Orava (reservoir) Reservoir
Large Slovak reservoir bordering Poland, popular recreation
A large reservoir on the Orava River created by damming; visitors boat, fish and visit lakeside villages while viewing the shoreline and nearby Orava Castle across the water.
Orava (reservoir) at a Glance#
Address: Orava Reservoir (Oravská priehrada), Žilina Region, northern Slovakia
How to Get to Orava (reservoir)#
Orava Reservoir is reached from major towns like Dolný Kubín or Tvrdošín; travel by car on Routes 59 and local roads. Regional buses connect nearby towns to reservoir access points; driving is the easiest way to reach viewpoints and boat-launch sites.
Tips for Visiting Orava (reservoir)#
- Drive the Orava Reservoir road during late afternoon for the long reflections of Orava Castle on the water.
- Boat tours on the reservoir provide close views of drowned villages and the shoreline's cliffs-ask locally about licensed operators in Zubrovo or Tvrdošín.
- Bring binoculars: migrating waterfowl congregate in large numbers in spring and autumn.
Best Time to Visit Orava (reservoir)#
Late spring through early autumn for boating; autumn for photographs and fewer people.
Weather & Climate near Orava (reservoir)#
Orava (reservoir)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (830 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - 1° | -7° | 51 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
| February | Poor | -7° - 2° | -7° | 49 mm | overcast | 94% | 3.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 6° | -2° | 42 mm | overcast | 89% | 3.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 1° - 11° | 4° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Good | 6° - 17° | 11° | 93 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.2h |
| June | Acceptable | 9° - 20° | 14° | 106 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.0h |
| July | Good | 10° - 22° | 16° | 111 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.6h |
| August | Good | 10° - 22° | 16° | 96 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.2h |
| September | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 5° | 53 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.6h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 5° | -1° | 56 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 2° | -5° | 51 mm | overcast | 95% | 3.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.0h |
