Major city · Slovakia
Lučenec
Half a day to see the synagogue and park, then move on: one night if you want to explore the Novohrad region or the Halič manor.
Lučenec is a quiet town in the Novohrad region of central Slovakia, with a striking abandoned synagogue, a long city park, and a nearby manor. It works as a short stop between Bratislava and Košice or as a base for exploring the surrounding countryside.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (cold, short days)
- Airports
- BTS · BUD
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Slovakia ↗Slovakia is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Slovakia ↗Motorways and expressways need an electronic vignette bought before you drive on them.
- Slovakia ↗Many high trails in Tatra National Park close seasonally (roughly November to mid-June); check the park's current closures before planning a hike.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Lučenec158 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Lučenec, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Slovakia-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, Telekom, O2 and 4ka sell prepaid SIMs; EU roaming covers EU SIMs.Slovakia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe.Slovakia-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or about 10%.Slovakia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Slovakia-wide
- SafetyLučenec is generally safe.
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- RestroomsPaid toilets at stations (€0.30–0.50 (≈ under US$1)); restaurants for customers.Slovakia-wide
- Emergency numbers158 police · 150 fire · 155 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysCastles and museums outside Bratislava close Mondays and many open only May–October.Slovakia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBTS Bratislava Airport (About 2 h by train or car).
- Getting aroundWalkable centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerBeer (0.5 L)€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
- Budget bedHostel bed, a night, per person€15 (≈ US$18)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, a night, per room€60 (≈ US$70)
- High-end bedDouble room, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €60 (≈ US$70) · High €100 (≈ US$120)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BTS Bratislava Airport (About 2 h by train or car) · BUD Budapest Airport (About 2 h by train or car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jun (11 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lučenec: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
8 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
7 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable centre. For Halič or Mučín cave you need a car or taxi.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Halič manor
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Car or taxi, about 10 min west
A restored manor house with a park; check opening hours.
Mučín cave
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Car or taxi, about 15 min south-east, then a 3 km (1.9 mi) walkCar or taxi, about 15 min south-east, then a 1.9 mi (3 km) walk
Small cave; the walk is the main attraction.
Banská Štiavnica
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Train or car, about 1 h north-west
A UNESCO-listed mining town; worth a full day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
Walking distance to the synagogue, park and restaurants.
Halič
A few km west; close to the manor, quieter.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- High
- €80 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room1 × 1 night × €60 | €60 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €60 | €120 |
| Train Bratislava–Lučenec, one way2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Taxi centre–Halič1 × €10 | €10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €21 |
| Trip total≈ €118 per person per day, bed included | €235≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Lunch (soup + main) | €6–10 (≈ US$7–12) |
| Beer (0.5 L) | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi (5 km) | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The synagogue is abandoned and may be closed to the public; check locally.
- Mučín cave is small (2.5x12 m) and accessed via a 3 km (1.9 mi) educational path; wear sturdy shoes.Mučín cave is small (2.5x12 m) and accessed via a 1.9 mi (3 km) educational path; wear sturdy shoes.
- Train connections to Bratislava and Budapest are regular but not frequent; check the schedule.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 158
- Fire
- 150
- Ambulance
- 155
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police158
- Fire150
- Ambulance155
- General emergency112
Embassy
Most embassies are in Bratislava; check your country's consular services.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Bratislava → Lučenec: about €12 (≈ US$14), 2 h (check)
- Taxi centre → Halič: €10 (≈ US$12)
Say or show
- Dobrý deň — Hello (DO-bree den)
- Ďakujem — Thank you (JAH-koo-yem)
- Koľko to stojí? — How much? (KOL-ko to STO-yee?)
- Kde je…? — Where is…? (GDE ye…?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lučenec. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, short days) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the synagogue, Halič manor, city park and Mučín cave with verified hours.
- Eat pages for Malý Mlyn and other local restaurants.
- Transport page with train schedules to Bratislava and Budapest.
Sources
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