Banská Bystrica town

besztercebánya One of the first towns, that were annouced as Town Monument Reservation in Slovakia, is Banská Bystrica. Its history dates back to the times of mining gold and copper in this area. The centrum of Banská Bystrica is a historical heritage and the castle area was announced a National Cultural Monument. Set out for a walk through the town and get familiar with many historical monuments. Banská Bystrica has also many museums, which will lead you to the far away past of this town. more info...

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Our tip for outdoor activities:
FUNARENA Donovaly - Center of Summer Fun – Special offer 1 +1 for Bob run PAINTBALL-GAME Banská Bystrica - military paintball near Banská Bystrica - 10% discount for a group of minimum 6 people The Suchý Vrch Pony Farm - is an agroturist farm of family type - 10% discount for 3 persons Slovak Hucul Club - 10% discount on offered services

Our tip for restaurants:
Shepherd’s Hut Goral Donovaly- traditional meals with live music - 5% over 25€, 8% over 50€ Shepherd’s Hut at St. Krištof Banská Bystrica- traditional Slovak meals directly under Donovaly - 5% discount up to 50€, 10% discount over 50€

Our tip for night-life:
MINISTRY of FUN Banská Bystrica - the largest and the most modern club in Slovakia - discount for up to 10 people-10%, discount for up to 15 people-15%, discount for over 15 people- 20%

Additional activities in region

The Town castle

The Town Castle is another National Cultural Monument, that was build near the original mining settlement, which was situated in the area where the town stands today. In Town Castle you will find Central Slovakia Gallery, collection of paintings here and more than 900 art works. more info...

Sate gallery

Central Slovakian gallery was established in 1956 as the third regional gallery in Slovakia. Central Slovakian gallery offers you regional art and Slovak art, graphis art and foreign graphic art, permanent exposition in The Old Town Hall and Bethlen's house. more info...

Central Slovakian museum

Central Slovakian museum was founded in 1889 and nowadays it is the oldest cultural institution in the city. more info...

Bath town Sliač

The bath town Sliač is more than 750 years known. Spa Sliač offers the most important and the richest is the Bath spring, relaxation and wellness facilities. more info...

Hiking in region of Banská Bystrica town

Enjoy hiking in one of the best signed hiking areas in Slovakia. Hiking in Banská Bystrica surrounding offers more than 500 km of hiking paths, new paths of Town forests, stay in nature just a few kilometers from town, round paths in forestparks. more info...