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Šahy

Nitra Region, Slovakia · Europe

About Šahy

Šahy sits on the route: 20 minutes from Dudince, 32km from Danube Bend (Visegrád).

Šahy is a town located in Nitra Region, Slovakia. With a population of 6,992, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Šahy 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 Šahy to your route.

About Šahy

Šahy (; Hungarian: Ipolyság, rarely German: Eipelschlag) is a town in southern Slovakia, The town has an ethnic Hungarian majority and its population is 7,238 people (2018), with an average age of 42.5. The town was annexed to Czechoslovakia in 1920.

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Where is Šahy located?

Šahy is located in Nitra Region, Slovakia, Europe. The coordinates are 48.0741 latitude, 18.9495 longitude.

What is the population of Šahy?

Šahy has a population of approximately 6,992 people, making it a town in Slovakia.

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Quick Information

Population
6,992
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovakia
Region
Nitra Region
Timezone
Europe/Bratislava
Coordinates
48.0741, 18.9495

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 Šahy

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Danube Bend (Visegrád)

Where the Danube makes a dramatic S-shaped bend through forested hills, with the royal castle of Visegrád and the artists' town of Szentendre.

32 km · about 35 min drive

cathedral

Esztergom Basilica

Largest church in Hungary, standing on a hill above the Danube bend opposite Slovakia and beside the Maria Valeria bridge.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Banská Štiavnica

A UNESCO-listed historic mining town with Renaissance palaces, open-air mining museums, and scenic artificial lakes called tajchy.

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Hollókő

A UNESCO-preserved Palóc village of whitewashed houses with wooden balconies, famous for its traditional Easter Festival celebrations.

48 km · about 55 min drive

bridge

Megyeri Bridge

Hungary's longest cable-stayed bridge sweeps the M0 motorway across the Danube north of Budapest, its twin 100 m pylons forming a striking modern gateway to the capital.

52 km · about 60 min drive

racetrack

Hungaroring

Tight and twisty circuit near Budapest, often called Monaco without walls

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Šahy

  • 52 kmMegyeri BridgeHungary's longest cable-stayed bridge sweeps the M0 motorway across the Danube north of Budapest, its twin 100 m pylons forming a striking modern gateway to the capital.
  • 64 kmFisherman's BastionA fairy-tale neo-Romanesque terrace on Castle Hill offering the most iconic panoramic views over Budapest and the Danube.

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 Šahy.

Dudince

🇸🇰 Slovakia

12 km awayPop. 1,369

Nagyoroszi

🇭🇺 Hungary

13 km awayPop. 2,250

Diósjenő

🇭🇺 Hungary

16 km awayPop. 2,746

Nógrád

🇭🇺 Hungary

20 km awayPop. 1,395

Érsekvadkert

🇭🇺 Hungary

21 km awayPop. 3,762

Rétság

🇭🇺 Hungary

21 km awayPop. 3,004

Želiezovce

🇸🇰 Slovakia

22 km awayPop. 6,588

Domaša

🇸🇰 Slovakia

23 km awayPop. 1,446

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