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Things to see in Spišské Podhradie (Slovakia): 37 places and when to go
Spišské Podhradie is a town in Slovakia, and this site lists 37 places in and around it, mainly Nature (12), Mountains (11), History (9). The best known are Levoča, Spiš Castle and Spišská Kapitula. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 02. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Slovakia · 49.0004, 20.7455
- Places
- 37 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (12) · Mountains (11) · History (9) · Temples (7) · Hiking (3) · Architecture (2)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- KSC Košice, 52 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Smrekovica, at 1,200 m.
What to see in Spišské Podhradie
The places in and around Spišské Podhradie, 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.
- LevočaHistory12 km
- Spiš CastleCastle in Slovakia1.6 km
- Spišská KapitulaEcclesiastical town and residence of the Bishop of Spiš308 m
- St Martin's CathedralChurch in Spišská Kapitula, Slovakia346 m
- Basilica of St. James, LevočaGothic Basilica minor, World Heritage Site, highest wooden altar, well-preserved interior12 km
- Church of Holy SpiritChurch building in Žehra, Slovakia4.2 km
- Basilica of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, LevočaChurch building in Levoča District, Slovakia12 km
- Church of the Assumption of the Virgin MaryRoman Catholic parish church and national cultural monument in the town of Spišská Nová Ves, district of Spišská Nová Ves, Slovakia14 km
- SľubicaMountain in Slovakia9.7 km
- SmrekovicaMountain in Branisko, Slovakia11 km
- Marian HillHill and pilgrimage site in Levoča12 km
- DreveníkNational nature reserve in Slovakia2.7 km
- Spišský hradný vrchMountain where one can find a Spiš Castle1.7 km
- Powder Tower in LevočaArchitecture12 km
- Stone bridge in Spišský HrhovBridge in Spišský Hrhov, Slovakia7.6 km
- Kostol sv. Jána z BohaTemples351 m
- Markušovce CastleHistoric site in Slovakia13 km
- RudníkSummit8.4 km
- Sarkanova dieraProtected area in Slovakia12 km
- ZvolanskáMountain peak in east Slovakia11 km
- Medvedzie VrchMountain in Slovakia8.9 km
- Predný MoravecSummit11 km
- RajtopíkySummit8.8 km
- Suchý hrbSummit9.2 km
And the other 13, by what you come to do:
- With kids: Bio kúpalisko Levočská Dolina, PaPiZoo
- History: Cage of Shame, Kaštieľ Kľuknava, Kostol sv. Stanislava, Wooden churches of the Slovak Carpathians
- Hiking: Camino de Santiago en Eslovaquia: Etapa Krompachy – Spišské Podhradie, Camino de Santiago en Eslovaquia: Etapa Spišské Podhradie – Levoča, Markova skratka
- Temples: Chrám sv. veľkomučeníka Demetera
- Museums and art: Kaštieľ Markušovce
- Snow: Levoča Nordic Centrum, Resort Levočská dolina
When to go to Spišské Podhradie
The best time to visit Spišské Podhradie 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.
- JanPossible8:27
- FebPossible9:54
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:28
- MayBest time15:04
- JunBest time15:58
- JulBest time15:36
- AugBest time14:11
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:30
- NovPossible8:52
- DecPossible8:02
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 02. In May, 35 of the 37 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 Spišské Podhradie
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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And all of Slovakia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Spišské Podhradie?
The best known: Levoča, Spiš Castle, Spišská Kapitula, St Martin's Cathedral, Basilica of St. James, Levoča. In all, 37 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Spišské Podhradie?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 02.
How do you get to Spišské Podhradie?
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 Spišské Podhradie as the destination and these 37 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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- 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.
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