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The Top 20 Attractions in Banská Bystrica

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Banská Bystrica. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Banská Bystrica is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Andrejcová Shelter

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There are many different drinks to choose from. You can buy some snacks.
We got a soup in the evening and scrambled eggs in the morning. The food and the …

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Vtáčnik Summit

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To the attractions of the hill, but also to the entire mountain range created in ancient times by volcanic activity, there are beautiful andesite rock formations. The Vtáčnik Hill and …

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Gorge Trail with Metal Steps – Muránska Planina National Park

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We walked the route with a small dog (Schnautzer) but had to turn around halfway because it couldn't do a certain part that we did with climbing irons. A very beautiful but still not an easy route.

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Premio Bolo Mountain Hut

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Refreshments at the ascent to Kraľová Hoľa

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Kráľova Hoľa Summit

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From Šumiaca, a mountain asphalt road (closed to public transport) leads to the top to the transmitter, where there is a large service building. A small emergency refuge for tourists …

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Chopok Peak

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In the lift station is a nice restaurant with good food and a bar. You will find a toilette and the possibility to load your mobile devices. Also a good place to warm up.

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Slovak National Uprising Square (Námestie SNP), Banská Bystrica

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Interesting old town with an impressive history.
Slovak National Uprising Square.
Several monuments, churches and the castle,
Nice restaurants and the fountain.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bansk%C3%A1_Bystrica#Sehensw%C3%BCrdigkeiten

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Hronsek Articular Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Well worth seeing Slovak stave wood church. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hronsek, de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artikularkirche and slovakia.travel/de/hronsek-artikularkirche

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M. R. Štefánik Hut

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Good food and drinks in a nice restaurant with a warm fireplace. You can have a bed in a room for 8 persons. Here you have a toilet, a warm shower and a possibility to load you electronic devices.

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Ďumbier (2,048 m)

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A very nice view mountain. Unfortunately, the summit is often covered in clouds ... At the summit there is a milestone and a summit cross.

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The Top 20 Attractions in Banská Bystrica

Andrejcová Shelter

Vtáčnik Summit

Gorge Trail with Metal Steps – Muránska Planina National Park

Premio Bolo Mountain Hut

Kráľova Hoľa Summit

Chopok Peak

Slovak National Uprising Square (Námestie SNP), Banská Bystrica

Hronsek Articular Church

M. R. Štefánik Hut

Ďumbier (2,048 m)

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