Vlkolínec, Ruzomberok

Name: Vlkolínec
Address: Ruzomberok, Slovakia
Telephone: +421 918 596 432

#2 among attractions in Ruzomberok

Village, Historic walking areas, Unesco, Neighbourhood

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Vlkolínec is a village under the administration of the town of Ružomberok in Slovakia. Historically, however, it was a separate village. The first written mention of the village came from 1376 and after 1882 it became part of Ružomberok. Its name is probably derived from the Slovak word "vlk", i.e. wolf. ()

Alternative names: Unesco: from 1993Coordinates: 49°2'21"N, 19°16'42"E

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Ruzomberok Slovakia

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Vlkolínec – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rakytov, Likava, Blatné Lake, Vlkolínec.

7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rakytov
180 min walk • Rakytov is a mountain in the Liptov Ridge of the Greater Fatra Range in Slovakia measuring 1,567 m. It has a regular pyramidal shape; the top of the mountain is deforested, in places with secondary Mountain Pine.
4.8 miN
Historical place, Forts and castles
Likava, Ruzomberok
123 min walk • Likawa Castle - the ruins of a medieval castle, rising over the village of Likavka in the Ruzomberk poviat, in the Żyliński country, in northern Slovakia.
5.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Blatné Lake
149 min walk • Blatné is a lake in Slovakia. It covers an area of 1.55 hectares.
~290 ftE
, Village
Vlkolínec
2 min walk • The village is nestled in the beautiful mountainous landscape of the Velká Fatra range, providing stunning views and plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. Hiking and cycling are popular ways to explore the surrounding countryside, with trails leading...
3 miN
Universities and schools
Catholic University in Ružomberok, Ruzomberok
77 min walk • Catholic University in Ružomberok is a public university with religious character. The Conference of Slovak Bishops and National Council of the Slovak Republic took part in its foundation in 2000.
3 miN
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Štadión pod Čebraťom, Ruzomberok
77 min walk • Štadión pod Čebraťom is a multi-purpose stadium in Ružomberok, Slovakia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of MFK Ružomberok.
3.1 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
MBK Ružomberok, Ruzomberok
80 min walk • MBK Ružomberok is a women's basketball club in Ružomberok. It was established in 1941 and plays in the elite leagues since 1979. It is the most successful female basketball team in Slovak history.