On the west it borders on the Czech Republic. The River Kysuca, after which the whole region is called, springs there. There are 2 protected areas and several unique trees in the territory.

History:
The village was created after parts of seven villages joined in 1895. At the turn of the 17th and the 18th centuries, a settlement Viszoka – Makov started to form. It was mentioned for the first time in 1720.
Attractions for visitors:

Eminent natives:
Ján Gotčár (Gočár) - important nationalist, co-founder of Matica slovenská; Rudolf Matter – the first elected mayor of Makov; Ján Lendvai – university professor in Debrecín; Pavol Bilík – military captain executed by the Nazis in Kežmarok

Monuments:
Parish church, currently the church of St. Peter and Paul built 200 years ago
Memorial of the 1st Czechoslovak Brigade of Ján Žižka in local part “U Tabuli”
Chapels Lovasi, U Vavricov, Na Kmínku and Na Kršlisku

Interesting nature places:
Elm tree “U Papají” – the oldest one in Central Europe, 500-years old
Oaks at Trojačka – 150-year old trees
Linden trees “U Beloni” – National nature reserve Veľký Javorník
Nature reserve Hričovec; springs of Kysuca river
Nature reserve Hričovec with remains of the original primeval forest
National nature reserve Veľký Javorník

Sport and recreation possibilities:
Kasárne – recreational and ski centre in a distant part of the village with many accommodation facilities of various standards, SKI Makov – ski centre
SKI APARTMÁNY MAKOV – disc golf, Bumbálka – tourism centre 

The biggest events:
Peter and Paul’s feast (Petro-pavlovské hody), Makoffest (summer music festival)

List of tourism facilities in the village:  Register_zariadení_cestovného_ruchu_v_obci_Makov_.pdf 

Info: www.makov.sk

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