Things to do and tourist attractions in Polana
Ľubietovský Vepor - 1277 m asl
Hiking
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...
Ľubietová
Hrb Hill - 1255 m asl
Hiking
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...
Ľubietová
Period blast furnace from the Hungarian Kingdom
Technical monuments
In the mountainous surroundings of Osrblie, there is a blast furnace from the period of Hungarian Kingdom. It is an important technical monument, of which only the remain...
Osrblie
Poľana - Kyslinky
Hiking
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...
Strelníky
Predajnianske Waterfalls
Waterfalls
Not far from the picturesque village of Predajná, dense forests hide two beautiful natural gems. These are two waterfalls, which originated on the local stream of Čelno. ...
Predajná
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
Wandering "Bátovský" boulder
Hiking
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...
Hrochoť
Detvianska Poľana
Hiking
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...
Hriňová
Ski resort Hronec - Majer
Skiing
Ski resort Hronec - Majer is a pleasant ski resort near the town of Brezno. It is rather a small resort with a family atmosphere and a beautiful view of the Low Tatras.
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Hronec
Ski Hlobišov
Skiing
The ski resort Ski Hlobišov is located on the edge of the picturesque village of Hronec and provides a wonderful view of the main ridge of this picturesque mountain area....
Hronec
Waterfall of Bystré
Waterfalls
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...
Hriňová
Summer swimming pool in Podbrezová
Lakes and pools
Water and summer fun in Horehronie region is offered by the swimming pool in Podbrezová, located in the Kolkáreň housing estate. It is separated from urban bustle by an a...
Podbrezová
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
Metallurgical Museum
Museums and history
The region of Horehronie is known for its rich metallurgical production, the center of which is the village of Podbrezová. This is where the Metallurgical Museum of Želez...
Podbrezová
Spa Brusno
Lakes and pools
Spa Brusno lies in central Slovakia, in Horehronie region (there are the most beautiful trees). They are 21 km northeast of Banska Bystrica in the direction of Brezno, in...
Brusno
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
Kalamárka
Other attractions
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...
Detva
Melich's Rock
Hiking
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...
Detva
Ski Čierny Balog
Skiing
Ski Čierny Balog is a complex recreation center offering interesting leisure and sports activities in every season. During winter, a ski resort with five moderately deman...
Čierny Balog
Hillfort at Kláštor
Hiking
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...
Poniky
Covered swimming pool in Mazorníkovo
Lakes and pools
If you want to stay sport-active throughout the year, you can use services of the indoor swimming pool Mazorník in Brezno. There, you can swim, relax body and mind and ga...
Brezno
Memorial in Nemecká
Memorials
In 1945, there were many tragic events that took place during World War II fights. One of the saddest happened by the Lime kiln near the village of Nemecká.
This is the ...
Nemecká
Forestry Open Air Museum Vydrovo
Museums and history
In the picturesque surroundings of the Vydrovská Valley near Čierny Balog, the Forestry Open-Air Museum was founded, which is the only one in Slovakia.
The location of t...
Čierny Balog
Horné Lazy observation tower
Lookouts
The Horné Lazy observation tower is one of the highest observation towers in Slovakia. It is an impressive almost 40 m high, and when climbing to its top, you will overco...
Brezno
Čiernohronská Railway
Technical monuments
Čiernohronská Railway (ČHŽ) is a narrow-gauge forest railway with a gauge of 760 mm. Its construction began in 1908 and regular traffic began on the track in 1909. It was...
Čierny Balog
Museum of Horehronie in Brezno - Burgher house
Museums and history
The Museum of Horehronie in Brezno is one of the younger museums in Slovakia. Its collection consists of more than 30,000 objects, as well as a number of written and pict...
Brezno
Museum of Horehronie in Brezno - Literary exhibition
Museums and history
The Museum of Horehronie in Brezno is one of the younger museums in Slovakia. Its permanent exhibition Literary Brezno is located in the renovated premises of the old gra...
Brezno
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
Cycling trail Kamenistá Valley
Other attractions
The Kamenistá Valley is a paradise for cyclists. You will be pleased not only by the varied terrain, but also by the magnificent views and picturesque forest coves.
The ...
Sihla
Bystrianska Cave
Caves
Underground bowels of the Horehronské Valley are proof of the extremely beautiful power of nature. Not far from the well-known tourist centers of Tále and Mýto pod Ďumbie...
Bystrá
