Liptovský Mikuláš & the surroundings by Informačné centrum mesta Liptovský Mikuláš

Liptovský Mikuláš

and the surroundings

The town between the mountains Miloš Janoška, a teacher and an enthusiastic promoter of hiking and tourism, wrote about Liptovský Mikuláš in the first Slovak tour guide in 1932:

“Liptovský Sv. Mikuláš is located in the center of the Liptov region. It lies in a wide picturesque valley surrounded by smaller hills, followed by high mountains of the Low Tatras in the south and Liptovské hole (the Western Tatras) in the north.“

The nature is rarely as generous as it was in case of Liptov with its high peaks and deep valleys, beautiful flora, diverse fauna, caves, bright streams and rivers or mineral springs. This is what makes Liptov one of the most sought after holiday destinations in Slovakia. Tourists can feel the energy of the mountains and explore hundreds of kilometers of marked hiking trails, feel the positive effects of thermal water in four water parks, ski to their heart’s content on more than seventy kilometers of slopes or learn something new in museums, galleries and monuments of folk architecture. Liptov offers so many opportunities that everyone can enjoy their time here.

cross-country skiing cycle routes

Bus station

Petrol station

Gallery

Skiing

Hospital

Car park

Police station

Cross-country skiing

Stadium

Toilets

Thermal pool

Wheelchair access

Information center

Church

Museum

Monument

Swimming

Post office

Cycle routes

Tennis

Volleyball

Railway station

More than 700 years of history

4 5 Liptovský Mikuláš is proud of its history and many personalities that formed and still form his spiritual wealth. Let yourself be tempted to wander around the historical center. Breathe in its peaceful atmosphere and enjoy the architecture and the majestic view of the surrounding mountains. St. Nicholas Church was the basis around which the town was slowly and gradually formed. The heart of the town, the square Námestie osloboditeľov, is surrounded by continuous lines of former townhouses. Here you can find the Pongrács’s Mansion, which belonged to the noble Pongrác family for centuries, the Illešházy’s Mansion and the majestic County House.

Other architectural monuments can be found within a walking distance from the main square: the Evangelical Church and the old evangelic vicarage, the synagogue or the school building of Gymnázium M. M. Hodžu. The town holds many events, such as exhibitions, concerts, theatrical performances, readings and many others. Various cultural events take place in the streets several times a year. Both the town’s residents and tourists do appreciate the rich cultural program of Mikulášske leto (Mikuláš’s summer), Stoličné dni (Days of County) and Mikulášsky jarmok (Mikuláš’s fair). Many personalities are connected with Liptovský Mikuláš. Try to count the names immortalized on the fountain Metamorphosis in the historical center and you will find out that there are exactly seventy names. These are just some of the names of those who were born in Mikuláš.

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Church of St. Nicholas • Námestie osloboditeľov 27 • +421/44/552 21 42 • www.faralm.sk the oldest monument of the town, the first written reference dates back to the year 1299

Evangelical Church Tranovského ulica 6 • +421/44/552 21 46 • www.ecavlm.sk

Synagogue • Hollého ulica 4 • +421/44/552 25 54 • +421 915 317 490 • www.mjk.sk the last monument of Jewish history in Liptovský Mikuláš

District House Námestie osloboditeľov 1

Námestie osloboditeľov (square)

Metamorphosis Fountain • with names of the most eminent natives of Liptovský Mikuláš

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Slovak Museum of Nature Protection and Speleology Školská ulica 4 • +421/44/547 72 10 • www.smopaj.sk

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Birth house of the Rázus siblings • Vrbická ulica 312 • +421/44/552 27 49 • www.mjk.sk birthplace of significant Slovak writers - Martin Rázus and Mária Rázusová - Martáková

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Follow the art and knowledge Step into one of the museums or immerse yourself into a moment of silence and let your eyes rest on great pieces of artwork in galleries. Various museums and galleries can be found in the historical town center. The Gallery of Koloman Sokol is dedicated to the life and work of the exceptional graphic and painter Koloman Sokol, who was born in Liptovský Mikuláš. The documented history of the town as well as the Torture Chamber of Jánošík can be found in the Museum of Janko Kráľ. The exposition shows how our local hero Juraj Jánošík was interrogated and examined in 1713. Do not miss out a tour at the Liptov Gallery of P.M. Bohúň, the 3rd oldest gallery in Slovakia, which has over 5000 pieces of artwork in its collection. The exposition called Tatrín and the Requirements of the Slovak nation as well as the branch of the Liptov Museum can be found right next to the gallery. A private gallery called the Rumanský Art Centre, named after brothers Ivan and Igor Rumanský, can be found close to the town center. St. Peter of Alcantara Church, the biggest gothic church in Liptov, and the Museum of L. Mattyasovszky are located in the urban area Okoličné. 1

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Liptov Gallery of Peter Michal Bohúň • Tranovského ulica 3 • +421/44/552 27 58 • www.galerialm.sk 3rd oldest gallery in Slovakia presenting works of old, modern and contemporary art

Museum of Janko Kráľ • Námestie osloboditeľov 30 • +421/44/552 25 54 • +421 915 317 490 • www.mjk.sk permanent exposition presents the history of the town from the first written reference to the year 1945

Gallery of Koloman Sokol • Námestie osloboditeľov 28 • +421/44/562 00 35 • www.galerialm.sk gallery of a significant Slovak graphic artist and painter born in Liptovský Mikuláš, Koloman Sokol

Rumanský Art Center • E.Š.Martinčekovej 4506/4 • +421 903 510 072 www.rumanskyartcentre.sk • a private gallery of visual artists

Torture Chamber of Jánošík • Námestie osloboditeľov 30 • +421/44/552 25 54 • +421 915 317 490 • www.mjk.sk exposition presenting “torturing” and questioning the legendary bandit Juraj Janošík in March 1713

Church of St. Peter from Alcantara with Museum of L.Mattyasovszky Kláštorná 123 • +421 949 217 797 • www.farnostokolicne.sk • www.sakralnacesta.sk a Gothic church with an original Gothic altar and sculptures made by Master Paul of Levoča

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Tatrín and Requests of the Slovak Nation • Tranovského ulica 8 • +421/44/552 25 54 • +421 915 317 490 www.mjk.sk • exposition presenting meetings of leading personalities of the national movement of Ľudovít Štúr

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Liptov Museum - Čierny orol • Ulica 1.mája 28/196 • +421/44/551 47 85 • www.liptovskemuzeum.sk history of hunting and fishing in the region of Liptov

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Enjoying sports and relaxation

The town is closely tied to sports. Many great sportsmen grew up in Liptovský Mikuláš and they continue to represent the good name of the town and Slovakia in water slalom, ice hockey, body building, bicross... Each year the town organizes water slalom races. The best known are the International Liptov Slalom Races and the International Tatran Slalom Races. They take place at the Water Slalom Area of Ondrej Cibák. The Olympic winners

Michal Martikán and Elena Kaliská also train here. Even recreational sportsmen can try water slalom here. In the Water Slalom Area you can find a sports agency which offers various less traditional sports besides rafting, such as archery, adventure golf, paintball and airsoft, and even a kayak school. The sight of whitewater, a lot of bridges above the water and benches make it also an ideal place for relaxation. The town offers a large dose of sports as well: squash, tennis, bowling, skateboarding, rock climbing, fitness, go-karts and a swimming pool. After the challenging sports adventures you will certainly appreciate a good rest or relaxation. Only 4 km away from the town center is the biggest yeararound open water park with accommodation in Central Europe – Tatralandia. Tatralandia offers a lot of fun and relaxation in water, water tubes and slides, a Celtic sauna world, a wellness center and the recently constructed Tropical Paradise – in the form of a huge mussel with air temperature around 30°C and real tropical flora. The complex also includes 14 swimming pools with salty, thermal or clear water (10 of them accessible year-around) with a lot of massages and fun attractions, a water bar and from the diving pool you can observe a coral reef – colorful fish and corals living in their separate pool. You can enjoy fun on 26 water tubes and slides (6 are available yeararound). Clients can enjoy surfing on real Hawaiian waves, fun for professionals or beginners.

WELLNESS AND RELAXATION Aquapark Tatralandia - Wellness Center, Tropical Paradise, Keltic sauna world Ráztocká 21 • +421 915 834 644 • www.tatralandia.sk

Arny Club • Garbiarska (Hypernova) • +421/44/554 11 36 • www.arnyclub.sk

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Fitness B • Smrečianska 670 • +421/44/553 41 58 • www.fitnessb.sk Starmas centrum • Nábrežie A. Stodolu 2062 • +421 905 239 393

LM Training Centre • Tranovského 3995 • +421 918 498 797 • www.lmtc.sk

Relax Center • Vajanského 20 • +421/44/552 03 06 • www.vpslm.sk

Fitness centrum Dynamic • Hollého 4456/1 • +421 901 741 003 • www.fitnessdynamic.sk

Relaxation - rehabilitation center • Jesenského 3897 • +421/44/552 32 52 • www.rr-centrum.sk

SPORT Water slalom area • southern edge of the town • +421/44/552 02 18 • www.ktklm.sk

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Bowling • Starohorského 3 • +421/44/562 06 25 • www.penzionbowling.sk

BMX track • Vrbica • +421 948 891 708 • www.bmx-lm.sk

Indoor swimming pool • Vajanského 20 • +421/44/552 03 06 • www.vpslm.sk

Liptov Arena - multipurpose sports hall • Ráztocká 21 • +421 915 297 271 • www.liptovarena.sk

Liptov tennis club • Vajanského 28 • +421 907 173 749 • www.tenisliptov.sk

Go-Kart Centre Liptov • Palugyayho 1 • +421 903 999 222 • www.kartcentrum.sk

Go-Kart hall Monaco Grand Prix • Priemyselná zóna 545 • +421 944 733 566 • www.monacograndprix.sk

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Relax & Tenis Club • Nábrežie J.Kráľa 4359 • +421 918 718 829 • www.r-t-c.sk

Skateboard Club St.Nicolaus • Nábrežie J. Kráľa • facebook Skateboard Club St. Nicolaus

Sports centre Squash Liptov • Starohorského 4083/1 • +421/44/562 00 53 • www.squash-liptov.sk

SE Aréna • Partizánov 14 • +421/44/552 43 45 • www.mhk32lm.sk

JL Aréna • Vajanského 4631/13B • +421 903 807 357 • www.jlarena.sk

AGENCIES OF UNCONVENTIONAL SPORTS Mutton s.r.o. • Kpt. Nálepku 12 • +421 915 874 120 • www.mutton.sk

Rafting - Adventure • Water slalom area of Ondrej Cibák • +421 948 906 506 • www.raftingadventure.sk

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Liptovlasers s.r.o. • Revolučná 650 • +421/948 108 755 • www.liptovlasers.com

FUNsport s.r.o. • entertaining sports events for companies • +421 905 521 323 • www.funsport.sk Fun aréna Liptov s.r.o. • Heliport Liptov - Tatralandia • +421 903 852 215 • www.funarenaliptov.sk UNCONVENTIONAL SPORTS IN THE TOWN AND ITS SURROUNDINGS • paragliding • rafting • horse riding • archery • kayak school • four-wheelers • rock climbing school • paintball

Feel free to accept our invitation Services of hotels, guest houses and private accommodation are ready to welcome the town visitors. There are also restaurants with Slovak and international cuisine, pizzerias, confectioneries.

Come and taste the Liptov cuisine.

ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES Apartments Pri kostole • Bodická ulica 1 • +421 905 500 605 • www.babylonlm.sk City hotel STEVE*** • 1. mája 699 • +421 918 243 505 • www.hotelsteve.sk Guest house Antol • Bodice 114 • +421 903 745 583 • www.penzionantol-liptov.sk

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Guest house AJDA* • Požiarnícka 5 • +421/44/324 04 14 • +421 903 504 233 • www.ajda.sk

Guest house BAJA • Tatranská 19 • +421 905 563 802 • www.penzionbaja.sk

Guest house ATLAS*** • Bellova 696/2 • +421 905 303 030 • www.penzionatlas.eu

Guest house BOWLING*** • Starohorského 3 • +421/44/562 06 25 • www.penzionbowling.sk

Guest house CESTÁR ** • 1. mája 724 • +421 910 778 888 • www.penzioncestar.sk

Guest house DRAK • Demänová 478 • +421 918 378 207 • www.penziondrak.sk

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Guest house FORTUNA** • P. J. Kerna 77/13 • +421 911 710 669 • www.ubytovanie-fortuna.sk

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Guest house HARMÓNIA* • Ondrašovská 125 • +421 905 925 800 • www.harmoniapenzion.sk

Guest house JANEGA • Demänová 272 • +421 908 222 353 • www.penzionjanega.eub.sk Guest house LODENICA* • Nábrežie J. Kráľa 8 • +421 905 520 142 • www.bocatour.sk

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Guest house MÁRIA*** • Bodice 41 • +421 908 910 171 • www.penzionmaria.eu

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Guest house MAXIM** • Obchodná 383 • +421 918 304 886 • www.jasna-ubytovanie.sk

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Guest house RELAX & TENIS CLUB*** • Nábrežie J.Kráľa 4359 • +421 918 718 829 • www.r-t-c.sk

Guest house ROTUNDA • Námestie osloboditeľov 4 • +421 902 609 596 • www.penzionrotunda.sk E5

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Guest house SQUASH* • Starohorského 4083/1 • +421/44/562 00 53 • www.squash-liptov.sk

Holiday Village Tatralandia • Ráztocká 21 • +421/44/290 13 23 • www.tatralandiavillage.sk

Hotel EUROPA*** • Štúrova 808/15 • +421/44/552 86 21 • www.hoteleuropalm.sk

Hotel GARNI • Nešporova 42 • +421 948 519 369, +421 948 519 367 • www.garni.sk

Hotel JÁNOŠÍK **** • Jánošíkovo nábrežie 1 • +421/44/552 27 21 • www.hoteljanosik.sk

Hotel KLAR *** • 1. mája 1741/117 • +421/44/552 29 11 • www.klar.sk

Hotel VILLA BIANCA*** • Bernolákova 4378/3 • +421 905 661 874 • www.hotelvillabianca.sk

Liptov Apartments*** • 1. mája 1205/133 • +421 907 782 873 • www.liptovapartments.sk

RESTAURANTS Atlas restaurant • Bellova 2 • +421 911 800 000 • www.atlasrestaurant.sk

Bar & Restaurant Route 66 • Garbiarska 627 • +421/44/562 30 17 • www.r66.sk

Čierny orol • 1. mája 1960/54 • +421 905 195 006 • www.ciernyorolrest.szm.com

La Pentola • Námestie mieru 1 (OC Central) • +421 911 562 802

Liptovär – brewery&restaurant • Garbiarska 2032 • +421 905 821 859 • www.liptovar.sk

Mademoiselle • 1. mája 1207/120 • +421 917 761 964 • www.restauraciamademoiselle.sk

MA-MI pub • Moyzesova 15 • +421 915 031 933 • +421 911 031 933 • www.mami.sk

Mikuláš - Chinese restaurant • M.M.Hodžu 18/35 • +421/44/562 05 36 • +421 911 588 858

Mladosť • 1. mája 20 • +421/44/551 49 94 • www.halm.sk

Pod šibenicou • Palučanská 5 • +421/44/554 11 30 • +421 907 880 714

Restart Burger • Námestie osloboditeľov 29 • +421 919 270 001 • www.restartburger.com

Restaurant Liptovská izba • Nám. osloboditeľov 21 • +421 918 889 659 • www.restaurant-taverna.sk

Restaurant Veža • Kamenné pole 4558/14 • + 421 919 281 711 • www.restaurantveza.sk

Rotunda • Námestie mieru 3 • +421 911 575 250 • www.penzionrotunda.sk

Soda club • Belopotockého 2 • +421 911 300 400 • www.sodaclub.sk

PIZZERIAS Good Mood pizza&bar • Námestie osloboditeľov 19 • +421 908 108 618 • www.pizza-goodmood.sk

Marino Pizzeria&Restaurant • Kamenné pole 4449/3 • +421 948 251 142 • www.marino.sk

Mini pizza • Námestie osloboditeľov 89 • www.minipizza.sk

Pizza Italia Bongiorno • 1. mája 1098/41 (Stop shop) • www.bongiorno.sk/lm-stopshop.html Pizzeria Verona • Smrečianska • +421/44/553 32 68 • +421 917 480 656 • www.verona.sk Restaurant & pizzeria Taverna • Nám. osloboditeľov 21 • +421 918 889 659 • www.restaurant-taverna.sk

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Be active in the Liptov region hiking, bike-touring, skiing, thermal springs Liptovský Mikuláš lies in the heart of Liptov, embraced by the mountains of the Low and Western Tatras and Chočské vrchy. Thanks to their peaks, valleys and the beautiful nature, Liptov became a paradise for hikers, tourists and skiers. Another of the region’s riches comes from the depths of the earth – several water parks were built on thermal springs. Everyone can choose from the various possibilities offered – relaxing walks in beautiful valleys, long hikes to peaks with a great view of the countryside and challenging hikes to altitudes of more than 2000m. If you like bike-touring then you can choose one of several routes in the Low or Western Tatras or around the dam of Liptovská Mara, or you can also try some adrenaline routes in the Bike Park in Jasná. 15 km from Liptovský Mikuláš you can find the biggest ski center of Slovakia – Jasná Low Tatras, where the centers Chopok Sever (North) and Chopok Juh (South) are connected by cable car lines. So the skiers can enjoy almost 50 km of groomed ski slopes, 27 cable cars and ski lifts to transport more than 31000 persons every hour. In the vicinity of the town there are also several smaller but popular ski centers: Fun Park Žiarce - Pavčina Lehota, Ski Opalisko - Závažná Poruba, Dolinky – Žiar. The water parks of Liptov are known for great relaxation and endless fun they provide. A lot of pools with hot thermal and clear heated water, rides on water tubes and slides, saunas, massages, catering and accommodating facilities and aweinspiring view of the mountains make them one of the most sought-after places to visit on holidays. In the vicinity of the town you can find TATRALANDIA and Water Park Bešeňová only 17 km from Liptovský Mikuláš. If you look for more privacy, you should visit Lúčky AQUA VITAL Park, surrounded by proud mountains. The offer of water parks is complemented by summer thermal swimming pools of the Sorea Máj Hotel in Jánska dolina valley. The look of the Liptov region changed in the years 1965 – 1975, when the Liptovská Mara water reservoir was built to protect the area from floods and generate electric energy. Its smooth surface is occasionally disturbed by boats of fishermen, yachtsmen and tourists. Tourists come mostly to the northern bank where they enjoy their holiday in Mara Camping near the village Liptovský Trnovec.

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Cableways Chopok • Demänovská dolina • +421 907 886 644 • www.jasna.sk

Aquapark Tatralandia • Ráztocká 21, Liptovský Mikuláš • +421 915 834 644 • www.tatralandia.sk

Water Park Bešeňová • Bešeňová 136 • +421 917 998 844 • www.besenova.com

Lúčky AQUA - VITAL park • Lúčky • +421/44/437 55 66 • www.kupele-lucky.sk

Thermal Swimming Pool TERMAL raj • Liptovský Ján • +421/44/520 81 00 • www.sorea.sk/maj

Rope Park Tarzania • Jasná - Nízke Tatry, Hrabovo - Veľká Fatra • +421 907 585 007 www.tarzania.sk

Picturesque Liptov Liptov has unexpected stores of beauty hidden in caves beneath the ground. There are four of them accessible to the public – in Demänovská dolina valley you can find Demänovská jaskyňa slobody (Demänovská Cave of Liberty) and Demänovská ľadová jaskyňa (Demänovská Ice Cave), in Jánska dolina valley is Stanišovská jaskyňa (Stanišovská Cave) and in Važec there is Važecká jaskyňa (Važecká Cave). There are also charming displays of folk architecture. Take a look at the elegant houses of our ancestors in the Museum of the Liptov Village in Pribylina and in the Vlkolínec settlement, which was added to the UNESCO list of world cultural heritage. A water mill can be visited in Kvačianska dolina valley and in the village Svätý Kríž there is a majestic wooden church – the biggest articular church in Central Europe. A few kilometers from Liptovský Mikuláš there is a legendary place – the hill Úložisko, which was inhabited by the Celts. Today the secrets of this place are revealed in the open-air museum Havránok. You can find it near the Liptovská Mara water reservoir.

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Demänovská jaskyňa slobody (cave) • Demänovská dolina • +421/44/559 16 73 • www.ssj.sk

Demänovská ľadová jaskyňa (cave) • Demänovská dolina • +421/44/554 81 70 • www.ssj.sk

Važecká jaskyňa (cave) • Važec • +421/44/529 41 71 • www.ssj.sk

10 Stanišovská jaskyňa (cave) • Jánska dolina 185 • +421 908 640 061 • www.stanisovska.sk 11 Archeological Museum Havránok • +421 905 790 218 • www.liptovskemuzeum.sk 12 Museum of Liptov Village • Pribylina • +421/44/529 31 63 • www.liptovskemuzeum.sk 13 Articular Church • Svätý Kríž • +421/44/559 26 22 • www.drevenykostol.sk 14 Mills Oblazy • Kvačianska dolina • www.oblazy.sk 15 Folk Culture Reserve Vlkolínec • +421 918 596 432 • www.vlkolinec.sk 16 Ethnography Museum • Liptovský Hrádok • +421/44/522 24 85 • www.liptovskemuzeum.sk 17 Bear´s Tunnel • Žiarska dolina • +421 908 640 061 • www.stolna.sk

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INFORMATION CENTRE

of the town Liptovský Mikuláš Námestie mieru 1 (OC CENTRAL), 031 01 Liptovský Mikuláš Tel.: +421/44/16 186, 552 24 18 : Informačné centrum mesta · : informacne_centrum_mesta_lm mail: info@mikulas.sk

www.mikulas.travel • www.mikulas.sk WE PROVIDE INFORMATION ON • culture and historical monuments • natural attractions • holiday programs in town and surroundings • sports and relaxation • culture events and sports activities • accommodation and catering establishments • institutions, companies and firms • transport connection

GPS: N 49°05´8.70“, E 19°36´42.47“

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• state police 158 • town police 159 • emergency medical care 155 • road service +421 903 804 856 • firemen 150 • Mountain Rescue Service - Low Tatras +421/44/559 16 78, 18 300 • Mountain Rescue Service - Western Tatras +421/44/558 62 18, 18 300