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Voykit pocket guide · 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.
- Country
- Slovakia
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (cold, limited services)
- Stay
- 0 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 €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed · High €70+ 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.
Get in
By air
- TAT · Poprad-Tatry Airport
- About 30 km (19 mi) south; bus or taxi from Poprad (check schedule).About 19 mi (30 km) south; bus or taxi from Poprad (check schedule).
Typical fares
- Train Stara Lubovna → Poprad
- about €10, 1 h 15 min (check schedule)
- Bus to Pieniny National Park
- ≈ €8 each way (check schedule)
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; most sights are within 10 min on foot. Public transport is limited – use the local bus or taxi for out‑of‑town sites.
See and do
Known for
- Ľubovňa Castle
- Open‑air museum (Ľubovniansky skanzen)
- House of Ľubovňa burgher
- Nestville whisky tasting
- Thermal park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pieniny National Park | Bus from Stara Lubovna to the park entrance, about 1 h 15 min (check schedule) | ≈2 h round trip |
Sleep
- Town‑centre guesthouses
- Small inns and B&Bs; suitable for a quick night if you prefer not to travel back the same day (check).
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Prepáčteprepáchtě |
| Thank you | Ďakujemdya-koo-yehm |
| How much is it? | Koľko to stojí?kolko to stoyi |
| Where is the toilet? | Kde je toaleta?kde ye 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
- Train service is non‑electrified and runs infrequently; check the latest timetable.
- Winter weather can close some outdoor attractions.
Stara Lubovna is generally safe; typical caution applies in winter when roads can be icy.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Stara Lubovna yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Ľubovňa Castle
- Open‑air museum (Ľubovniansky skanzen)
- House of Ľubovňa burgher
- Nestville whisky tasting
- Thermal park
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Stará Ľubovňa: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Official town website: www.staralubovna.sk
- Wikivoyage: Stara Lubovna, revision 5244900 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5244900
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/stara-lubovna). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.