Things to do and tourist attractions in Banská Bystrica and surroundings

The Central Slovak Gallery in Banská Bystrica is the third oldest regional gallery in Slovakia and of all regional galleries, it has the most differentiated creative conc...

The Bethlen's House accommodates the administrative headquarters and exhibition space of the Central Slovak Gallery. There are short-term exhibitions not only from the ga...

If you don't know what to do with your day, make a small trip to the stars. In the popular Observatory on Vartovka Hill in Banská Bystrica, you will experience many unfor...

Bounce Park 17 is the largest sports and amusement park in Slovakia, located in Banská Bystrica. On an area of 4000m2, you will find more than 50 different attractions, f...

If you love natural phenomena and like to admire the enchanting power of nature, head for exploration into the village of Tajov. There you will find a jewel that has been...

The Astronomical Clock has become an essential part of the village of Špania Dolina, as well as a popular and sought-after attraction. It is a unique musical astronomical...

Mičinské travertines are a national natural monument along the road between the villages of Čerín and Dolná Mičiná. It belongs to important travertine sites in Slovakia.

Enthusiasts of intact nature and tourism will certainly appeale to the national nature reserve Harmanecká tisina, which lies north of the Malý Šturec Saddle. It is part o...

If you want to use your free time not only for a walk through the flower beds and tree alleys, but also to learn a bit, visit the Borová Hill Arboretum.

The Borová Hill ...

In the forest, near the village of Moštenica, there is a place that is an oasis of peace and a great location for hiking or family trip. Just follow the forest path leadi...

The small village of Ihráč near the town of Žiar nad Hronom stands out with its impressive natural monument - the Ihráč Stone Sea. It is located on the southern outskirts...

Once upon a time, there was Habakuky. The unconventional mini-village of Habakuky proves that fairy tales can come alive.

You can find it in Donovaly and it is designed ...

In the arms of beautiful nature, in the shade of the surrounding trees, on the hill near the village of Kremnické Bane, there is the Church of St. John the Baptist standi...

Unique, the only one in the world, full of humor, but also memories - such is the Alley of Famous Noses in Kremnica. It is a reminder that humour and satire have made peo...

The town of Kremnica and its immediate surroundings are known for its former mining activity. This site, thanks to its gold and silver reserves, was one of the most impor...

The Orlík complex is located near the city centre of Zvolen in the pleasant environment of the water reservoir Zvolen-Môťová and the foot of the Zálužná Hill. If you are ...

Kalamárka is a natural site in the foothills of Poľana near Detva. What will enchant you in this area for sure is the extremely rugged relief that has long been a traditi...

Would you like to leave daily reality for a few days and relax in the lap of nature? Try a senior wellness stay at the Rezident Hotel. Or treat it to your parents or pare...

Hotel Rezident is a pleasant family hotel surrounded by beautiful greenery of the spa park. Come here to take a rest and relax. You can choose from stays for 2 or 3 night...

Would you like to spend some time with your family? Only you, all together? Treat yourself to a family wellness stay at the Rezident Hotel. Relax in Turčianske Teplice an...

Gaderská Valley is located in the western part of Greater Fatra and belongs to the real treasures of Slovak nature. In a relatively small area, there are many precious na...

You can experience the fascinating space theatre in Maximilian Hell's Observatory and Planetarium in Žiar nad Hronom. The observatory is mainly focused on the Central Poh...

The area of the former stone quarry below the Ježová Hillis a nice sight-seeing place and also a very popular place of rest for the residents of the town of Detva. It is ...

An interesting geological phenomenon, Brusno Sand Balls, can be found in a quarry near the village of Chrenovec-Brusno near Prievidza.

These are mostly spherical but als...

Jazierske travertines were declared a natural monument in 1952. It is a rare geomorphological form of travertine terrace with rare evidence of the development of living n...

Not far from the village of Budiš and in the immediate vicinity of the notorious spa in Turčianske Teplice, there is a publicly accessible source of well-known mineral wa...

The Botanical Garden in Banská Štiavnica is located in beautiful surroundings on the adjacent grounds of the former building of the Mining and Forestry Academy, founded i...

Gray Bear Golf Course is situated in the Tále recreation area. The course is specific for its mountain scenery, which is rich in natural beauties and its natural dominati...

The Kamenistá Valley is a paradise for cyclists. You will be pleased not only by the varied terrain, but also by the magnificent views and picturesque forest coves.

The ...

We all remember the poem about the unfulfilled love of poet Andrej Sládkovič to Marina Pischl. But do you know where her birthhouse is located?

You can find it on the Sq...