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Things to see in Ruská Bystrá (Slovakia): 22 places and when to go
Ruská Bystrá is a town in Slovakia, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), Mountains (10), History (4). The best known are Church of Saint Nicolas of Ruská Bystrá, Sninský kameň and Vihorlat. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Slovakia · 48.8568, 22.2966
- Places
- 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (10) · Mountains (10) · History (4) · Temples (4) · Stargazing (2) · Hiking (2)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- KSC Košice, 80 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Vihorlat, at 1,071 m.
What to see in Ruská Bystrá
The places in and around Ruská Bystrá, 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.
- Church of Saint Nicolas of Ruská BystráGreek Catholic wooden church in the village of Ruská Bystrá, Slovakia5 m
- Sninský kameňMountain in Slovakia11 km
- VihorlatMountain in Slovakia14 km
- MotrogonMountain in Slovakia11 km
- NežabecMountain in Slovakia9.3 km
- LysákMountain in Slovakia8.6 km
- Vetrová skalaMountain on the border of Ukraine and Slovakia9.9 km
- HolicaMountain in Ukraine8.5 km
- Gora Poprichnyy VerkhMountain in Ukraine10 km
- Strihovská poľanaSummit7.9 km
- Tibava CastleCastle ruin in Podhoroď, Sobrance District, Slovakia3.9 km
- Hrádok ChoňkovceCastle7.1 km
- PaportnyMountain in Slovakia4.7 km
- Astronomické observatórium na Kolonickom sedleObservatory8.9 km
- Chata VoľaHiking9.0 km
- Chrám Pokrova Presvätej BohorodičkyTemples7.9 km
- Chrám Zvestovania Presvätej Bohorodičky Panny MárieTemples9.1 km
- Church of St. LawrenceRoman Catholic church in Sobrance, Sobrance district, Slovakia15 km
- Mansion Morske OkoHistory9.6 km
- PlanetáriumPlanetarium8.9 km
- Тranscarpathian TrailTourist path9.7 km
- Vihorlat DistilleryDistillery14 km
When to go to Ruská Bystrá
The best time to visit Ruská Bystrá 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.
- JanPossible8:28
- FebPossible9:55
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:27
- MayBest time15:03
- JunBest time15:56
- JulBest time15:34
- AugBest time14:10
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:31
- NovPossible8:53
- DecPossible8:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03. In May, 21 of the 22 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 Ruská Bystrá
The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC, Košice), 80 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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And all of Slovakia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ruská Bystrá?
The best known: Church of Saint Nicolas of Ruská Bystrá, Sninský kameň, Vihorlat, Motrogon, Nežabec. In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ruská Bystrá?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03.
How do you get to Ruská Bystrá?
The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC), 80 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ruská Bystrá as the destination and these 22 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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