Things to do and tourist attractions in Banská Štiavnica and surroundings

The history of the town of Banská Štiavnica is closely connected with mining of mineral resources as well as ores of precious and nonferrous metals. This historic and for...

One of the most fascinating expositions of Slovak Mining Museum is certainly the Mineralogical Exposition located in the national cultural monument of the Berggericht - a...

The historical heart of the town of Banská Štiavnica consists of period burgher houses. In three of them, decorated with beautiful ornamental facade decoration, houses th...

The Slovak Mining Museum is the only one of its kind in the territory of Slovakia. It was founded in 1964 by the fusion of the City Museum and the State Mining Museum Dio...

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...

The Municipal Indoor Swimming Pool, The City Bath, is located near the historic center of Banská Štiavnica.

The swimming pool is open regularly from Tuesday to Sunday. T...

The region of Banská Štiavnica is rich in natural pools, gravel pits, lakes and mysteries. During the summer, holidaymakers have several options to choose from to refresh...

Above the small village of Hodruša Hámre, nestled in the mountains of the Štiavnica Mountains, is a clear, glittering lake of Hodruša, also known as the Lower Hodruša Lak...

Evičkino jazero (Eve's Lake) is an artificial lake, the rich history of which dates back to the Middle Ages. It is located on the outskirts of the village of Štiavnické B...

Lake Vindšachtské is located in the pleasant arms of the Štiavnické Mountains Protected Landscape Area. You can find it on the outskirts of the village of Štiavnické Bane...

Richňava lakes are located on the outskirts of Štiavnické Bane (Štiavnica Mines). They are actually two artificial water reservoirs - Veľke Richňava Lake and Small Richňa...

Starovšechsvätych mine is a unique opportunity to get to know the history of mining craft in Slovakia. The excursion includes both surface and subsurface exposure, you ca...

If you are interested in mining history and mining in general, the interesting place for a trip will certainly be the villageof Hodruša-Hamre near Banská Štiavnica. One ...

The region of Banská Štiavnica boasts of a number of natural pools. These also include the Studenské Lakes, also known as the Kolpašské Lakes. They are situated in the vi...

Počúvadlo Lake (or also called Počúvadlo Tajch) is a lake of artificial origin, the so-called tajch, which is located near Banská Štiavnica near the village of Počúvadlo....

Sklené Teplice is a well-known spa town situated in a warm embrace of the rugged Štiavnica Mountains.

Up to 14 thermal springs with a temperature of 37 ° C to 52.3 ° C l...

The Sklené Teplice Spa lies at the foot of the Štiavnica Mountains in the beautiful idyllic wooded valley, through which the Teplá stream flows. The spa area is full of r...

Publicly accessible wellness center of hotel Termál is with its intimate atmosphere and solution of design one of the top wellness centers in the category of three-star h...

The area where the Vyhne Water Paradise is located has always been known for its thermal and healing springs, effects of which you can fully enjoy throughout the year. Th...

Zveropark in Revištské Podzámčie is a place where nature is as beautiful as from a fairy tale, interesting animals, a roaring waterfall, a lake full of fish, a meadow per...

The summer beach swimming pool in Žiar nad Hronom is located on the edge of Štefan Moyses historical park. Visitors especially appreciate its pleasant environment and the...

The city of Žiar nad Hronom offers the public, in addition to the summer swimming pool an indoor swimming pool, where you can swim peacefully even in winter .

The munici...

The educational trail In the footsteps of old ore mining in Pukanec combines the best, most beautiful and interesting of the surrounding natural beauty and history of the...

The Andrej Sládkovič Municipal Museum opened its doors to the general public in November 1968. Since then, its premises have gradually expanded and the memorial room of A...

Tajch artificial water reservoir is located in the part of Nová Baňa called Stále. The reservoir is part of a larger recreational complex. It was built in 1792 - 1794 as ...

The architectural landmark of the center of Nová Baňa is undoubtedly the building of the former town hall, which is the seat of the Hron Region Museum. The collection of ...

The wine-growing settlement included in the List of Monuments of Folk Architecture in Slovakia lies in a beautiful and quiet location on the outskirts of the Štiavnické M...

Summer spent in the immediate vicinity of the water reservoir and surrounded by the beauty of nature is a wonderful idea. The Lipovina water reservoir, where you can enjo...

The Forestry and Woodworking Museum in Zvolen is located in the historic premises of town houses, which are a national cultural monument. Until 1992, the museum focused p...

Even in one of the oldest cities in Slovakia, in Zvolen, you can find an open indoor swimming pool that offers its services to visitors whether it is summer or winter, of...