Ostrý Grúň - tourist attractions

St. Francis riding area is situated in the mountain surroundings of the Vtáčnik mountain range, near the town Žarnovica and the village of Horné Hámre. The original abandoned settlement with an area of 16 hectares was renovated in 1997. For those interested in riding there is 10 horses prepared year-round led by a professional trainer with years of experience. The training process for beginners is with professional instructors. There are riding courses for beginners as well as advanced, walks...

Sedlo (Saddle) Equestrian and Riding centre surrounded by nature is situated at an altitude of 600 m asl, in the middle of Veľké Pole mountain pass, between the towns Partizánske and Žarnovica. In summer you get a sight of it from afar thanks to a huge herd of grazing horses. Services include horseback riding and walks in the surroundings, riding on carriage or directly on horseback. For beginners as well as for advanced riders there are lessons with a driving instructor, guiding the horse...

The regional observatory and planetarium of Maximilián Hell in Žiar nad Hronom is a cultural and educational facility of a natural science nature, disseminating knowledge from the field of astronomy and related natural and technical sciences. Develops interest activities and extracurricular education. The range of programs offered by the planetarium includes thematic programs for school excursions, the general public and interest groups. They consist of the demonstration of astronomical phenomena...

Žiar minizoo is located in the town of Žiar nad Hronom in Štefan Moyzes Park. Several species of animals live in the area. Here you can see donkeys, ponies, kangaroos, ostriches, sheep, goats, pigs and rabbits. Minizoo in 2011 and is a popular place for families with children. Entrance to the Žiarská minizoo is free. Feeding animals is prohibited. Kangaroos were the first animals that came to the minizoo. Pigs, sheep and goats as well as Cameroonian sheep were added later. Later, two brown...

The town of Sklené Teplice lies in the north-western part of Štiavnické hills, in the valley of the Teplá stream, in the Žiar nad Hronom region, in the Banskobystrický district. On the territory of the village there are thermal springs welling forth with the temperature of the water 28-53°C. The alkaline-plaster mineral springs with cave bath were famous already in the 16th century. The Sklené Teplice thermal swimming pool is part of the spa. Diseases of the locomotive organs and nervous...