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Oravské Veselé

Žilina Region, Slovakia · Europe

About Oravské Veselé

Oravské Veselé is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Mútne, 42km from Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras).

Oravské Veselé is a town located in Žilina Region, Slovakia. With a population of 2,991, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Oravské Veselé 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 Oravské Veselé to your route.

About Oravské Veselé

Oravské Veselé is a village and municipality in Námestovo District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

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Where is Oravské Veselé located?

Oravské Veselé is located in Žilina Region, Slovakia, Europe. The coordinates are 49.4660 latitude, 19.3834 longitude.

What is the population of Oravské Veselé?

Oravské Veselé has a population of approximately 2,991 people, making it a town in Slovakia.

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Quick Information

Population
2,991
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovakia
Region
Žilina Region
Timezone
Europe/Bratislava
Coordinates
49.4660, 19.3834

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 Oravské Veselé

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.

23 km · about 25 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.

42 km · about 50 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

landmark

Vlkolínec

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

48 km · about 55 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.

50 km · about 55 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

natural wonder

Demänovská Ice Cave

A spectacular cave system in the Low Tatras featuring permanent ice formations, frozen waterfalls, and underground lakes.

54 km · about 60 min drive

natural wonder

Demanovska Cave of Liberty

Show cave in the Low Tatras with flowstone formations and an underground river, on the Demanovska Dolina valley road south of Liptovsky Mikulas.

54 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Oravské Veselé

  • 42 kmZakopianka (Road to the Tatras)The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
  • 62 kmStrbske PlesoGlacial lake and resort at 1346 metres in the High Tatras, reached by the Cesta Slobody scenic road and a rack railway.
  • 66 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.
  • 66 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.
  • 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.

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 Oravské Veselé.

Mútne

🇸🇰 Slovakia

5 km awayPop. 3,092

Rabča

🇸🇰 Slovakia

7 km awayPop. 5,160

Oravská Polhora

🇸🇰 Slovakia

8 km awayPop. 4,025

Novoť

🇸🇰 Slovakia

9 km awayPop. 3,692

Námestovo

🇸🇰 Slovakia

10 km awayPop. 7,502

Zákamenné

🇸🇰 Slovakia

11 km awayPop. 5,575

Korbielów

🇵🇱 Poland

12 km awayPop. 1,191

Sopotnia Wielka

🇵🇱 Poland

14 km awayPop. 1,667

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