Orava Castle
Oravský hrad
Fee required
Orava Castle is an eerie and majestic medieval fortress built on a rocky cliff over the Orava river in Slovakia, dating back to the 13th century. It is one of the most important monuments of castle architecture in Slovakia, known for its extensive history and as a filming location for "Nosferatu."

📜 Orava Castle is an eerie and majestic medieval fortress built on a rocky cliff over the Orava river in Slovakia, dating back to the 13th century.
🔍 It is one of the most important monuments of castle architecture in Slovakia.

Why Go

🏰 Explore a well-preserved medieval castle
🎬 Visit the filming location for "Nosferatu" and other films
👻 Experience haunted night tours during tourist season
🖼️ Discover historical, ethnographic, and natural history exhibitions

Why Avoid

🐾 No entry with animals
🚶 Many stairs, 754 to be exact

Tips

📸 Photo/video fees apply for interiors
🚌 Bus stop "Oravský Podzámok – námestie" is a 3-minute walk to the ticket office
🚂 Train station "Oravský Podzámok" is a 10-minute walk to the ticket office

Cost

💰 Adults 9-13€ for tours, children/students/pensioners/disabled 3.50-6.50€, photo 3€, video 5€.

Hours

🕒 Daily, hours vary by season: 08:30-17:00 in summer, 09:00-15:00 in winter. Closed Jan 1, Dec 24-26.

🅿️ Parking

Two paid public car parks, 4-minute walk to ticket office.

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