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Stará Ľubovňa

Prešov Region, Slovakia · Europe

About Stará Ľubovňa

Stará Ľubovňa is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Vyšné Ružbachy, 24km from Dunajec River Gorge.

Stará Ľubovňa is a town located in Prešov Region, Slovakia. With a population of 15,667, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Stará Ľubovňa 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 Stará Ľubovňa to your route.

About Stará Ľubovňa

Stará Ľubovňa (; German: Altlublau, Hungarian: Ólubló, Rusyn: Стара Любовня, Latin: Lublovia, Polish: Lubowla, Ukrainian: Стара Любовня) is a town with approximately 16,000 inhabitants in northeastern Slovakia. The town consists of the districts Podsadek and Stará Ľubovňa.

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Where is Stará Ľubovňa located?

Stará Ľubovňa is located in Prešov Region, Slovakia, Europe. The coordinates are 49.2986 latitude, 20.6862 longitude.

What is the population of Stará Ľubovňa?

Stará Ľubovňa has a population of approximately 15,667 people, making it a town in Slovakia.

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Quick Information

Population
15,667
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovakia
Region
Prešov Region
Timezone
Europe/Bratislava
Coordinates
49.2986, 20.6862

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 Stará Ľubovňa

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Dunajec River Gorge

Limestone gorge on the Polish-Slovak border in the Pieniny mountains, known for traditional wooden raft trips and a riverside road along its edge.

24 km · about 25 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.

30 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Spiš Castle

One of the largest castle complexes in Central Europe, a dramatic UNESCO-listed ruin sprawling across a hilltop above the Spiš region.

34 km · about 40 min 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.

36 km · about 40 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.

38 km · about 45 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.

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Bardejov

A remarkably complete medieval walled town in far northeast Slovakia, UNESCO-listed since 2000, with a Gothic-Renaissance square, town walls and the basilica of St Giles, yet barely visited by international tourists.

43 km · about 50 min drive

waterfall

Sucha Bela Gorge

A thrilling Slovak Paradise canyon ascended via metal ladders and bridges beside cascading water.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Stará Ľubovňa

  • 36 kmLomnicky stitSecond-highest peak in the High Tatras at 2634 metres, reached by cable car from Tatranska Lomnica and topped by an observatory.
  • 38 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.
  • 50 kmStrbske PlesoGlacial lake and resort at 1346 metres in the High Tatras, reached by the Cesta Slobody scenic road and a rack railway.
  • 56 kmZakopianka (Road to the Tatras)The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
  • 80 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 Stará Ľubovňa.

Nová ľubovňa

🇸🇰 Slovakia

3 km awayPop. 2,986

Vyšné Ružbachy

🇸🇰 Slovakia

9 km awayPop. 1,419

Lomnička

🇸🇰 Slovakia

10 km awayPop. 3,728

Podolínec

🇸🇰 Slovakia

12 km awayPop. 3,053

Piwniczna-Zdrój

🇵🇱 Poland

16 km awayPop. 5,793

Podhorany

🇸🇰 Slovakia

16 km awayPop. 3,102

Muszyna

🇵🇱 Poland

17 km awayPop. 5,018

Szczawnica

🇵🇱 Poland

20 km awayPop. 6,032

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