Kežmarok Castle
Kežmarský hrad
A Renaissance-style urban castle beside Kežmarok's old town, now a museum, best combined with a visit to the wooden church.
Kežmarok Castle was begun in the 15th century and later remodeled by the Thurzo family into a Renaissance residence, making it a rare town castle in Slovakia. It is now a museum, displaying noble furniture, weapons, antique cars and the history of the town. The castle chapel has exquisite Baroque decoration. The castle is about 20 km from Starý Smokovec and can be reached by car or by train to Kežmarok, where the old town square and town hall can be visited on the way. Every July the castle hosts a European folk craft festival.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun about 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Wooden Articular Church in Kežmarok
- Spišská Sobota
- Belianska Cave
- AquaCity Poprad
- Tatranská Lomnica
- Bachledka Treetop Walk
- Levoča
- Slovak Paradise National Park