13 days in Zilina Region Itinerary

Žilina is a city in north-western Slovakia, around 200km from the capital Bratislava, close to both the Czech and Polish borders. Step out of the city life by going to Janosikove Diery and Veľký Rozsutec. Popular historic sites such as Hrad Lietava and Strecno Castle are in your itinerary. And it doesn't end there: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Holy Trinity Cathedral, view the masterpieces at Ikony, get to know the fascinating history of Wedding Palace, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

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Philadelphia, USA to Zilina is an approximately 17-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Philadelphia to Zilina. Traveling from Philadelphia in April, things will get a bit cooler in Zilina: highs are around 60°F and lows about 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Liptovsky Mikulas.

A town in the Liptov Basin near the Tatra Mountains, Liptovsky Mikulas boasts a rich cultural and natural history.

Get in touch with nature at Demanovska Cave of Liberty and Demanovska Ice Cave. Popular historic sites such as Orava Castle and Jesus Christ Statue are in your itinerary. Change things up with these side-trips from Liptovsky Mikulas: Hrad Likava (in Likavka), All Saints Church (in Tvrdosin) and Vlkolinec (in Ruzomberok). Spend the 17th (Mon) immersed in therapeutic waters at Thermal Park. There's much more to do: cool off at Tatralandia, identify plant and animal life at Rohacske plesa, appreciate the views at Janska Dolina, and explore the activities along Liptovska Mara.

To see reviews, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Liptovsky Mikulas trip planning app.

Getting from Zilina to Liptovsky Mikulas by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Zilina in April, expect nights in Liptovsky Mikulas to be about the same, around 34°F, while days are little chillier, around 55°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can travel back home.