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Modrý Kameň

Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia · Europe

About Modrý Kameň

Modrý Kameň sits on the route: 5 minutes from Veľký Krtíš, 57km from Danube Bend (Visegrád).

Modrý Kameň is a town located in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia. With a population of 1,664, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Modrý Kameň 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 Modrý Kameň to your route.

About Modrý Kameň

Modrý Kameň (; lit. "Blue Stone"; German: Blauenstein; Hungarian: Kékkő) is a town and municipality in the Veľký Krtíš District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia.

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Where is Modrý Kameň located?

Modrý Kameň is located in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia, Europe. The coordinates are 48.2413 latitude, 19.3349 longitude.

What is the population of Modrý Kameň?

Modrý Kameň has a population of approximately 1,664 people, making it a town in Slovakia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,664
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovakia
Region
Banská Bystrica Region
Timezone
Europe/Bratislava
Coordinates
48.2413, 19.3349

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 Modrý Kameň

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Hollókő

A UNESCO-preserved Palóc village of whitewashed houses with wooden balconies, famous for its traditional Easter Festival celebrations.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Banská Štiavnica

A UNESCO-listed historic mining town with Renaissance palaces, open-air mining museums, and scenic artificial lakes called tajchy.

41 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Danube Bend (Visegrád)

Where the Danube makes a dramatic S-shaped bend through forested hills, with the royal castle of Visegrád and the artists' town of Szentendre.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Modrý Kameň

  • 65 kmKekestetoHungary's highest point at 1,014 m in the Matra range, reached by a winding forest road to a TV tower lookout: the summit stripe on the asphalt is a beloved photo stop for drivers and cyclists.
  • 71 kmDonovaly PassA 960 m mountain resort saddle on Route 59 between Banska Bystrica and Ruzomberok, threading between the Low Tatras and Great Fatra with a flowing climb popular among Slovak drivers.
  • 73 kmMegyeri BridgeHungary's longest cable-stayed bridge sweeps the M0 motorway across the Danube north of Budapest, its twin 100 m pylons forming a striking modern gateway to the capital.

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 Modrý Kameň.

Veľký Krtíš

🇸🇰 Slovakia

4 km awayPop. 10,552

Balassagyarmat

🇭🇺 Hungary

19 km awayPop. 13,931

Endrefalva

🇭🇺 Hungary

22 km awayPop. 1,134

Szécsény

🇭🇺 Hungary

23 km awayPop. 6,446

Krupina

🇸🇰 Slovakia

24 km awayPop. 7,520

Lučenec

🇸🇰 Slovakia

27 km awayPop. 25,191

Rimóc

🇭🇺 Hungary

27 km awayPop. 1,874

Karancskeszi

🇭🇺 Hungary

28 km awayPop. 1,924

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