District of Poprad district, Region of Prešov, Slovakia

Places to visit near Svit

Svit is a town in District of Poprad district, Region of Prešov, Slovakia, home to about 7,445 people. Within 50 km by road there are 271 places to visit — 203 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 caves, 14 churches and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Poprad (8 km), Slavkovský štít (15 km) and Nové Štrbské Pleso (15 km).

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Svit, Region of Prešov
Svit, District of Poprad district, Region of Prešov, Slovakia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Svit at a glance

Location
District of Poprad district, Region of Prešov, Slovakia
Population
about 7,445
Coordinates
49.0601° N, 20.2069° E
Places within 50 km
271 (271 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Svit

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Svit: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Svit

205 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Svit. The closest is Slavkovský štít (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Svit

20 caves within 100 km of Svit. The closest is Važecká Jaskyňa (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Svit

14 churches within 100 km of Svit. The closest is Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Poprad (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Svit

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Svit. The closest is Slovak Paradise National Park (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Svit

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Svit. The closest is Nové Štrbské Pleso (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Svit

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Svit. The closest is Kežmarský Zámok (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Svit

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Svit
  2. 8 km Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Poprad · church, District of Spišská Nová Ves
  3. 18 km Slavkovský štít · viewpoint, District of Poprad
  4. 5 km Gerlachovský štít · viewpoint, Region of Žilina
  5. 2 km Končistá · viewpoint, Region of Žilina
  6. 7 km Nové Štrbské Pleso · lake, District of Liptovský Mikuláš
  7. 15 km Back to Svit

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From travellers near Svit

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How to reach Svit

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Svit by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints203205Slavkovský štít (15 km)
    Caves2020Važecká Jaskyňa (21 km)
    Churches1414Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Poprad (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens99Slovak Paradise National Park (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs88Nové Štrbské Pleso (15 km)
    Forts & heritage78Kežmarský Zámok (23 km)
    Museums34Múzeum TANAPu (16 km)
    Waterfalls44Skok Waterfall (20 km)
    Treks11Kasprowy Wierch (Stacja Kolejki) - Kolejka Krzesełkowa Gąsienicowa (Stacja Dolna) (31 km)
    Buddhist sites11Klasztor Albertynów Na Śpiącej Górze (36 km)
    Parks11Ogród Botaniczny Im. Mariana Raciborskiego (40 km)
    Other attractions01Slavošovský Tunel (51 km)

    Svit: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Svit?

    Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Poprad (church, about 8 km), Slavkovský štít (viewpoint, about 15 km), Nové Štrbské Pleso (lake, about 15 km), Gerlachovský štít (viewpoint, about 16 km), Končistá (viewpoint, about 16 km), Veľká Studená Dolina (viewpoint, about 16 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Svit?

    271 places on Spotwander: 203 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 caves, 14 churches, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Svit?

    Slavkovský štít, about 15 km by road; Gerlachovský štít (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Svit?

    Važecká Jaskyňa, about 21 km by road; Hučavá Diera (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Svit?

    Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Poprad, about 8 km by road; Bazilika Povýšenia Svätého Kríža (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Svit?

    Start in Svit, visit Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Poprad, then Slavkovský štít, then Gerlachovský štít, then Končistá, then Nové Štrbské Pleso, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Svit?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Svit

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Svit’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Svit on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.