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Things to see in Jelšava (Slovakia): 14 places and when to go
Jelšava is a town in Slovakia, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly History (6), Nature (4), Mountains (3). The best known are Ochtinská Aragonite Cave, Kohút and Železník. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 05. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Slovakia · 48.6313, 20.2352
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (6) · Nature (4) · Mountains (3) · Museums and art (2) · Temples (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- KSC Košice, 74 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Kohút, at 1,409 m.
What to see in Jelšava
The places in and around Jelšava, 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.
- Ochtinská Aragonite CaveCave in Slovakia6.6 km
- KohútMountain in Slovakia12 km
- ŽelezníkMountain in Slovakia7.8 km
- HrádokMountain in Slovakia; GeoNames ID = 30601246.3 km
- RákošCastle7.0 km
- Vodný HradManor house10.0 km
- Church of St. Peter and PaulTemples62 m
- Coburgovský kaštieľHistory62 m
- Karol HadžegaDistillery10 km
- LitterraMuseum11 km
- Mini farma HrádokWith kids · Wildlife5.3 km
- Múzeum prvého slovenského gymnáziaMuseum11 km
- Sebőkova kúriaManor house10.0 km
- Vysoká pec v SirkuHistory9.8 km
When to go to Jelšava
The best time to visit Jelšava 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.
- JanPossible8:30
- FebPossible9:56
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:27
- MayBest time15:02
- JunBest time15:54
- JulBest time15:33
- AugBest time14:09
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:31
- NovPossible8:54
- DecPossible8:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 05. In May, 14 of the 14 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 Jelšava
The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC, Košice), 74 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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- Klenovec13 places34 km
- Liptovská Teplička25 places34 km
- Rimavské Janovce15 places35 km
- Betlanovce30 places41 km
And all of Slovakia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Jelšava?
The best known: Ochtinská Aragonite Cave, Kohút, Železník, Hrádok, Rákoš. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Jelšava?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 05.
How do you get to Jelšava?
The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC), 74 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Jelšava as the destination and these 14 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.
- 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.
- 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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