Things to do and tourist attractions in Banskobystricky region
Šomoška Castle
Castle ruins
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...
Šiatorská Bukovinka
Old Chateau
Castles, chateaus, mansions
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...
Banská Štiavnica
The manor house in Svätý Anton
Castles, chateaus, mansions
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...
Svätý Anton
Glanzenberg Mining Gallery
Museums and history
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...
Banská Štiavnica
Park Snow Donovaly
Skiing
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 ...
Donovaly
New Castle in Banská Štiavnica
Castles, chateaus, mansions
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...
Banská Štiavnica
Thermal swimming pool in Sklené Teplice
Lakes and pools
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...
Sklené Teplice
Mining Museum in Nature
Technical monuments
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
Mint in Kremnica
Technical monuments
Mint in Kremnica is one of the oldest continuously operating enterprises in the Slovak Republic. Its history began in 1328, when the Kremnica settlement, which grew up ar...
Kremnica
Central Slovak Gallery - Praetorium
Other attractions
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...
Banská Bystrica
Armoured train in Zvolen
Memorials
The town of Zvolen is rich in historical monuments, even those with military themes.
In Višnovský park, next to the railway station of Zvolen, there is a copy of one of t...
Zvolen
Budiná Rock - 765 m asl
Hiking
The village of Budiná and its surrounding forests are a place that is extremely rich in natural beauty and creations. It is also due to its volcanic origin and the gradu...
Budiná
SKI Center Drozdovo
Skiing
Ski Center Drozdovo near Nová Baňa belongs to rather smaller ski resorts offering a relaxed and undisturbed skiing right in the beautiful surroundings of Pohronský Inovec...
Nová Baňa
Observatory and Astropark
Other attractions
The sky above us offers a magnificent star theatre at night. If you would like to learn more about our solar system and discover the star veil, come to the observatory an...
Rimavská Sobota
Central Slovak Museum - Tihányi manor house
Museums and history
The Tihányi manor house in Radvaň was originally a ground floor Renaissance building dating from the first half of the 17th century. Later, this historic building took on...
Banská Bystrica
Bystrianska Cave
Caves
Underground bowels of the Horehronské Valley are proof of the extremely beautiful power of nature. Not far from the well-known tourist centers of Tále and Mýto pod Ďumbie...
Bystrá
Prašivá - 1652 m asl
Hiking
If you are in the Low Tatras, Prašivá is one of the hills you should definitely not miss. When passing through the ridge of the Low Tatras, it is the first mountain in th...
Donovaly
Historic train in Vígľaš
Technical monuments
The village of Vígľaš lies in the valley of the river Slatina in Zvolen basin 14 km east of Zvolen. The ruins of the Vígľaš Chateau rise on the left bank of Slatina, dire...
Vígľaš
Ján Kulich Gallery
Museums and history
Modern two-storey gallery with spacious garden presents the work of national artist Ján Kulich. The exposition of his works is changed every year in individual thematic c...
Zvolenská Slatina
Church of St. Martin
Sacral monuments
The dominating feature of the village of Čerín is the early-Gothic church of St. Martin from the beginning of the 14th century. It is one of the most precious monuments i...
Čerín
Town Gallery of Rimavská Sobota
Museums and history
The Center of Culture and Fine Arts in Rimavská Sobota has been the Municipal Gallery since 1996 as an organizational unit of the Municipal Cultural Center. The gallery h...
Rimavská Sobota
Medieval church of St. Francis of Assisi
Sacral monuments
The historic gem of the picturesque village of Poniky is the medieval church of St. Francis of Assisi. The church rises on a hill above the village in a fenced area. It w...
Poniky
Mushing - Ride dog sled
Adrenaline activities
Do you like dogs, fast driving and snowy landscapes? Prepare yourself for an unforgettable experience and enjoy a dog-sled ride.
Experienced masseur will guide you throu...
Donovaly
Kordíky Ski Center
Skiing
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...
Kordíky
Čertova skala (Devil's Rock)
Hiking
Slovakia is truly rich in rare and remarkable natural creations. One of these unique phenomena in which nature has shown its best is the Čertova skala (Devil's Rock) near...
Hronská Breznica
Mining tunnels and piles in Ľubietová
Hiking
The picturesque mountain village of Ľubietová was an important center of mining and processing of copper and iron ores. The most famous deposit in this area is Podlipa ly...
Ľubietová
Tandem parachute jump
Adrenaline activities
A parachute jump from a height of 4km is an experience that you will not forget easily. During the jump you will be tied to an experienced parachutist instructor who will...
Očová
Forestry Open Air Museum Vydrovo
Museums and history
In the picturesque surroundings of the Vydrovská Valley near Čierny Balog, the Forestry Open-Air Museum was founded, which is the only one in Slovakia.
The location of t...
Čierny Balog
Indoor swimming pool in Banská Štiavnica
Lakes and pools
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...
Banská Štiavnica
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Šášov Castle
Castle ruins
Šášov Castle is built on a high cliff above the Hron River, on its left bank, in the northern part of the picturesque Štiavnica Mountains. It is unmistakable - it can be ...
Žiar nad Hronom
