Place to visit
Brestová, Slovakia: what it is and when to go
Brestová is a mountain in Western Tatras, Slovakia (Žiar), at 1,903 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h. It has articles in 6 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain in Western Tatras, Slovakia · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Slovakia
- Elevation
- 1,903 m
- Best time
- July to September.
- Nearest airport
- KSC Košice, 130 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 49.22439, 19.68009
What it is and where
Brestová is a mountain in Western Tatras, Slovakia (Žiar), at 1,903 m above sea level. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovakia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Žiar, where this site lists 82 more places to see, 5.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 49.22439, 19.68009; the nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC, Košice), 130 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovakia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Slovakia. In Kokai 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 Brestová is July to September, and the season is short because it sits at 1,903 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not8:25
- FebBetter not9:53
- MarBetter not11:34
- AprBetter not13:29
- MayBetter not15:06
- JunPossible16:00
- JulBest time15:38
- AugBest time14:12
- SepBest time12:21
- OctPossible10:30
- NovBetter not8:50
- DecBetter not8:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | July to September | June and October |
| Mountains | July to September | June and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Brestová has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Slovakia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
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. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 158 police · 155 ambulance · 18 300 mountain rescue.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- SalatínMountain in Western Tatras, Slovakia1.3 km
- Malý SalatínMountain in Western Tatras, Slovakia1.5 km
- Roháče - SpálenáSki resort2.2 km
- SpálenáMountain in Western Tatras, Slovakia2.7 km
- PachoľaMountain in Western Tatras, Slovakia3.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Slovakia guide.
More in Slovakia: Nature
- Gerlachovský štít: highest mountain of the High Tatras in Slovakia
- Rysy: border peak in the main ridge of the High Tatras
- Tatra National Park, Slovakia: national park in Slovakia
- Kriváň: mountain in Slovakia
- Slovak Paradise National Park: national park
- Aggtelek National Park: national park of Hungary
Every Slovakia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Brestová?
It is a mountain in Western Tatras, Slovakia. It has articles in 6 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 Brestová?
July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 1,903 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h.
How do you get to Brestová?
The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC), 130 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Slovakia is explained in its country guide.
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 Salatín, Malý Salatín, Roháče - Spálená. The rest is in the Slovakia guide.
Keep reading
- Žiar82 places to see in and around Žiar, Slovakia: Bystrá, Baníkov, Klin. Best time: May to October.
- 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.
- SlovakiaBefore travelling to Slovakia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Brestová on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.