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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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Žilina Region, Slovakia · Europe
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.
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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Oravská Polhora is located in Žilina Region, Slovakia, Europe. The coordinates are 49.5272 latitude, 19.4407 longitude.
Oravská Polhora has a population of approximately 4,025 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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
famous road
The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
38 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
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
The smallest alpine range in the world, straddling the Poland-Slovakia border with jagged granite peaks.
51 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
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
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
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
The preserved Nazi camp and museum near Oswiecim, a sombre, essential stop for remembrance.
58 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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