Place to visit
Starhrad, Slovakia: what it is and when to go
Starhrad is a castle in Slovakia (Starý hrad) (Žilina). Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 8 h. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovakia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Castle in Slovakia · History
- Local name
- Starý hrad
- Where
- Slovakia
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- BTS Bratislava, 167 km as the crow flies
- Website
- strecno.sk
- Coordinates
- 49.17803, 18.89077
What it is and where
Starhrad is a castle in Slovakia (Starý hrad) (Žilina). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovakia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Žilina, where this site lists 40 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 49.17803, 18.89077; the nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS, Bratislava), 167 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovakia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Slovakia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Starhrad is May to October.
- JanPossible8:26
- FebPossible9:53
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:28
- MayBest time15:05
- JunBest time15:59
- JulBest time15:37
- AugBest time14:12
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:30
- NovPossible8:50
- DecPossible8:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 8 h. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Slovakia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Slovakia
To enter Slovakia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Slovakia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 158 police · 155 ambulance · 18 300 mountain rescue.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- PanoramaparkWith kids1.5 km
- Chata FatrankaMountains · Hiking2.0 km
- Strečno CastleCastle in Slovakia2.1 km
- Chata pod SuchýmMountains · Hiking3.2 km
- Krasňany Manor houseManor house in Krasňany, Žilina district, Slovakia3.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Slovakia guide.
More in Slovakia: History
- Bardejov
- Banská Štiavnica
- Levoča
- Spiš Castle: castle in Slovakia
- Bratislava Castle: castle in Europe
- Bojnice Castle: medieval castle in Bojnice, Slovakia
Every Slovakia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Starhrad?
It is a castle in Slovakia (Starý hrad in the local language). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovakia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Starhrad?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 8 h.
How do you get to Starhrad?
The nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS), 167 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Slovakia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Slovakia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Panoramapark, Chata Fatranka, Strečno Castle. The rest is in the Slovakia guide.
Keep reading
- Žilina40 places to see in and around Žilina, Slovakia: Budatín Castle, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Žilina, Strečno Castle. Best time: May to October.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Starhrad on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.