Ľupča Castle
Castles, chateaus, mansions
National cultural monument Ľupča Castle rises above the town of Slovenská Ľupča, about 10 km east of Banská Bystrica. It was founded in the middle of the 13th century by ...
Slovenská Ľupča
Rock Boletus in Slovenská Ľupča
Hiking
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...
Slovenská Ľupča
4.3 km
Slovak Ski Museum
Museums and history
A beautiful village of Podkonice, nestled in the lap of beautiful Central Slovak nature, offers not only perfect relaxation, but a bit of specific history too. You can fi...
Podkonice
6.4 km
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
6.7 km
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
6.8 km
Čachovo - Selce Ski Resort
Skiing
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...
Selce
8.3 km
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
8.7 km
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
8.9 km
Partisan Republic in Kalište
Memorials
At the foot of the southern slopes of the Low Tatras, deep in the mountains among the coniferous forests, a silent witness of horrors lies. In the slightly sloping valley...
Banská Bystrica
8.9 km
Postal Museum in Banská Bystrica
Museums and history
If you want to get to know the history of post, postal stamps, engraved aids, domestic stamps, foreign stamps as well as stamp creation, visit the Postal Museum, which is...
Banská Bystrica
9.2 km
Bat Cave
Caves
An interesting excursion point near Banska Bystrica is Panský diel Hill, which offers much more than just beautiful views. Directly below it is one of the most interestin...
Nemce
9.2 km
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
9.4 km
Anima Equus Farm
Horses, riding
The farm is located on the outskirts of Banska Bystrica below Baranov in the protected area of Low Tatras. There is beautiful nature forests, meadows, ideal environment f...
Banská Bystrica
9.5 km
Travertines in Moštenica
Other attractions
In the forest, near the village of Moštenica, there is a place that is an oasis of peace and a great location for hiking or family trip. Just follow the forest path leadi...
Moštenica
9.5 km
Dominik Skutecký Villa
Museums and history
The villa of Dominik Skutecký with the garden is a unique family villa, which was built in Banská Bystrica by the painter Dominik Skutecký according to his artistic taste...
Banská Bystrica
9.8 km
SNP Museum
Museums and history
The museum has a nationwide scope and is specialized in the development of Slovak society in the years 1938 - 1945 with emphasis on the documentation of anti-fascist libe...
Banská Bystrica
9.9 km
Educational trail Jakub
Hiking
You can take a beautiful walk not only with children in Jakub - a part of town Banská Bystrica, which is considered to be a kind of gateway to the Low Tatras National Par...
Banská Bystrica
10.0 km
Central Slovak Museum - Matthias House
Museums and history
Part of the Banská Bystrica castle complex as well as the Mining Bastion is the so-called Matthias House, which has been standing here since 1479. It bears its name in ho...
Banská Bystrica
10.0 km
Barbora's Route
Hiking
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...
Banská Bystrica
10.0 km
Central Slovak Gallery - Praetorium
Other attractions
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...
Banská Bystrica
10.0 km
Panský diel - 1100 m asl
Hiking
A beautiful piece of land that offers a unique view of the vast plains, mysterious forests, picturesque villages and majestic hills in every season. Location so close to ...
Špania Dolina
10.0 km
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Castle Church)
Sacral monuments
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...
Banská Bystrica
10.0 km
City Castle in Banska Bystrica
Castles, chateaus, mansions
The beautiful and magical historical center of Banska Bystrica is completed by the City Castle, which is not only its dominant feature but also a characteristic symbol th...
Banská Bystrica
10.1 km
Cathedral of St Francis Xavier
Sacral monuments
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...
Banská Bystrica
10.2 km
Central Slovak Museum - Thurzo's house
Museums and history
Part of the main square and thus the histric core of Banská Bystrica is an important architectural monument Thurzo House, which is forever tied to the Thurzo family. It i...
Banská Bystrica
10.2 km
Literary and Music Museum
Museums and history
Due to its specialization, the Literary and Music Museum in Banská Bystrica is a unique museum not only in Slovakia but also in the whole of Europe. It focuses on the doc...
Banská Bystrica
10.3 km
Šachtičky Ski Resort
Skiing
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...
Banská Bystrica
10.3 km
Bethlen's House
Other attractions
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...
Banská Bystrica
10.4 km
Observatory on Vartovka Hill
Other attractions
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...
Banská Bystrica
10.5 km
Kozí chrbát (Goat's back) - 1330 m asl
Hiking
Typically sharp peak of Kozí chrbát (Goat's Back) is the dominant of the main ridge of the Low Tatras, in the part of Starohorské Hills. The hill is known for its enchant...
Donovaly