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Things to see in Žilina (Slovakia): 40 places and when to go
Žilina is a town in Slovakia with around 88,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 40 places in and around it, mainly History (12), Nature (10), Mountains (9). The best known are Budatín Castle, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Žilina and Strečno Castle. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Slovakia · 49.2198, 18.7494
- Population
- About 88,000
- Places
- 40 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (12) · Nature (10) · Mountains (9) · With kids (6) · Hiking (5) · Temples (3)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- BTS Bratislava, 162 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Ľadonhora, at 999 m.
What to see in Žilina
The places in and around Žilina, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Budatín CastleCastle in Slovakia2.1 km
- Holy Trinity Cathedral, ŽilinaChurch in Žilina, Slovakia792 m
- Strečno CastleCastle in Slovakia9.6 km
- Lietava CastleCastle in Slovakia8.1 km
- Bytča CastleHistoric site in Slovakia14 km
- StarhradCastle in Slovakia11 km
- ČipčieMountain in Malá Fatra, Slovakia9.7 km
- ĽadonhoraMountain in Slovakia12 km
- StraníkMountain in Slovakia6.0 km
- Súľovský hradHistory13 km
- Hričov CastleCastle9.5 km
- RoháčMountain in Slovakia11 km
- DubeňHill, Žilina, Slovakia2.8 km
- Church of St. Barbara (Žilina)Roman Catholic monastery church and national cultural monument in the city of Žilina, Žilina district, Slovakia997 m
- Wooden church, TrnovéChurch building in Žilina, Slovakia4.0 km
- Povážie museumMuseum in Žilina, Slovakia2.1 km
- Veľký VreteňMountain in Slovakia6.8 km
- ŽelehosťMountain in Slovakia11 km
- Hričovská skalná ihlaNature9.8 km
- Manor House BytčicaManor house in Žilina, suburb Bytčica, Slovakia4.0 km
- Rosenfeldov palácBuilding in Žilina, Slovakia1.1 km
- TáborMountain in Slovakia12 km
- Holý dielSki resort9.0 km
- Krasňany Manor houseManor house in Krasňany, Žilina district, Slovakia10 km
And the other 16, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Bobovec observation tower
- History: Wedding Palace in Bytča, Manor house Teplička nad Váhom
- Mountains: Chata Fatranka
- With kids: Farma Žirafa, Jungle park, Kontaktná hradná ZOO, Kysucká hvezdáreň, Mestská plaváreň, Panoramapark
- Stargazing: Hvezdáreň Žilina
- Hiking: Konská riť, Via Czechia - Centrální (12. Moravskoslezské Beskydy), Via Czechia - Central Trail (hiking), Via Czechia - Jižní (1. Moravskoslezské Beskydy)
- Food and drink: Penzión Flámm
When to go to Žilina
The best time to visit Žilina is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:25
- FebPossible9:53
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:29
- MayBest time15:06
- JunBest time16:00
- JulBest time15:37
- AugBest time14:12
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:30
- NovPossible8:50
- DecPossible8:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h. In May, 38 of the 40 places are at their best.
When to go to Slovakia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Žilina
The nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS, Bratislava), 162 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovakia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Slovakia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Žilina?
The best known: Budatín Castle, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Žilina, Strečno Castle, Lietava Castle, Bytča Castle. In all, 40 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Žilina?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h.
How do you get to Žilina?
The nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS), 162 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Žilina as the destination and these 40 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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