Oravský Podzámok, Slovakia2-3 hoursMorning
Orava Castle
Orava Castle is one of the notable stops in Oravský Podzámok, with a route-friendly location for your trip.
Quick facts
- Built
- 1241
- Architectural style
- Romanesque architecture
- Heritage status
- Cultural Heritage Monuments of Slovakia
Facts from Wikidata, photos from Wikimedia Commons.
Did you know?
Which film was shot at this castle?
Much of the 1922 silent vampire film Nosferatu was filmed here. Its sheer silhouette on the rock suited the film, and it has been associated with it ever since.
Why are the castle's sections at different heights?
It was built in tiers up a 112 m cliff, with the lower, middle and upper castles added in different centuries. Reaching the top takes around 800 steps.
Can you reach the castle by river?
Yes — traditional wooden rafts run trips on the Orava River. The rafting tradition here is a legacy of timber transport.
Why go?
- Easy to add to your route
- Good photo stop
- Popular local highlight
