Liptovsky Hradok is a small town in the Liptov region of Central Slovakia.
Get in
[edit]Exit at the 1 train station. Bus station is right next to it, with connections esp. from surrounding cities, like Liptovsky Mikulas.
Get around
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Map of Liptovský Hrádok
Being a small town, most of it can be visited by foot in a short time.
See
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- 1 Liptovský Hrádok castle. 10:00-15:00. A reconstructed castle, but old-time dominant of the town. Guided tours of about 30 minutes will show you the history and various parts of the castle and ruins. €3.
- 2 Važecká jaskyňa (Važec cave). A shorter, 530-metre long stalactite limestone cave, open to public. Known for its rich stalactite decoration and cave fauna.
Do
[edit]The most favorite summer sports are tennis, soccer, roller skating and the cycling in neighboring forest valleys.
Skiing on the nearby hill is favorite sport in the winter. Ice-skating is also possible on the river Vah.
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[edit]In the city centre, you can stay in the Hotel Smrek [dead link] (smrek means "spruce" in English). Price is starting as low as €14/night. Other, but more expensive option, is accommodation in the Grand Castle.
Go next
[edit]Liptovský Mikuláš is nearby.