Major city · Slovakia
Kežmarok
Spend half a day in Kežmarok to see the wooden church and castle, then continue to Spiš or Poprad.
Kežmarok is a historic town in the Spiš region with a UNESCO wooden church, a castle and a compact pedestrian centre. All sights are walkable, so a half‑day visit fits most itineraries.
More
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, check)
- Airport
- TAT
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
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 ▾
In this guide
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 Kežmarok158 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kežmarok, 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
- SafetyKežmarok is generally safe; keep an eye on belongings.
Show all 12 answers
- 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.
- AirportcheckTAT Poprad‑Tatry Airport (check).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is pedestrian‑only; all attractions are within a 10‑minute walk.
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)
- BeerBeer (pub)€2–€3 (≈ US$3–4)
- 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)
- Museum or sight ticketWooden church entry€3–€5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedHotel Club double, a night, per room€45 (≈ US$55)
- Mid-range bedHotel Club double, a night, per room€70 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedHotel Club double, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €55 (≈ US$65) · High €80 (≈ US$95)
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
- TAT Poprad‑Tatry Airport (check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Feb
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Mar
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Nov (10 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kežmarok: next 7 days
Loading forecast…
Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
Loading…
Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
8 rd
Feb
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
7 rd
Mar
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°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
The town centre is pedestrian‑only; all attractions are within a 10‑minute walk. Buses connect to Poprad (train hub) and the E50 highway.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Poprad
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total (check)
Bus or train; check schedules and journey time
Gateway to High Tatras.
Spiš Castle (Spišské Podhradie)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h (check)
Bus; check schedules, about 30 min plus 10 min walk
Large medieval ruin, UNESCO site.
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.
Hotel Club
Three‑star, close to centre, good for a night before heading to the Tatras.
Hotel Hviezdoslav
Four‑star, central, wellness facilities.
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–€45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–€70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Club double1 × 1 night × €70 | €70 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €55 | €55 |
| Train Kežmarok → Poprad (return)1 × €7 · check | €7 |
| eSIM data (7 days)1 × €15 · check | €15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €15 |
| Trip total≈ €162 per person per day, bed included | €162≈ US$190 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1–€2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Traditional Slovak dish (bryndzové halušky) | €5–€8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Beer (pub) | €2–€3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Taxi (5 km) | €8–€12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Wooden church entry | €3–€5 (≈ US$4–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check opening hours of the wooden church (seasonal).
- Winter snow may limit access to some trails; use proper footwear.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 158
- Fire
- 150
- Ambulance
- 155
Pocket card
Fill in, then print or save as PDF
Stays in this browser only; nothing is sent anywhere.
KežmarokKežmarok
Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
—
—
—
Prosím, k tejto adreseTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police158
- Fire150
- Ambulance155
Embassy
US consulate in Bratislava; other embassies in Bratislava.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kežmarok → Poprad train: ≈ €5 each way (check)
- Taxi within town (5 km): ≈ €10–€12
Say or show
- Prepáčte — Excuse me / Sorry
- Ďakujem — Thank you
- Koľko to stojí? — How much is it?
- Kde je toaleta? — Where is the toilet?
- Môžem platiť kartou? — Can I pay by card?
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 Kežmarok. 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–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, check) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a bike‑share option for quick hops between castle and church.
- Create a walking map with QR codes at the market square.
Sources
Ask about Kežmarok
Loading…
Was this useful?