Vlkolínec has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993 and is located in Ružomberok District. The remarkably well-preserved settlement comprises 45 buildings with traditional features of a Central European village. Vlkolínec is also located within Veľká Fatra National Park.
When planning your own trip, you may wish to focus on booking a hotel in Ružomberok District.
Culture
The UNESCO Vlkolínec House features an exhibition about Father Horský, as well as works by painters, photographers and folk artists.
The Liptov Museum preserves a representative collection of guild artefacts from four important craft centres in the Liptov region: Ružomberok, Nemecká (now Partizánska Ľupča), Liptovský Mikuláš and Hybe. The exhibition of sacred art at the Liptov Museum includes an altar of the Coronation of the Virgin Mary, which was transferred from the church in Ludrová.
At the Museum of Handmade Paper in Ludrová, visitors can learn about traditional paper production and make paper themselves. The museum displays a Hollander beater, a wooden vat, a press, moulds and a drying device used in paper production.
Nature
Brankovský Waterfall is a protected waterfall 55 metres high and is located within a 27.71-hectare national nature monument. Jánošíkova kolkáreň National Nature Reserve protects old, near-natural maple, rowan and spruce forests on Malá Smrekovica.
The Hrabovské vodopády consist of three waterfalls accessible via an adventure trail with bridges. The loop trail to the Hrabovské vodopády is approximately 2.5 kilometres long and takes slightly less than an hour.
Mount Sidorovo is located in the immediate surroundings of Ružomberok District. The mountains Tlstá Hora, Ostro and Predný Choč are also located in the surrounding area.
The Lúčanský Waterfall natural monument lies on the route from Lúčky to Veľký Choč.
Water and Winter
The Gothal water world in Liptovská Osada features a 25-metre-long swimming pool with six lanes, as well as a relaxation pool with massage jets.
Malinô Brdo ski resort offers 12 kilometres of downhill runs, including a longest run of just under 4 kilometres. Malinô Brdo has a ski and snowboard school.
Aqua-Vital Park Lúčky is open year-round and features thermal pools with mineral water, an activity pool with various water attractions, a sauna world and an indoor mineral-water pool.
Bešeňová Thermal Park is located in the surroundings of Ružomberok District.
Castles and Trails
Likava Castle Ruins are located in the immediate surroundings of Ružomberok District. The accessible lower castle courtyard of Likava Castle offers a partially restricted view of Likavka and Ružomberok. The restored Hunyady Tower of Likava Castle houses a visitor exhibition on the history of the castle and historical torture instruments.
A red-marked trail leads from the saddle to Vlkolínske lúky and continues to Sidorovo. An observation platform on its summit offers views of Vlkolínec.
Liptovský hrad Castle stands on a rocky promontory above Kalameny in the Chočské vrchy at an elevation of approximately 1,000 metres. Three access routes lead to the castle, including a yellow-marked hiking trail from Kalameny and a blue-marked trail from Lúčky. The route from Kalameny to Liptovský hrad Castle is approximately 4 kilometres long from the bus stop and takes around one and a half hours with an ascent of about 400 metres.
Orava Castle is located in the wider regional surroundings of Ružomberok District.
Other Places
Other places: Ludrová, Stankovany, Valaská Dubová, Ľubochňa, Liptovská Lúžna, Hubová, Ružomberok, Kalameny, Liptovská Štiavnica, Ivachnova, Likavka, Lisková, Bešeňová, Lúčky, Liptovske Revuce, Liptovska Osada, Liptovská Teplá, Liptovske Sliace.
