Slovak Karst · Krásnohorské Podhradie
Krásna Hôrka
The best-known landmark of Gemer — currently closed after a fire, with reopening planned around 2030.
Current Status
The Castle Is Still Closed
The castle above Krásnohorské Podhradie is the best known landmark in the whole Gemer region and you can see it from the road as you drive out of Rožňava. After the fire in 2012 it is still being restored and it remains closed to the public. The reopening date has been pushed back several times; the latest estimates put the first visitors at around 2030.
We say this up front on purpose — we feel for guests who make the trip and only find out at the gate.
Krásna Hôrka opening hours: while the castle is closed, no castle tours or tickets are on sale, so there are no opening hours for the castle itself yet. The Andrássy Mausoleum in the village is open; its current opening hours and admission are published by Betliar Museum (SNM), which manages the castle and also posts news about its reopening.
What to See Today
What You Can Visit Today
The Andrássy Mausoleum stands in the village itself, an Art Nouveau building from the turn of the 20th century that Count Dionýz Andrássy had built for his wife Františka. Inside there is a marble sarcophagus and gold mosaics — unusually impressive for such a small building. The mausoleum is open and is run by the Betliar Museum.
The castle itself can be walked around on the road below the hill and photographed from outside. The best views are from the road coming from Rožňava and from the mausoleum.
Practical Info
Getting There
Krásnohorské Podhradie is about ten minutes east of our accommodation by car. Along the way it's worth stopping at Krásnohorská Cave, though it's currently also closed — check the current status before you set off.
Where to Stay
Ubytovanie KRAS is in the centre of Rožňava, ten minutes from Krásnohorské Podhradie. Have a look at our rooms or book your dates directly. For more trip ideas see Betliar Manor and Caves near Rožňava.
Photos: Ubytovanie KRAS. Please check the castle's current status and the mausoleum's opening hours directly on the Betliar Museum's website.