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.
Great number of precious technical monuments which demonstrate the level of progress reached here in the sphere of mining exist in the famous town of Banská Štiavnica. The town itself is situated amid a wonderful natural setting of the mountains Štiavnické vrchy.
The set of technical structures associated with extraction and processing of polymetalic ores consists of mines, pits, extraction towers, ingenious system of canals and artificial water reservoirs. Its indivisible parts are the buildings of the first Mining and Forest Academy in Europe. There are 33 pits and mines, 5 stopes and 8 other technical structures in Banská Štiavnica.
The pit Bieber is very popular. It bears the name of the well-to-do family of Štiavnica from the 15th century. It is 5,670 metres long. The pit Ondrej is open to public as part of the open-air Mining Museum of Štiavnica. It is 433 m deep. Along with pit Bartolomej, it is schemed to demonstrate the historical mining techniques.
The historical building of klopačka - the structure used for calling miners to work is from the 17th century.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Prírodná pamiatka Vyhniansky travertín je ojedinelým krasovým útvarom – živou, neustále rastúcou travertínovou kopou s viac ako 3 m vysokým vodopádom.
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.
Vodná nádrž Tajch – bola postavená severne od mesta Nová Baňa v r. 1792 – 1794 ako súčasť bývalého banského vodohospodárskeho systému.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Rekreačné zariadenie a koliba RIEČKY sa nachádzajú v Kľakovskej doline, v dedinke Župkov.
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.
Apartman na Zlatom Dvore is set in the heart of the historic central part of Banska Stiavnica. It features a fully equipped kitchen and rustic-style furniture. Public parking is provided in the vicinity, and guests receive free parking tickets for their stay. Amenities at the Zlatom Dvore Apartman comprise a seating area with sofa, a terrace and a radio. The private bathroom is equipped with shower and toilet. Free WiFi is available.
Situated in the heart of UNESCO-protected town of Banská Štiavnica and its Art Nouveau façade stands out among other buildings. If features accommodation with a restaurant, a terrace, free WiFi, a conference room for 50 people and a cellar.
Situated in the historical, UNESCO-protected centre of Banska Stiavnica, Penzion Cosmopolitan II. offers free public Wi-Fi. The rooms and suites have vaulted ceilings and feature original wooden elements.
Hotel Grand Matej is set in the historic center of Banská Štiavnica, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the elegant hotel with a pleasant ambience features a restaurant with a large summer terrace and a bar.
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 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.
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.
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.
Rekreačné zariadenie a koliba RIEČKY sa nachádzajú v Kľakovskej doline, v dedinke Župkov.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
