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Things to see in Bzovík (Slovakia): 15 places and when to go
Bzovík is a town in Slovakia, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly Nature (7), Mountains (6), History (4). The best known are Čabraď Castle, Bzovík Castle and Kopaný závoz. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 08. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Slovakia · 48.3153, 19.0898
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (7) · Mountains (6) · History (4) · Food and drink (2) · Temples (1) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- BTS Bratislava, 140 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Kopaný závoz, at 775 m.
What to see in Bzovík
The places in and around Bzovík, 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.
- Čabraď CastleCastle ruin in Slovakia8.0 km
- Bzovík CastleFortified monastery and national cultural monument in the village of Bzovík, Krupina district, Slovakia4 m
- Kopaný závozMountain in Slovakia12 km
- Cerovo CastleCastle10.0 km
- BelakovaMountain in Slovakia7.9 km
- Mackov VrchMountain in Slovakia13 km
- NovinskáMountain in Slovakia14 km
- Starý LazMountain in Slovakia12 km
- Trúbiaci kameňNature12 km
- ZalazMountain in Slovakia9.7 km
- FafokanHistory13 km
- Mária-út, M02-23 (Hontianske Nemce-Plášťovce)Hiking12 km
- Múzeum Andreja SládkovičaMuseum4.5 km
- Pestovateľská pálenica Ing. Jozef DendišDistillery5.6 km
- Víno od FrancúzaWinery5.0 km
When to go to Bzovík
The best time to visit Bzovík 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.
- JanPossible8:33
- 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. In May, 15 of the 15 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 Bzovík
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 in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Šahy16 places29 km
- Zvolen35 places30 km
- Rybník40 places38 km
- Csitár8 places39 km
- Lučenec19 places43 km
And all of Slovakia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bzovík?
The best known: Čabraď Castle, Bzovík Castle, Kopaný závoz, Cerovo Castle, Belakova. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bzovík?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 08.
How do you get to Bzovík?
The nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS), 140 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bzovík as the destination and these 15 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.
Keep reading
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- Nature827 places for nature in Slovakia, from Gerlachovský štít to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- 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.
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