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Things to see in Košice (Slovakia): 73 places and when to go

Košice is a city in Slovakia with around 237,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 73 places in and around it, mainly Nature (17), Mountains (17), History (15). The best known are Cathedral of St. Elizabeth, Košice Zoo and Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother of God, Košice. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 55 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.

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In a nutshell

Where
Slovakia · 48.7304, 21.25
Population
About 237,000
Places
73 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Nature (17) · Mountains (17) · History (15) · Temples (11) · Museums and art (8) · Hiking (8)
Best time
May to October.
Also possible
November to April.
Nearest airport
KSC Košice, 7.5 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Folkmarská skala, at 915 m.

What to see in Košice

The places in and around Košice, 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.

And the other 49, by what you come to do:

When to go to Košice

The best time to visit Košice 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.

  1. JanPossible8:29
  2. FebPossible9:55
  3. MarPossible11:34
  4. AprPossible13:27
  5. MayBest time15:02
  6. JunBest time15:55
  7. JulBest time15:33
  8. AugBest time14:10
  9. SepBest time12:20
  10. OctBest time10:31
  11. NovPossible8:54
  12. DecPossible8:05

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 05. In May, 73 of the 73 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 Košice

The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC, Košice), 7.5 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

And all of Slovakia, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Košice?

The best known: Cathedral of St. Elizabeth, Košice Zoo, Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother of God, Košice, New Orthodox Synagogue, East Slovak Museum. In all, 73 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Košice?

May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 05.

How do you get to Košice?

The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC), 7.5 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Košice as the destination and these 73 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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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.