Harmanec, tourist attractions

A serpentine path leads from the state road in direction Banská Bystrica - Turčianske Teplice to the Harmanecká Cave. The entrance part called Izbica was known to local woodcutters and workers from long ago, however the cave was discovered only in 1932. White soft flowstone dominates the cave and it is one of the most important localities of bat occurrence in Slovakia. It is located in the valley of Harmanec to the northwest from Banská Bystrica, in the southern part of the Great Fatra Mts. Cave entrance is on the northern side of Kotolnica at elevation of 821 m, and 260 m above the bottom...

Family resort Villa27 is located in the village Tajov near Banská Bystrica surrounded by beautiful nature. The resort offers rest in beautiful nature with opportunities for active relaxation. In its area you will find a rope park that will delight both children and adults. You can also try a 15-meter mega swing and a climbing wall. In addition to the rope park, the Villa27 Resort complex also offers a minigolf course, an outdoor swimming pool, an outdoor and indoor children's playground, and an...

If you would like to learn to ride a horse or go into the countryside in a horse saddle, visit Anima Equus on the outskirts of Banska Bystrica. Here in the lap of nature with a beautiful view and amazing calm you can relax and recharge your energy. In addition, the resort offers you horse stables and camps for children where they can learn a lot new to work in the horse world. If you are interested in services, please contact Anima Equus at least 3 days in advance.

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. The town castle was built gradually. The parish church was built as the first structure in the 13th century and fortifications were added to it in the 15th century. Earth ramparts and palisades were later replaced by tall stone walls fortified by bastions and a water dike. In the 16th...

The small town of Donovalkovo is a place where children can play as their parents played in childhood. No internet, no tablet, no phone, just TOYS. Toys with capital letters. And parents can also relax, do not have to constantly chase and run alongside their children. This entertaining little town is located in Donovaly, next to the Patty Ski. In the children's capital, there are 21 small houses ready to fit into the children's world. The interactive family resort in Donovaly offers space for...