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Things to see in Žiar (Slovakia): 82 places and when to go

Žiar is a town in Slovakia, and this site lists 82 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (48), Nature (46), Hiking (25). The best known are Bystrá, Baníkov and Klin. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 8 h. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Slovakia · 49.1811, 19.7195
Places
82 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Mountains (48) · Nature (46) · Hiking (25) · Museums and art (3) · Temples (3) · Snow (3)
Best time
May to October.
Also possible
November to April.
Nearest airport
KSC Košice, 125 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Bystrá, at 2,248 m.

What to see in Žiar

The places in and around Žiar, 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.

And the other 58, by what you come to do:

When to go to Žiar

The best time to visit Žiar 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.

  1. JanPossible8:26
  2. FebPossible9:53
  3. MarPossible11:34
  4. AprPossible13:29
  5. MayBest time15:06
  6. JunBest time15:59
  7. JulBest time15:37
  8. AugBest time14:12
  9. SepBest time12:21
  10. OctBest time10:30
  11. NovPossible8:50
  12. DecPossible8:00

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 8 h. In July, 79 of the 82 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 Žiar

The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC, Košice), 125 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

And all of Slovakia, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Žiar?

The best known: Bystrá, Baníkov, Klin, Volovec, Ciemniak. In all, 82 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Žiar?

May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 8 h.

How do you get to Žiar?

The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC), 125 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Žiar as the destination and these 82 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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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.