Things to do and tourist attractions in Zvolen and surroundings

Even in one of the oldest cities in Slovakia, in Zvolen, you can find an open indoor swimming pool that offers its services to visitors whether it is summer or winter, of...

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...

The Orlík complex is located near the city centre of Zvolen in the pleasant environment of the water reservoir Zvolen-Môťová and the foot of the Zálužná Hill. If you are ...

Kováčová Aquapark is located northwest of the spa Kováčová. It is supplied with thermal water from the spa spring. However, the water must be cooled for its high temperat...

Sliač Spa is historically the first spa in Slovakia, which is primarily intended for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The spa is situated in beautiful nature, bo...

Summer thermal swimming pool in Sliač offers beautiful and quiet environment, beautiful natural scenery, summer comfort and family atmosphere.

The summer swimming pool i...

The overwhelming power of nature has conjured up a genuine natural jewel over the village of Turová. If you come here once, you will feel like you are in the Slovak Parad...

in the Kremnické vrchy, in the valley, which has the character of a canyon, a right-side nameless tributary of the Turová stream created a beautiful Turovský waterfall. T...

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...

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...

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 ...

Gavurky - a unique place that attracts not only tourists but also scientists. It is an oak grove that extends near the village of Dobrá Niva near Zvolen.

The uniqueness ...

The dominating feature of the village of Čerín is the early-Gothic church of St. Martin from the beginning of the 14th century. It is one of the most precious monuments i...

In Kremnické Hills, there is one of the oldest protected places in Slovakia. It is a rare, almost untouched habitat, which consists of primaeval fir-beech with the additi...

Malachov Rocks are a protected area about 4 km from Banska Bystrica, near Radvaň. This interesting rock formation is a distinctive landmark.

We can find here small rocky...

Not far from the village of Malachov, in the immediate vicinity of Banska Bystric, there is a beautiful Malachovská gorge, where glittering Malachovský waterfall glimpses...

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...

Locality of Trávny Ždiar is relatively little known among hikers and tourists. But those who have already known its charm claim that it is such a "Little Slovak Paradise....

If you like to discover new and unrecognized corners of Slovak nature, where the time goes a little slower and everywhere is quietness disturbed only by the sounds of nat...

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.

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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...

Velestúr is the fifth highest peak rising in the main ridge of Kremnické Hills. It is certainly not unknown to tourists, as it is one of the relatively well-visited hills...

A refurbished and modernly equipped indoor swimming pool can be found in Banská Bystrica. It is open throughout the year, allowing swimming enthusiasts to enjoy their fav...

The beach swimming pool in Banská Bystrica is part of the Aqualand complex and consists of a 2.5-hectare natural lake with a sandy beach, where boats and water bikes can ...

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...

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...

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...

The region of Banská Štiavnica boasts of a number of natural pools. These also include the Studenské Lakes, also known as the Kolpašské Lakes. They are situated in the vi...

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*...