Place to visit
Bzovík Castle, Slovakia: what it is and when to go
Bzovík Castle is a fortified monastery and national cultural monument in the village of Bzovík, Krupina district, Slovakia. Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 08. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovakia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Fortified monastery and national cultural monument in the village of Bzovík, Krupina district, Slovakia · History, Temples
- Where
- Slovakia · 210, Bzovík
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- BTS Bratislava, 140 km as the crow flies
- Website
- obecbzovik.sk
- Coordinates
- 48.31527, 19.08978
What it is and where
Bzovík Castle is a fortified monastery and national cultural monument in the village of Bzovík, Krupina district, Slovakia. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovakia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Bzovík, where this site lists 15 more places to see, 4 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 48.31527, 19.08978; the nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS, Bratislava), 140 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovakia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History and Temples places in Slovakia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Bzovík Castle is May to October.
- JanPossible8:33
- FebPossible9:57
- MarPossible11:35
- AprPossible13:26
- MayBest time15:00
- JunBest time15:51
- JulBest time15:30
- AugBest time14:08
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:32
- NovPossible8:56
- DecPossible8:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 08. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | May to October | November to April |
| Temples | May to October | November to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Bzovík Castle has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Slovakia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Slovakia
To enter Slovakia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Slovakia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 158 police · 155 ambulance · 18 300 mountain rescue.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Protiturecká TowerTower3.9 km
- Múzeum Andreja SládkovičaMuseum4.5 km
- Víno od FrancúzaWinery5.0 km
- Pestovateľská pálenica Ing. Jozef DendišDistillery5.6 km
- BelakovaMountain in Slovakia7.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Slovakia guide.
More in Slovakia: History
- Bardejov
- Banská Štiavnica
- Levoča
- Spiš Castle: castle in Slovakia
- Bratislava Castle: castle in Europe
- Bojnice Castle: medieval castle in Bojnice, Slovakia
Every Slovakia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bzovík Castle?
It is a fortified monastery and national cultural monument in the village of Bzovík, Krupina district, Slovakia. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovakia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Bzovík Castle?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 08.
How do you get to Bzovík Castle?
The nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS), 140 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Slovakia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Slovakia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Protiturecká Tower, Múzeum Andreja Sládkoviča, Víno od Francúza. The rest is in the Slovakia guide.
Keep reading
- Bzovík15 places to see in and around Bzovík, Slovakia: Čabraď Castle, Bzovík Castle, Kopaný závoz. Best time: May to October.
- History393 places for history in Slovakia, from Bardejov to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- SlovakiaBefore travelling to Slovakia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Bzovík Castle on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.