Tourist Information Centre Region Šariš It is the ideal place from which to start exploring Prešov and its surroundings. It is situated right in the historic city centre on Hlavná Street in the city Prešov and serves as an important first point of contact for visitors seeking information on tourist attractions, culture, day trips or leisure activities.
The centre manages Regional Tourism Organisation Región Šariš and its scope extends beyond the borders of Prešov itself. It helps visitors to discover not only the regional capital, but also the wider Šariš region and other places of interest in the Prešov Region. It was established in 2024 through the modernisation of the original city information centre, and its aim is to serve as a gateway to the region.
Information for visitors to Prešov
The Tourist Information Centre provides comprehensive, accurate and engaging information about the region, tourist attractions and upcoming events. If you’re planning a trip to Prešov or the surrounding area, the centre’s staff can recommend interesting places to visit, depending on whether you’re interested in historical monuments, nature, culture, gastronomy or active leisure.
Information is also available on accommodation and dining options, organisations operating in Prešov, and transport links within Slovakia. The centre can therefore be useful not only for tourists, but also for local residents looking for inspiration for a day out or leisure activities.
Maps, publications and regional souvenirs
The services offered by the Šariš Region Tourist Information Centre also include sales tourist maps, postcards and publications dedicated to Prešov, Šariš and Slovakia. Visitors can also choose from a range of souvenirs and gifts commemorating the town and the region.
A handy feature is the option to buy tickets for Discovering Prešov. It is a way of getting to know the city in more detail and finding out more about its history, monuments and points of interest.
Tips for day trips and exploring the Šariš region
One of the biggest advantages of the information centre is that its recommendations are up to date. The range of events, exhibitions, tours and seasonal activities changes throughout the year, so visitors can get tips tailored to what’s currently on.
The Šariš region offers a wealth of options for day trips. As well as historic Prešov, you can explore castles, open-air museums, museums, spa towns, natural sites and traditional cultural events. The Tourist Information Centre can help you choose a suitable itinerary based on the time you have available.
The gateway to Prešov
Tourist Information Centre Region Šariš in Prešov It’s a handy place to stop off, especially at the start of your visit to the city. Instead of spending ages searching for information online, you can get an overview in one place of what’s currently happening in Prešov and the surrounding area, and which places are worth visiting.
Thanks to its location on Hlavná Street, you can continue your tour of the historic centre straight away after visiting the TIC. The information centre is therefore not just a place where you can pick up a map, but a real a gateway to exploring Prešov and the Šariš region.
Source: OOCR RŠ
Source of photographs: OOCR RŠ
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The Šariš Region Tourist Information Centre plays a significant role in destination management and the promotion of tourism in the region. As well as providing tourist services, it helps to support regional projects, information campaigns and activities that encourage visitors to actively explore the Šariš region.
The centre is also one of the contact points for the Legendarium project, which uses themed tourist challenges to introduce visitors to the historical, cultural and natural sites of the Prešov Region. Once they have met the specified conditions, participants can collect their rewards here.
An important part of the centre’s work is also its collaboration with regional partners and the provision of up-to-date information on tourism opportunities. Visitors thus receive not only basic tourist services, but also an overview of current activities, projects and what the destination has to offer.
For visitors wishing to explore the region systematically, the Šariš Region Tourist Information Centre (TIC) is a practical source of reliable information and, at the same time, a hub where various tourism products and initiatives that promote the discovery of Prešov and the wider region come together.
Souvenirs and regional products are also available for purchase at the TIC.
