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The most valuable thing that belongs to Ružomberok is the foothill settlement of Vlkolínec. It is significant for its history and culture and has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Vlkolínec is known for its unitary log houses with shingle roofs, which were built without a clay joint. The surroundings offer the beautiful nature of the Tatras, possibilities for hiking or skiing. Vlkolínec is also a place where cultural events, festivals and exhibitions take place all year round. The village offers a unique insight into Slovakia's past.

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The most valuable thing that belongs to Ružomberok is the foothill settlement of Vlkolínec. It is significant for its history and culture and has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Vlkolínec is known for its unitary log houses with shingle roofs, which were built without a clay joint. The surroundings offer the beautiful nature of the Tatras, possibilities for hiking or skiing. Vlkolínec is also a place where cultural events, festivals and exhibitions take place all year round. The village offers a unique insight into Slovakia's past.

Time seemed to stand still in Vlkolínec. Everything here is preserved almost in the same form as it was in the middle of the last century. The uniqueness of Vlkolínec is also that several permanent residents still live in this wooden settlement.

Vlkolínec offers its visitors a lot of interesting things. In addition to a tour of the settlement itself, which with its preservation represents a traditional mountain settlement of Slovakia, you can visit other exhibits, such as the Farmhouse and yard with an exposition of traditional living and life in Vlkolínec, UNESCO House Vlkolínec, Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary, a hut with traditional equipment, a mini-gallery with with the works of artists and a private exhibition at the Gallery of Folk Art.

The surroundings of the settlement offer the opportunity to tour typical foothill meadows with many haylofts (stables). Its location at the foot of the Sidorovo hill offers possibilities for a trip or a walk with views of the surroundings. The location also has a number of springs and geologically interesting locations, such as the rock needle Krkavá skala, or the travertine terrace Vlčia skala and others.

Source: Vlkolínec

Additional information

Transport: By foot, By bike, By car, By bus
Parking: In object, Paid parking nearby

Accepted payments: Cash, Credit card
Languages: Slovak, Czech
Food: In object

Suitable for: Childrens, Families with childrens, Elderly, Cyclists, Young, Adults
Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Updated on: 6.12.2023
Source: Vlkolínec

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Phone: +421 918 192 612
Website: vlkolinec.sk
Vlkolinec ****
Ružomberok
Dolina Šepková
034 03  Ružomberok
Region: Žilinský
District: Ružomberok
Area: Liptov
 49.0393099, 19.2783873

Altitude: 720 m

Ružomberok
Dolina Šepková
034 03  Ružomberok

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