Žilina, Region of ŽilinaBudatín CastleŽilina ReservoirStarý HradWedding Palace in BytčaMaguraKľačianska Magura
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Žilina

Žilina is a town in Region of Žilina, Slovakia of about 85,985 people. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit: 104 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 churches and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Budatín Castle, Žilina Reservoir and Starý Hrad.

49.2231° N, 18.7394° EPop. 85,985

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Within 30 km45 places
Within 50 km153
Must-see294
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Budatín Castle, heritage site near Žilina
Must-see

Budatín Castle

Heritage site · 2 km · District of Považská Bystrica

Žilina Reservoir, reservoir near Žilina
Must-see

Žilina Reservoir

Reservoir · 6 km · Region of Trenčín

Starý Hrad, nature spot near Žilina
Must-see

Starý Hrad

Nature spot · 16 km · District of Prievidza

Places near Žilina by type

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One day from Žilina

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:09 pm

86 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Žilina
  2. Maguraviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Kľačianska Maguraviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Starý Hradnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Žilina Reservoirreservoir · 30 min
  6. Wedding Palace in Bytčapalace · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Žilina
Today’s loopŽilinaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Žilina?

Budatín Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Žilina Reservoir (reservoir, about 6 km), Starý Hrad (nature spot, about 16 km), Wedding Palace in Bytča (palace, about 16 km), Magura (viewpoint, about 18 km), Kľačianska Magura (viewpoint, about 21 km).

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

153 places on Spotwander: 104 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 churches, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 forts & heritage, 3 caves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Žilina?

Magura, about 18 km by road; Kľačianska Magura (21 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Žilina?

Žilina Reservoir, about 6 km by road; Bazilika Narodenia Panny Márie (27 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Žilina?

Start in Žilina, visit Magura, then Kľačianska Magura, then Starý Hrad, then Žilina Reservoir, then Wedding Palace in Bytča, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.