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Things to see in Nová Bašta (Slovakia): 21 places and when to go
Nová Bašta is a town in Slovakia, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), Mountains (10), Hiking (5). The best known are Karancs, Šomoška Castle and Hajnáčka Castle. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 10. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Slovakia · 48.1722, 19.9414
- Places
- 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (10) · Mountains (10) · Hiking (5) · History (2) · Temples (2) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- KSC Košice, 110 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Karancs, at 725 m.
What to see in Nová Bašta
The places in and around Nová Bašta, 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.
- KarancsPeak on Slovak-Hungarian border11 km
- Šomoška CastleCastle in Slovakia6.3 km
- Hajnáčka CastleCastle5.2 km
- Medvedia výšinaMountain in Hungary and Slovakia4.4 km
- MonicaMountain in Slovakia6.0 km
- RagáčMountain in Slovakia6.4 km
- ŠiatorMountain in Slovakia7.5 km
- Dunivá horaNature · Mountains3.4 km
- Homorú-tetőMountain in Hungary12 km
- Pohanský hradMountain in Slovakia3.4 km
- RakvicaNature · Mountains7.4 km
- Soví vrchNature · Mountains4.9 km
- Kostol svätého Štefana UhorskéhoTemples6 m
- Ľudové múzeum Vilmosa LadóczkehoMuseum295 m
- Medvesi ZöldHiking5.7 km
- P, Mátra-Murány turistaút Mo.-i szakasz (Karancs – Hatvan)Hiking9.4 km
- Petőfi-kunyhóMuseum6.3 km
- SHiking8.6 km
- S (Karancs)Hiking11 km
- S ( Rónabánya – Salgótarján)Hiking6.7 km
- Church of St. Abdon and SennenGemerský Jablonec3.3 km
When to go to Nová Bašta
The best time to visit Nová Bašta 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.
- JanPossible8:34
- FebPossible9:58
- MarPossible11:35
- AprPossible13:25
- MayBest time14:59
- JunBest time15:50
- JulBest time15:29
- AugBest time14:07
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:33
- NovPossible8:57
- DecPossible8:10
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 10. In May, 21 of the 21 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 Nová Bašta
The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC, Košice), 110 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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- Lučenec19 places27 km
- Csitár8 places41 km
- Gemer13 places42 km
- Jelšava14 places56 km
- Klenovec13 places59 km
And all of Slovakia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Nová Bašta?
The best known: Karancs, Šomoška Castle, Hajnáčka Castle, Medvedia výšina, Monica. In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Nová Bašta?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 10.
How do you get to Nová Bašta?
The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC), 110 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Nová Bašta as the destination and these 21 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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