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.

The Harmanecká jaskyňa cave is situated in the Veľká Fatra Mts. The cave is known for occurrence of rare white soft sinter, tall pagodas and sinter lakes.

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.

In a beautiful place near Kremnické Bane, central Slovakia, a stone is erected next to an ancient church of John Baptist. It reminds the passers-by that it is exactly here that the geographical centre of Europe is situated.

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.

Many tragic events are connected with the years of the World War II. One of the saddest ones happened near the village of Nemecká, central Slovakia and a reverence memorial was built for its victims there.

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.

Situation of the village Blatnica next to the Gaderská dolina and Blatnická dolina valleys makes of it an ideal salient point for the trips to the spectacular valleys of the Veľká Fatra Mts.

The National Park of Veľká Fatra, lying in central Slovakia is typical for its continuous forest, long valleys and the largest locality of original yew tree occurrence in Europe.

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

Čierna Ovca sa nachádza na rozhraní Veľkej Fatry a Kremnických vrchov v bezprostrednej blízkosti sviežeho horského potoka. Jedinečnosť tohto prostredia znásobuje prítomnosť Harmaneckej jaskyne, ktorej návšteva začína aj končí, práve u nás. A preto doprajte kulinársky zážitok svojmu telu, v krásnom prostredí Národného parku Veľká Fatra.

Donovalský pivovar sa zrodil v krásnych, no drsných horách stredného Slovenska. Jeho život sa začal našim odvážnym a pritom tak prostým odhodlaním: už od počiatku variť poctivé pivo. Náš unikátny pivovar okrem útulnej reštaurácie ponúka aj čerstvé pekárenské výrobky z vlastnej pekárne a útulnú kaviareň. Milovníkom hôr prinášame osobitú skupinu pív, z ktorej je každé jedno výnimočné.

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.

Hotel Arcade sa nachádza v historickej budove zo 16. storočia na malom námestí v centre Banskej Bystrice. Bezplatne vám ponúka pripojenie na internet a parkovisko. Vo všetkých izbách je vám k dispozícii satelitná TV, minibar a kúpeľňa. Využívať môžete bezplatné káblové pripojenie na internet. Na Námestie SNP s vežou s hodinami, k historickým budovám, do reštaurácií a barov sa dostanete pešo za 2 minúty.

Urpin City Residence is just 150 m away from the State Opera, in Banska Bystrica’s historical centre. Its modern and spacious studios have free WiFi and well equipped kitchenettes with electric cookers.

Housed in a listed building in Art Deco style, the Narodny dom hotel is the only hotel in Banská Bystrica located directly in the historical centre next to the main square.

Located in the centre of Banska Bystrica, Penzion Moyzes offers rooms with wooden furniture and free WiFi access. Free private parking is possible on site.

Housed in a historic building dating back to the 16th century, Hotel Kuria is set only 100 m from the Banská Bystrica’s pedestrian zone with all tourist attractions. It offers an on-site restaurant and spacious accommodation with free wired internet access.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

Bungee trampolines are without doubt one of the most demanded attractions of amusement parks of recent years. They are a combination of an aluminium constructions, latex rubber and a very springy trampoline, all thought up by VIV Slovakia, s.r.o. Everything is driven by precisely tuned motors. There are 4 independent trampolines on each of which the jumper, secured in a special harness fastened to the X-jump part of the trampoline, can achieve heights of up to 7m and also forward and backwards moves thanks to the rubber which also maintain the balance of the jumper.

Discover Donovaly quickly, ecologically and comfortably from the seat of a modern e-scooter and enjoy a lot of fun on two wheels.

TRY AN UNBELIEVABLE TANDEM FLIGHT OVER DONOVALY!

The rope centre is located in the forest bordering the main E77 road from Banská Bystrica and Ružomberok and with a length of more than 500m is one of the longest and largest rope centres in the whole of Slovakia.

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

The town castle was once formed by several ancient buildings in the central Slovakian metropolis Banská Bystrica. Its task was to protect the income proceedings of copper and silver mining for the royal treasury.

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.

Rímskokatolícky farský kostol Panny Márie je súčasťou Banskej Bystrice už sedem storočí. Postavili ho nemeckí waldbürgeri (banskí ťažiari) ako prvú stavbu Mestského hradu a dodnes je tento kostol jeho najväčšou pýchou, poukazujúcou na slávne časy Stredoveku v banských mestách stredného Slovenska.

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.

The Central Slovakia Gallery (formerly the State Gallery in Banská Bystrica) is a gallery presenting modern and contemporary art. It focuses mainly on the presentation and documentation of free graphic arts of the latter half of the 20thcentury, as well as on contemporary art.

Divadlo Štúdio tanca je etablovaným profesionálnym tanečným divadlom. Na slovenskú scénu dlhodobo prináša autorské projekty, ktorými približuje publiku súčasný tanec a filozofiu moderného tanečného divadla.

Poštové múzeum v Banskej Bystrici je unikátne múzeum svojho druhu na Slovensku. Expozícia obsahuje predmety, dokumentujúce vývoj poštovníctva, filatelistickú zbierku poštových známok aj sekciu pre deti s názvom Detská pošta.

The Monument Reserve of Popular Architecture in the central Slovakia commune ŠPANIA DOLINA consists of a unique set of miner houses built of wood and stones.

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.

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.

Many tragic events are connected with the years of the World War II. One of the saddest ones happened near the village of Nemecká, central Slovakia and a reverence memorial was built for its victims there.