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Available only on weekends (Saturday–Sunday) from October 1th to April 30th.
Orava Castle is a true stronghold — a fortress built directly onto a sheer rock above the Orava River, rising in three levels that follow the cliff. Very few castles in Central Europe match its position or its silhouette. When you walk through it, you move upward through centuries of fortification rather than through a polished museum path.
Orava Castle isn’t just a rock-built stronghold; it’s also a piece of film history. Scenes from the 1922 silent classic horror movie "Nosferatu : A symphony of Horror" were shot here, making it one of the earliest Dracula filming locations.
On the way to Orava Castle we stop in Terchová, Jánošík’s birthplace, where a stainless-steel statue of this real 18th-century Carpathian outlaw stands above the village. Slovakia and Poland both treat Jánošík as part of their national folk tradition.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Vienna
08:00 AM - Your tour begins with pickup directly from your hotel / apartment building in Vienna. Please be ready in the lobby on time. Your driver-guide will assist you with any luggage, and makes sure you're comfortable in your private, air-conditioned van.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Transfer to Beckov, a quiet little village right under the cliffs of Beckov Castle.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
3
Coffee/rest stop at Beckov.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4
Transfer to Terchová Terchová is a village in the Malá Fatra mountains known for the massive stainless - steel statue of Jánošík standing above the village
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
We stop for a short walk to the impressive 7.5-meter steel statue of Jánošík. Terchová uses the statue as a marker of identity: “this is the village where the legend comes from.” It stands for local pride, the Jánošík story, and the connection between the village and its famous outlaw-born-here figure.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Orava Castle is one of Slovakia’s most spectacular landmarks. Dating back to the 13th century, this multi-level fortress blends Gothic, Renaissance, and Romanesque architecture, offering panoramic views and centuries of history in stone.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
7
After exploring the fortress above, we descend into the village of Oravský Podzámok for a lunch. Restaurants serve Slovak cuisine — food that warms you and fills you up. Typical dishes include bryndzové halušky (potato dumplings with sheep cheese and bacon), kapustnica (sauerkraut soup), and grilled meats with rich local flavors. Lunch is optional and flexible — but we strongly recommend it as a cultural (and delicious) part of the experience.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Vienna
Transfer back to your hotel in Vienna
4 hours 20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age to join this tour is 2 years
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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