Major city · Slovakia
Čičmany
Half a day is enough to walk the decorated wooden houses and have lunch; combine with Rajecké Teplice or Žilina for a full day.
Čičmany is a tiny village in Horné Považie famous for its folk architecture: dark log houses painted with white floral patterns. The entire sightseeing loop takes about an hour. Most travellers stop here for 2–3 hours on the way between Žilina and Rajecké Teplice.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Mar (short days, some facilities closed)
- Airport
- ILZ
- Nights
- 0
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- 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 Čičmany158 ▾
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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 Čičmany, 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
- SafetyVery 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.
- AirportILZ Žilina Airport (Small airport, limited flights; most travellers fly into Bratislava (BTS) or Vienna (VIE) and drive/train to Žilina.).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4)
- Sit-down mealLunch at a village restaurant€8–15 (≈ US$10–18)
- BeerBeer (0.5 L)€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideBus from Rajecké Teplice, one way€2 (≈ US$3) (check)
- Budget bedWooden cottage (Drevenica BRUNDZOVCE), a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedWooden cottage (Drevenica BRUNDZOVCE), a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedWooden cottage (Drevenica BRUNDZOVCE), a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €20 (≈ US$25) · Mid €40 (≈ US$50) · 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
- ILZ Žilina Airport (Small airport, limited flights; most travellers fly into Bratislava (BTS) or Vienna (VIE) and drive/train to Žilina.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
Avoid
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
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C) low), wettest Jun (11 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Čičmany: 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
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
8 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
7 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
8 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°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 village is walkable on foot. No public transport within the village.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Papradno
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Drive, about 20 min
Another folk architecture village.
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.
In the village
Two hotels; book ahead in summer. Drevenica BRUNDZOVCE is a restored wooden cottage.
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
- €20–40 (≈ US$25–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- €40–70 (≈ US$50–85) excl. bed
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room in the village1 × 1 night × €70 | €70 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €40 | €80 |
| Bus from Rajecké Teplice, one way2 × €2 · check | €4 |
| Lunch at a village restaurant2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €17 |
| Trip total≈ €96 per person per day, bed included | €191≈ US$250 |
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2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Lunch at a village restaurant | €8–15 (≈ US$10–18) |
| Coffee | €1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Beer (0.5 L) | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Souvenir (small craft item) | €5–15 (≈ US$6–18) |
| Bus from Rajecké Teplice, one way | €2 (≈ US$3) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus connections are sparse: check the schedule before you go.
- The painted houses are private homes; respect residents' privacy.
- No ATM in the village; bring cash.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 158
- Fire
- 150
- Ambulance
- 155
- General emergency
- 112
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Na túto adresu, prosímTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police158
- Fire150
- Ambulance155
- General emergency112
Embassy
Most embassies are in Bratislava. The nearest consulate for some countries may be in Žilina (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Rajecké Teplice → Čičmany: about €2 (≈ US$3), 15 min (check)
- Taxi from Žilina: €30–40 (≈ US$35–50)
Say or show
- Dobrý deň — Hello (DO-bree den)
- Ďakujem — Thank you (JAH-koo-yem)
- Koľko to stojí? — How much? (KOHL-ko to STOY-ee)
- Kde je autobusová zastávka? — Where is the bus stop? (GDE ye OW-to-boo-so-va ZA-staav-ka)
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 Čičmany. 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–Mar (short days, some facilities closed) · 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
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified opening hours for the two open houses.
- Bus schedule page with real-time departures from Rajecké Teplice.
- Eat pages for the two restaurants with last orders.
Sources
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