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Voykit pocket guide · Slovakia
Spišský Štvrtok
Spend a half‑day in Spišský Štvrtok: 1–2 h walking to see the Gothic church, then head to nearby Spišské Podhradie for food and lodging.
Spišský Štvrtok is a tiny historic town in the Spiš region, best visited as a quick stop while touring the castles and medieval towns of eastern Slovakia. The main attraction is the Church of St. Ladislaus with a 16th‑century Gothic Pietà relief. With limited services, plan a brief visit and continue to larger nearby towns for meals and overnight stays.
- Country
- Slovakia
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (cold; check church opening hours)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted in towns.
- Daily spend
- Budget €20–30 excl. bed · Mid €30–45 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Orange, Telekom, O2 and 4ka sell prepaid SIMs; EU roaming covers EU SIMs.
- Emergency
- Police 158 · Ambulance 155 · Fire 150
- Plugs
- Types C, E, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Same as Czechia and Poland: type E sockets.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Round up or about 10%.; Café or pub: Round up.; Mountain guide: €10–20 per person for a day.
- Water
- Tap water is safe. Ask for 'voda z vodovodu'.
- Toilets
- Paid toilets at stations (€0.30–0.50); restaurants for customers.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €1–2 |
| Local bakery pastry | €0.8–1.5 |
| Bus ticket (local) | €1.5–2.5 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- KSC · Košice International Airport
- check: about 90 km (56 mi) and roughly 1 h 20 min by bus/train; confirm the connectioncheck: about 56 mi (90 km) and roughly 1 h 20 min by bus/train; confirm the connection
Typical fares
- Spišský Štvrtok → Spišské Podhradie, bus
- ≈ €2 per person, 10 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The town centre is walkable; a short bus ride connects to Spišské Podhradie for additional services.
See and do
Known for
- Church of St. Ladislaus (Gothic relief by Master Paul of Levoča)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Spišské Podhradie | check: local bus or taxi; confirm the route and times | check |
Sleep
- Spišské Podhradie
- check: about 5 km (3.1 mi) away; bus or taxi, confirm times and guesthouse availability locally.check: about 3.1 mi (5 km) away; bus or taxi, confirm times and guesthouse availability locally.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Prepáčte |
| Thank you | Ďakujem |
| How much is it? | Koľko to stojí? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Kde je toaleta? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Dobrý deň and a handshake; avoid: First names with elders until invited
- Home visit: Shoes off; flowers or wine; avoid: Refusing all food and drink
- Trails: Greet other hikers with 'Ahoj' or 'Dobrý deň'; avoid: Leaving the marked trail
- History: Listen; avoid: Calling Slovaks 'Czechs' or Slovakia part of Czechoslovakia
Scams and watch-outs
- Opening hours of the church vary seasonally; check the local tourist office.
- Limited dining options; plan meals in Spišské Podhradie or Levoča.
Spišský Štvrtok is safe for tourists; the main risk is reduced services in winter, so carry cash and check opening times.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Spišský Štvrtok yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Church of St. Ladislaus (Gothic relief by Master Paul of Levoča)
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Spišský Štvrtok official site: www.spisskystvrtok.sk/
- Wikivoyage: Spišský Štvrtok, revision 5036606 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5036606
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/spissky-stvrtok). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.