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Vlkolínec

Ružomberok, Slovakia

History

A small mountain village of log houses painted in pastel colours, listed by UNESCO and still lived in. Leave the car at the car park below the village and walk up; a small entry fee applies.

Nearest town
Ružomberok, Slovakia
Category
History & culture
GPS
49.0387, 19.2753
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Slovakia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

All campsites in Slovakia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Vlkolínec?

Vlkolínec is in Ružomberok, Slovakia, at GPS 49.0387, 19.2753. It is about 25 km from Liptovský Mikuláš.

Can you camp near Vlkolínec?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is na Panskej lúke, about 15 km away; within 25 km there are 10 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Vlkolínec?

Vlkolínec is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Malá Fatra and Orava: ladder gorges, Orava Castle and Vlkolínec.

What is there to see near Vlkolínec?

Places worth a stop nearby: Demänovská Cave of Liberty (22 km), Vrátna Valley (25 km), Orava Castle (25 km) and Jánošíkove diery (28 km).

When is the best time to visit Vlkolínec?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)