Things to do and tourist attractions in Žiar nad Hronom and surroundings

You can experience the fascinating space theatre in Maximilian Hell's Observatory and Planetarium in Žiar nad Hronom. The observatory is mainly focused on the Central Poh...

Above the town of Žiar nad Hronom, there is a low, but very popular mountain, which is called Šibeničný Hill (Gallows Hill). It is a place where the locals walk if they w...

In the forests above the village of Lehôtka pod Brehmi, there are the Kapitulské rock cliffs formed by rhyolite lava. Active lava flow created remarkable rocky hills, sea...

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...

If you are looking for the oldest nature reserve from the old days of Hungary Kingdom, you will find it in the village of Lehôtka pod Brehmi. Since 1907, it has been the ...

The Bralce Nature Reserve is located at the foot of the Panská Mountain in the Štiavnica Mountains. Its highest point is the Pansky Hill (Kečka), which attracts tourists ...

The Jastrabská skala (The Hawk Rock) is proudly towering on the slope of the Kremnica Valley, between the gate to Kremnica Hills, Stará Kremnička and Bartošová Lehôtka. I...

Almost every town or village in Slovakia has its own calvary. Even Hliník nad Hronom is not an exception. Calvary is hidden in the beautiful surroundings of the local for...

The attractive tourist town of Vyhne is located in the Štiavnické Hills in the Vyhnianska Valley. The tourists are attracted not only by the thermal water, Vyhniansky tra...

The massive wooded hill Demian lies in the northern part of Štiavnické Hills. Its massive slopes are bordered by the village of Hronská Breznica. The hill is of volcanic ...

If you want to see the most beautiful views of the Žiar Valley, head out to Rock of Dolná Ždaňa. It is located above the village of Dolná Ždaňa near the town of Žiar nad ...

If you are a seeker and admirer of unique natural beauties, you should not miss the wonderful travertine of Vyhne. It is ocated in the picturesque village of Vyhne about ...

The small village of Ihráč near the town of Žiar nad Hronom stands out with its impressive natural monument - the Ihráč Stone Sea. It is located on the southern outskirts...

In the enchanting environment of the Protected Landscape Area of Štiavnické vrchy, in the immediate vicinity of the village of Podhorie, lies the only mountain lake of th...

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...

If you have ever been to the village of Vyhne, you might also be attracted by an interesting stone spur that rises above the village. It is* Jelenia skala (Deer Rock)*, w...

Slovakia is truly rich in rare and remarkable natural creations. One of these unique phenomena in which nature has shown its best is the Čertova skala (Devil's Rock) near...

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...

At the foot of the hill of Šturc, which rises near the mining town of Kremnica, there is a beautiful Calvary. The location where Calvary is built is also rare from a natu...

Unique, the only one in the world, full of humor, but also memories - such is the Alley of Famous Noses in Kremnica. It is a reminder that humour and satire have made peo...

Kremnica Mountains, the dominant of the central part of Slovakia, hides many hiking and educationl trails in its dense forests, but one of them is truly unique.

It is th...

The beauty of the Kremnica Hills has stolen the hearts of many nature lovers or tourism enthusiasts. This volcanic mountain range offers** a rich tangle of hiking trails*...

The town of Kremnica and its immediate surroundings are known for its former mining activity. This site, thanks to its gold and silver reserves, was one of the most impor...

The "Green Path" tourist-educational trail will take you through interesting attractions of forests and meadows near the mining town of Kremnica. It is a trail focusing o...

Enter the Journey through time and get ready for an unforgettable adventure ride! Uncover the secrets of this fascinating city's past through fun-filled interactive exper...

We all remember the poem about the unfulfilled love of poet Andrej Sládkovič to Marina Pischl. But do you know where her birthhouse is located?

You can find it on the Sq...

Discover the beauty of Banská Štiavnica in a fun and unconventional way. Will you reveal all the secrets and find the mythic Štiavnica treasure?

City Game is an adventur...

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...

Nativity scene in Banská Štiavnica is one of the largest wooden, moving nativity scenes in Slovakia. It depicts the development, history and traditions of one of the most...

The Banská Štiavnica Calvary is an inherent landscape element of this town. It is built on a hill, making it visible from almost every point in Banská Štiavnica. The Calv...