Horné Považie

Horné Považie, a region characterized by its countless possibilities for active spending of holidays, is becoming increasingly sought after tourist destination. Its beautiful nature that enchanted many visitors is its inseparable part. Surrounding nature, traditional way of breeding and crop production offer ideal conditions for development of agricultural tourism. Horné Považie is a starting point of many hiking and bike trails. If offers something for both - more demanding and less demanding tourists, because there are routes of varying difficulty. The region is except beautiful nature also rich in monuments and cultural events, reminding us of customs and traditions. Variety of events makes it one of the most attractive regions of Slovakia.

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Who do we associate with?

Members of the association are the following towns and municipalities:

Other members are companies and organizations providing services in the sphere of accomodation, gastronomy, free-time activities & sport, culture and natural attractions and hiking:

Považská Bystrica

Považská Bystrica

Welcome to Považská Bystrica, the heart of the Horné Považie region, in the city for a long time and perhaps forever back with one of the most important water arteries in Slovakia - the Váh River.…

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Horná Mariková

Horná Mariková

The scenic Horná Marikova opens its doors to anyone looking for pleasure in the beautiful mountain countryside, offering recreational activities of various kinds. It is interesting by its…

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Nimnica

Nimnica

Near Puchov in the Javornik valley lies a village where every tourist - cyclist and pedestrian - comes to swim. Like many beautiful areas of Slovakia, Nimnica is one of the most popular tourist…

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Papradno

Papradno

In the district of Považská Bystrica, Papradno is the largest municipality. They are attracted to living and visiting by many attractions. It is a starting point for tourists and cyclists. Surrounded…

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Plevník-Drienové

Plevník-Drienové

In the midst of the attractive tourist highlights of Upper Považie, you will experience a pleasant change in Plevník-Drien's form in the form of noble folklore art, demonstrations of ecclesiastical…

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Pružina

Pružina

Welcome to Pružina, in the paradise of tourists, rock climbers, caves and lovers of water created natural beauties! Just pure water is the greatest wealth of the village. It is said to be among the…

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Vrchteplá

Vrchteplá

Only 259 inhabitants live in the cozy Vrchteplej under the protection of Súľov Hills. Yet they live a rich cultural life and have something to offer tourists. Just 15 km from Považská Bystrica and 25…

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Záskalie

Záskalie

Can't make up your mind which gorge to choose? Don't be picky an pay a visit to both - Manínska Gorge on your way to Záskalie and continue to Kostolecká Gorge on the way from Záskalie to Kotolec or…

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Cities, municipalities, businesses and organizations that care about the Horné Považie.


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Project is realised with financial support of Ministry of transport and construction of the Slovak republic