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Trenčín

Trenčín Region, Slovakia · Europe

About Trenčín

Trenčín is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Soblahov, 28km from Cachtice Castle.

Trenčín is a town located in Trenčín Region, Slovakia. With a population of 58,278, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Trenčín 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 Trenčín to your route.

About Trenčín

Trenčín (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈtrentʂiːn] , also known by other alternative names) is a city in western Slovakia of the central Váh River valley near the Czech border, around 95 km (59 mi) from Bratislava. It has a population of more than 55,000, which makes it the eighth largest municipality of the country and is

Read more the seat of the Trenčín Region and the Trenčín District. It has a medieval castle, Trenčín Castle, on a rock above the city. Trenčín is chosen as the European Capital of Culture in 2026 together with Oulu, Finland.

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Where is Trenčín located?

Trenčín is located in Trenčín Region, Slovakia, Europe. The coordinates are 48.8945 latitude, 18.0444 longitude.

What is the population of Trenčín?

Trenčín has a population of approximately 58,278 people, making it a town in Slovakia.

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Quick Information

Population
58,278
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovakia
Region
Trenčín Region
Timezone
Europe/Bratislava
Coordinates
48.8945, 18.0444

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 Trenčín

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Cachtice Castle

The brooding ruined castle of the 'Blood Countess' Elizabeth Bathory, on a vineyard hill in western Slovakia.

28 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Čičmany

The world's first folk-architecture reserve: a mountain village of dark log houses painted with white geometric patterns, a tradition some 200 years old that inspired Slovakia's Olympic team designs.

35 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Bojnice Castle

A romantic neo-Gothic chateau of fairytale spires above a spa town, Slovakia's most-visited castle.

41 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Trenčín

  • 73 kmMoravian TuscanyRolling waves of plowed farmland near Kyjov that ripple like a green-gold sea, beloved by photographers.

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 Trenčín.

Zamarovce

🇸🇰 Slovakia

2 km awayPop. 1,155

Soblahov

🇸🇰 Slovakia

4 km awayPop. 2,441

Skalka nad Váhom

🇸🇰 Slovakia

4 km awayPop. 1,177

Trenčianska Turná

🇸🇰 Slovakia

5 km awayPop. 3,561

Mnichova Lehota

🇸🇰 Slovakia

7 km awayPop. 1,225

Drietoma

🇸🇰 Slovakia

7 km awayPop. 2,187

Dolná Súča

🇸🇰 Slovakia

7 km awayPop. 3,050

Trenčianske Stankovce

🇸🇰 Slovakia

7 km awayPop. 3,378

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