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Veľký Šariš

Prešov Region, Slovakia · Europe

About Veľký Šariš

Veľký Šariš is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Župčany, 32km from Spiš Castle.

Veľký Šariš is a town located in Prešov Region, Slovakia. With a population of 6,976, it is an important destination in Europe.

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

About Veľký Šariš

Veľký Šariš () is a small town near Prešov in eastern Slovakia. The town is known as the site of the largest brewery in Slovakia – Šariš Brewery.

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Where is Veľký Šariš located?

Veľký Šariš is located in Prešov Region, Slovakia, Europe. The coordinates are 49.0411 latitude, 21.1993 longitude.

What is the population of Veľký Šariš?

Veľký Šariš has a population of approximately 6,976 people, making it a town in Slovakia.

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Quick Information

Population
6,976
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovakia
Region
Prešov Region
Timezone
Europe/Bratislava
Coordinates
49.0411, 21.1993

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 Šariš

3 notable places within an hour's 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.

29 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.

32 km · about 35 min drive

cathedral

St Elisabeth Cathedral, Kosice

Largest church in Slovakia and the easternmost Gothic cathedral in Europe, standing on the main axis of Kosice old town.

36 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Veľký Šariš

  • 72 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.
  • 74 kmLomnicky stitSecond-highest peak in the High Tatras at 2634 metres, reached by cable car from Tatranska Lomnica and topped by an observatory.

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 Šariš.

Župčany

🇸🇰 Slovakia

4 km awayPop. 1,799

Prešov

🇸🇰 Slovakia

5 km awayPop. 82,927

Ľubotice

🇸🇰 Slovakia

6 km awayPop. 3,684

Chminianska Nová Ves

🇸🇰 Slovakia

9 km awayPop. 1,299

Sabinov

🇸🇰 Slovakia

10 km awayPop. 12,290

Jarovnice

🇸🇰 Slovakia

10 km awayPop. 7,247

Fričovce

🇸🇰 Slovakia

17 km awayPop. 1,117

Hertník

🇸🇰 Slovakia

19 km awayPop. 1,035

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