Things to do and tourist attractions in Očová and surroundings

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.

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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...

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.

Even today, the nature around Zvolen shows its magical power and mightiness to all tourists. You can find natural wonders near the village of Hrochoť. One of its breathta...

Kalamárka is a natural site in the foothills of Poľana near Detva. What will enchant you in this area for sure is the extremely rugged relief that has long been a traditi...

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 ...

Do you know where the mysterious Celtic fort is located? It is a hillfort at Kláštor, remains of which are a silent witness of the ancient life of the Celts on the wester...

The Orlík complex is located near the city centre of Zvolen in the pleasant environment of the water reservoir Zvolen-Môťová and the foot of the Zálužná Hill. If you are ...

If you want to use your free time not only for a walk through the flower beds and tree alleys, but also to learn a bit, visit the Borová Hill Arboretum.

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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...

The distinctive village of Detva is guarded on the south side by massive rock - Melich's Rock, which is part of the high and wild Poľana.

Melich's Rock is a 30 m high ro...

Poľana is one of the most precious complexes in Slovakia. The difficult availability of its territory and its specific location also contributed to this.

Most of the te...

National Natural Monument Waterfall of Bystré is located on the southern slopes of Poľana, about 8 km north of Hriňová. It can boast of its 23-meter height, making it one...

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...

The Poľana protected landscape area is included in the UNESCO list. Its area is 20 360 ha. The Poľana mountain range is our highest volcanic mountain range and its peak o...

If you don't know what to do with your day, make a small trip to the stars. In the popular Observatory on Vartovka Hill in Banská Bystrica, you will experience many unfor...

Bounce Park 17 is the largest sports and amusement park in Slovakia, located in Banská Bystrica. On an area of 4000m2, you will find more than 50 different attractions, f...

The overwhelming power of nature has conjured up a genuine natural jewel over the village of Turová. If you come here once, you will feel like you are in the Slovak Parad...

The immediate surroundings of the beautiful village of Ľubietová abound in several breathtaking natural sights. One of them is Ľubietovský Vepor, which is a landmark offe...

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...

Malachov Rocks are a protected area about 4 km from Banska Bystrica, near Radvaň. This interesting rock formation is a distinctive landmark.

We can find here small rocky...

The Bethlen's House accommodates the administrative headquarters and exhibition space of the Central Slovak Gallery. There are short-term exhibitions not only from the ga...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The name of Barbora's Route is linked to the name of St. Barbara - patron of miners. The route connects cities, villages and locations that have once been a center of min...

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...

If you want to find yourself in the very geographical center of Slovakia, you have to climb the massive wooded hill of Hrb. It is the northern peak of the Ľubietovský Vep...

Gavurky - a unique place that attracts not only tourists but also scientists. It is an oak grove that extends near the village of Dobrá Niva near Zvolen.

The uniqueness ...