Tourist attractions in Banskobystricky region
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Červená skala (Red Rock) - 458 m asl
Hiking
Surroundings of Nová Baňa offers beautiful excursions to spend the afternoon or weekend in the local forests. The surrounding hills and peaks offer not only excellent hik...
Nová Baňa
Kurinec Recreation Center (Zelená voda)
Lakes and pools
Only a short distance from Rimavská Sobota is the well-known and popular recreation area Kurinec - Zelená voda. It opens its doors during the summer months. It is sought ...
Rimavská Sobota
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Castle Church)
Sacral monuments
The largest dominating feature of the whole town castle complex and the oldest building in Banská Bystrica is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, also called...
Banská Bystrica
Indoor swimming pool in Závadka nad Hronom
Lakes and pools
The picturesque village of Závadka nad Hronom has a covered swimming pool with a heated 25-meter large pool with three swimming lanes for the general public throughout th...
Závadka nad Hronom
Memorial house of J. G. Tajovský in Tajov
Museums and history
The birthhouse of the leading figure of the second wave of Slovak realism, J.G. Tajovský, stands intact, serried by the beautiful nature of Tajov. This beautiful house wi...
Tajov
Aquatermal Strehová
Lakes and pools
The Aquatermal Strehová Thermal Pool offers year-round relaxation and entertainment. The swimming pool is located in the picturesque and sought-after Dolná Strehová villa...
Dolná Strehová
Vígľaš Chataeu
Castles, chateaus, mansions
The dominant feature of the village of Vígľaš is the majestic cheateau situated on a small flat outcropping of the Javorie Hill. Originally, it was a Gothic castle, which...
Vígľaš
Museum room in Ľubietová
Museums and history
The village of Ľubietová is connected with mining history and metallurgy. If you want to learn more about this golden history of Ľubietová, but also about traditional cra...
Ľubietová
Rock Boletus in Slovenská Ľupča
Hiking
Slovak nature is incredible beautiful and powerful. And as if it had some kind of magic wand, the nature created a beautiful natural phenomenon - rock boletus - just unde...
Slovenská Ľupča
Kamenný vrch of Kosihovce - 442 m asl
Hiking
Above the village of Kosihovce, on the border of Krupina Plateau and Ipeľská Basin, there is a rocky natural monument - Kamenný vrch (Stone Hill). The mountain was create...
Kosihovce
The Castle and Museum of Modrý Kameň
Castles, chateaus, mansions
If you have ever walked along the smallest town of Slovakia, Modrý Kameň (The Blue Stone), you have surely noticed the silhouette of the castle ruins in the distance. It ...
Modrý Kameň
Ľupča Castle
Castles, chateaus, mansions
Visit Ľupča Castle, a prominent national cultural monument standing above the town of Slovenská Ľupča, approximately 10 km east of Banská Bystrica. This historic landmark...
Slovenská Ľupča
Jastrabská skala - 684 m asl
Hiking
The Jastrabská skala (The Hawk Rock) is proudly towering on the slope of the Kremnica Valley, between the gate to Kremnica Hills, Stará Kremnička and Bartošová Lehôtka. I...
Bartošova Lehôtka
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
Cycling trail around Poľana Hill
Hiking
Lovers of cycling, especially mountain biking, should visit the beautiful Poľana. Poľana is rich not only on hiking trails, but also on a varied tangle of cycle paths.
F...
Hrochoť
Tesárska Gorge
Hiking
Krupinská Plain is a perfect place for adventurers. In addition to the beautiful unspoiled nature, majestic hills, diverse fauna and flora, you will also find unique natu...
Hontianske Tesáre
Mining Clapper Hodruša-Hamre
Museums and history
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 ...
Hodruša - Hámre
Slovak Ski Museum
Museums and history
A beautiful village of Podkonice, nestled in the lap of beautiful Central Slovak nature, offers not only perfect relaxation, but a bit of specific history too. You can fi...
Podkonice
Nature trail of Vojšín
Hiking
The Nature trail of Vojšín is built between Stará Huta in Nová Baňa and Malá Lehota. On a 12.5 km route you will be guided through the most attractive sections of this pa...
Nová Baňa - Stará Huta
Mičinské travertines
Other attractions
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.
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Čerín
Majer’s Rock
Hiking
Majer's Rock is a unique natural creation. Thanks to its uniqueness and natural exceptionality, it is included in the natural monuments of Slovakia.
It is surrounded by ...
Staré Hory
Nativity scene in Banská Štiavnica
Other attractions
Nativity scene in Banská Štiavnica is one of the largest wooden, moving nativity scenes in Slovakia. It depicts the development, history and traditions of one of the most...
Banská Štiavnica
