10 Things to Do in Zilina That You Shouldn't Miss

January 5, 2018 Lean Nau

Žilina (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈʒilina]; German: Sillein, [ziˈlaɪ̯n] or [ˈzɪlaɪ̯n]; Hungarian: Zsolna [ˈʒolnɒ]; Polish: Żylina [ʒɨˈlina], names in other languages) is a city in north-western Slovakia, around 200 kilometres (120 mi) from the capital Bratislava, close to both the Czech and Polish borders. It is the fourth largest city of Slovakia with a population of approximately 85,000, an important industrial center, the largest city on the Váh river, and the seat of a kraj (Žilina Region) and of an okres (Žilina District). It belongs to the Upper Váh region of tourism.
Restaurants in Zilina

1. Lietava Castle

Lietava, Zilina 013 18, Slovakia
Excellent
81%
Good
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5 based on 41 reviews

Lietava Castle

Reviewed By petfab

Once mighty fortress now a ruin, being repaired by volunteers. Still impressive and visible from far away, an easy goal for half an hour's walk on well marked path from both sides, either from village Lietava or from Lietavska Svina, about 10 km from the regional centre- Zilina.

2. Marianske Square

Marianske Namestie, Zilina, Slovakia +421 911 274 584
Excellent
49%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
1%
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1%
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4 based on 94 reviews

Marianske Square

Reviewed By EvaF2Eva - Kaiserslautern, Germany

Unfortunately there are not too many places to see in Zilina city, so you can be sure that once you stay there you will visit this Marianske Square. It is an ordinary square you can see in almost every bigger city, not all buildings are in a good condition and in summer period you even can't fully enjoy their beauty, because of umbrellas in front of every restaurant. But you will enjoy, this place lives. You can choose from plenty of restaurants and cafes or just walk around and watch. There is a nice Fountain in the center of the square and 2 wells with beautiful forged fencing. One of them is little bit hidden in a corner of the square under the ground level.

3. Holy Trinity Cathedral

Katedralne namestie 3, Zilina 01001, Slovakia +421 41/562 13 12
Excellent
63%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
6%
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Holy Trinity Cathedral

Reviewed By EvaF2Eva - Kaiserslautern, Germany

Unfortunately I never had a chance to see this church inside as I only come to Zilina at evenings, but every time I am in the city I come to this place to admire its proud neat building looking down to the square. I can't stop taking pictures.

4. Aupark

Velka okruzhna 59A, Zilina 010 01, Slovakia +421 41/321 34 11
Excellent
33%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
6%
Terrible
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4 based on 30 reviews

Aupark

Reviewed By Mortn N

The centre has a few interesting and useful shops, such as Apple Retailer, H&M, EXI Sport, Levis and an alright shoe shop. Also, the organic foodstore is pretty awesome! Otherwise, theres really not much to get from this place..

5. Stanica Zilina - Zariecie

Zavodska cesta 3, Zilina 010 01, Slovakia +421 948 344 606
Excellent
70%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
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6%
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Stanica Zilina - Zariecie

Not an ordinary train station. Stanica Zilina-Zariecie functions as a sentient cultural hub as well. You can join one of the numerous events taking place here: Concerts, theater, workshops, discussions, cinema or just relax in the cafe-bar with contemporary art and design publications. Extras: a childrens corner, a garden to lay in the sun and Stanica's concert hall made of beer crates.

Reviewed By JuRoot - Zilina, Slovakia

Stanica is one of most iconic places in Žilina. If you are looking for some alternative movies, good frech waffles, volunteer activities or maybe just some place to hang out with friends - you should totally come!

6. Budatin Castle

Topolova 1, Zilina 010 03, Slovakia +421 41/500 15 10
Excellent
43%
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Budatin Castle

Reviewed By Shlomi T - Nagano, Japan

Seems like a nice place, park is beautiful, but can go in, just on certain hours !!!
The building is beautiful, the park around it, too.
But if you want to enter the place, it has to be ONLY as part of their tour, which is only on certain hours. This practice is in a lot of Slovak museums. I find it very strange. Just sell the ticket and let people go in and see, why someone has to wait an hour until the next tour... ?

7. Povazske Muzeum

Topolova 1, Zilina 010 03, Slovakia +421 41/500 15 10
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Povazske Muzeum

Reviewed By PovazskeMuseum - Zilina Region, Slovakia

Budatin castle is a part of Žilina’s historical and architectural heritage. It was built on the confluence of the Vah and Kysuca rivers, on a trade road junction as a look-out tower and castle. The castle’s oldest part is the cylindrical four-floor tower which was most likely built in the 13th century as it is first mentioned in 1323. The tower is 20m high by 12m wide and the walls are almost 2m thick in some parts.
After reconstruction it became the permanent residence of several Exhibitions. These include ancient archaeological findings from the north-western territories of Slovakia, Burghers’ exhibition of domestic interiors, wire crafts art exhibition and a special collection of 18th and 19th century art. The wire crafts art collection is unique, it is one of a kind in presenting Slovak art.

8. Church of St. Barbara

Frantiskanske namestie, Zilina, Slovakia
Excellent
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60%
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4 based on 5 reviews

Church of St. Barbara

Reviewed By Mitch_sky - Bologna, Italy

Molto bella per la struttura, il colore e los tile, soprattutto per chi è appassionato dell'arte perchè si può apprezzare sia l'esterno ma anche gli interni che però sono rimasti tali perchè non siamo potuti entrare. Non è proprio centrale ma una piccola passeggiata la può meritare.. dipende dal tempo che si dedica a questa città.

9. Rosenfeldov Palace

Hurbanova 28, Zilina 01001, Slovakia +421 41/764 96 92
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Rosenfeldov Palace

Reviewed By Jitka L - Prague, Czech Republic

Nice exhibition of Czech students of design, professional and knowledgeable guide, not crowded, close to the Synagogue

10. Old Town Hall

Marianske namestie, Zilina 01001, Slovakia
Excellent
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4 based on 5 reviews

Old Town Hall

Reviewed By Mitch_sky - Bologna, Italy

Nella piazza più famosa e bella della città, il vecchio municipio è uno dei tanti esempi di stile architettonico che si trova un pò diffuso qui ma in tutto il Paese. la struttura è piccola e si trova in un angolo della piazza. Carino.

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