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Veľký Krtíš

Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia · Europe

About Veľký Krtíš

Veľký Krtíš is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Modrý Kameň, 55km from Danube Bend (Visegrád).

Veľký Krtíš is a town located in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia. With a population of 10,552, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Veľký Krtíš 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 Veľký Krtíš to your route.

About Veľký Krtíš

Veľký Krtíš (; before 1927 Veľký Krtýš, Hungarian: Nagykürtös) is a town in middle Slovakia, situated in the historical Novohrad region. The town's most important economic sectors are mining and agriculture.

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Where is Veľký Krtíš located?

Veľký Krtíš is located in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia, Europe. The coordinates are 48.2106 latitude, 19.3504 longitude.

What is the population of Veľký Krtíš?

Veľký Krtíš has a population of approximately 10,552 people, making it a town in Slovakia.

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Quick Information

Population
10,552
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovakia
Region
Banská Bystrica Region
Timezone
Europe/Bratislava
Coordinates
48.2106, 19.3504

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 Veľký Krtíš

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Hollókő

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

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Banská Štiavnica

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

44 km · about 50 min 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.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Veľký Krtíš

  • 62 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 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.
  • 75 kmDonovaly PassA 960 m mountain resort saddle on Route 59 between Banska Bystrica and Ruzomberok, threading between the Low Tatras and Great Fatra with a flowing climb popular among Slovak drivers.

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 Veľký Krtíš.

Modrý Kameň

🇸🇰 Slovakia

4 km awayPop. 1,664

Balassagyarmat

🇭🇺 Hungary

16 km awayPop. 13,931

Szécsény

🇭🇺 Hungary

19 km awayPop. 6,446

Endrefalva

🇭🇺 Hungary

19 km awayPop. 1,134

Rimóc

🇭🇺 Hungary

23 km awayPop. 1,874

Nógrádmegyer

🇭🇺 Hungary

26 km awayPop. 1,571

Karancskeszi

🇭🇺 Hungary

26 km awayPop. 1,924

Érsekvadkert

🇭🇺 Hungary

26 km awayPop. 3,762

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