Liptovský Mikuláš and the surroundings

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1 Liptovský Mikuláš and the surroundings

2 The town between the mountains Miloš Janoška, a teacher and an enthusiastic promoter of hiking and tourism, wrote about Liptovský Mikuláš in the first Slovak tour guide in 192: Liptovský Sv. Mikuláš is located in the center of the Liptov region. It lies in a wide picturesque valley surrounded by smaller hills, followed by high mountains of the Low Tatras in the south and Liptovské hole (the Western Tatras) in the north. The nature is rarely as generous as it was in case of Liptov with its high peaks and deep valleys, beautiful flora, diverse fauna, caves, bright streams and rivers or mineral springs. This is what makes Liptov one of the most sought after holiday destinations in Slovakia. Tourists can feel the energy of the mountains and explore hundreds of kilometers of marked hiking trails, feel the positive effects of thermal water in four water parks, ski to their heart s content on more than seventy kilometers of slopes or learn something new in museums, galleries and monuments of folk architecture. Liptov offers so many opportunities that everyone can enjoy their time here.

3 W E S cross-country skiing cycle routes Bus station Petrol station Gallery Skiing Hospital Car park Police station Cross-country skiing Stadium Toilets Thermal pool Wheelchair access Information center Church Museum Monument Swimming Post office Cycle routes Tennis Volleyball Railway station

4 More than 700 years of history Liptovský Mikuláš is proud of its history and many personalities that formed and still form his spiritual wealth. Let yourself be tempted to wander around the historical center. Breathe in its peaceful atmosphere and enjoy the architecture and the majestic view of the surrounding mountains. St. Nicholas Church was the basis around which the town was slowly and gradually formed. The heart of the town, the square Námestie osloboditeľov, is surrounded by continuous lines of former townhouses. Here you can find the Pongrács s Mansion, which belonged to the noble Pongrác family for centuries, the Illešházy s Mansion and the majestic County House.

5 Other architectural monuments can be found within a walking distance from the main square: the Evangelical Church and the old evangelic vicarage, the synagogue or the school building of Gymnázium M. M. Hodžu. The town holds many events, such as exhibitions, concerts, theatrical performances, readings and many others. Various cultural events take place in the streets several times a year. Both the town s residents and tourists do appreciate the rich cultural program of Mikulášske leto (Mikuláš s summer), Stoličné dni (Days of County) and Mikulášsky jarmok (Mikuláš s fair). Many personalities are connected with Liptovský Mikuláš. Try to count the names immortalized on the fountain Metamorphosis in the historical center and you will find out that there are exactly seventy names. These are just some of the names of those who were born in Mikuláš. 5 6 TOWN CENTER MUSEUMS, GALLERIES AND SIGHTS Church of St. Nicholas Námestie osloboditeľov /44/ the oldest monument of the town, the first written reference dates back to the year 1299 Evangelical Church Tranovského ulica /44/ Synagogue Hollého ulica +421/44/ the last monument of Jewish history in Liptovský Mikuláš District House Námestie osloboditeľov 1 Námestie osloboditeľov (square) Metamorphosis Fountain with names of the most eminent natives of Liptovský Mikuláš Slovak Museum of Nature Protection and Speleology Školská ulica 4, Ulica 1. mája /44/ Birth house of the Rázus siblings Vrbická ulica /44/ birthplace of significant Slovak writers - Martin Rázus and Mária Rázusová - Martáková F6 For latest information on specific events visit

6 Follow the art and knowledge Step into one of the museums or immerse yourself into a moment of silence and let your eyes rest on great pieces of artwork in galleries. Various museums and galleries can be found in the historical town center. The Center of Koloman Sokol is dedicated to the life and work of the exceptional graphic and painter Koloman Sokol, who was born in Liptovský Mikuláš. The documented history of the town as well as the Torture Chamber of Mikuláš can be found in the Museum of Janko Kráľ. The exposition shows how our local hero Juraj Jánošík was interrogated and examined in 171. Do not miss out a tour at the Liptov Gallery of P.M. Bohúň, the rd oldest gallery in Slovakia, which has over 5000 pieces of artwork in its collection. The exposition called Tatrín and the Requirements of the Slovak nation as well as the branch of the Liptov Museum can be found right next to the gallery. A private gallery called the Rumanský Art Centre, named after brothers Ivan and Igor Rumanský, can be found close to the town center. St. Peter of Alcantara Church, the biggest gothic church in Liptov, and the Museum of L. Mattyasovszky are located in the urban area Okoličné. 1

7 MUSEUMS, GALLERIES AND SIGHTS Liptov Gallery of Peter Michal Bohúň Tranovského ulica +421/44/ rd oldest gallery in Slovakia presenting works of old, modern and contemporary art Museum of Janko Kráľ Námestie osloboditeľov /44/ permanent exposition presents the history of the town from the first written reference to the year 1945 Center of Koloman Sokol Námestie osloboditeľov /44/ gallery of a significant Slovak graphic artist and painter born in Liptovský Mikuláš, Koloman Sokol Rumanský Art Center E.Š.Martinčekovej 4506/ a private gallery of visual artists Torture Chamber of Liptovský Mikuláš Námestie osloboditeľov /44/ exposition presenting torturing and questioning the legendary bandit Juraj Janošík in March 171 Church of St. Peter from Alcantara with Museum of L.Mattyasovszky Kláštorná a Gothic church with an original Gothic altar and sculptures made by Master Paul of Levoča Tatrín and Requests of the Slovak Nation Tranovského ulica /44/ exposition presenting meetings of leading personalities of the national movement of Ľudovít Štúr Liptov Museum - Čierny orol Ulica 1.mája 28/ /44/ history of hunting and fishing in the region of Liptov G

8 Enjoying sports and relaxation The town is closely tied to sports. Many great sportsmen grew up in Liptovský Mikuláš and they continue to represent the good name of the town and Slovakia in water slalom, ice hockey, body building, bicross... Each year the town organizes water slalom races. The best known are the International Liptov Slalom Races and the International Tatran Slalom Races. They take place at the Water Slalom Area of Ondrej Cibák. The Olympic winners Michal Martikán and Elena Kaliská also train here. Even recreational sportsmen can try water slalom here. In the Water Slalom Area you can find a sports agency which offers various less traditional sports besides rafting, such as archery, adventure golf, paintball and airsoft, and even a kayak school. The sight of whitewater, a lot of bridges above the water and benches make it also an ideal place for relaxation. The town offers a large dose of sports as well: squash, tennis, bowling, skateboarding, rock climbing, fitness, go-karts and a swimming pool. After the challenging sports adventures you will certainly appreciate a good rest or relaxation. Only 4 km away from the town center is the biggest yeararound open water park with accommodation in Central Europe Tatralandia. Tatralandia offers a lot of fun and relaxation in water, water tubes and slides, a Celtic sauna world, a wellness center and the recently constructed Tropical Paradise in the form of a huge mussel with air temperature around 0 C and real tropical flora. The complex also includes 14 swimming pools with salty, thermal or clear water (10 of them accessible year-around) with a lot of massages and fun attractions, a water bar and from the diving pool you can observe a coral reef colorful fish and corals living in their separate pool. You can enjoy fun on 26 water tubes and slides (6 are available yeararound). Clients can enjoy surfing on real Hawaiian waves, fun for professionals or beginners.

9 WELLNESS AND RELAXATION Aquapark Tatralandia - Wellness Center, Tropical Paradise, Keltic sauna world Ráztocká Arny Club Garbiarska (Hypernova) +421/44/ Fitness B Smrečianska /44/ Fitness Cestár 1. mája LM Training Centre Tranovského Relax Center Vajanského /44/ Fitness centrum Dynamic Hollého 4456/ Relaxation - rehabilitation center Jesenského /44/ D5 SPORT Water slalom area southern edge of the town +421/44/ G6-7 Bowling Starohorského +421/44/ BMX track Vrbica G8 Indoor swimming pool Vajanského /44/ Liptov Arena - multipurpose sports hall Ráztocká B1 Liptov tennis club Vajanského Go-Kart Centre Liptov Palugayho E2 Go-Kart hall Monaco Grand Prix Priemyselná zóna H11 Relax & Tenis Club Nábrežie J.Kráľa Skateboard Club St.Nicolaus Nábrežie J. Kráľa facebook Skateboard Club St. Nicolaus Sports centre Squash Liptov Starohorského 408/1 +421/44/ SE Aréna Partizánov /44/ JL Aréna Vajanského 461/1B AGENCIES OF UNCONVENTIONAL SPORTS Mutton s.r.o. Kpt. Nálepku Rafting - Adventure Water slalom area of Ondrej Cibák G6-7 Liptovlasers s.r.o. Revolučná / C FUNsport s.r.o. entertaining sports events for companies Fun aréna Liptov s.r.o. Heliport Liptov - Tatralandia +421/ , B1 UNCONVENTIONAL SPORTS IN THE TOWN AND ITS SURROUNDINGS paragliding rafting horse riding archery kayak school four-wheelers rock climbing school paintball B1 F11 F8 E7

10 Feel free to accept our invitation Services of hotels, guest houses and private accommodation are ready to welcome the town visitors. There are also restaurants with Slovak and international cuisine, pizzerias, confectioneries. Come and taste the Liptov cuisine. ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES Apartments Pri kostole Bodická ulica B10 City hotel STEVE*** 1.mája Guest house Antol Bodice A11 Guest house AJDA* Požiarnicka /44/ B2 Guest house BAJA Tatranská B Guest house ATLAS*** Bellova 696/ Guest house BOWLING*** Starohorského +421/44/ Guest house CESTÁR ** 1. mája F8 Guest house DRAK Demänová B11 Guest house FORTUNA** Demänová A11 Guest house HARMÓNIA* Ondrašovská A Guest house JANEGA Demänová B11 Guest house LODENICA* Nábrežie J. Kráľa F5 Guest house MÁRIA*** Bodice A11 Guest house MAXIM** Obchodná B11 Guest house RELAX & TENIS CLUB*** Nábrežie J.Kráľa Guest house ROTUNDA Námestie osloboditeľov Guest house SQUASH* Starohorského 408/1 +421/44/ Holiday Village Tatralandia** Ráztocká /44/ B1 Hotel EUROPA*** Štúrova 808/ /44/ Hotel GARNI Nešporova , F8 Hotel JÁNOŠÍK **** Jánošíkovo nábrežie /44/ D4 Hotel KLAR *** 1.mája /44/ F8 Hotel VILLA BIANCA*** Bernolákova 478/ D5 Liptov Apartments*** 1.mája 1205/ F9 For other accommodation facilities visit

11 RESTAURANTS Atlas restaurant Bellova Bar & Restaurant Route 66 Garbiarska /44/ Čierny orol 1. mája 1960/ Liptovär brewery&restaurant Garbiarska F6 Mademoiselle 1. mája 1207/ F8 MA-MI pub Moyzesova Mikuláš - Chinese restaurant M.M.Hodžu 18/5 +421/44/ Mladosť 1. mája Pod šibenicou Palučanská /44/ Reduta Pub & Restaurant 1.mája 90 Restaurant Liptovská izba Nám. osloboditeľov Restaurant Veža Kamenné pole 4558/ F4 Rotunda Námestie mieru Soda club Belopotockého PIZZERIAS Good Mood pizza&bar Námestie osloboditeľov Marino Pizzeria&Restaurant Kamenné pole 4449/ Mini pizza Námestie osloboditeľov 89/26 Pizza Italia Bongiorno 1. mája 41 (Stop shop) Pizzeria Ristorante MILLE GUSTI Námestie osloboditeľov 74/ Pizzeria Verona Smrečianska +421/44/ Restaurant & pizzeria Taverna Nám. osloboditeľov INTERNET ACCESS WI-FI FREE IN THE HISTORICAL CENTRE free tourist mobile application Liptovský Mikuláš F6 D5 E4 F4 E11

12 Be active in the Liptov region hiking, bike-touring, skiing, thermal springs Liptovský Mikuláš lies in the heart of Liptov, embraced by the mountains of the Low and Western Tatras and Chočské vrchy. Thanks to their peaks, valleys and the beautiful nature, Liptov became a paradise for hikers, tourists and skiers. Another of the region s riches comes from the depths of the earth several water parks were built on thermal springs. Everyone can choose from the various possibilities offered relaxing walks in beautiful valleys, long hikes to peaks with a great view of the countryside and challenging hikes to altitudes of more than 2000m. If you like bike-touring then you can choose one of several routes in the Low or Western Tatras or around the dam of Liptovská Mara, or you can also try some adrenaline routes in the Bike Park in Jasná. 15 km from Liptovský Mikuláš you can find the biggest ski center of Slovakia Jasná Low Tatras, where the centers Chopok Sever (North) and Chopok Juh (South) are connected by cable car lines. So the skiers can enjoy almost 49 km of groomed ski slopes, 28 cable cars and ski lifts... to transport more than 0000 persons every hour. In the vicinity of the town there are also several smaller but popular ski centers: Fun Park Žiarce - Pavčina Lehota, Ski Opalisko - Závažná Poruba, Dolinky Žiar. The water parks of Liptov are known for great relaxation and endless fun they provide. A lot of pools with hot thermal and clear heated water, rides on water tubes and slides, saunas, massages, catering and accommodating facilities and aweinspiring view of the mountains make them one of the most sought-after places to visit on holidays. In the vicinity of the town you can find TATRALANDIA and 17 km from Liptovský Mikuláš, in Bešeňová, there is the water park GINO Paradise. If you look for more privacy, you should visit Lúčky AQUA VITAL Park, surrounded by proud mountains. The offer of water parks is complemented by summer thermal swimming pools of the Sorea Máj Hotel in Jánska dolina valley. The look of the Liptov region changed in the years , when the Liptovská Mara water reservoir was built to protect the area from floods and generate electric energy. Its smooth surface is occasionally disturbed by boats of fishermen, yachtsmen and tourists. Tourists come mostly to the northern bank where they enjoy their holiday in Mara Camping near the village Liptovský Trnovec. 1 4

13 4 2 6 ACTIVITIES Cableways Chopok Demänovská dolina Aquapark Tatralandia Ráztocká 21, Liptovský Mikuláš Gino Paradise Bešeňová Bešeňová /44/ Lúčky AQUA - VITAL park Lúčky +421/44/ Thermal Swimming Pool TERMAL raj Liptovský Ján +421/44/ Rope Park Tarzania Jasná - Nízke Tatry, Hrabovo - Veľká Fatra

14 Picturesque Liptov Liptov has unexpected stores of beauty hidden in caves beneath the ground. There are four of them accessible to the public in Demänovská dolina valley you can find Demänovská jaskyňa slobody (Demänovská Cave of Liberty) and Demänovská ľadová jaskyňa (Demänovská Ice Cave), in Jánska dolina valley is Stanišovská jaskyňa (Stanišovská Cave) and in Važec there is Važecká jaskyňa (Važecká Cave). There are also charming displays of folk architecture. Take a look at the elegant houses of our ancestors in the Museum of the Liptov Village in Pribylina and in the Vlkolínec settlement, which was added to the UNESCO list of world cultural heritage. A water mill can be visited in Kvačianska dolina valley and in the village Svätý Kríž there is a majestic wooden church the biggest articular church in Central Europe. A few kilometers from Liptovský Mikuláš there is a legendary place the hill Úložisko, which was inhabited by the Celts. Today the secrets of this place are revealed in the open-air museum Havránok. You can find it near the Liptovská Mara water reservoir NATURAL AND CULTURAL RICHES 7 Demänovská jaskyňa slobody (cave) Demänovská dolina +421/44/ Demänovská ľadová jaskyňa (cave) Demänovská dolina +421/44/ Važecká jaskyňa (cave) Važec +421/44/ Stanišovská jaskyňa (cave) Jánska dolina Archeological Museum Havránok Museum of Liptov Village Pribylina +421/44/ Articular Church Svätý Kríž +421/44/ Mills Kvačianska dolina 15 Folk Culture Reserve Vlkolínec Shepherd s Museum Liptovský Hrádok +421/44/ Bear s Tunnel Žiarska dolina

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16 INFORMATION CENTRE of the town Liptovský Mikuláš Námestie mieru 1, Liptovský Mikuláš : Informačné centrum mesta Tel.: +421/44/16 186, Fax: +421/44/ mail: info@mikulas.sk GPS: N , E WE OFFER advertising brochures tourist maps and atlases, maps for cyclotourism, skiing, panorama maps, maps of attractions, route maps, road-atlases books, souvenirs, postcards TICKETS / ADVANCE TICKETS sale of tickets for culture and sports events in Liptovský Mikuláš, Slovakia and the Czech Republic WE ARRANGE accommodation, currency exchange mountain rescue insurance advertisement services, internet access and fax advertisements on and Discover the town with a guide! Go on a 1-hour guided tour around the town. Choose from 7 different types: Opening hours Mon - Fri Sat Sun closed WE PROVIDE INFORMATION ON culture and historical monuments natural attractions holiday programs in town and surroundings sports and relaxation culture events and sports activities accommodation and catering establishments institutions, companies and firms transport connection The firsts of tourism in Liptovský Mikuláš the biggest attractions and most important achievements of tourism in Liptovský Mikuláš in the past and present. Don t forget to have a look at a unique skeleton exhibit of the cave lion in the most modern museum in the country Slovak Museum of Nature Protection and Speleology. Landmarks of the history of Liptovský Mikuláš significant moments of 70 years of history. TOP 11 places of the historical centre of Liptovský Mikuláš the biggest tourist attractions with a rich history and present, personalities and works of art. tourist mobile app Liptovský Mikuláš for your mobile phone in the historical centre PRACTICAL INFORMATION: area code for Slovakia is +421 and for Liptov region (0)44 Slovak motorways are chargeable tax discs can be bought at selected petrol stations and post offices IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS: state police 158 town police 159 emergency medical care 155 road service firemen 150 Mountain Rescue Service - Low Tatras +421/44/ , Mountain Rescue Service - Western Tatras +421/44/ , REGION LIPTOV (Regional Tourist Board), Štúrova 1989/ Liptovský Mikuláš tel.: +421/44/ Published by: OOCR Liptov, Municipality Liptovský Mikuláš, Information Center of the Town Liptovský Mikuláš, 2016 Design: Štúdio Harmony, s.r.o. Banská Bystrica. Photos: archive of the Information Center of the Town, Gabriel Lipták, Michal Rengevič, Jozef Lomnický Traditions of Liptovský Mikuláš stories not only about famous sheep cheese products and tanners. Artists of Liptovský Mikuláš lives and works of big names of art that were known also beyond the borders of Slovakia. Have a look at pictures of portraitist P. M. Bohúň in a gallery named after him. Tour of Jánošík follow the footsteps of legendary bandit s captain Juro Jánošík. Mikuláš s Jews life stories of a once significant local community that lived here between 1720 and Visit one of the biggest and most stylish synagogues in Slovakia. LIPTOV Region Card Region Card Viac atrakcií za menej penazí Better holiday for less money Discount card and loyalty programme Collect points and win! Get rewarded with points every time you use a discount with your card. Once you have a certain number of points, you can win attractive prizes in weekly draws. What s more, card holders can use free wifi in selected facilities. Read more on visitliptov.sk The project is financed by the Ministry of Transport, Construction and Regional Development of the Slovak Republic. TOURIST GUIDE SERVICES TO ORDER - ALL YEAR ROUND REGULAR GUIDED TOUR SERVICES - FREE OF CHARGE July and August on Fridays at 4PM starting point in front of the Information Center of the Town. Information and reservations: INFORMATION CENTRE of the Town of Liptovský Mikuláš