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Things to see in Zvolen (Slovakia): 35 places and when to go
Zvolen is a town in Slovakia, and this site lists 35 places in and around it, mainly Nature (12), Mountains (11), History (8). The best known are Zvolen Castle, Wooden articular church of Hronsek and Pustý hrad. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Slovakia · 48.5837, 19.1332
- Places
- 35 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (12) · Mountains (11) · History (8) · Temples (6) · Hiking (5) · With kids (2)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- BTS Bratislava, 149 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Javorie, at 1,044 m.
What to see in Zvolen
The places in and around Zvolen, 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.
- Zvolen CastleChâteau1.3 km
- Wooden articular church of HronsekChurch7.4 km
- Pustý hradCastle in Slovakia3.5 km
- Dobrá Niva CastleRuined castle in Slovakia9.2 km
- Budinská skalaMountain in Slovakia25 km
- JavorieMountain in Slovakia20 km
- RohyMountain range in Slovakia16 km
- Castle ViglasCastle from 14. century13 km
- JavorMountain in Slovakia27 km
- OstrôžkaMountain in Slovakia20 km
- Rudná magistrálaHiking12 km
- Borová horaSummit1.5 km
- Ďurova skalaSummit18 km
- Holy Trinity Evangelical Church in ZvolenChurch building in Zvolen District, Slovakia1.1 km
- Jánošíkova skrýšaCave25 km
- Kobylí vrchNature · Mountains25 km
- Ďurovie vrchNature · Mountains18 km
- Holidaypark KováčováWater park in Slovakia3.6 km
- Kaplnka svätého KrištofaWayside shrine3.1 km
- KmotraMountain in Slovakia11 km
- Church of Saint Matthew of ZolnáRoman Catholic church in Zvolen, Slovakia7.0 km
- Pľutov vrchNature · Mountains23 km
- Armored Train of HurbanHistory1.4 km
- Camino de Santiago en Eslovaquia: Etapa Banská Bystrica – ZvolenHiking8.5 km
And the other 11, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Camino de Santiago en Eslovaquia: Etapa Zvolen – Banský Studenec, Mária-út, M02-20 (Banská Bystrica-Zvolen), St. Mary's Trail M02
- With kids: Croc Terrarium Studio & Tropical world
- Food and drink: Dobrovar, Tokaj
- Temples: Evangelical Church A.C., Kostol Povýšenie Svätého kríža
- Museums and art: Jan Kulich Gallery
- History: Zolná Manor house
- Hot springs: Termálne kúpalisko Sliač
When to go to Zvolen
The best time to visit Zvolen 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.
- JanPossible8:31
- FebPossible9:56
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:27
- MayBest time15:01
- JunBest time15:54
- JulBest time15:32
- AugBest time14:09
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:32
- NovPossible8:55
- DecPossible8:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 06. In May, 35 of the 35 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 Zvolen
The nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS, Bratislava), 149 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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- Banská Štiavnica41 places23 km
- Ľubietová19 places29 km
- Bzovík15 places30 km
- Liptovské Revúce49 places39 km
- Bojnice28 places46 km
And all of Slovakia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Zvolen?
The best known: Zvolen Castle, Wooden articular church of Hronsek, Pustý hrad, Dobrá Niva Castle, Budinská skala. In all, 35 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Zvolen?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 06.
How do you get to Zvolen?
The nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS), 149 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Zvolen as the destination and these 35 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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