Region of Žilina

A mountainous region in northwestern Slovakia with the Little Fatra, Orava Castle and traditional wooden-house villages.

The Region of Žilina lies in northwestern Slovakia, bordering the Czech Republic and Poland. It is mountainous, taking in parts of the Little Fatra, the Greater Fatra and the Low Tatras. Highlights include Orava Castle perched on a cliff, the UNESCO-listed traditional wooden village of Vlkolínec, and ski areas such as Jasná. Summer is good for hiking and rafting, while winter is a popular ski season. Its capital, Žilina, is a transport hub, reachable by train from Bratislava or Košice.

Destinations

• Žilina & Malá Fatra
• Banská Bystrica

Itineraries

• Grand Slovakia Road Trip Loop – A complete loop starting from Bratislava, connecting castles, three major mountain ranges, and historic towns in the ea…
• Slovakia East-West Rail Journey – Travel east along the main Bratislava-Kosice railway line, exploring castles and the High Tatras without a car.
• Krakow to Budapest via the Tatras – Head south from Poland's ancient capital, cross the Tatra Mountains, travel through eastern and central Slovakia, and f…