# Kežmarok Castle

> King Matthias Corvinus had Kežmarok Castle built in 1461 by István Zápolya; by 1465 it was already in operation.

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A fortified town castle with a museum of furnished rooms and a Renaissance courtyard, set at the edge of the old centre below the Tatras. Combine it with the wooden Articular Church, a short walk away.

King Matthias Corvinus had Kežmarok Castle built in 1461 by István Zápolya; by 1465 it was already in operation. Under the Thököly family the Gothic fortress became a Renaissance residence whose defences were gradually dismantled. The town bought the castle in 1702. In 1931 the first museum exhibition opened in one of the towers.

The courtyard is freely accessible, while the rooms can be visited on guided tours. Allow one to one and a half hours. The visit combines well with the wooden Articular Church of 1717 in the town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008. The old town is small; park on the edge and walk.

- **Nearest town:** Kežmarok, Slovakia
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 49.1356, 20.4278

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Slovakia: Vignette needed for motorways.** Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Sources

- [Kežmarok castle – Medieval Heritage](https://medievalheritage.eu/en/main-page/heritage/slovakia/kezmarok-castle/)
- [Church of the Holy Trinity, Kežmarok – slovakia.travel](https://slovakia.travel/en/kezmarok-church-of-the-holy-trinity)

## Nearby

- [Levoča Old Town](https://camping-spirit.com/places/levoca-old-town/) – 17 km
- [Suchá Belá Gorge](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b7-sucha-bela/) – 19 km
- [Ždiar](https://camping-spirit.com/places/zdiar-village/) – 19 km
- [Morskie Oko](https://camping-spirit.com/places/morskie-oko/) – 27 km

## FAQs

### Where is Kežmarok Castle?

Kežmarok Castle is in Kežmarok, Slovakia, at GPS 49.1356, 20.4278. It is about 13 km from Poprad.

### Can you camp near Kežmarok Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kemp Tatranec, about 9 km away; within 25 km there are 11 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Kežmarok Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Levoča Old Town (17 km), Suchá Belá Gorge (19 km), Ždiar (19 km) and Morskie Oko (27 km).

### When is the best time to visit Kežmarok Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)