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Oravská Polhora

Žilina Region, Slovakia · Europe

About Oravská Polhora

Oravská Polhora is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Rabča, 38km from Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras).

Oravská Polhora is a town located in Žilina Region, Slovakia. With a population of 4,025, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Oravská Polhora 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 Polhora to your route.

About Oravská Polhora

Oravská Polhora (Hungarian: Polhora) is a large village and municipality in Námestovo District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. The northernmost point of Slovakia is located close to the village.

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Where is Oravská Polhora located?

Oravská Polhora is located in Žilina Region, Slovakia, Europe. The coordinates are 49.5272 latitude, 19.4407 longitude.

What is the population of Oravská Polhora?

Oravská Polhora has a population of approximately 4,025 people, making it a town in Slovakia.

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Quick Information

Population
4,025
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovakia
Region
Žilina Region
Timezone
Europe/Bratislava
Coordinates
49.5272, 19.4407

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 Oravská Polhora

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Orava Castle

A dramatic cliff-top castle perched high above the Orava River, famously used as a filming location for the 1922 movie Nosferatu.

30 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras)

The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Zakopane

Poland's winter capital nestled at the foot of the Tatra Mountains, renowned for its distinctive wooden architecture and highland culture.

45 km · about 50 min drive

national park

Tatra National Park

The smallest alpine range in the world, straddling the Poland-Slovakia border with jagged granite peaks.

51 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Vlkolínec

A remarkably well-preserved UNESCO village of traditional log houses representing a complete example of a medieval central European settlement.

55 km · about 65 min drive

castle

Strecno Castle

A dramatic 14th-century ruin perched on a limestone crag directly above the Vah river gorge, towering over the busy Zilina–Martin road in one of Slovakia's most photographed roadside views.

57 km · about 65 min drive

natural wonder

Morskie Oko

The largest and most famous lake in the Polish Tatra Mountains, set in a breathtaking glacial cirque surrounded by towering peaks.

58 km · about 65 min drive

museum

Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial

The preserved Nazi camp and museum near Oswiecim, a sombre, essential stop for remembrance.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Oravská Polhora

  • 38 kmZakopianka (Road to the Tatras)The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
  • 64 kmStrbske PlesoGlacial lake and resort at 1346 metres in the High Tatras, reached by the Cesta Slobody scenic road and a rack railway.
  • 67 kmLomnicky stitSecond-highest peak in the High Tatras at 2634 metres, reached by cable car from Tatranska Lomnica and topped by an observatory.
  • 71 kmCesta Slobody (Freedom Road)The scenic Route 537 traverses the foot of the High Tatras from Podbanske to Tatranska Kotlina, stringing together mountain resorts with near-constant views of Slovakia's highest peaks.
  • 71 kmCertovica PassThe 'Devil's Pass' carries Route 72 over the spine of the Low Tatras at 1,238 m: the highest paved road pass in Slovakia, with hairpin descents on both flanks and big ridge-top views.
  • 74 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.

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

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12 km awayPop. 1,667

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