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Rakúsy

Prešov Region, Slovakia · Europe

About Rakúsy

Rakúsy works well as a base: 10 minutes from Lendak, 13km from Cesta Slobody (Freedom Road).

Rakúsy is a town located in Prešov Region, Slovakia. With a population of 3,398, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Rakúsy 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 Rakúsy to your route.

About Rakúsy

Rakúsy (Hungarian: Rókus, German: Roks, Rusyn: Ракусі) is a village and municipality in Kežmarok District in the Prešov Region of north Slovakia.

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Where is Rakúsy located?

Rakúsy is located in Prešov Region, Slovakia, Europe. The coordinates are 49.1884 latitude, 20.3818 longitude.

What is the population of Rakúsy?

Rakúsy has a population of approximately 3,398 people, making it a town in Slovakia.

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Quick Information

Population
3,398
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovakia
Region
Prešov Region
Timezone
Europe/Bratislava
Coordinates
49.1884, 20.3818

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 Rakúsy

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Lomnicky stit

Second-highest peak in the High Tatras at 2634 metres, reached by cable car from Tatranska Lomnica and topped by an observatory.

12 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Cesta 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.

13 km · about 25 min drive

national park

High Tatras

The smallest alpine mountain range in the world, offering dramatic peaks, glacial lakes, and excellent hiking in a compact area.

18 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Tatra Mountains

The highest range in the Carpathians straddling the Polish-Slovak border, a compact alpine wonderland often called the smallest high mountains in the world.

21 km · about 25 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.

23 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Strbske Pleso

Glacial lake and resort at 1346 metres in the High Tatras, reached by the Cesta Slobody scenic road and a rack railway.

24 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Štrbské Pleso

A stunning glacial mountain lake in the High Tatras surrounded by alpine peaks, serving as a popular hiking and ski resort hub.

25 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Niedzica Castle

A 14th-century clifftop stronghold overlooking the turquoise waters of Lake Czorsztyn in the Pieniny Mountains, facing the ruins of Czorsztyn Castle across the reservoir.

25 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Rakúsy

  • Right hereLomnicky stitSecond-highest peak in the High Tatras at 2634 metres, reached by cable car from Tatranska Lomnica and topped by an observatory.
  • Right hereCesta 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.
  • 24 kmStrbske PlesoGlacial lake and resort at 1346 metres in the High Tatras, reached by the Cesta Slobody scenic road and a rack railway.
  • 44 kmZakopianka (Road to the Tatras)The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
  • 55 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.

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 Rakúsy.

Lendak

🇸🇰 Slovakia

5 km awayPop. 5,422

Spišská Belá

🇸🇰 Slovakia

6 km awayPop. 6,663

Kežmarok

🇸🇰 Slovakia

7 km awayPop. 15,271

Huncovce

🇸🇰 Slovakia

8 km awayPop. 3,277

Podhorany

🇸🇰 Slovakia

9 km awayPop. 3,102

Ľubica

🇸🇰 Slovakia

9 km awayPop. 4,610

Nová Lesná

🇸🇰 Slovakia

11 km awayPop. 1,520

Vysoké Tatry

🇸🇰 Slovakia

12 km awayPop. 3,810

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