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Jelka

Trnava Region, Slovakia · Europe

About Jelka

Jelka is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Hrubá Borša, 30km from Bratislava Castle.

Jelka is a town located in Trnava Region, Slovakia. With a population of 4,026, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Jelka sits in Slovakia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Bratislava time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Jelka to your route.

About Jelka

Jelka (Hungarian: Jóka) is a large village and municipality in Galanta District of the Trnava Region of south-west Slovakia.

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Where is Jelka located?

Jelka is located in Trnava Region, Slovakia, Europe. The coordinates are 48.1454 latitude, 17.5113 longitude.

What is the population of Jelka?

Jelka has a population of approximately 4,026 people, making it a town in Slovakia.

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Quick Information

Population
4,026
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovakia
Region
Trnava Region
Timezone
Europe/Bratislava
Coordinates
48.1454, 17.5113

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Slovakia

Police
158
Ambulance
155
Fire
150
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.

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Worth the detour from Jelka

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Bratislava Old Town

A charming compact old town with pastel-colored buildings, quirky bronze statues, and a hilltop castle overlooking the Danube.

30 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Bratislava Castle

A four-towered white castle on a hill above the Danube, surveying the Slovak capital and into Austria.

30 km · about 35 min drive

bridge

Most SNP (UFO Bridge)

Bratislava's asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge over the Danube, crowned by a flying-saucer observation deck and restaurant 85 m above the river with views across the Old Town to Austria.

30 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Devín Castle

A dramatic castle ruin at the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers, a powerful symbol of Slovak national identity on the Austrian border.

40 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Jelka

  • 30 kmMost SNP (UFO Bridge)Bratislava's asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge over the Danube, crowned by a flying-saucer observation deck and restaurant 85 m above the river with views across the Old Town to Austria.

Driving in Slovakia

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €12 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Jelka.

Hrubá Borša

🇸🇰 Slovakia

5 km awayPop. 1,459

Veľké Úľany

🇸🇰 Slovakia

5 km awayPop. 4,780

Kráľová pri Senci

🇸🇰 Slovakia

7 km awayPop. 2,304

Hrubý Šúr

🇸🇰 Slovakia

7 km awayPop. 1,058

Čenkovce

🇸🇰 Slovakia

7 km awayPop. 1,099

Zlaté Klasy

🇸🇰 Slovakia

8 km awayPop. 3,580

Tureň

🇸🇰 Slovakia

10 km awayPop. 1,232

Reca

🇸🇰 Slovakia

10 km awayPop. 1,581

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