Things to do and tourist attractions in Banskobystricky region
Donovaly is an important center of tourism and winter sports and a tourist starting point for the Greater Fatra and the Low Tatras. Here, you will find a total of 19 ski ...
The New Castle is one of the most beautiful dominants of Banská Štiavnica. The white Renaissance fortress towering on the Frauenberg Hill (also called Ladies' Hill) was b...
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...
The ruins of Šomoška Castle are located about 10 km south of Fiľakovo, in the immediate vicinity of the Slovak - Hungarian state border. It is named after the Hungarian v...
The Manor House in Svätý Antonis a National Cultural Monument. It was built on the site of a fortified medieval castle from the 15th century, it was rebuilt several times...
In the nature of Banská Štiavnica, in the picturesque valley below the Klinger tajch (water reservoir) on the outskirts of the town, there is the Mining Museum (open-air ...
Banská Štiavnica is an exhibition hall of historical monuments. This hall includes also an Old Cheatau, which is a kind of stone chronicle of this mining town. The Old Ch...
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...
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....
Ski Resort SALAMANDRA is located near Banská Štiavnica and it is one of the few resorts with chair lift in the surroundings. The Doppelmayr seat operates a one and a half...
The most important sacral building in Banská Bystrica is the Cathedral of St Francis Xavier, which is also a parish church. On the site of the cathedral stood once Oberha...
One of the traditional lookouts of the Greater Fatra is the Kráľova skala (King's Rock). This distinctive cliff is situated near the intersection of hiking trails in the ...
The mysterious and idyllic Revište Castle spreads over the picturesque village of Revišstké Podzámčie. It is a ruin of a Gothic castle on the edge of a forested cliff on ...
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 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...
In the central part of the ridge of the Low Tatras, there is the only accessible high-altitude cave in Slovakia, which is also one of the largest and most important high-...
Králiky Ski Resort is located near the town of Banská Bystrica near the village of Králiky. The resort area offers visitors with skiing on four groomed slopes, which are ...
A small village of Malá Lehota hides a great natural fortune in its forests - andesite stone sea. In 1975, it was declared a national natural monument.
The Andesite Sea ...
The ski resort is situated on the northern slopes of foothills of the Low Tatras, just off the important road from Banská Bystrica through Podbrezová, towards Poprad. It ...
Treat yourself to relaxation at Donovaly! Villa Gloria is one of the most popular and sought-after resorts. It is located in a quiet part of the center of Donovaly near t...
A refurbished and modernly equipped indoor swimming pool can be found in Banská Bystrica. It is open throughout the year, allowing swimming enthusiasts to enjoy their fav...
Kokava Línia Ski Center is the perfect place to enjoy, whether it is skiing or snowboarding. Kokava-Línia pistes are most suitable for beginners, children, families and t...
The name of Kostná Valley (The Bone Valley) is not random. It is an important locality of early Tertiary bones of tapirs, mastodons and rhinos. Kostná Valley is therefore...
Near the road connecting Banská Štiavnica with Krupina there is a unique natural formation called Štangarígeľ (Krupina Rocks). What you can admire here today are actually...
The hiking trail across one of the most beautiful valleys of the Low Tatras - Vajskovská Valley - will lead you to its glittering natural gem - Vajskovský Waterfall. Loca...
The Haferník Ranch is located in the lap of the beautiful nature of the Slovak Ore Mountains, where you can relax while wandering, riding horses and getting to know the n...
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 ...
Summer swimming pool in Hriňová, offers 3 new pools - 25 meters swimming pool, relaxation pool and pool for children. It was completed in 2021 on the site of the original...
Unique wooden church is located near Banská Bystrica. It is not a traditional wooden church and therefore attracts many tourists. It is an articular evangelical church in...
The Kordíky Ski Center is located in Kremnica Hills. It is especially suitable for less demanding skiers, beginners and families with children. The tracks are covered wit...
