca
16. - 17. 8. - Mysterious Levoča, Carpathian Craft Market, Levoča
17. 8. - Meeting of Gorals in Pieniny 2019, Spa Red Monastery Smerdžonka
22. 8. - An evening of steaks and red wine, Hotel Hviezdoslav, Kežmarok
24. 8. - Belianska horseshoe, Spišská Belá
25. 8. - Plaveč Castle Day, Plaveč Castle
25. 8. - Opera Gala Concert, Kežmarok
25. 8. - Cyclopretek Belianska 25, Spišská Belá - Ždiar
30. 8. - Kapelafest, Kežmar Castle
September
1. 9. - Farmer fest, Nestville Park
7. - 8. 9. - II. year of Lechnica TOUR MTB, Lechnica
8. 9. - Celebration of Polish-Moravian culture, Stará Ľubovňa
14. - 17. 9. - Levoca Indian Summer - international festival of classical music, Levoca
15. 9. - Little Pieniny Marathon 2019, Spa Red Monastery Smerdžonka
16. - 22. 9. - Celebration of the 86th anniversary of the granting of town rights to Kežmarok, Kežmarok
20. 9. - Night Kežmarok - 4th Running tour, Kežmarok
27. - 29. 9. - XXVIII. year Ľubovniansky jarmok, Stará Ľubovňa
29. 9. - Hubert's Festival under the Ľubovňa Castle, Ľubovňa Castle
October
5. 10. - Pieniny Mountain Duathlon and Cyclo-cross country, Cottage Pieniny, Lesnica
6. 10. - Slovak Cup in enduro on cycle tracks, Stará Ľubovňa
19. 10. - Goral Run, Spišská Belá
20. 10. - Autumn Open Day, Spa Red Monastery Smerdžonka
