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Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe, Slovakia: what it is and when to go
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe is a transnational UNESCO world heritage site in Slovakia (Topoľa). Interests: Nature, History and Wildlife. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 01. 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
- Transnational UNESCO world heritage site · Nature, History, Wildlife
- Where
- Slovakia
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- KSC Košice, 107 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- UNESCO
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Coordinates
- 49.09039, 22.54921
What it is and where
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe is a transnational UNESCO world heritage site in Slovakia (Topoľa).
It is in Topoľa, where this site lists 30 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 49.09039, 22.54921; the nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC, Košice), 107 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovakia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- UNESCO
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
It is one of the Nature, History and Wildlife 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 Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe is May to October.
- JanPossible8:27
- FebPossible9:54
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:28
- MayBest time15:05
- JunBest time15:58
- JulBest time15:36
- AugBest time14:12
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:30
- NovPossible8:51
- DecPossible8:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 01. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | May to October | November to April |
| History | May to October | November to April |
| Wildlife | May to October | November to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- Kamenná lúkaMountain in Slovakia162 m
- KalnicaMountain on the border of Ukraine and Slovakia1.3 km
- KremenecMountain in Slovakia1.4 km
- HrubkyMountain in Poland1.4 km
- StužicaNational nature reserve in Slovakia1.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Slovakia guide.
More in Slovakia: Nature
- Gerlachovský štít: highest mountain of the High Tatras in Slovakia
- Rysy: border peak in the main ridge of the High Tatras
- Tatra National Park, Slovakia: national park in Slovakia
- Kriváň: mountain in Slovakia
- Slovak Paradise National Park: national park
- Aggtelek National Park: national park of Hungary
Every Slovakia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe?
It is a transnational UNESCO world heritage site in Slovakia.
When is the best time to visit Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 01.
How do you get to Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe?
The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC), 107 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 Kamenná lúka, Kalnica, Kremenec. The rest is in the Slovakia guide.
Keep reading
- Topoľa30 places to see in and around Topoľa, Slovakia: Poloniny National Park, Bieszczady National Park, Stužica. Best time: May to October.
- 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.
- 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 Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.