The Arboretum Borová hora in the town of Zvolen in central Slovakia is remarkable even in the European context, as it concentrates original wood species in their generic and geographic diversity. There is also the biggest collection of rose plants in Slovakia.

Ján Kulich je už dávno významnou súčasťou slovenského sochárstva. Podstata jeho diela vyrastá z koreňov ľudovej kultúry a bol bytostne presvedčený o tom, že všetko, čo vytvoril, patrí Slovensku. Jeho snažením bolo, aby ľuďom ukázal cez svoje dielo aké je to naše Slovensko krásne a duchovne bohaté, priamo v jeho rodisku, s ktorým zostal navždy spätý aj keď žil a pracoval v hlavnom meste.

The primeval forest of Badínsky prales, with its rare primary fir and beech habitat almost untouched by human activity, is one of the oldest protected areas in Slovakia. It was visited by Prince Charles in 2000.

We want you to feel great with us, which is why we have created a place for your moments of relaxation and well-being thanks to the use of natural materials. Stone, wood and warm tones will create the right atmosphere for your relaxation. Trees have always given people energy and strength. That's why wood has a story in our wellness center. He is 138 years old and thus creates an environment full of positive energy. You can release harmful substances from the body in our saunas. INFRASAUNA is equipped with the most modern infrared radiators, which have incredible regenerative and healing effects for your body, joints and muscles. SALT STEAM and EUCALYPTE SAUNA relax and cleanse the respiratory tract and lungs and have an excellent detoxifying effect on the whole organism. FINNISH SAUNA, a popular classic, is an integral part of the wellness center. After the sauna, you will be perfectly refreshed by the COOLING POOL with a waterfall. A RELAXING ROOM with a starry sky will give you a feeling of peace. The dominant feature of our wellness center is a spacious WHIRLPOOL for relaxing and regenerating muscles and joints thanks to massage jets. Entrance to the wellness center only from 15 years.

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.

Králická gorge is a beautiful gorge in the unique nature in the Kremnické hills. An easy walk in the gorge, ending with Králický waterfall, but what more could you want?

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.

Kremnica, the town situated in central Slovakia in Kremnické vrchy mountains won an attribute of the Golden Town. Gold was mined in its environs for centuries. It was also in Kremnica where golden coins were struck using the metal of the local ore. The mining past of Kremnica is witnessed to by several technical monuments.

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.

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.

Leroy Bar & Café nie je len podnik, kde si môžete dať kvalitnú kávu, ale aj miesto, kde si môžete prísť oddýchnuť od každodenného zhonu. Snažíme sa, aby ste sa u nás cítili príjemne a po každej návšteve sa chceli ku nám znovu vrátiť.

Vitajte v srdci Stredného Slovenska, Vitajte v Banskej bystrici, Vitajte v Plzenskej reštaurácii...

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.

Located in Zvolen, 5 km from the Kovacova and Sliac Spa, and 7 km from the Kralova Ski Area, Penzion Central offers a garden with a children’s playground and barbecue facilities. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the entire building.

The Hotel Academic is located in the centre of Zvolen, a 4-minute walk from the pedestrianized main street. It offers free private parking and free WiFi and wired internet in all rooms.

Located in the centre of Zvolen, 200 m from the chateau, Penzión Aira offers free WiFi access throughout the property and free private parking is possible on site.

The Polana hotel is situated in the heart of Slovakia, in an attractive location next to the Zvolen castle, at the beginning of the local pedestrian zone.

Penzion Victoria is located in the centre of Zvolen, 50 m from the Europa Shopping Centre and 500 m from Zvolen Castle and the Slovak National Gallery. It offers free Wi-Fi and free private parking. The restaurant serves traditional Slovak cuisine.

Situated in a quiet location and only a 5-minute walk to the Zvolen city center, Penzión Club offers an on-site Cafébar, a summer terrace, free WiFi in all areas and free parking available on site.

Located near a pedestrian zone 500 m from the Zvolen Castle, the Franko Hotel offers an à la carte restaurant and a 24-hour front desk and a garden with a terrace.

Situated in Zvolen, 500 m from the castle, Penzion Franko houses an à-la-carte restaurant, a café bar, 24-hour reception desk and free WiFi. A sauna and a solarium is available for a surcharge.

Offering a barbecue and views of the mountain, Penzión***Q is located in Zvolen. The guest house has a children's playground and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site.

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.

Surrounding by greenery and offering a free usage of an indoor pool and spa area, The Grand Vígľaš, set in a fully restored 13th century castle, is located a 15-minute drive from Zvolen. Free WiFi and free private parking are available.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Adrenalinové centrum z množstvom leteckých zážitkou na celý život.

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.

Náučná zaistená cesta (via ferrata) Komín sa nachádza v Kremnických vrchoch v podcelku Flochovský chrbát.

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.

Divadlo Jozefa Gregora Tajovského vzniklo na 5. výročie Slovenského národného povstania dňa 28. augusta 1949 s pôvodným názvom Stredoslovenské divadlo. Divadlo formovali výrazné osobnosti a neopakovateľné talenty, ktoré mu na desaťročia vtlačili vysokú umeleckú pečať a kvalitu.

The Zvolen Castle, which is located on the bank of the Slatina River, is the most distinctive feature and symbol of the Central Slovakian town of Zvolen. An armoured train that reminds the Slovak National Uprising is placed nearby the castle.

The Pustý hrad Castle (also known as the Old Castle of Zvolen) is situated near Zvolen on the slope of a forested mountain in the Javorie mountain range, above the confluence of the Hron and Slatina rivers, in central Slovakia. It is surprisingly large, comparable with the more famous Spiš Castle.

The wooden articled church was included in 2008, along with seven wooden churches of the Slovak part of Carpathian Mountain Area, on the UNESCO Word Heritage List.

The inhabitants of the village of Očová, central Slovakia, can be proud of their famous native Matej Bel, an enlightened man who was called the great adornment of Hungary. In his honour a memorial was built in the village.

Východne od Zvolena na strednom Slovensku nad obcou Vígľaš stojí rovnomenný zámok. Počiatky slovanského hradiska siahajú do stredoveku, kde vznikol kláštorný objekt spravovaný templárskym rádom.

Surrounding by greenery and offering a free usage of an indoor pool and spa area, The Grand Vígľaš, set in a fully restored 13th century castle, is located a 15-minute drive from Zvolen. Free WiFi and free private parking are available.

Štátna opera sídli v priestoroch Národného domu. Jeho budova bola postavená v rokoch 1927-1929. Navrhol ju významný slovenský architekt Emil Beluš. Vďaka ojedinelému architektonickému riešeniu bola stavba vyhlásená za národnú pamiatku.

The Central Slovakia Museum is an institution that focuses on keeping record of the development of society and nature in Banská Bystrica region.

The Museum of the Slovak National Uprising (SNP) is situated in an architecturally unusual building built in 1969 as the Memorial of the Slovak National Uprising. It is located in the middle of a park that includes an open-air museum of heavy military equipment used in the SNP.

Kremnica, the town situated in central Slovakia in Kremnické vrchy mountains won an attribute of the Golden Town. Gold was mined in its environs for centuries. It was also in Kremnica where golden coins were struck using the metal of the local ore. The mining past of Kremnica is witnessed to by several technical monuments.