“Tajchy” of Banská Štiavnica

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Tajchy are lakes situated in central Slovakia. They were constructed for the needs of the local mines and today they serve for recreation bathing in the wonderful natural setting next to Banská Štiavnica, the town inscribed in the UNESCO List of Natural and Cultural Heritage.

“Tajchy” of Banská Štiavnica are artificial lakes constructed for needs of historical mines. Lack of water amid the mountainous mining locality compelled the engineers to look for solutions. They designed and built a clever water supplying system quite original in Europe . Its purpose was to gather rainwater flowing down the mountain slopes and toconduct it into reservoirs. The water in lakes was then supplied to mines and metallurgical plants where it drove varied machines. The greatest number of “tajchy” was constructed in the 18th century when they were designed and realized by S. Mikovíni, M. K. and J. K. Hell.

Originally there were about 60 such lakes in the mountains of Štiavnické vrchy. Today only a third of them exist. The largest lake is Počúvadlianske jazero. Its area is 11,73 ha. The highest situated lake is Ottergrundské jazero on the eastern slope of Paradajs Mountain at the sea level altitude of 939 m. Today tajchy do not serve their original purpose, they offer a fabulous summer holiday to fans of camping and outdoor swimming.

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Places Around

Akadémia a botanická záhrada

V Štiavnici je všetko hore, alebo dolu kopcom. Dobre padne načerpať energiu v botanickej záhrade, kde nájdete sekvoje aj japonský céder. Sláva Štiavnice nespočívala iba na bohatstve jej podzemia, ale aj na sláve Baníckej akadémie. Zriadila ju v roku 1762 Mária Terézia ako prvú univerzitu svojho druhu na svete a zhromaždila v nej špičkovú vedu a techniku tej doby. Botanická záhrada obklopuje budovy Akadémie.

Arboretum Kysihýbel

Arboretum Kysihýbel

Arboretum Kysihýbel in the administrative territory of Banská Štiavnica (central Slovakian town inscribed in the List of the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage) is the unique experimental forestry area specialized in rapidly growing exotic wood species.

Kolpašské jazerá

Kolpašské jazerá

In the village of Banský Studenec there are two lakes lying next to each other - the so-called Kolpašské. These are artificial tanks - tajchy - which were built for the needs of mining. They are currently used for fishing (especially the smaller ones), but also for summer recreation (especially the larger ones). Although the lakes are also called Studenské (after the village of Banský Studenec), they belong to the warmest secrets of Banská Štiavnica. The water in them is controlled, of sufficient quality for bathing. There are changing cabins on the shores of Lake Kolpaš. However, facilities providing services to holidaymakers are not here. The location will be appreciated especially by visitors looking for quiet, little visited natural swimming pools.

Vyhniansky travertín

Prírodná pamiatka Vyhniansky travertín je ojedinelým krasovým útvarom – živou, neustále rastúcou travertínovou kopou s viac ako 3 m vysokým vodopádom.

Animal Park Revištské Podzámčie

Animal Park Revištské Podzámčie

Visit the Animal Park in Revištské Podzámčie – a place with a fairy tale-like environment, exciting animals, a gurgling waterfall, a lake teeming with fish, and a meadow made for picnics and peaceful relaxation.

Rekreačný areál Tajch

Rekreačný areál Tajch

Vodná nádrž Tajch – bola postavená severne od mesta Nová Baňa v r. 1792 – 1794 ako súčasť bývalého banského vodohospodárskeho systému.

Banský dvor

Obnovený camping a reštaurácia Banský dvor na brehu nádrže Tajch je ideálnym miestom pre odstavenie karavanu, destský tábor, stanovačku aj chatovačku, ale aj pre motozraz či festival.

Ranč Nádej

Offering a barbecue, children's playground and sun terrace, Ranč Nádej is situated in Svätý Anton in the Banskobystrický kraj Region. 39 km from Banská Bystrica. Dudince is 28 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site.

Ranč Divoký Zapadákov

Ranč Divoký Zapadákov is located in Banská Štiavnica, 1.6 km from Chateau Svaty Anton. Free private parking is available on site. Certain units have views of the mountain or garden. The rooms include a shared bathroom. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including horse riding and cycling. The Church of St. Catherine is 5 km from Ranč Divoký Zapadákov, while New Chateau Banska Stiavnica is 5 km from the property. Piesťany Airport is 84 km away.

Furmanská koliba

Vo Furmanskej kolibe v Bzenici si môžete vychutnať množstvo slovenských špecialít, ako je baraní guláš, halušky alebo vychýrená držková polievka. Koliba je ľahko dostupná aj z cesty R1 a je ideálnym miestom pre Vašu rodinnú oslavu.

Drevenica Revište

Štýlové ubytovacie zariadenie Drevenica Revište sa nachádza v tichom prostredí na okraji Revištského Podzámčia pri Žarnovici. Ponúka ubytovanie v apartmánoch, v kempingu, chutné tradičné jedlo a tiež slúži ako vodácka základňa vodákom splavujúcim rieku Hron. Dominantu nad areálom tvorí silueta hradu Revište. Pre odvážnych sú v ponuke lety na vírniku – gyrocoptere. Vzdialená je cca 4 km od mesta Žarnovica.

Koliba u Rytiera

Offering a garden and sun terrace, Koliba u Rytiera is situated in Zvolen, 3.2 km from Zvolen Castle. Zvolen Castle is 3.2 km from the property. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.

Koliba Riečky

Rekreačné zariadenie a koliba RIEČKY sa nachádzajú v Kľakovskej doline, v dedinke Župkov.

Banský dvor

Obnovený camping a reštaurácia Banský dvor na brehu nádrže Tajch je ideálnym miestom pre odstavenie karavanu, destský tábor, stanovačku aj chatovačku, ale aj pre motozraz či festival.

Hotel Barcadam

Situated in Banská Štiavnica, Hotel Barcadam provides barbecue facilities and garden. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as New Chateau Banska Stiavnica and Old Chateau Banska Stiavnica. Free WiFi is available.

Penzión Príjemný Oddych

Set in the original former civic house from the late renaissance, the Penzión Príjemný Oddych is located in the center of Banská Štiavnica, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The property offers en suite rooms, a restaurant with a bar and free WiFi in all areas.

Pension na Trojici

Pension na Trojici

Our boarding house is situated in the center of the main monument zone directly on the Holy Trinity Square of Banská Štiavnica, a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site.

Gavalier Design Rooms

Gavalier Design Rooms offers accommodation in Banská Štiavnica.

Hostel Skautský dom

Hostel Skautský dom is set in a historic building in the UNESCO-protected town of Banská Štiavnica, next to the Old Castle. It offers a garden with a terrace, playground and barbecue facilities. Free WiFi and free parking are provided.

Apartmány ANTIK Pratterov dom ****

Situated in the UNESCO-protected town of Banska Stiavnica and the Old Chateau Banska Stiavnica reachable within 300 m, Apartmány Antik Pratterov Dom offers a self-catered accommodation in units with antique furnishings. Free WiFi is available in all areas.

Aura

Ranč Nádej

Offering a barbecue, children's playground and sun terrace, Ranč Nádej is situated in Svätý Anton in the Banskobystrický kraj Region. 39 km from Banská Bystrica. Dudince is 28 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site.

Ranč Divoký Zapadákov

Ranč Divoký Zapadákov is located in Banská Štiavnica, 1.6 km from Chateau Svaty Anton. Free private parking is available on site. Certain units have views of the mountain or garden. The rooms include a shared bathroom. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including horse riding and cycling. The Church of St. Catherine is 5 km from Ranč Divoký Zapadákov, while New Chateau Banska Stiavnica is 5 km from the property. Piesťany Airport is 84 km away.

Drevenica Revište

Štýlové ubytovacie zariadenie Drevenica Revište sa nachádza v tichom prostredí na okraji Revištského Podzámčia pri Žarnovici. Ponúka ubytovanie v apartmánoch, v kempingu, chutné tradičné jedlo a tiež slúži ako vodácka základňa vodákom splavujúcim rieku Hron. Dominantu nad areálom tvorí silueta hradu Revište. Pre odvážnych sú v ponuke lety na vírniku – gyrocoptere. Vzdialená je cca 4 km od mesta Žarnovica.

Koliba u Rytiera

Offering a garden and sun terrace, Koliba u Rytiera is situated in Zvolen, 3.2 km from Zvolen Castle. Zvolen Castle is 3.2 km from the property. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.

Koliba Riečky

Rekreačné zariadenie a koliba RIEČKY sa nachádzajú v Kľakovskej doline, v dedinke Župkov.

Banský dvor

Obnovený camping a reštaurácia Banský dvor na brehu nádrže Tajch je ideálnym miestom pre odstavenie karavanu, destský tábor, stanovačku aj chatovačku, ale aj pre motozraz či festival.

Spa Sklené Teplice

The baths in Sklené Teplice, one of Slovakia’s oldest baths, will let you warm your bones, relax your body and mind, and find a gorgeous landscape.

Water Paradise Vyhne

In the magnificent countryside of the Štiavnica hills, where there used to be old spas, you can find the Vyhne Water Paradise thermal swimming-pool. It offers visitors fun, rest and comfort all year round in its healing thermal waters with a high iron content and a temperature of up to 36,5 °C.

Plochá dráha

Plochá dráha

Dejiny žarnovickej plochej dráhy sa začali písať 29. a 30. augusta 1953, keď Základná organizácia Zväzarmu pri n. p. Preglejka zorganizovala 1. pohronskú plochú dráhu o Striebornú prilbu SNP.

Holidaypark Kováčová

Holidaypark Kováčová

Entertainment and relax in the thermal healing water all the year round. The year-round open aquapark was built in place of the previous thermal swimming pool.

Spa Kováčová

Spa Kováčová

Below the foothills of the Kremnické vrchy highlands, north-west of the town of Zvolen at an altitude of 320 m above sea level, we find Kováčová Spa, specialising in the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal apparatus and nervous system.

Thermal Swimming Pool Kúpele Sliač

Thermal Swimming Pool Kúpele Sliač

Termálne kúpalisko v Kúpeľoch Sliač – liečivá prírodná voda v lone nádhernej sliačskej prírody. Užite si výnimočný pokoj a liečivé účinky termálnej vody v Kúpeľoch Sliač v kúpeľoch vášho srdca.

Spa Sliač

The spa Sliač is situated in the western part of the basin Zvolenská kotlina between the towns Banská Bystrica and Zvolen over the valley of river Hron. The open setting of the spa, suitable climate at a favourable sea level altitude and the yearly temperature averages oscillating around 8.2 °C are the characteristics that classify Sliač among spas with most favourable position.

Golf Country Club Hron Tri Duby

Golf Country Club Hron Tri Duby

Na polceste medzi Banskou Bystricou a Zvolenom, len 1 kilometer od letiska na Sliači nájdete malebné golfové ihrisko nesúce názov celej lokality - Tri duby. Golfový areál určený pre začiatočníkov aj profesionálov, širokú verejnosť aj hostí tu vyrástlo v roku 2004.

Starý zámok (Old Chateau) Banská Štiavnica

Starý zámok (Old Chateau) Banská Štiavnica

The dominant monument of the town centre of Banská Štiavnica that has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List is Starý zámok (Old Chateau) standing on the terrace west of the Trojičné námestie square.

Mining monuments in Banská Štiavnica

Mining monuments in Banská Štiavnica

The unique set of monuments in town Banská Štiavnica (inscribed in the UNESCO List of Cultural Heritage) consists of valuable technical monuments associated with the mining past of the town.

Nový zámok (New Chateau) Banská Štiavnica

Nový zámok (New Chateau) Banská Štiavnica

On the hill above Banská Štiavnica, Nový zámok (New Chateau) stands since 1571 bearing the name of the hill Frauenberg or Dievčenský or Panenský hrad in Slovak (Maiden Castle or Virgin Castle).

Glanzenberg Mining Gallery

Glanzenberg Mining Gallery

The latest exposition of the Slovak Mining Museum that has been made available is an hereditary draining mining gallery, which is counted among the earliest in the Štiavnica region.

Slovak Mining Museum Banská Štiavnica

Slovak Mining Museum Banská Štiavnica

The Slovak Mining Museum was established in 1964 following the merger of the Town Museum and the State Mining Museum. The Open Air Mining Museum, which is one of its permanent expositions, is a unique museum of its kind in Slovakia.

The manor house Svätý Anton

The manor house Svätý Anton

In the heart of the mountains Štiavnicke vrchy in central Slovakian village Svätý Anton (known as Antol before 1996) stands a monumental Baroque-Classicist manor house with a wonderful English park.

The Castle of Sitno

The Castle of Sitno

Sitno, the tallest mountain of the Štiavnické vrchy Mts., (1,009 m), dominates the south-western horizon of Banská Štiavnica and offers a fabulous view. Three faces of the mountain are steep, almost inaccessible, and on the fourth side the Castle of Sitno, or better said its ruins, stand. It was built in the 13th century on the site of a primeval fortified castle. It is in ruins since the 18th century.

Plochá dráha

Plochá dráha

Dejiny žarnovickej plochej dráhy sa začali písať 29. a 30. augusta 1953, keď Základná organizácia Zväzarmu pri n. p. Preglejka zorganizovala 1. pohronskú plochú dráhu o Striebornú prilbu SNP.

The Šášov Castle

The ruins of the medieval Šášov Castle stand above the river Hron not far away from Žiar nad Hronom in central Slovakia. According to a legend, the lord of the Zvolen Castle had it built for his court joker who saved his life while hunting.