SlovakiaŽilina (Slovak: [ˈʒilina] ; Hungarian: Zsolna [ˈʒolnɒ]; German: Sillein [zɪˈlaɪn, ˈzɪlaɪn]; Polish: Żylina [ʐɨˈlina] ; names in other languages) is a city in north-western Slovakia, around 170 kilometres (110 mi) from the capital Bratislava, close to both the Czech and Polish borders. It is the fourth largest city of Slovakia with a population of approximately 80,000, an important industrial center, the largest city on the Váh river, and the seat of a kraj (Žilina Region) and of an okres (Žilina District). It belongs to the Upper Váh region of tourism.
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Climate in Zilina
Best time to visit: Jun–Aug
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Day trips and nearby cities from Zilina
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Zilina; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripBanska Bystrica
Slovakia
62 km≈ 1 h 10 min
Day tripBielsko Biala
Poland
70 km≈ 1 h 20 min
Day tripOstrava
Czech Republic
76 km≈ 1 h 30 min
Day tripJastrzebie Zdroj
Poland
82 km≈ 1 h 35 min
Day tripRybnik
Poland
98 km≈ 1 h 30 min
Day tripTychy
Poland
101 km≈ 1 h 35 min
Day tripNitra
Slovakia
112 km≈ 1 h 45 min
Day tripOlomouc
Czech Republic
115 km≈ 1 h 50 min
From Zilina you can reach Banska Bystrica (62 km), Bielsko Biala (70 km), Ostrava (76 km), Jastrzebie Zdroj (82 km) and Rybnik (98 km) in about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 30 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Zilina
The most pleasant months are Jun to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 3°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.