Orava Castle Oravský hrad
Orava Castle is a Romanesque castle located in Oravský Podzámok, Slovakia, with an inception year of 1241. It is designated as part of the Cultural Heritage Monuments of Slovakia and ranks as one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia. The site features historic architecture and exhibits for visitors.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are July and August, which have daily highs of 21 °C and daily lows of 12 °C, alongside higher rainfall amounts reaching up to 130 mm in July. Winter months are cold, with January daily highs at -1 °C and lows at -8 °C. The castle is closed in April and from December 24 to December 31. Operating hours vary by season, running from 10:00 to 15:00 between January 01 and March 31, and from 08:30 to 18:00 between July 01 and August 31. Wheelchair access is not available.
The nearest airport is Poprad-Tatry Airport in Poprad, Slovakia, located 68 km away, while Kraków John Paul II International Airport in Balice, Poland is 96 km away. The capital city Bratislava is 206 km away. For nearby travel combinations, Vlkolínec is located 25.4 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C. The wettest is July, with about 130 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -1 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Average low, °C | -8 | -7 | -3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 4 | -1 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 66 | 57 | 74 | 65 | 106 | 123 | 130 | 106 | 92 | 70 | 75 | 72 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
