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Bojnice

Town · 🇸🇰 Slovakia
Population 5,049
Area 20 km²
Time zone Europe/Bratislava
Official website www.bojnice.sk
Bojnice

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Bojnice Essentials

Bojnice is anchored by its Romanesque castle, which incorporates Gothic and Renaissance elements and houses extensive historical collections. The town features the Slovak National Zoological Garden, the country's oldest zoo, and the Museum of Prehistoric Times, located at a major Neanderthal settlement site. Visitors can observe traditional folk crafts at Bojnický dvor, watch live raptor demonstrations at Aquilla Falconry, or access panoramic views of the Upper Nitra Basin from the Čajka v oblakoch observation tower.

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Bojnice Highlights

Bojnice is defined by its 12th-century castle, which blends Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance styles. The town features the Slovak National Zoological Garden, a 42-hectare facility housing diverse species. Historical exploration continues at the Museum of Prehistory, located at an original Neanderthal settlement site, and the Mineralogical and Mining Museum, which details the region’s geological wealth and industrial past. A central municipal park offers a green corridor connecting these landmarks.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: August, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 1° (feels like -3°) · extremes -14°–7°
  • -5° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 3° (feels like -1°) · extremes -15°–10°
  • -4° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 5°) · extremes -9°–17°
  • -1° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 12°) · extremes -3°–22°
  • 4° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 19° (feels like 18°) · extremes 3°–25°
  • 9° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 23° · extremes 7°–29°
  • 13° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 25° · extremes 9°–31°
  • 14° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 26° · extremes 9°–32°
  • 14° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 20° (feels like 19°) · extremes 4°–27°
  • 10° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 13°) · extremes -1°–22°
  • 6° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 5°) · extremes -5°–15°
  • 2° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 2° (feels like -2°) · extremes -12°–8°
  • -3° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type E
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Slovak
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+421
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Tours & Activities

Bojnice Castle
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Bojnice Zoo
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Čajka v oblakoch

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