At the Múzeum kysuckej dediny, visitors can take a train ride on a preserved section of the historic switchback railway.
Those planning Čadca as a destination may wish to book a hotel.
Nature and trails
Klokočovské skálie is a protected nature reserve where stone spheres occur, as well as a geological rock outcrop in an approximately 300 m long and 15 to 25 m high rock wall with spherical disjunction. The site can be reached from Jarošovci via a marked trail; the visit takes about one hour. Megonky is also a protected natural monument where stone spheres occur. The Korňanský oil spring can be reached by bus; the spring pond is about 300 m from the road. The Beskydsko-javornícka cross-country skiing route is groomed in winter and is suitable for tourists and mountain visitors of all age groups.
The observation tower on Surovina offers views of the Oščadnica Valley, Krásno nad Kysucou and Čadca; a blue hiking trail runs directly by the tower and continues to Veľká Rača. The Javorníky ridge trail ends in Čadca and is approximately 64 km long.
Culture and history
The astronomical clock in Stará Bystrica is considered the largest wooden sculpture in Slovakia. Radoľa Manor House is the only surviving Renaissance residence of the lesser nobility in the Kysuce region. It features permanent and temporary exhibitions; lectures and creative workshops are also held there.
The Vlastivedné múzeum in Krásno nad Kysucou presents a life-size replica of a female mammoth as its main attraction, based on fossil remains found nearby. A natural history exhibition displays specimens from the animal and plant life of the northwestern part of Slovakia. The permanent exhibition Otvorený depozitár presents collection objects from the Kysucké múzeum in the fields of archaeology, ethnography and history, as well as household items, textile fiber processing, wire-making, sacred art, military affairs, furniture, personalities from Kysuce and other crafts.
The Kysucká galéria in Oščadnica is a regional gallery focused on presenting, researching and collecting modern art, including works by artists from the Kysuce region and significant Slovak artists. The Horelický poklad exhibition presents a selection of 250 silver coins. The exhibition on the history of Čadca and its surroundings allows visitors to search online databases for emigrants, their own ancestors and legionnaires.
Pilgrimages and events
Živčáková is a Marian pilgrimage site with the Chrám Panny Márie Matky Cirkvi cathedral, springs and annual pilgrimages held in spring and autumn. At the Jánsky festival tradícií in Čadca, there was a traditional craft market and creative craft workshops on June 22, 2024. After the judging, visitors could taste goulash from each participating competition team. The amateur theatre competition Palárikova Raková takes place every year in Raková.
Other places in the location navigation: Svrčinovec, Korňa, Nová Bystrica, Klubina, Zborov Nad Bystricou, Turzovka, Klokočov, Vysoká Nad Kysucou, Stara Bystrica, Rakova, Skalite, Makov, Oscadnica, Krasno Nad Kysucou, Tschadsa.
