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Things to see in Hniezdne (Slovakia): 42 places and when to go
Hniezdne is a town in Slovakia, and this site lists 42 places in and around it, mainly Nature (14), Hiking (14), Mountains (13). The best known are Javorina, Ľubovňa Castle and Wysoka. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 7 h 59. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Slovakia · 49.3013, 20.6409
- Places
- 42 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (14) · Hiking (14) · Mountains (13) · Temples (7) · History (3) · Food and drink (2)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- KSC Košice, 83 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Siminy, at 1,288 m.
What to see in Hniezdne
The places in and around Hniezdne, 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.
- JavorinaMilitary district in the Kežmarok District in northern Slovakia14 km
- Ľubovňa CastleHistoric site in Slovakia4.5 km
- WysokaMountain on the border of Poland and Slovakia11 km
- Poprad Landscape ParkProtected area in Poland15 km
- HromovecMountain in Slovakia12 km
- St Nicholas Church, Stará ĽubovňaRoman Catholic church in the town of Stará Ľubovňa, Stará Ľubovňa district, Slovakia3.6 km
- KotníkMountain in Slovakia4.5 km
- Open-air museum of ĽubovňaMuseum4.3 km
- WierchliczkaSummit9.8 km
- EliášovkaMountain in Slovakia11 km
- IhlaMountain in Slovakia13 km
- Church of St. Mary in AndrzejówkaTemples14 km
- Holumnický hradCastle11 km
- Piarist monastery (Podolínec)Monastery and national cultural monument in the town of Podolínec, Stará Ľubovňa district, Slovakia8.9 km
- SiminyNature · Mountains13 km
- Grúnik / SyhłaSummit in Poland11 km
- Narodenia Presvätej BohorodičkyChurch building in Stará Ľubovňa District, Slovakia4.0 km
- OkrúhlaSummit12 km
- Orlovská MaguraSummit15 km
- Petríkov vrchSummit11 km
- Temple of St Michael, Stará ĽubovňaTemples4.3 km
- Chata "Magóry"Mountains · Hiking12 km
- Jarabinský prielomNature5.4 km
- Baza namiotowa Pod Wysoką - Schronisko pod DurbaszkąHiking12 km
And the other 18, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Beskid Way of St. James, European long distance path E3 - part Poland (east), International Mountain Trail of Friendship Eisenach–Budapest, Jaworki - Przełęcz Korbalowa/Stráňanské sedlo, Jaworki – przełęcz Rozdziela, Łomnica - Hala Łabowska, Piwniczna-Zdrój - Jaworki, Piwniczna Zdrój - Obidza, Via Slovakia (Ruská Voľa n. Popradom - Červený Kláštor), Żegiestów - Bacówka PTTK pod Wierchomlą, Żegiestów - Pusta Wielka, Żegiestów - Szczawnik
- Temples: Church of St. Demeter the Great Martyr, Chrám sv. Jána Krstiteľa
- Food and drink: Nestville Park, Nestville Taberna
- Snow: Skicomp Fakľovka Litmanová, Skipark Vyšné Ružbachy
When to go to Hniezdne
The best time to visit Hniezdne 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.
- JanPossible8:25
- FebPossible9:53
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:29
- MayBest time15:06
- JunBest time16:00
- JulBest time15:38
- AugBest time14:13
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:29
- NovPossible8:50
- DecPossible7:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 7 h 59. In May, 40 of the 42 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 Hniezdne
The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC, Košice), 83 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
- Matiašovce30 places21 km
- Lipany27 places29 km
- Vysoké Tatry190 places34 km
- Spišské Podhradie37 places34 km
- Betlanovce30 places40 km
- Bardejov31 places46 km
And all of Slovakia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hniezdne?
The best known: Javorina, Ľubovňa Castle, Wysoka, Poprad Landscape Park, Hromovec. In all, 42 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Hniezdne?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 7 h 59.
How do you get to Hniezdne?
The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC), 83 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Hniezdne as the destination and these 42 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
- 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.
- 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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