Jasná Nízke Tatry offers 51 kilometres of ski slopes on the northern and southern sides of Chopok. The runs are suitable for advanced and recreational skiers, as well as families with children and beginners.
Renting a holiday apartment in Liptovský Mikuláš District is one possible plan for a stay.
Culture
Hrad a Kaštieľ Liptovský Hrádok is open to the public and offers guided tours of the Gothic castle and parts of the Renaissance manor house. The main tour lasts approximately 50 to 55 minutes.
The exhibition “Kapitoly z histórie mesta” at the Múzeum Janka Kráľa is located in the historic rooms of the first county house and the adjacent Strauss House on Námestie osloboditeľov. It takes visitors through more than seven centuries of Liptovský Mikuláš’s history – from the first mention of Svätý Mikuláš to the end of the Second World War.
In the Old Evangelical Parish, Hodžova fara, the exhibition “Tatrín a Žiadosti slovenského národa” explores the Tatrín association, its role as a forerunner of Matica slovenská, and the preparation and proclamation of the “Žiadosti slovenského národa” of 1848.
The Múzeum liptovskej dediny in Pribylina documents the folk architecture of the Liptov region and is situated beneath the southern slopes of the Western Tatras. Visitors can learn about and try traditional crafts such as wirework, blue-printing, blacksmithing, pottery and spinning.
The Slovenské múzeum ochrany prírody a jaskyniarstva in Liptovský Mikuláš provides knowledge about caves, karst landscapes, minerals, and rare plant and animal species through interactive exhibitions.
Havránok offers cultural events during the summer season, such as fencing duels, depictions of Celtic religious ceremonies and various craft activities. The historic centre of Liptovský Mikuláš presents twelve remarkable places connected with local history, notable personalities and works of art.
Traditional cuisine from the Liptov region is served at the Kolibas Strachanovka and Liptovský dvor in Liptovský Ján.
Nature
The Demänovská dolina nature reserve protects limestone cliffs with preserved vegetation as well as numerous protected, endangered and endemic plant species.
The Hrádocké arborétum in Liptovský Hrádok is accessible year-round as a natural attraction with an easy circular trail and is located directly in the town. The arboretum is home to 719 woody plant taxa, divided into zones including North America, Eurasia, rhododendrons, evergreen woody plants, East Asia, heathlands, willows and climbing plants.
The Demänovská Jaskyňa cave is located in the surroundings of Liptovský Mikuláš District. The serpentine path from the car park to Demänovská jaskyňa slobody is approximately 400 metres long, ascends 67 metres and takes 10 to 15 minutes; an educational trail runs along the ascent route. Demänovská jaskyňa slobody features halls and domes decorated with sinter, sections of the underground Demänovka River, and cave lakes, including the 52-metre-long Great Lake.
The Opalisko mountain, Demänovská Hora mountain and Poludnica mountain are located in the surroundings of Liptovský Mikuláš District.
Events
The Folklórny festival Východná takes place every year on the first weekend of July; at that time, Východná becomes a centre of Slovak culture and living folk traditions. Every year, the Folklórny festival Východná offers a children’s programme with interactive activities, a craft school, performances by children and dance workshops.
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The Likava ruins and Orava Castle are located in the wider regional area of Liptovský Mikuláš District. Besenova Thermal Park is located in the surroundings of Liptovský Mikuláš District.
Other places in Liptovský Mikuláš District: Liptovsky Mikulas, Liptovský Ondrej, Pribylina, Vazec, Liptovsky Jan, Lubela, Prosiek, Vlachy.
Vavrisovo, Demänovská Dolina, Dúbrava, Maluzina, Liptovská Sielnica, Liptovský Hrádok, Partizanska Lupca, Kralova Lehota.
Malatíny, Liptovský Trnovec, Jamník, Svätý Kríž, Bukovina, Hybe, Kvacany Pri Liptovskom Mikulási, Závažná Poruba.
Vyšná Boca, Vychodna, Liptovska Anna, Gotovany, Pavčina Lehota, Bobrovec, Lazisko, Ižipovce.
Huty, Žiar, Veľké Borové, Pavlova Ves, Benice, Malé Borové, Veterná Poruba, Jakubovany.
Bobrovník, Nižná Boca, Liptovské Matiašovce, Hybe, Liptovské Kľačany.
