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Things to see in Bojnice (Slovakia): 28 places and when to go
Bojnice is a town in Slovakia, and this site lists 28 places in and around it, mainly Nature (8), Mountains (7), Temples (6). The best known are Bojnice Castle, Bojnice Zoo and Uhrovec Castle. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Slovakia · 48.7793, 18.5803
- Places
- 28 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (8) · Mountains (7) · Temples (6) · History (4) · Hiking (3) · Food and drink (3)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- BTS Bratislava, 122 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Jarabá skala, at 1,169 m.
What to see in Bojnice
The places in and around Bojnice, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Bojnice CastleMedieval castle in Bojnice, Slovakia198 m
- Bojnice ZooZoo in Bojnice, Slovakia626 m
- Uhrovec CastleCastle14 km
- VyšehradMountain in Slovakia14 km
- Biela skalaMountain in Slovakia13 km
- Malý GričMountain in Slovakia11 km
- RokošMountain in Slovakia11 km
- Veľký GričMountain in Slovakia12 km
- Jarabá skalaMountain in Slovakia15 km
- St. Bartholomew church (Prievidza)Roman Catholic parish church in Prievidza, Prievidza district, Slovakia3.3 km
- Holy Trinity church in PrievidzaChurch building in Prievidza District, Slovakia3.1 km
- Temešská skalaProtected area in Slovakia12 km
- Prepostska jaskynaCave in Slovakia265 m
- Church of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist in Nitrianske PravnoChurch building in Nitrianske Pravno, Slovakia11 km
- Hornonitrianske múzeu v PrievidziMuseum3.1 km
- Diviacka Nová Ves Manor houseManor house in Diviacka Nová Ves, Prievidza district, Slovakia7.4 km
- Church of Saints Cyril and MethodiusChurch building in Prievidza District, Slovakia9.4 km
- Chapel of Saint John of NepomukChapel in Bojnice202 m
- Chata OmastináHiking13 km
- DinonoWith kids1.1 km
- GalgenbergBrewery11 km
- Kostol Povýšenia Svätého krížaHistory · Temples11 km
- Mineralogické a banícke múzeumMuseum470 m
- Pálenica HandlováDistillery14 km
And the other 4, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Pálenica Kocurany
- Hiking: Prievidzský okruh, Via Magna
- Snow: Ski Cigeľ
When to go to Bojnice
The best time to visit Bojnice is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:29
- FebPossible9:55
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:27
- MayBest time15:03
- JunBest time15:56
- JulBest time15:34
- AugBest time14:10
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:31
- NovPossible8:53
- DecPossible8:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04. In May, 27 of the 28 places are at their best.
When to go to Slovakia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bojnice
The nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS, Bratislava), 122 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovakia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Slovakia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bojnice?
The best known: Bojnice Castle, Bojnice Zoo, Uhrovec Castle, Vyšehrad, Biela skala. In all, 28 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bojnice?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04.
How do you get to Bojnice?
The nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS), 122 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bojnice as the destination and these 28 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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