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Tornaľa

Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia · Europe

About Tornaľa

Tornaľa is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Putnok, 14km from Aggtelek (Baradla Cave).

Tornaľa is a town located in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia. With a population of 6,766, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Tornaľa 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 Tornaľa to your route.

About Tornaľa

Tornaľa (; formerly Šafárikovo, Hungarian: Tornalja) is a town and municipality in Revúca District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia, with a population of approximately 7,000.

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Where is Tornaľa located?

Tornaľa is located in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia, Europe. The coordinates are 48.4192 latitude, 20.3257 longitude.

What is the population of Tornaľa?

Tornaľa has a population of approximately 6,766 people, making it a town in Slovakia.

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Quick Information

Population
6,766
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovakia
Region
Banská Bystrica Region
Timezone
Europe/Bratislava
Coordinates
48.4192, 20.3257

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 Tornaľa

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Aggtelek (Baradla Cave)

A vast UNESCO karst cave system of dripstone halls and underground concerts on the Slovak border.

14 km · about 25 min drive

waterfall

Szalajka Valley & Fátyol Waterfall

A limestone valley at Szilvásvárad in the Bükk hills where the Veil Waterfall spills over 17 m of travertine terraces; a narrow-gauge forest railway runs from the village to trout ponds and the falls.

39 km · about 45 min drive

photogenic

Chmarošský Viaduct

A nine-arched stone railway viaduct of 1931 curving across a meadow above Telgárt, where the line loops over itself to gain height: Slovakia's most photographed piece of railway engineering, at its best in morning mist or under snow.

49 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Dobšinská Ice Cave

One of the world's great ice caves, UNESCO-listed, with ice up to 26.5 m thick filling a mountain cavern in the Slovak Paradise: a frozen underground floor you walk across even in high summer. Short forest walk up from the road.

50 km · about 60 min drive

castle

Eger Castle

A heroic 16th-century fortress famous for its legendary defense against the Ottoman siege, set above a charming baroque town with thermal baths.

57 km · about 65 min drive

national park

Slovak Paradise National Park

An adventure-filled national park laced with narrow gorges, waterfalls, and thrilling iron ladder and chain hiking routes.

57 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Eger Thermal Baths

A complex of Turkish-era and modern thermal baths in the baroque town of Eger, with mineral-rich waters used for healing since Ottoman times.

58 km · about 65 min drive

waterfall

Sucha Bela Gorge

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

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Tornaľa

  • 65 kmKekestetoHungary's highest point at 1,014 m in the Matra range, reached by a winding forest road to a TV tower lookout: the summit stripe on the asphalt is a beloved photo stop for drivers and cyclists.
  • 70 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 Tornaľa.

Putnok

🇭🇺 Hungary

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🇭🇺 Hungary

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🇭🇺 Hungary

23 km awayPop. 38,476

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🇭🇺 Hungary

23 km awayPop. 2,941

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🇸🇰 Slovakia

24 km awayPop. 3,168

Sajókaza

🇭🇺 Hungary

24 km awayPop. 3,494

Ormosbánya

🇭🇺 Hungary

25 km awayPop. 1,463

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