Major city · Slovakia
Stara Lubovna
Spend a half‑day exploring Ľubovňa Castle and the open‑air museum, then grab a quick meal; no need to stay overnight.
Stara Lubovna is a small Eastern Slovak town on the Polish border. Its main attractions – a 13th‑century castle, an open‑air museum and a whisky tasting – are clustered near the centre, making a half‑day visit sufficient. Overnight accommodation is optional for a relaxed pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold, limited services)
- Airport
- TAT
- Nights
- 0
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 ▾
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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 Stara Lubovna158 ▾
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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 Stara Lubovna, 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
- SafetyStara Lubovna is generally safe; typical caution applies in winter when roads can be icy.
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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.
- AirportcheckTAT Poprad-Tatry Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) south; bus or taxi from Poprad (check schedule).).TAT Poprad-Tatry Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) south; bus or taxi from Poprad (check schedule).).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is walkable; most sights are within 10 min on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedTown-centre guesthouse or B&B, a night, per room€40 (≈ US$50)
- Mid-range bedTown-centre guesthouse or B&B, a night, per room€60 (≈ US$70)
- High-end bedTown-centre guesthouse or B&B, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €50 (≈ US$60) · 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 (About 30 km (19 mi) south; bus or taxi from Poprad (check schedule).)TAT Poprad-Tatry Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) south; bus or taxi from Poprad (check schedule).)
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
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
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
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–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Stara Lubovna: 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)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
8 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
13 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
12 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 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; most sights are within 10 min on foot. Public transport is limited – use the local bus or taxi for out‑of‑town sites.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Pieniny National Park
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h round trip
Bus from Stara Lubovna to the park entrance, about 1 h 15 min (check schedule)
Limited bus frequency; consider a rental car if you want flexibility.
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 guesthouses
Small inns and B&Bs; suitable for a quick night if you prefer not to travel back the same day (check).
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
| Town-centre guesthouse or B&B1 × 1 night × €40 | €40 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €30 | €30 |
| Train Stara Lubovna → Poprad, one way1 × €10 · check | €10 |
| Bus to Pieniny National Park, one way1 × €8 · check | €8 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €9 |
| Trip total≈ €97 per person per day, bed included | €97≈ US$120 |
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2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Watch out
Safety
- Train service is non‑electrified and runs infrequently; check the latest timetable.
- Winter weather can close some outdoor attractions.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 158
- Ambulance
- 155
- Fire
- 150
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Emergency
- Police158
- Ambulance155
- Fire150
Embassy
The US has an embassy in Bratislava; Slovak consulates handle local assistance.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Stara Lubovna → Poprad: about €10 (≈ US$12), 1 h 15 min (check schedule)
- Bus to Pieniny National Park: ≈ €8 each way (check schedule)
Say or show
- Prepáčte — Excuse me / Sorry (prepáchtě)
- Ďakujem — Thank you (dya-koo-yehm)
- Koľko to stojí? — How much is it? (kolko to stoyi)
- Kde je toaleta? — Where is the toilet? (kde ye 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 Stara Lubovna. 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 Nov–Mar (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
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in a town‑centre guesthouse for a relaxed schedule.
- Combine with a visit to nearby Spiš towns (Levoča, Spišské Podhradie) via regional bus.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Stará Ľubovňa
- officialOfficial town website
- secondaryWikivoyage: Stara Lubovna, revision 5244900 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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