Discover Kežmarok: churches, castle and cycling routes

For a stay in Kežmarok, architecture, collections and cycling can offer different focal points. The Historical Route through Kežmarok was created to guide visitors to the town’s most significant monuments. The sights along this cultural and historical route offer individual insights into architectural history, art and the history of the town.

Churches, architecture and collections

The Drevený artikulárny kostol is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is open to the general public. Check the visiting arrangements before your visit. The church also hosts major music concerts; individual concert dates may vary. With its distinctive red colouring, the Nový evanjelický kostol is a prominent landmark in Kežmarok.

The present-day appearance of the three-aisled Basilica minor sv. Kríža resulted from a Gothic renovation carried out between 1444 and 1498. Its architectural features include net, star and cross-ribbed vaults. The Renaissance Zvonárka, known as Zlatá veža, also offers a specific historical point of reference: its oldest bell dates to 1525.

The Lyceum Library has a collection of 150,000 books and preserves 55 incunabula printed between 1470 and 1500. These figures describe different aspects of the collection: its total holdings and a group of early printed works from a clearly defined period. The Múzeum v Kežmarku presents exhibitions ranging from archaeology to art, including themes related to bourgeois domestic culture and a collection of historical weapons.

The Jewish cemetery has been listed as a national cultural monument since 2000. Its 555 tombstones are arranged in 25 regular rows. Its protected status and the precise arrangement of the tombstones offer two distinct points of reference for understanding this site.

The castle and finding your way around the town centre

Kežmarok Castle is in the town centre and can be reached by car. It has a viewing tower and a permanent exhibition of historic cars; individual exhibitions may change. The castle thus brings together a view and a specific exhibition theme. If you are travelling by car, check the current traffic conditions in advance.

Cycling around Kežmarok

Cycling route 014 passes through the historic centre, by the castle and onwards towards Zlatná. Another option is the 4.5-kilometre cycle path between Kežmarok and Vrbov: the section is paved, marked in green and suitable for both mountain bikes and road bikes. The two descriptions have different focal points: route 014 emphasises the route through the town, while the path to Vrbov is described in terms of its length, surface, markings and suitable bike types. Check the current trail conditions before setting off.

Choose hotels to suit your travel plans

Compare the stated location of a specific hotel with your own itinerary. This allows you to include cultural attractions and cycling routes as separate focal points in your plans, rather than treating them as the same travel programme.

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