Things to do and tourist attractions in Podhorie and surroundings

On the narrow outcropping of the Štiavnica Mountains, sometimes reffered to as Brezový Castle, there are the ruins of Žakýlsky Castle. It is one of the least known castle...

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...

The Botanical Garden in Banská Štiavnica is located in beautiful surroundings on the adjacent grounds of the former building of the Mining and Forestry Academy, founded i...

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 ...

Ski Resort SALAMANDRA is located near Banská Štiavnica and it is one of the few resorts with chair lift in the surroundings. The Doppelmayr seat operates a one and a half...

On the andesite rocks of the popular tourist hill of Sitno, there is a castle ruin of the same name. Sitno Castle used to be a massive, medieval stone castle built in the...

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...

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 ...

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...

Zveropark in Revištské Podzámčie is a place where nature is as beautiful as from a fairy tale, interesting animals, a roaring waterfall, a lake full of fish, a meadow per...

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.

The Borová Hill ...

Ostrý Grúň Ski Resort is located on the northern slopes of the mountain range. Skiers are offered with 5 slopes of light and medium difficulty with a total length of 1.8 ...

If you are looking for a great skiing trip near Zvolen, head straight to the Kráľová near Zvolen ski resort. The resort is ideal for recreational skiers as well as advanc...

Krahule Ski Resort is located in the Kremnica Hills in the village of Krahule near one of the alleged centers of Europe. Skiing is provided on undemanding slopes in lengt...

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...

The ski resort is located on the side ridge of Suchá Mountain in Kremnica Hills. The variety of terrain for downhill skiing will satisfy all categories of skiers. There a...

Králiky Ski Resort is located near the town of Banská Bystrica near the village of Králiky. The resort area offers visitors with skiing on four groomed slopes, which are ...

On the wooded hill of Hrádok, which rises on the western edge of the Štiavnické Hills, a medieval castle of Bzenica once stood. The remains of a relatively large castle h...

On the andesite hummock towering above the village of Podhradie, there are ruins of a medieval castle called Sivý Kameň (ie Grey Rock). The castle was built in the first ...

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...

If you are looking for a great skiing experience for the whole family, Ski Center Tajov will be perfect for you. It is located just outside the town of Banská Bystrica. I...

Ski resort of Cigeľ Priedavky-Šabľová lies above the village of Cigeľ, about 7 km south of Prievidza.

The groomed slope in the resort is served by one ski lift and you w...

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...

In the beautiful surroundings of the Cigánska Valley, which separates the mountains Tribeč and Pohronský Inovec, there are remnants of the Živánská Tower. Once a massive ...

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 ...

Ski resort of Čachovo - Selce is located northeast of Banska Bystrica and about 2 km from the village of Selce.

With the first snowfall, fans of downhill skiing will fin...

North of the famous wine-growing village of Topoľčianky, the ruins of the Hrušov castle have been standing for centuries. Its remnants of massive walls and towers rise up...

Šachtičky Ski Resort is located in the mountains near Banská Bystrica. It is suitable for recreational skiing for casual as well as professional skiing for demanding skie...

The mysterious Tribeč Mountains offer unique places with a rich history. Such a place is Vrchhora, where the remains of a Renaissance church and a Baroque chapel are hidd...

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...