Dolný Kubín

Understand

The first written reference of the location dates from 1314, more detailed information about the settlement are from 1380s when it belonged to the Orava castle.

Getting there

There are both Inter-city trains and buses from most major cities in Slovakia.

1 Dolný Kubín railway station. (updated May 2023)

See

1 Main city square. A small square where most of the historical buildings are found. (updated Nov 2016) 2 St. Catherine church. Gothic church built in the 14th century. (updated Nov 2016) 3 Čaplovič Library. Containis collection of newspapers, books, maps and other printed works from 15th to the 19th century, along with the P. O. Hviezdoslav Museum. (updated Nov 2016) 4 Orava Gallery (Seated in the former County House from the 17th century.). Focuses on the art works from the 15th century to the 20th century. (updated Nov 2016) 5 Leštiny. A wooden articular Lutheran church, built around 1688. Enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage.

Do

1 Kubínska hoľa. Skiing and hiking possibilities. 2 Orava Magura. Hiking 3 Chočské vrchy. Hike one of the most prominent and recognizable peaks in the area 4 Šípska Fatra. Rocky peak

Buy

Apart from few shops here-and-there, there is:

1 Shopping center. (updated Nov 2016)

Sleep

1 Penzión Villa Helia, Medzihradská 1563 (Near the main road, in the Medzihradné suburb). (updated Oct 2017)