District of Ilava district, Region of Trenčín, Slovakia

Places to visit near Ilava

Ilava is a town in District of Ilava district, Region of Trenčín, Slovakia, home to about 5,411 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 churches, 18 forts & heritage and 12 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Castle Ilava (1 km), Drieňová (9 km) and Butkov (9 km).

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Ilava, Region of Trenčín
Ilava, District of Ilava district, Region of Trenčín, Slovakia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ilava at a glance

Location
District of Ilava district, Region of Trenčín, Slovakia
Population
about 5,411
Coordinates
48.9977° N, 18.2353° E
Places within 50 km
86 (86 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 Ilava

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ilava: 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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Things to see near Ilava, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Ilava

155 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ilava. The closest is Butkov (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Butkov · viewpoint · District of Púchov · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Hoľazne · viewpoint · District of Ilava · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Markovica · viewpoint · District of Ilava · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Vápeč · viewpoint · District of Ilava · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Omšenská Baba · viewpoint · District of Trenčín · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Slimáková · viewpoint · District of Trenčín · ~12 km · Must-see

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Churches near Ilava

44 churches within 100 km of Ilava. The closest is Narodenia Panny Márie (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ilava

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ilava. The closest is Castle Ilava (1 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Castle Ilava · fort · District of Ilava · ~0 km · Must-see
  • Vršatec · fort · District of Ilava · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Trenčín Castle · fort · District of Trenčín · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Hrad Brumov · fort · okres Zlín · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Burg · fort · District of Považská Bystrica · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Považský Hrad · fort · District of Považská Bystrica · ~29 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ilava

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ilava. The closest is Drieňová (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Ilava

13 caves within 100 km of Ilava. The closest is Jaskyňa Pod Jeleňom (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ilava

6 museums within 100 km of Ilava. The closest is Múzeum Slovenskej Dediny (63 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ilava

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ilava
  2. 1 km Castle Ilava · heritage site, District of Ilava
  3. 9 km Drieňová · nature spot, District of Ilava
  4. 16 km Markovica · viewpoint, District of Ilava
  5. 9 km Hoľazne · viewpoint, District of Ilava
  6. 14 km Butkov · viewpoint, District of Púchov
  7. 9 km Back to Ilava

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From travellers near Ilava

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How to reach Ilava

    All places near Ilava by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Jaskyňa Babirátka · cave · District of Považská Bystrica · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Bindárka · sanctuary · District of Trenčín · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Trenčín Castle · fort · District of Trenčín · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Javorník · viewpoint · District of Bánovce nad Bebravou · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Podskalský Roháč · sanctuary · District of Považská Bystrica · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Strážov Mountains Protected Landscape Area · sanctuary · District of Považská Bystrica · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Strážovce · viewpoint · District of Ilava · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Čierny Vrch · viewpoint · District of Považská Bystrica · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Hrad Brumov · fort · okres Zlín · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Končitá · viewpoint · okres Zlín · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Kostol Navštívenia Panny Márie · church · District of Považská Bystrica · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Stráne · viewpoint · District of Považská Bystrica · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Ostrá Kečka · viewpoint · District of Považská Bystrica · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Kňaží Stôl · viewpoint · District of Bánovce nad Bebravou · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Suchý Vrch · viewpoint · District of Bánovce nad Bebravou · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Klapy · viewpoint · District of Považská Bystrica · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Burg · fort · District of Považská Bystrica · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Kostol Narodenia Panny Márie · church · District of Považská Bystrica · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Považský Hrad · fort · District of Považská Bystrica · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Temešská Skala · viewpoint · District of Prievidza · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Veľký Manín · viewpoint · District of Považská Bystrica · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Magura · viewpoint · District of Prievidza · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Partizánska Jaskyňa · cave · District of Považská Bystrica · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Manínska Tiesňava · sanctuary · District of Považská Bystrica · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Pr Pod Žitkovským Vrchem · sanctuary · okres Uherské Hradiště · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Malý Manín · viewpoint · District of Považská Bystrica · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Homôľka · viewpoint · District of Prievidza · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Dlhá Lúka · viewpoint · District of Prievidza · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Sv. Vojtěch · church · okres Zlín · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Rokoš · sanctuary · District of Bánovce nad Bebravou · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Uhrovec · fort · District of Bánovce nad Bebravou · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Bazilika Narodenia Panny Márie · church · District of Žilina · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Pamätník SNP · fort · District of Bánovce nad Bebravou · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Jankov Vŕšok · sanctuary · District of Bánovce nad Bebravou · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Klášťov · viewpoint · okres Zlín · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Nový Světlov · fort · okres Uherské Hradiště · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Pr Galovské Lúky · sanctuary · okres Vsetín · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Kobylec · viewpoint · okres Uherské Hradiště · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Malý Lopeník · viewpoint · Region of Trnava · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Wedding Palace in Bytča · fort · District of Považská Bystrica · ~43 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ilava by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints32155Butkov (9 km)
    Churches1644Narodenia Panny Márie (13 km)
    Forts & heritage1840Castle Ilava (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1231Drieňová (9 km)
    Caves613Jaskyňa Pod Jeleňom (13 km)
    Museums06Múzeum Slovenskej Dediny (63 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Luhačovická Přehrada (45 km)
    Treks02[M] Moravský Písek - Velká Javořina (56 km)
    Parks11Letné Kúpalisko Púchov (19 km)
    Waterfalls01Šútovo Waterfall (84 km)

    Ilava: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ilava?

    Castle Ilava (heritage site, about 1 km), Drieňová (nature spot, about 9 km), Butkov (viewpoint, about 9 km), Hoľazne (viewpoint, about 11 km), Markovica (viewpoint, about 11 km), Vápeč (viewpoint, about 12 km).

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

    86 places on Spotwander: 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 churches, 18 forts & heritage, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ilava?

    Butkov, about 9 km by road; Hoľazne (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ilava?

    Narodenia Panny Márie, about 13 km by road; Veľká Skalka (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ilava?

    Castle Ilava, about 1 km by road; Vršatec (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ilava?

    Start in Ilava, visit Castle Ilava, then Drieňová, then Markovica, then Hoľazne, then Butkov, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ilava?

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

    Towns near Ilava

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