Banská Bytrica town and its surroundings

Banská Bystrica town and its surroundings

turistika v okolí banskej bystrice In the surroundings of Banská Bystrica town, more than 500 kilometres of marked footpaths for tourists can be found here. Thanks to their high level, Banská Bystrica is ranked among the most marked regions for the needs of tourism in Slovakia. Since 2007 the new footpaths for tourists are also at their disposal on the territory of the Mestské lesy (the Urban Forests). At these places you can experience a stay in nature with joy only a few kilometres away from 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

Banská Bystrica town

The town remembers the 13th century, beginnings of the mining works in the region and it was the birthplace of the Slovak National Uprising during the World War II. In Banská Bystrica you will find historical heritage in center of town, Castle area - national culture monument or Clock tower with the splendid outlook. more info...

Kremnica town

The ancient town with the council castle complex situated in the center with the charnel house and ossuary. Kremnica offers you expositions of the Kremnica Coin and Medal Museum, the Church of St. Catherine with precious organ, National mint, which is the oldest in the world. more info...

Zvolen castle

It is a dominant of the city and it is preserved in its original, intact shape and it is registered as a National Cultural Monument. Zvolen castle attracts you by precious collection of Gothic and modern arts, very popular theatre festival called The Zvolenské castle games. 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...

Harmanecká cave

Enjoy 60 minutes in ´White cave´ and feel great atmosphere in it. Harmanec cave (Harmanecká jasykyňa) will amaze you with the snow-white stalactite adornment, stalactite waterfalls and little lakes, the stalactite décor of the White dome (Biely dóm) and the Treasury (Klenotnica). more info...

Bystrianska cave

Let´s find the secrets of 2600 meters long cave. Bystrianska cave offers sinter curtains hanging on the sinter barks, speleotherapy, abyss called „Hell“, which is 56 meters deep. more info...