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Rožňava
Spend a half‑day in Rožňava: walk the historic centre, visit the Mining Museum and Cathedral, then grab a local brew.
Rožňava is a small mining town in Gemer. Its compact historic centre lets you see the main sights—watchtower, cathedral, city hall and the Banícke múzeum—within a few hours. One day (or a half‑day if on a tight schedule) is enough, with optional evening at a local brewery.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–September (check)
- avoid January–February (cold, limited services)
- Airport
- KSC
- 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
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- 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 Rožňava158 ▾
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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 Rožňava, 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
- SafetyRožňava is low‑risk; stay aware of winter road conditions and keep valuables secure in public places.
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- RestroomsPaid toilets at stations (€0.30–0.50 (≈ under US$1)); restaurants for customers.Slovakia-wide
- Emergency numbers158 police · 155 ambulance · 150 fire (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.
- AirportKSC Košice International Airport (Main regional airport, about 1 h 30 min by train to Rožňava).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is walkable; local bus connects to nearby villages.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerLocal beer (tap)€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (first km)€3–4 (≈ US$4–5)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry€2.5 (≈ US$3)
- Budget bedPenzion Luxury room, a night, per person€40 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €45 (≈ US$55) · High €70 (≈ US$85)
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
- KSC Košice International Airport (Main regional airport, about 1 h 30 min by train to Rožňava)
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
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Rožňava: 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)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
12 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
10 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
13 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
The town centre is walkable; local bus connects to nearby villages. Train station is 1 km east of the centre; taxis are available.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Krásnohorské Podhradie
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Local bus or taxi, about 30 min
Gateway to Slovak Karst National Park; short hike to the cave area.
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.
Penzion Luxury
Located on Šafárikova 505; rooms around €40–45 ($43) per night (2026 estimate).
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
- €30–40 (≈ US$35–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–55 (≈ US$55–65) excl. bed
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Penzion Luxury room1 × 1 night × €40 | €40 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €30 | €30 |
| Train ticket from Košice to Rožňava (one way)1 × €12 · Check current schedule and price. | €12 |
| Museum entry1 × €3 · Banícke múzeum | €3 |
| eSIM data (7 days)1 × €15 · Check local providers. | €15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €10 |
| Trip total≈ €110 per person per day, bed included | €110≈ US$130 |
Single room, basic amenities.
2026 estimate in euros; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Local beer (tap) | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Taxi (first km) | €3–4 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Museum entry | €2.5 (≈ US$3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train schedules vary; check current times before arrival.
- Museum entry fee is €2.5 (≈ US$3); have small change.
- Winter roads to the Slovak Karst can be icy; use winter tyres.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 158
- Ambulance
- 155
- Fire
- 150
- EU general
- 112
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Emergency
- Police158
- Ambulance155
- Fire150
Embassy
US consulate in Bratislava; Slovak embassy in Washington, D.C.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Košice → Rožňava train: about €12 (≈ US$14), 2 h (check schedule)
- Local bus to Krásnohorské Podhradie: ≈ €3, 30 min
Say or show
- Prepáčte — Excuse me / Sorry (prepáchte)
- Ďakujem — Thank you (ďakujem)
- Koľko to stojí? — How much is it? (koľko to stojí)
- Kde je toaleta? — Where is the toilet? (kde je toaleta)
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 Rožňava. 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–September (check) · avoid January–February (cold, limited services) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a day for the Slovak Karst caves if you enjoy nature walks.
- Combine Rožňava with a visit to Banská Štiavnica for a mining‑town tour.
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