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Trenčín, Slovakia

Trenčín is a city in western Slovakia of the central Váh River valley near the Czech border, around 95 km (59 mi) from Bratislava. It has a population of more than 55,000, which makes it the eighth largest municipality of the country and is the seat of the Trenčín Region and the Trenčín District.

Type CityPopulation 55,000

Why go

  • City in Slovakia.
  • Served by Bánov Airstrip.

History

Trenčín is a city in western Slovakia of the central Váh River valley near the Czech border, around 95 km (59 mi) from Bratislava. It has a population of more than 55,000, which makes it the eighth largest municipality of the country and is the seat of the Trenčín Region and the Trenčín District. It has a medieval castle, Trenčín Castle, on a rock above the city.

Restaurants & places to go

UGO
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · ugo.sk
Indoor
IBO Relax bufet
Fast Food · Aktuálne otváracie hodiny sú podľa počasia priebežne zverejňované na sociálnych sieťach. Features: outdoor seating · ibo.sk
Indoor
Starbucks
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · starbucksslovakia.sk
Indoor
Bosco Restaurant & Bowling
Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr 10:00-24:00; Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00 · bosco.sk
Indoor
Mak palacinkáreň
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 07:30-18:00 Features: vegan options · ogodo.sk
Indoor
Čarodej
Regional, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 4 Šoltésovej, Trenčín, 91101 · carodejrestaurant-online.sk
Indoor
Chata na rybníku
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · Opatovce, 913 11 · chatanarybniku.sk
Indoor
Hoi An Restaurant
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-24:00; Su 10:00-21:00 · hoianrestaurants.com
Indoor

173 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Piešťany Airport (PZY) 34 km to the centre
Piešťany, TA, SK — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Trenčín Airfield 4.2 km to the centre
Trenčín, TC, SK
Outdoor
Slávnica-Dubnica nad Váhom Airfield 16 km to the centre
Dubnica nad Váhom, TC, SK
Outdoor
Male Bielice-Partizánske Airfield 38 km to the centre
Partizánske, TC, SK
Outdoor
Bojkovice Airfield 22 km to the centre
Bojkovice, ZL, CZ
Outdoor
Prusy Airstrip 24 km to the centre
Prusy, TC, SK
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

vyhliadkoveplavby.sk
Ferry terminal · 0.7 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Trenčín, Slovakia
Trenčín, Slovakia
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bánov Airstrip; 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: vyhliadkoveplavby.sk, 0.7 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Trenčín, Slovakia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.