Things to do and tourist attractions in Rimavská Baňa and surroundings

The lookout tower at Maginhrad is one of the newly built lookout towers in Slovakia. It stands on a hill of the same name at an altitude of 430 meters and thanks to its h...

The trip to the Drienčany Karst is not only about recreational experience but also about hiking. The educational trail will inform you about the local attractions as well...

The sundial is a historical means of measuring time, but you will not find it anywhere in the world as it is found on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Drienčan...

Only 15 km from Rimavská Sobota, there is a picturesque karst area of Drienčanský Karst, which is not so well known among tourists, but still hides a large number of prot...

Can you guess which tank won World War II? For many, the answer is probably clear. It is the Soviet tank T-34. And one of them, as a memory of the liberation struggles of...

Chorepa Saddle is a meadow saddle in Klenovské Hills, about 6 km from the town of Kokava nad Rimavicou. The saddle is a natural sight-seeing location with a beautiful vie...

Between the villages of Vyšná and Nižná Pokoradz, there is a place where nature has shown its magic. Indeed, the location is truly remarkable and that is why attracts man...

On the boundary of villages of Klenovec and Kokava nad Rimavicou, there is a lookout tower called Slopovo. It stands at an altitude of 851 meters in the beautiful surroun...

Observation towers attract many tourists every year. Several of them are located also in the Banská Bystrica Region, and new ones are continuously being built every year ...

Tŕstie is a mountain massif with a distinct peak of the same name, which rises to a height of 1121 m above sea level. The Tŕstie Hill represents a majestic dominant tower...

The sky above us offers a magnificent star theatre at night. If you would like to learn more about our solar system and discover the star veil, come to the observatory an...

The village of Sirk was in the past an important locality of iron ore mining. That's why a blast furnace and a hammer were built here. The iron furnace was in operation f...

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...

Tisovská Hradová is one of the most significant landscapes in the surroundings of Tisovec. This massive limestone hilltop with numerous caves has provided people with a s...

The cog railway Tisovec - Zbojská - Pohronská Polhora was established in 1896, especially for the needs of the developing metallurgical industry.

The railway was used fo...

Klenovský Vepor, the most prominent peak of the Veporské Hills, is a traditional destination for rocky tourists as well as occasional hikers or mountain bikers. Although ...

The hilffort at Strieborná near Cinobaňa is a rare archaeological site from the era of Kyjatice culture. It is a complex of a fortified settlement, a burial site, as well...

If you're looking for mysterious natural corners, we have a great tip for you. Čertova dolina (Devil's Valley) is a hidden nature reserve, often called a small Slovak Par...

The dominating feature of the Zbojská saddle is a magnificent lookout tower revolving around the folk architecture. The perfect rural atmosphere is enhanced by the ubiqui...

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...

NPR Dobročský prales is one of theoldest protected nature reservesin Slovakia, with a history of protection that dates back to 1913. This unique area is valuable for the ...

The Muranska Plain will captivate you with one of the best preserved and most precious locations in Slovakia, which is still a bit outside the massive attention of touris...

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...

The Muráň Plain is full of beauty, whether on the ground or underground. The central part of the national park is formed by a karst plain lined with steep, sloping boulde...

Kovac is an ordinary civil servant in Nitra or so we thought. But by a coincidence we found out that he wants to sell important state secrets abroad. We have to prevent t...

The natural lookout of Poludnica (Noonday Witch) is a spectacular rocky cliff and at the same time a national nature reserve that lies beneath it. This rocky cliff protru...

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...

One of the most fascinating architectural buildings in Lučenec that emits the spirit of history is the building of a neologic synagogue built in Art Nouveau style. The sy...

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 ...

In the southeastern part of the Licinská Uplands, there is the natural monument of Breakthrough of Muráň. In this locality, the Muráň River is surrounded by a narrow cany...