# Valley of Death, 1944, Slovakia: what it is and when to go

> Valley of Death, 1944 is a valley in Svidník District, Slovakia (Ladomirová). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 16 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 59. It has articles in 2 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.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/udolie-smrti/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Valley in Svidník District, Slovakia · Museums and art
- **Where:** Slovakia
- **Best time:** May to October.
- **Nearest airport:** KSC Košice, 82 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** 24/7
- **Price:** Gratis
- **Coordinates:** 49.36176, 21.59389

## What it is and where

Valley of Death, 1944 is a valley in Svidník District, Slovakia (Ladomirová). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovakia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Ladomirová](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/ladomirova/), where this site lists 35 more places to see, 4.4 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 49.36176, 21.59389; the nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC, Košice), 82 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovakia (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=49.361761%2C21.593885)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.361761%2C21.593885)

It is one of the [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/museos/) places in Slovakia. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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 Valley of Death, 1944 is **May to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 24 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 52 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 34 |
| April | Possible | 13 h 29 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 07 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 01 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 39 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 13 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 21 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 29 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 49 |
| December | Possible | 7 h 59 |

In June there are 16 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 59. 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/#cuando-ir).

## 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 158 police · 155 ambulance · 18 300 mountain rescue.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Battle of the Dukla Pass](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/karpatsko-duklianska-operacia/): 1944 conflict · 29 m
- [Rohula](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/rohula/): Mountain in Slovakia · 2.7 km
- [Mitová chata](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/mitova-chata/): Hiking · 2.7 km
- [Temple of the Protection of the Mother of God](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/ochrany-presvatej-bohorodicky/): Church building in Svidník District, Slovakia · 4.1 km
- [Church of Saint Michael the Archangel of Ladomirová](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/chram-sv-michala-archanjela/): Wooden Greek Catholic temple in the village of Ladomírová, Svidník district, Slovakia · 4.4 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Slovakia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/).

## More in Slovakia: Museums and art

- [Slovak National Gallery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/slovak-national-gallery/): Art Gallery in Bratislava, Slovakia
- [Bratislava City Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/museo-de-la-ciudad-de-bratislava/): museum in Bratislava, Slovakia
- [Havránok](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/archeologicke-muzeum-v-prirode-nkp-liptovska-mara-havranok/): Archaeological site in Slovakia
- [Nový zámok](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/new-castle/): castle in Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia
- [Andy Warhol Museum of Modern Art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/andy-warhol-museum-of-modern-art/): museum in Medzilaborce, Slovakia
- [East Slovak Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/east-slovakian-museum-kosice/): museum in Košice, Slovakia

Every Slovakia place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/museos/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Valley of Death, 1944?

It is a valley in Svidník District, Slovakia. It has articles in 2 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 Valley of Death, 1944?

May to October. In June there are 16 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 59.

### How do you get to Valley of Death, 1944?

The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC), 82 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.361761%2C21.593885) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Slovakia is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/#moverse).

### 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 [Battle of the Dukla Pass](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/karpatsko-duklianska-operacia/), [Rohula](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/rohula/), [Mitová chata](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/mitova-chata/). The rest is in [the Slovakia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/7247210917), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q26710245), CC0. More about Valley of Death, 1944 on [Wikipedia](https://sk.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%9Adolie_smrti_(Slovensko)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

