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Orava Castle
A dramatic cliff-top castle perched high above the Orava River, famously used as a filming location for the 1922 movie Nosferatu.
18 km · about 20 min drive
Žilina Region, Slovakia · Europe
Oravská Lesná is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Zákamenné, 50km from Demänovská Ice Cave.
Oravská Lesná is a town located in Žilina Region, Slovakia. With a population of 3,500, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Oravská Lesná 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 Oravská Lesná to your route.
Oravská Lesná (1920-1927 Erdútka, 1927-1945 Erdótka Hungarian: Erdőtka) is a village and municipality in Námestovo District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
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Oravská Lesná is located in Žilina Region, Slovakia, Europe. The coordinates are 49.3667 latitude, 19.1809 longitude.
Oravská Lesná has a population of approximately 3,500 people, making it a town in Slovakia.
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castle
A dramatic cliff-top castle perched high above the Orava River, famously used as a filming location for the 1922 movie Nosferatu.
18 km · about 20 min drive
castle
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landmark
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natural wonder
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