Hotel in Terchová – Nature, Culture and Jánošíkove diery

Terchová is home to Jánošíkove diery, a system of gorges, as well as a musical tradition and several cultural sites connected with Juraj Jánošík. Between gorges, nature trails, museums, religious sites and special events, visitors will find very different points of interest for a stay here. Those looking for specific active pursuits will also find various forms of exercise and entertainment in the village and in the Vrátna Valley.

Nature

Among the distinctive landscapes are Jánošíkove diery, a system of gorges and canyons in the Krivánska Malá Fatra. They are located in the Rozsutec National Nature Reserve. Jánošíkove diery can be accessed via marked hiking trails with footbridges, ladders and chains. The route through this distinctive landscape is therefore shaped by specific constructed elements that form part of the system's appearance.

On Mount Oblaz, the “Terchovské srdce” lookout tower marks the end of a nature trail. This nature trail focuses on the fauna and flora of Malá Fatra National Park. The lookout tower itself is 30 metres high and quickly accessible to tourists. Nature-related information and a viewpoint are thus located together in the same place.

Active pursuits

In the centre of Terchová, there is a rope park near the football stadium and the Terchová amphitheatre. It includes numerous different rope obstacles and a system of several zip lines. The climbing park experience offered there lasts an average of 40 minutes and takes place at a height of three to seven metres.

The Vrátna-Malá Fatra Centre brings together further activities. In summer, its offerings include mountain tricycles, a bike park with a skill zone, tubing and a bungee trampoline. Hikes begin from Paseky. A bus stop at the end of the Vrátna Valley, near the Chleb cable-car station, is marked “Terchová – Vrátna výťah”.

Culture

The music of Terchová is performed by string ensembles of three, four or five musicians, accompanied by a small two-string bass or a diatonic button accordion. The musical tradition also includes polyphonic singing and folk dances.

The museum exhibition “Expozícia Jánošík a Terchová” is located in the centre of Terchová and covers the development of the municipality and its most famous son, Juraj Jánošík. On display are numerous wooden sculptures, painted ceramics, reverse-glass paintings, copper reliefs and drawings related to the Jánošík tradition. Jánošík Days is an international folklore festival in Terchová, founded in 1963.

Jánošíkov dom is a symbolic house in Jánošík's home village of Jánošov. The exhibition includes a traditional Jánošík room and explanations of the history of Jánošík and his family. During their visit, visitors can also mint their own commemorative coin.

Religious and cultural life

The Stations of the Cross on Mount Oravcové were consecrated on 3 July 2006 by Bishop Viliam Judák as part of the 17th Cyrilometodské dni in Terchová. The Stations of the Cross are made of glass and stone quarried in Terchová more than one hundred years ago. Cyrilometodské dni take place every year and offer believers, pilgrims, folklorists and everyone interested an opportunity to remember Slovakia's spiritual and cultural roots.

The church in Terchová, with its Cyril and Methodius dedication, is an architectural landmark of the valley. The statue of Juraj Jánošík is made of high-quality sheet steel, is larger than life-size and stands 7.5 metres tall.

Further destinations

For further options, Rajecke Teplice, Stráža, Strecno, Rajecká Lesná, Bitarová, Žilina, Teplička Nad Váhom and Kamenná Poruba are available.

For the higher-level travel overview: Žilina District.