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Food scene
A great place to satisfy your appetite vegan style. This venue has become a local favorite in a very short time and rightly so. The choice is rich, portions are generous, staff very friendly. Try it out!
Plantáž Bistro
24A M. R. ŠtefánikaA great place to satisfy your appetite vegan style. This venue has become a local favorite in a very short time and rightly so. The choice is rich, portions are generous, staff very friendly. Try it out!
Česká hospoda & Flámmovňa
632 Ul. 29. augustaCafé Pasáž
48 M. R. ŠtefánikaGood food, good service!
Sightseeing
Open air Museum of of Slovak Village is a unique way to get to know the traditional architecture of four regions in this country. The dwellings differ based on the material used for their construction, many of them are accessible. A guide in English and German languages is provided upon request at the reception
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Museum of a Slovak Village
Open air Museum of of Slovak Village is a unique way to get to know the traditional architecture of four regions in this country. The dwellings differ based on the material used for their construction, many of them are accessible. A guide in English and German languages is provided upon request at the reception
This castle ruin can be accessed using a marked hiking trail accessible from the paved road on the way from the village of Blatnica to the Gader valley. It takes about 30 minutes to walk up there from Blatnica.
Castle Blatnica
This castle ruin can be accessed using a marked hiking trail accessible from the paved road on the way from the village of Blatnica to the Gader valley. It takes about 30 minutes to walk up there from Blatnica.
Another ski resort in the Turiec region, great for families with children. It offers a playground and a decent restaurant. Good to visit both in the summer and winter.
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Snowland Valčianska dolina
Valčianska dolinaAnother ski resort in the Turiec region, great for families with children. It offers a playground and a decent restaurant. Good to visit both in the summer and winter.
The largest library in Slovakia. A historical building worth a visit. You don't have to be a member to enter.
Slovak National Library
1 Námestie Jozefa Cígera HronskéhoThe largest library in Slovakia. A historical building worth a visit. You don't have to be a member to enter.
A beautiful Strečno castle (about 25 minutes drive from Martin) that is definitely worth visiting. Guided tours are available at the venue.
Strecno Castle
1 HradnáA beautiful Strečno castle (about 25 minutes drive from Martin) that is definitely worth visiting. Guided tours are available at the venue.
Entertainment
karts Martin
RobotníckaGo cart action in Martin. Check the web for opening hours.
Horseback riding in the village. If you want to reserve a ride, visit their site to book or let me know and I will arrange it for you.
https://belkamranch.sk/services/westernove-jazdenie/
Belkam Ranch
Horseback riding in the village. If you want to reserve a ride, visit their site to book or let me know and I will arrange it for you.
https://belkamranch.sk/services/westernove-jazdenie/
Hiking
Another local favorite if you want to test your stamina. It is intermediate/hard, but only takes about 1 hour or so to get up. Yummy food is served in the restaurant and the place offers lovely views of the town.
Cottage Kľačianska Magura
Another local favorite if you want to test your stamina. It is intermediate/hard, but only takes about 1 hour or so to get up. Yummy food is served in the restaurant and the place offers lovely views of the town.
Sports
A great sports club to test your skills in tennis, badminton or table tennis. Open even during the Covid season!
Register online and use the reservation system to make your booking. If you need help with the reservation, let us know.
https://tennissport.isportsystem.sk
Kyklop club Martin
KollárovaA great sports club to test your skills in tennis, badminton or table tennis. Open even during the Covid season!
Register online and use the reservation system to make your booking. If you need help with the reservation, let us know.
https://tennissport.isportsystem.sk
Consejos para la ciudad
Formas de ahorrar
Grocery stores
Plenty of stores to choose from to buy your food. There is Tesco, Lidl, Billa, Kaufland and others. Entrance is only allowed with a mask on during the Covid season.
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Christmas market on the main square
In December you can enjoy a glass of warm Gluhwein as well as other local specials at this market.