Things to do and tourist attractions in Banskobystricky region

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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
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
Military Paintball
Adrenaline activities

Military paintball - your perfect event or adrenaline fun with your friends. The essence of paintball is the fight of teams against each other with weapons with the goal ...

Opatovská Nová Ves
Cathedral of St Francis Xavier
Sacral monuments

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...

Banská Bystrica
Dobrá Niva Castle
Castle ruins

A distinctive village of Dobrá Niva, located in central Slovakia near the town of Zvolen, can also boast of its own castle.

The Dobrá Niva Castle dates from the second h...

Podzámčok
Calvary in Modrý Kameň
Sacral monuments

An extraordinary historical monument in Modrý Kameň is the late baroque Calvary. It is located directly above the town in the nature reserve "Modrokamenská lesostep" (For...

Modrý Kameň
Hajnáčka
Castle ruins

Hajnáčka is the name of the castle ruin at the village of the same name, which is surrounded by the beauty of Cerovská Uplands.

The village originated from the settlemen...

Hajnáčka
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
Čabraď Castle
Castle ruins

Čabraď is a castle ruin near the village of Čabradský Vrbovok. It was built in the 13th century to protect the roads leading to mining towns. In the 16th century, it was ...

Čabradský Vrbovok
Soví hrad (Owl Castle)
Castle ruins

Directly above the houses of the village of Šurice, there are the remains of the Soví hrad (Owl Castle) on the high cliff. The history of the castle is unclear. In the li...

Šurice
Roman baths
Castle ruins

Dudince - spa town, which is sought after every year by people for healing water, wellness and relaxation it offers. But there are also those who like to discover natural...

Dudince
Monster Scooters
Adrenaline activities

Riding a monster scooter combines an adrenaline experience and a pleasant walk through the woods. You can try this adrenaline attraction in the village of Lehôtka pod Bre...

Lehôtka pod Brehmi
Pustý Church
Castle ruins

The Pustý Church in the village of Veľká Čalomija is one of the oldest sacral buildings in Slovakia. Until now, only remains have been preserved, but they, however, attra...

Veľká Čalomija
Bike park Mýto pod Ďumbierom
Adrenaline activities

Are you a complete beginner or a freerider and downhiller? Whatever you expect, we will fulfill your dream of perfect downhill cycling. It doesn't matter how old you are!...

Mýto pod Ďumbierom
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
Calvary in Banská Štiavnica
Sacral monuments

The Banská Štiavnica Calvary is an inherent landscape element of this town. It is built on a hill, making it visible from almost every point in Banská Štiavnica. The Calv...

Banská Štiavnica
Divín Castle
Castle ruins

The ruins of the Gothic Castle of Divín are located directly in the village of Divín.

Divín Castle was built in the 13th century. In the 16th century, the castle was sei...

Divín
Via ferrata Chimney
Adrenaline activities

Via ferrata Chimney on Skalka (The Rock) in Kremnica Hills is one of the best climbing places in Slovakia. It offers secured climbing routes where you can use a solid ste...

Kremnica
Muráň Castle
Castle ruins

The third highest located castle in Slovakia is situated on the Cigánka Boulder on the outskirts of the untouched nature of the Muránska Plain.

What is today a castle ru...

Muráň
Revište Castle
Castle ruins

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 ...

Žarnovica - Revištské Podzámčie
Ruins of Teplica Castle (Pustý Castle)
Castle ruins

In the woods, not far from the village of Sklené Teplice, there are hidden remnants of the Teplica Castle, which is almost unknown among tourists. The castle had an excel...

Sklené Teplice
Ruins of Rákoš Castle
Castle ruins

Once you decide to explore the forests around the village of Rákoš, you will undoubtedly find the ruins of the castle with the same name. Rákoš Castle used to be a magnif...

Rákoš
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
Extinct castle of Kapla
Castle ruins

In the village of Širkovce, in a very hilly terrain, there used to stand the medieval castle named Kapla also known as Širkovce Castle. It was known for many years only f...

Širkovce
Calvary in Kremnica
Sacral monuments

At the foot of the hill of Šturc, which rises near the mining town of Kremnica, there is a beautiful Calvary. The location where Calvary is built is also rare from a natu...

Kremnica
Bzovík Fort
Castle ruins

The Bzovík Fort was originally a monastery built on a low elevation in the village of Bzovík. The monastery was built in the second half of the 12th century. It was origi...

Bzovík
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
Pustý Castle
Castle ruins

The ruins of Pustý Castle (i.e. Abandoned Castle) are located near the town of Zvolen over the confluence of the rivers Hron and Slatina. It consists of two castle comple...

Zvolen
Calvary in Hliník nad Hronom
Sacral monuments

Almost every town or village in Slovakia has its own calvary. Even Hliník nad Hronom is not an exception. Calvary is hidden in the beautiful surroundings of the local for...

Hliník nad Hronom
Benedictine monastery
Sacral monuments

The Benedictine monastery in Hronský Beňadik is made up of a group of fortified sacral buildings. Preserved monastery and church are among the most valuable Gothic monume...

Hronský Beňadik