The ruins of Hrádok Castle together with the adjacent manor house have long formed the landmark of Liptovský Hrádok and the picturesque Upper Liptov region. Come immerse yourself in history and experience a truly unique atmosphere. Take a guided walk through both the Gothic castle and the Renaissance manor house. Relax in the beautiful park with a pond – the perfect place to slow down and unwind.
The tour includes a visit to the courtyard and interior of the Gothic castle ruins, as well as a tour of the Renaissance manor house accompanied by stories about their history and present day. An audiovisual presentation about the history and current state of the Castle and Manor House is also included. The tour lasts approximately 50–55 minutes.
Off-season tours:
From October to April, tours are held continuously. It is necessary to inquire and make a reservation in advance by phone at +421 915 812 900.
English-language tours must be booked in advance outside the regular scheduled tour times.
For larger groups (20 or more people), it is necessary to reserve a tour date in advance.
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site – the living settlement of Vlkolínec with a guide! Its history, architecture and traditions will be told to you by trained historians and lecturers.
You will learn why Vlkolínec was founded here, how it got its name, and what its first inhabitants did for a living. The walk leads among unique wooden houses with original architecture.
Regular tours are in Slovak, during September – on weekends at 11:00 and 14:00.
Tours begin at the parking lot at the entrance to Vlkolínec, the thematic circuit is approximately 1 km long and the tour lasts approximately 1 hour.
Would you like to get to know Vlkolínec, but don’t have time for the tours? Use the audio guide and get to know the village and its rich history whenever you want.
Sprievodca vás prevedie osadou Vlkolínec a priblíži vám ju. Aby ste návštevu Vlkolínca zažili všetkými zmyslami, dohodli sme vám stretnutie s pánom Vlkolínskym, starým rodákom, ktorý vás bude počas návštevy Vlkolínca sprevádzať. Povie vám, ako vyzeralo jeho detstvo, aké oblečenie nosili jeho rovesníci, kam chodili pracovať, kam sa chodili učiť aj modliť. Vychádzka je pripravená.
The audio guide contains 10 audio recordings on various topics:
- Welcome to Vlkolínec
- History to the present
- Nature around us
- Household
- Society
- Buildings
- Belfry
- School
- Church
- About Vlkolínec
