Liptov

Jasná ski resort Liptov is a region in Central Slovakia. - 49.1024|19.4676|zoom=10

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Cities

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Liptovský Hrádok 49.039, 19.727
Liptovský Mikuláš 49.085, 19.613 - A good starting point to Western Tatras, Choč Mountains and Low Tatras.
Ružomberok 49.079, 19.304 - A good starting point to Western Tatras, Low Tatras, Choč Mountains and Great Fatra. Skiing right in a suburb of the city. Likava historic castle in a village nextdoor.

Villages

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Vlkolínec 49.0389, 19.2782 - An UNESCO listed example of traditional architecture.

Východná 49.060, 19.891 - A place of yearly folklore fest.

Liptovská Osada 48.946, 19.261 - Hiking and relaxation inbetween mountains.

More Destinations

Liptovska Mara|Liptovská Mara dam 49.103, 19.521 - The biggest water reservoir in Slovakia and a popular recreational site. The surroundings of the dam offers many cultural, spa and water activities.

Mountain ranges:

Western Tatras 49.195, 19.688 - Hiking and skiing.

Low Tatras 48.950, 19.554 - Endless hiking possibilities, skiing, one of the most visited caves in Slovakia.

Choč Mountains 49.152, 19.343 - Pretty ravines and great overview from the top of the main mountain.

Great Fatra 48.990, 19.200 - Hiking.

Liptov Halal Explorer

History

The first known inhabitants came to Liptov during the Neolithic age around 6000 years ago. Celts represent an important time period of Liptov during the Iron Age. The Celtic tribal village can be seen in the archeological site of Havránok near Liptovský Mikuláš.

The first settlements of Slavic people in Liptov region began roughly in the 6th century BC. The first written evidence about Liptov came from 1231 AD.

There are three remains of castles that were built in the Liptov region. They are the Likava castle and the Liptov castle, and the Liptovský Hrádok castle. Liptov is also a place where the legendary Slovak figure of the 17th and 18th Century, Terchová|Juraj Jánošík, was sentenced to death.

Geography

The region is surrounded by multiple mountain ranges.

The longest Slovak river Váh flows through it and fills the important water reservoir Liptovská Mara - which functions both as a water electric power facility and recreational area. There were multiple villages in place of the reservoir, buildings of which are new preserved/moved to open air Liptov village muzeum in Pribylina.

Travel to Liptov

Trains and interstate buses go to the major cities from east to west.

The smaller villages in general have public inter-city bus connections available.

Get Around

Public transport is pretty well organized in the area, although sometimes the time schedules are sparse (some villages only few times a day).

What to See

Múzeum liptovskej dediny 43 - Liptov village museum

There are multiple caves in the area - Demänovská Cave of Liberty, Demänovská Ice Cave (at Low Tatras) and Važecká Cave (Važec).

Liptov village museum 49.1068, 19.8045 in Pribylina - A reconstruction of a historical village destroyed while creating Liptovská Mara dam.

Havránok - Havránok 49.1050, 19.4823 On the road around Bešeňová from Ružomberok - A celtic archeological site with a small museum.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Liptov

Ski areas include:

Jasná -- detailed in Low Tatras

Malinô Brdo 49.053, 19.265 In Ružomberok
Donovaly, at the edge of Liptov.

Water parks near Liptovský Michal.

Halal Food & Restaurants

Salaš Dechtáre 49.0925, 19.5134 - Traditional restaurant on the shore of Liptovská Mara.

Salaš Krajinka 49.1072, 19.2321 - Excellent local Cheese factory, bakery and restaurant

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Stay Safe

The cities and especially villages are generally safe - but compared to northern countries, it's not recommended leaving cars unlocked and similar.

News & References

Travel Next

Nearby regions: Culturally similar Orava, Spiš - and Banská Bystrica on the south.