Spring holidays with the kids: experiences they’ll remember
Spring holidays with the kids: experiences they’ll remember
Spring holidays are spring by name, but often still wintry by nature. That makes them a perfect chance to enjoy the winter days and give children experiences they’ll remember for a long time to come. Whether you’re looking for snowy outdoor activities, indoor fun, or family trips that work just as well on colder days, we’ve put together some ideas to make your planning easier. Discover inspiration that fills the spring holidays with joy for children, even when winter is still very much in charge outside.
Spring holidays are also a great time to head for the slopes. Liptov offers family-friendly ski resorts with children’s zones, ski schools, and gentle slopes for beginners. Don’t miss Jasná or Skipark Malinô Brdo. Smaller resorts such as Demänová Resort, Žiarce, Opalisko, Ski Dolinky, and others also offer quality skiing.
We’ve selected some of the best places for winter activities with children, where the whole family can enjoy themselves. The options range from fairytale worlds to sledging, ice rinks, and easy trips out into nature.
The fun doesn’t stop after skiing, or even if you don’t ski at all. Fun Arena Maxiland at Biela Púť is a great place for sledging, tobogganing, and evening winter fun. A magic carpet lift takes you up the slope, with sledges, bobsleighs, sliding mats, and other equipment available on site. The open AUDI Crystal Bar adds to the evening atmosphere with good music, and you can warm up with hot drinks or hot chocolate. Entry to Fun Arena is free, with equipment hire available for €6.
In the 2025/26 winter season, an entirely new enchanted world has appeared at Brhliská, above the Bernardino Burger Restaurant in Jasná. Covering more than 500 m², Magical Forest Jasná is a magical setting that draws children and adults alike into a fairytale inspired by Alice in Wonderland. In this winter kingdom, you’ll be welcomed by giant inflatable sculptures as you search for Max the lost teddy bear and make your way past an enormous teacup, woodland creatures, and dazzling flowers in every colour. After nightfall, Magical Forest Jasná takes on a whole new dimension. A specially designed light installation puts on an atmospheric spectacle, turning the sculptures into animated scenes full of movement, colour, and sound.
Magical Forest Jasná is open daily throughout the ski season, welcoming visitors until the evening hours.
If you’re after a calmer winter atmosphere, take the cable car up to Malinô Brdo for a winter outing that’ll suit the whole family. The ride itself is a real highlight for children and comes with lovely views over the snow-covered countryside. Children under six travel free of charge, which makes Malinô Brdo an especially good choice for families with toddlers. Once at the top, you can enjoy sledging during the day in a clearly marked and safe area near the children’s lift. In the evening, after 5 p.m., sledging moves to the lower cable car station in Hrabovo, on the lower section of slope 1b.
Demänová Resort is packed with activities that will keep children entertained all day long. A firm favourite is snow tubing – racing down the slope on inflatable rings, alongside other attractions such as the FUN Center, where you’ll find fairground rides and a climbing wall. These activities are subject to a fee, and tickets for individual attractions are also available online. There’s plenty for younger visitors too. A free mini zipline is available for children aged five and over, with a safe ride reaching a maximum height of 1.5 metres. Little ones can also enjoy the much-loved 3D maze, free of charge and suitable from the age of three. Inside, children can explore footbridges, small playhouses, a variety of obstacles, and a fun slide right at the top.
If you’re looking for an activity in town, the children’s game Discovering the Tracks of St Nicholas in Liptovský Mikuláš is an excellent choice for families. This playful town trail combines movement with exploration, leading children through well-known and lesser-known spots, with a series of fun tasks along the way. Each winter, St Nicholas comes to town and leaves behind small clues. In the historic centre, he has hidden five riddles. Can you find them all? Pick up a leaflet with the riddles and follow the trail through the historic streets. On completing the leaflet, children can collect a small gift and enjoy a bite to eat or a coffee at a discounted price.
Tip: On Fridays, the Janko Kráľ Municipal Museum hosts fun activities as part of the exhibition The Story of Water – Liptovská Mara. These sessions are free of charge and run from 12 December to 6 March 2026, between 6.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m.
Public ice rinks are perfect for a quick burst of fun and an easy way to fill a morning or an afternoon. Children can practise their balance, and parents get to enjoy time together on the ice. Rinks open to the public at set times can be found in Liptovský Mikuláš, Liptovský Hrádok, Ružomberok, and Jasná. When temperatures drop, outdoor ice surfaces also appear in villages such as Závažná Poruba, Pavčina Lehota, and Liptovský Ján. Most ice rinks in the towns also offer skate hire.
An easy walk through a snow-covered valley leads to a well earned stop at Žiarska Chata, where warm tea, cabbage soup, or a steamed bun awaits. The route is 5 kilometres long, suitable even for younger children, and offers lovely views along the way. It’s worth bringing sledges, bobsleighs, or sliding mats, as the trip back down is even more fun and turns the walk into a complete winter outing.
If you enjoy mixing fresh air with a bit of learning, the educational trail in Liptovský Ján is a great choice even in winter. The route is easy and well suited for families, with information boards along the way introducing local nature and places of interest. The climb up to the observation tower at the end of the trail adds a small sense of adventure for children and rewards parents with wide panoramic views.
Brankovský Waterfall is one of the region’s most beautiful natural sights, and in winter it takes on a special kind of magic. Frost often turns the flowing water into striking ice formations, icicles, and frozen cascades, creating a scene straight out of a fairytale. The walk to the waterfall is easy and suitable for children, who will enjoy exploring the surroundings and observing the ice formations.
The village of Vlkolínec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, takes on a truly distinctive atmosphere in winter. Snow-covered wooden houses, deep quiet, and the calm mountain setting create the feeling that time has stood still. A walk through the village feels like stepping back into the past. For children, a visit is a chance to discover how people once lived, what traditional houses looked like, and how everyday village life unfolded in earlier times. Through the children’s game Experience Vlkolínec with Little Wolf of Vlkolínec, young visitors explore the area through riddles and small discoveries, with a little reward waiting at the end.
Bonus tip: an experience that never disappoints
When the weather turns cold and outdoor plans feel less tempting, the Bešeňová and Tatralandia water parks are a reliable choice. Children can splash about in warm thermal pools and enjoy a wide range of slides. A day at a water park adds variety to the holiday week and guarantees memorable experiences.
Whatever activities you choose, spring holidays in Liptov can be enjoyed without stress or boredom. Simply pick what delights your children most and create memories they can take home with them. Shared experiences are the most valuable gift you can give during the spring holidays.
A weekend with the kids in Liptov
A weekend with the kids in Liptov
Winter is magical. White hills and the frozen expanse of the Liptovská Mara reservoir set the scene. Take the kids to Liptov for a weekend and choose accommodation that suits you, whether a hotel, a family guesthouse, an apartment building, a cottage, or a chalet. There is an abundance of choice, and Liptov is packed with attractions.
Boredom is certainly not something to worry about in this region, which is best experienced for yourself.
Liptov brings together excellent ski resorts, from smaller areas suited to beginners to larger resorts that welcome skiers of every level, including the experienced. Children’s zones come as standard, and there are plenty of chances to improve skiing technique with instructors, whether one to one or in small groups, through lessons offered by the many ski schools here. Beyond classic downhill skiing in Jasná or at Malinô Brdo, families can branch out into snow tubing, sledging, or ice skating at numerous rinks. When it is time to slow the pace, some of the region’s best water parks in Liptovský Mikuláš, Bešeňová, and Lúčky offer both fun and relaxation.
The Liptov region is the perfect choice for a winter holiday with the whole family.
A helpful starting point when planning a stay with children is Liptov with Children. Our holiday planner is another practical resource to help you decide where to go in Liptov and is well worth a try.
Here are our five tips for a stay in Liptov. Feel free to combine the programmes and adapt your stay to suit your preferences.
TIP nr. 1 – Jasná’s clarion call – a family weekend in the Demänovská Valley
On the first evening, take the free ski bus into the centre of Liptovský Mikuláš and experience the town at its winter best. The evening light displays create a festive atmosphere, matched by seasonal dining. Children can take part in activities, follow the tracks of St Nicholas, and receive a small gift. Getting back is conveniently easy, again by ski bus.
Depending on where you are staying, use the free ski bus again and devote Saturday to skiing at the Jasná resort. As a Slovak skiing icon, it offers plenty of routes well suited to families. After a day on the slopes, the hotel wellness area or a visit to the Magical Forest light park in Jasná are an ideal way to unwind.
Sunday is all about letting off steam. A visit to the Tatralandia or Bešeňová water park gives children exactly what they need to make this weekend truly memorable.
TIP nr. 2 – In the town of St Nicholas – a family weekend in Liptovský Mikuláš
On the first evening, take the free ski bus and try night skiing in Jasná, which boasts the longest illuminated ski slope in Central Europe outside the Alps. At 4.3 kilometres in length, it includes the Chaletová and Biela Púť slopes.
The second day is all about Tatralandia, from morning onwards. Begin by feeding the animals at ZOOKontakt, then spend the rest of the day having fun and relaxing in the thermal waters. If the children still have energy to spare, head into the town centre. Festive lighting sets the scene, they can search for the tracks of St Nicholas, and great food and a gift await them.
Sunday is a perfect time for creativity. Paintopia offers painting and hands-on creative activities for children in a comfortably warm setting. Another option is to visit indoor play centres such as Fantázia Liptov Park or Babylandu in Liptovská Sielnica.
TIP nr. 3 – Pleasant surprises – a family weekend in the Hrabovská Valley
You will quickly grow fond of this valley. Spend the first day or evening on a walk through the snow-covered landscape, taking in the surrounding nature and frozen waterfalls.
Saturday is set aside for skiing at Skipark Malinô Brdo, a winter resort shaped by wide slopes and a relaxed, family friendly atmosphere. In the evening, choose between nearby wellness facilities or a visit to the water park in Bešeňová. The kids, thoroughly entertained and pleasantly tired, are sure to sleep soundly afterwards.
On the way home, it’s worth discovering a piece of Slovak history at the snow-covered UNESCO-listed village of Vlkolínec or the outdoor Liptov Village Museum in Pribylina, offering an experience that appeals to children even in winter.
TIP nr. 4 – A unique village beneath the Low Tatras – a family stay in Liptovský Ján
Liptovský Ján is a beautiful village with a distinctive atmosphere, defined by historic manor houses and small châteaux. You can stay in standard accommodation, or choose a château or historic manor house instead. The choice is yours.
On the first evening, soak up the atmosphere with a gentle walk and, if you feel like it, try bathing in the local Kada pool under the open sky.
On Saturday, head to Stanišovská Cave. Leave the car at your accommodation and combine a short walk with the discovery of winter underground scenery. Exploring the cave by headlamp adds to the experience, and children love it.
On the way back, stop at the Minislovensko miniature park, which even has a working miniature railway.
Before heading home, make a final stop at the Mincovníčkovo exhibition in Liptovský Ján. Here, children discover the story of a coin, from ore to minting. The nearby church and the exhibition on the local gentry in the neighbouring information and cultural centre also have their own charm.
TIP nr. 5 – Water, water, all around – a family stay in Bešeňová
Choose accommodation to suit you, whether that’s a hotel, a guesthouse, or private lodging right in Bešeňová.
Children love water, so give them plenty of it from the very first evening you arrive, and again the next day. There are simply too many pools and slides to fit into a single visit. You’ll find a wave pool, thermal pools, standard swimming pools, all kinds of slides, and, for those who enjoy warmth and a bit of theatre, original sauna rituals led by top sauna masters.
On Sunday, head out to ski in Jasná or at Skipark Malinô Brdo. Which takes your fancy? Another option is the Gallery of Illusions in Liptovský Mikuláš, where you’ll have great fun and come away with some truly original photos.
Rounding off with a few tips from VisitLiptov
- Don’t forget warm clothing. Winter in Liptov can be really cold, but it’s also very beautiful.
- Mix up your activities. Combine a bit of sport, such as skiing or ice skating, with time in the water, and opt for some creative workshops or a museum visit to keep the days varied.
- Take the age of your children into account. Shorter sledging runs or a visit to ZOOKontakt work better for younger children, while older ones will enjoy proper ski slopes and hiking.
Supporting your immunity at the spa
Supporting your immunity at the spa
How can you strengthen your immunity – and why can a stay at Spa Lúčky in Liptov benefit you?
Cooler weather places extra demands on the immune system. Liptov offers many ways to strengthen your immunity, from outdoor activity to spa stays, thermal waters, and sauna rituals.
What about you – which would you choose? Have you tried the spa yet? Liptov is home to Kúpele Lúčky, a spa nestled in beautiful countryside below the summit of Choč, offering a wide range of treatments not only for existing conditions, but also as a means of prevention.
The human body is a remarkably intelligent mechanism. The immune system is its natural shield – a network of cells, tissues, and organs continuously protecting us from infection and disease. When our immunity is weakened, we fall ill more easily and feel drained. The good news is that we can reinforce our defences – not only by following a healthy lifestyle, but also by enjoying a spa stay.
Quality sleep, rest, a balanced diet, and reduced stress are at the heart of strong immunity. You can support all of these by visiting a spa, where natural healing resources and professional therapies work hand in hand.
What benefits your wellbeing at a spa?
- Sauna – supports detoxification, helps to protect against viral infections, and relieves mental tension.
- Salt cave – naturally strengthens immunity and benefits the airways, and it’s suitable for children too.
- Vincentka inhalations – this mineral water cleanses and hydrates the respiratory tract and helps to ward off flu and allergies.
- Therapies (electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, phototherapy, ultrasound) – stimulate healing processes in the body.
- Massages and relaxation techniques – reduce stress and bring body and mind into balance.
Immunity – innate and acquired
The immune system operates on two levels:
- innate (non-specific) immunity – the first line of defence, present from birth;
- acquired (specific) immunity – develops as the body encounters antigens and learns to respond, which is also the principle behind vaccination.
Where to go near Spa Lúčky
Spa Lúčky – a place where your immunity can recharge
Kúpele Lúčky in Liptov is one of those places where you can give your immunity a real boost. Alongside top-quality treatments, you’ll find a peaceful setting, fresh mountain air, and the kind of relaxation that is essential for good health.
Places to visit near Kúpele Lúčky
What weakens immunity?
Many factors can weaken immunity – from genetic predisposition, chronic illness, or medication, to our everyday lifestyles.
The most common “thieves of immunity” include:
- not enough vitamins and minerals;
- stress, fear, and mental strain;
- insufficient sleep and lack of exercise;
- dehydration, unhealthy diet, smoking, and alcohol;
- advancing age and the body’s natural decline.
How to strengthen immunity naturally?
Look after your body as a whole. Focus on:
- a balanced diet rich in fibre, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A, C, D and E, zinc, and selenium;
- a healthy gut microbiome, supported by probiotics and beta-glucans;
- regular physical activity, which strengthens both muscles and the immune system;
- plenty of sleep for mental and physical recovery;
- cold exposure and time in the sun, stimulating immune processes and supporting vitamin D production;
- ample fluid intake, as water helps the body to flush out toxins.
If you decide to invest in your health, combine the pleasant with the useful – rest, recharge, and boost your defences in the heart of Liptov.
