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Things to see in Rožňava (Slovakia): 41 places and when to go
Rožňava is a town in Slovakia, and this site lists 41 places in and around it, mainly Nature (16), Mountains (9), History (8). The best known are Slovak Karst National Park, Krásna Hôrka Castle and Gombasek Cave. 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.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Slovakia · 48.668, 20.537
- Places
- 41 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (16) · Mountains (9) · History (8) · Hiking (8) · Temples (5) · Food and drink (4)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- KSC Košice, 52 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Zlatý stôl, at 1,316 m.
What to see in Rožňava
The places in and around Rožňava, 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.
- Slovak Karst National ParkNational park13 km
- Krásna Hôrka CastleCastle4.8 km
- Gombasek CaveSlovakian cave13 km
- Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, RožňavaCathedral in Rožňava, Slovakia632 m
- Betliar MansionCastle in Betliar, Slovakia4.7 km
- SkaliskoMountain in Slovakia8.9 km
- Zlatý stôlNature · Mountains14 km
- PipitkaMountain in Slovakia10 km
- Silická ľadnicaCave in Slovakia13 km
- Dievčenská skalaMountain in Slovakia5.6 km
- Hrušovská caveCave in Slovakia11 km
- Rožňava observatoryObservatory2 m
- Tower in RožňavaObservation tower in Rožňava, Slovakia714 m
- BrázdaCave11 km
- BrzotínRuins7.5 km
- Diviačia priepasťProtected area in Slovakia12 km
- Lutheran church in KoceľovceChurch in Koceľovce15 km
- Mausoleum of Andrássy DénesHistory5.7 km
- TureckáMountain in Slovakia4.7 km
- Zvoniva jamaCave in Slovakia9.9 km
- Chodník Pavla Jozefa ŠafárikaHiking13 km
- OsadníkSummit15 km
- VolovecMountain in Slovakia10 km
- Železné vrátaSummit10 km
And the other 17, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Kaltenecker Brewery, Fafrák Emil, Granárium, Pavol Petergáč
- Hiking: Andrássy, Apiatti včelia farma, Bebek, Happy Tree House, Útulňa Gálová, Útulňa SNP Úhorná
- Mountains: Chata Volovec
- History: Huta Etelka, Kúria Andrášiovcov, Zrúcanina kostola
- Temples: Reformed church in Slavec, svätých Petra a Pavla
- Museums and art: Vodný mlyn Kováčová
When to go to Rožňava
The best time to visit Rožňava 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
- FebPossible9:55
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:27
- MayBest time15:02
- JunBest time15:55
- JulBest time15:33
- AugBest time14:10
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:31
- NovPossible8:54
- DecPossible8:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 05. In May, 40 of the 41 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 Rožňava
The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC, Košice), 52 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
- Jelšava14 places23 km
- Gemer13 places29 km
- Jasov20 places32 km
- Betlanovce30 places36 km
- Spišské Podhradie37 places40 km
- Liptovská Teplička25 places46 km
And all of Slovakia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Rožňava?
The best known: Slovak Karst National Park, Krásna Hôrka Castle, Gombasek Cave, Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Rožňava, Betliar Mansion. In all, 41 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Rožňava?
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 Rožňava?
The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC), 52 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Rožňava as the destination and these 41 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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