In one of the coldest villages in Slovakia, the technical treasure of Orava Forest Railway presents the original way of timber transport from the mountains.
Phone reservations are only available for groups of more than 15 people at: +421 905 500 646; +421 43 552 48 91
During regular days, only a diesel locomotive operates; the steam locomotive runs only during special events.
Motor train, motorized draisine
Ticket
Return ticket - price
One-way ticket - price
Adult
7,00 €
6,00 €
Child 0-6*
Free, seat reservation not included
Free, seat reservation not included
Child 0-15**
3,50 €
3,00 €
Student under 26
3,50 €
3,00 €
Pensioner over 60
3,50 €
3,00 €
Disabled
3,50 €
3,00 €
Carer of disabled
Free, seat reservation included
Free, seat reservation included
Dog, bicycle, pushchair
2,50 €
2,50 €
“Gontkulák” steam locomotive – runs on selected days and events only
Ticket
Return ticket - price
One-way ticket - price
Adult
10,00 €
9,00€
Child 0-6*
Free, seat reservation not included
Free, seat reservation not included
Child 0-15**
5,00 €
4,50 €
Student under 26
5,00 €
4,50 €
Pensioner over 60
5,00 €
4,50 €
Disabled
5,00 €
4,50 €
Carer of disabled
Free, seat reservation included
Free, seat reservation included
Dog, bicycle, pushchair
2,50 €
2,50 €
*child accompanied by a parent
**child, student in an organised group
Family ticket - return ticket only
Ticket
Motor train, motorized draisine - price
Steam locomotive - price
2 adluts + 1 and more children*
17,50 €
25,00 €
+ every additional child 0-15*
Free, seat reservation not included 0-6 years,
seat reservation included 7-15 years
Free, seat reservation not included 0-6 years,
seat reservation included 7-15 years
* child under 15, child over 6. Valid identification card with a photo and date of birth required.
Extra rides at Orava Forest Railway
Vehicle
Price
Maximum number of passengers
Motorized draisine
200€
8
Motor train
500€
40
Steam locomotive
1 300€
40
Rides cannot be provided in July and August
Rides can be provided beyond the timetable
Rides must be booked in advance.
Discounts
Child under 6 years of age is free of charge. Additional charges may apply in case of special ticketed events. Valid travel passport or health insurance card required.
Kindergarten, primary school and high school student that is a part of an organised group under 15 years of age can apply a 50% discount. Valid travel passport or health insurance card required.
High school and university students can apply a 50% discount using valid ISIC card or a student card.
Pensioner over 60 can apply a 50% discount either with a valid ID card or travel passport.
Disabled visitor can apply a 50% discount. Proof of disability required.
Carer of disabled can apply a 100% discount. Proof of caretaking required.
We would like to inform you that from 15 December 2025 to 31 December 2025, payment at Orava Castle and the Orava Forest Railway will be possible in cash only.