Bojnice Castle
Bojnický zámok
Slovakia's most popular castle, remodeled after a French Loire Valley château. Its cluster of Romantic spires looks like a fairy tale.
Bojnice Castle began as a 12th-century wooden fortress. In the late 19th century Count Pálffy remodeled it in the neo-Gothic Romantic style of Loire Valley châteaux, with many spires. Inside, the golden hall, carved wooden ceilings and underground rock cave are extremely ornate. A guided tour takes about an hour. In peak season you may have to queue, so book online in advance. The International Ghost Festival in spring, with night tours, is very popular. Next to the castle is Slovakia's largest zoo, the Bojnice Zoo. The castle is about 65 km from Trenčín, roughly an hour's drive.
Opening hours
About 9:00–17:00 (closed Mondays in winter)
Nearby sights
- Bojnice Zoo
- Trenčianske Teplice
- Vršatec Castle Ruins
- Veľká Skalka Monastery
- Trenčín Castle
- Roman Inscription of Trenčín
- Parish Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary
- M. A. Bazovský Gallery