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Bojnice Castle

Bojnice, Slovakia

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A fairy-tale castle of turrets and steep roofs, rebuilt in romantic style in the late 19th century. The zoo next door makes it an easy family stop.

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Bojnice, Slovakia
Category
History & culture
GPS
48.7802, 18.5776
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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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The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (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

  • Karavan camp BojniceMotorhome stopover
    1 km from Bojnice Castle
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camp PachoMotorhome stopover
    8 km from Bojnice Castle · 24 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricity
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Nitrianske RudnoCampsite
    8 km from Bojnice Castle · 1,000 pitches
    TentsCaravans
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  • Camp ChalmováCampsite
    13 km from Bojnice Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowers
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  • Motorhome stopover · KremnicaMotorhome stopover
    25 km from Bojnice Castle
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All campsites in Slovakia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Bojnice Castle?

Bojnice Castle is in Bojnice, Slovakia, at GPS 48.7802, 18.5776. It is about 26 km from Kremnica.

Can you camp near Bojnice Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Karavan camp Bojnice, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 5 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Bojnice Castle?

Bojnice Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Central Slovakia: castles and old mining towns.

What is there to see near Bojnice Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Kremnica (26 km), Trenčín Castle (41 km), Čičmany (42 km) and Banská Štiavnica Calvary (44 km).

When is the best time to visit Bojnice Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)