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Centre of tourism Vratna ranks among
the most attractive touristic and skiing centres in the Slovak
Republic. It forms a part of the mountain Mala Fatra, in the
north-west of Carpathian arch, situated only 30 km from the city
Zilina (read Zhilina), the centre of north-western Slovakia.
Vratna belongs to the village Terchova in Zilina District.
Specific music and songs of Terchova were preserved up to these
days. The area has maintained alive the tradition of the
legendary hero Juraj Janosík, captain of group of forest boys -
robbers .
 
Why is Vratna so much sought-for and why are there yearly
thousands of visitors from all parts of Slovakia and from
abroad? On a relatively small area – cca 36 km˛ - a diverse
palette of beauty and attractions are concentrated that only
nature can provide: peculiar entrance to Vratna through Tiesnavy
with bizarre rocky objects; karst Dolne, Horne and Nove Diery
(Lower, Upper and New “Holes” – caves) accessible through
gangways and ladders; majestic hill Velky Rozsutec – dominant
peak of Vratna; panorama of vallyes of Mala Fatra and
neighbouring mountains revealing on range tours and during
ascent on the tops; rich fauna and flora, variety of birds,
peace of forests which you can relish on trips on well marked
paths.
 
Skiers are
attracted by articulated and varied terrain which guarantees
that all, beginners as well as advanced skiers, shall find a
convenient slope or a piste. Chairlifts and ski-tows are here at
their disposal. Advantageous location also contributes to the
popularity of Vratna – it is easily accessible from the main
road in direction Zilina – Tatry and it is connected with the
neighbouring towns.
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