Things to do and tourist attractions in Nižná Slaná and surroundings
Etelka Smelting Plant
Museums and history
Etelka is the iron heart of Gemer. The blast furnace was built in 1867 by Count Emanuel Andrássy, who named it after his mother. Thanks to the steelworks, iron production...
Nižná Slaná
5.3 km
Andrássy mansion
Castles, chateaus, mansions
The pride of the village Vlachovo is Andrassy mansion, which stands out at the entrance to the village in the direction of Rožňava. The one-storey Classicist mansion is t...
Vlachovo
5.3 km
Icehouse of the Count in Vlachovo
Museums and history
On the outskirts of the village of Vlachovo, in the local forest, preserved the historically valuable area of the former Andrássy mansion with the rest of the otherwise l...
Vlachovo
7.2 km
Betliar Mansion
Castles, chateaus, mansions
Seven kilometers from the mining town of Rožňava, there is the picturesque village of Betliar, which boasts of a magnificent manor house with original furnishings and col...
Betliar
7.5 km
Gerlašské Rocks
Hiking
Near the village of Rožňavské Bystré, there is a natural reserve of Gerlašské Rocks. It is these very aesthetic rock formations and caves that are protected. The Gerlašsk...
Rožňavské Bystré
8.0 km
Radzim - 991 m asl
Hiking
The dominant feature of the upper Gemer region is the limestone massif of Radzim belonging to Stolické Hills. The Radzim massif is not very popular with tourists and is m...
Brdárka
8.7 km
Vyšná Slaná Ski Resort
Skiing
The Vyšná Slaná - Július Ski Resort is located near the village of Dobšiná close to the Radzim cottage. The resort has 2 ski lifts with a capacity of 1200 persons / hour ...
Vyšná Slaná
9.1 km
Ranch Wattani
Horses, riding
The beautiful environment of the Slovak Karst created the ideal conditions for the creation of the large Rancha Wattani complex.
You will find this cozy and relaxing pla...
Rudná
10.3 km
Ochtinská Aragonite Cave
Caves
Not only Slovak, but also worldwide cave unique, Ochtinská Aragonite Cave, is located in Revúcka Highlands, between towns of Jelšava and Štítnik.
The beautiful cave was ...
Ochtiná
10.8 km
Swimming Pool in Rožňava
Lakes and pools
Summer swimming pool in Rožňava can offer its visitors a beautiful and quiet environment and a true summer well-being in the open air.
Four pools are built in the large ...
Rožňava
11.0 km
Gallery of Mining Museum
Museums and history
The gallery is housed in a burgher's house in the center of Rožňava, whose origins go back to the end of the 15th century. This house is part of a terraced building on a ...
Rožňava
11.0 km
Late-Renaissance Watchtower
Museums and history
An inseparable dominant of the historical center of Rožňava is the late Renaissance watchtower. It was built during the Turkish threat in 1643-1654 on the site of the ori...
Rožňava
11.0 km
Gallery of the Mining Museum
Museums and history
On the Mining Squar, in the historical building of the burgher house from the 15th century, there is the Gallery of the Mining Museum.
There are regularly held short-ter...
Rožňava
11.2 km
Slavošovský and Koprášsky Tunnel
Technical monuments
The construction of an alternative line to Slavošovce was started in 1941. The reason was the affiliation of the southern Slovak territories to Hungary after the Vienna A...
Slavošovce
11.3 km
Historical exhibition of the Mining Museum
Museums and history
In the very heart of Rožňava is the historical exposition of the mining museum, which is located in the attractive building of the former Marko manufactory for the produc...
Rožňava
11.4 km
Sentinel - Mining Experience Center
Museums and history
The Sentinel Adventure Center was created by the reconstruction of the buildings of Mining Museum in Rožňava. Its premises include Exposition of mining and metallurgy of ...
Rožňava
11.6 km
Konský Dvor (Horse Yard)
Horses, riding
Agrotourism facility Konský dvor (Horse Yard) is located in the village of Brzotín, about 4 km from the town of Rožňava. The area is surrounded by the peaks of the Slovak...
Brzotín
11.9 km
Volovec - Skalisko - 1293 m asl
Hiking
The largest mountain complex of the Slovak Ore Mountains is the Volovské Hills, which are very popular among tourists. Their part near the town of Rožňava consists of abo...
Čučma
12.3 km
Babiná - 1278 m asl
Hiking
Babiná - a hill, which is not mass-visited by tourists, but offers a unique tourism, which will certainly satisfy even the most demanding tourists. The mighty Babiná Hill...
Hnilec
13.5 km
Brzotín Rocks
Hiking
If you visit the town of Rožňava, know that you will be enchanted not only by its historical core, but also by the unique nature that surrounds the town attractively. Onl...
Brzotín
14.2 km
Dobšinský Hill - 974 m asl
Hiking
North of the picturesque village of Dobšiná, there is a small, relatively deforested hill that is called Dobšinský Hill. This borders the southern part of the Slovak Par...
Mlynky
14.4 km
Gugeľ Ski Resort
Skiing
Gugeľ Ski Centre is one of the most important ski resorts in the Slovak Paradise. It is an ideal place for skiing and active relaxation for all ages, as well as for famil...
Mlynky - Prostredný Hámor
14.7 km
Koprášský Tunnel and Viaduct
Technical monuments
Not far from the village of Magnezitovce, there is a magnificent technical monument - the Koprášský tunnel and viaduct. The Koprášský tunnel was built in 1941. The tunnel...
Magnezitovce
15.3 km
Dievčenská skala (Girl's Rock) - 660 m asl
Hiking
The town of Rožňava is beautiful. It will enchant you not only with the historic center but also with the nature it is surrounded by. On the Silická Plain, you will find ...
Jovice
15.4 km
Andrássy's Picture Gallery
Museums and history
Andrássy's Picture Gallery in Krásnohorské Podhradie was built by Dionysus Andrássy in 1908-1909, the owner of the beautiful Krásna Hôrka estate, in order to place his va...
Krásnohorské Podhradie
15.4 km
Krásna Hôrka Castle - in reconstruction
Castles, chateaus, mansions
Krásna Hôrka Castle is closed since March 10, 2012 due to reconstruction works.
The picturesque Gemer area in the very heart of Slovakia boasts of an unprecedented cultu...
Krásnohorské Podhradie
15.7 km
Ski Mlynky
Skiing
Mlynky - Biele Vody Ski Resort is an ideal place for everyone who wants to enjoy winter fun. A groomed slope is waiting for you here, which is especially suitable for und...
Mlynky
15.8 km
Water Reservoir of Palcmanská Maša
Lakes and pools
The Palcmanská Maša reservoir could be also called a fairy-tale dam. It is located near the village of Dedinky, which is an important tourist center of the southern part ...
Dedinky
16.1 km
Veľká Knola - 1266 m asl
Hiking
In one of the most beautiful natural areas of Slovakia, in the National Park Slovak Paradise, beautiful natural corners and about 300 km of hiking trails are offered. One...
Mlynky
16.4 km
Pálenica Hill - 1115 m asl
Hiking
Pálenica is a hill situated in the north of Volovské Hills, west of the town of Nálepkovo.
The hill is also popularly known as "dispersed rock". This designation is deri...
Hnilčík
