District of Čadca district, Region of Žilina, Slovakia

Places to visit near Čadca

Čadca is a town in District of Čadca district, Region of Žilina, Slovakia, home to about 24,670 people. Within 50 km by road there are 180 places to visit — 109 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 churches, 14 forts & heritage and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Jablunkovské šance (10 km), Megonky (10 km) and Girova (13 km).

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Čadca, Region of Žilina
Čadca, District of Čadca district, Region of Žilina, Slovakia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Čadca at a glance

Location
District of Čadca district, Region of Žilina, Slovakia
Population
about 24,670
Coordinates
49.4350° N, 18.7889° E
Places within 50 km
180 (180 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Čadca

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Čadca: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Čadca

149 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Čadca. The closest is Girova (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Čadca

63 churches within 100 km of Čadca. The closest is Franciscan Monastery Jablunkov (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Čadca

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Čadca. The closest is Jablunkovské šance (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Čadca

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Čadca. The closest is Megonky (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Megonky · sanctuary · District of Čadca · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Rezerwat Śrubita · sanctuary · Żywiec · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Rezerwat Butorza · sanctuary · Żywiec · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Dorkowa Skała · sanctuary · Cieszyn · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Tiesňavy · sanctuary · District of Žilina · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Starý Hrad · sanctuary · District of Prievidza · ~38 km · Must-see

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Museums near Čadca

11 museums within 100 km of Čadca. The closest is Town Museum of Karol Točík in Turzovka (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Čadca

10 caves within 100 km of Čadca. The closest is Jaskinia Wiślanka (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Čadca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Čadca
  2. 13 km Girova · viewpoint, okres Frýdek-Místek
  3. 7 km Jablunkovské šance · heritage site, okres Frýdek-Místek
  4. 2 km Megonky · nature spot, District of Čadca
  5. 5 km Velký Polom / Veľký Polom · viewpoint, Region of Žilina
  6. 15 km Town Museum of Karol Točík in Turzovka · museum, Region of Trenčín
  7. 15 km Back to Čadca

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How to reach Čadca

    All places near Čadca by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Čadca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints109149Girova (13 km)
    Churches2563Franciscan Monastery Jablunkov (20 km)
    Forts & heritage1426Jablunkovské šance (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1319Megonky (10 km)
    Museums511Town Museum of Karol Točík in Turzovka (15 km)
    Caves810Jaskinia Wiślanka (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36V. N. Morávka (30 km)
    Waterfalls23Wodospad Kaskady Rodła (31 km)
    Treks12Wisła Jawornik Hotel Stok PKS – Skolnity (30 km)
    Parks02Park Zamkowy (51 km)

    Čadca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Čadca?

    Jablunkovské šance (heritage site, about 10 km), Megonky (nature spot, about 10 km), Girova (viewpoint, about 13 km), Velký Polom / Veľký Polom (viewpoint, about 15 km), Town Museum of Karol Točík in Turzovka (museum, about 15 km), Kykula / Kikula (viewpoint, about 16 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Čadca?

    180 places on Spotwander: 109 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 churches, 14 forts & heritage, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Čadca?

    Girova, about 13 km by road; Velký Polom / Veľký Polom (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Čadca?

    Franciscan Monastery Jablunkov, about 20 km by road; Evangelický Kostel V Návsí (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Čadca?

    Jablunkovské šance, about 10 km by road; Rezydencja Prezydenta Rp Zamek - Narodowy Zespół Zabytkowy W Wiśle (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Čadca?

    Start in Čadca, visit Girova, then Jablunkovské šance, then Megonky, then Velký Polom / Veľký Polom, then Town Museum of Karol Točík in Turzovka, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Čadca?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Čadca

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Čadca’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Čadca on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.