Slovak Ore Mountains (Slovenské Rudohorie) - tourist attractions
Accommodation Slovak Ore Mountains (Slovenské Rudohorie)List of tourist attractions Slovak Ore Mountains (Slovenské Rudohorie)
Čierny Hron Railway
Ciernohronska (Black Hron) railway is a narrow-gauge forest railway in the Slovak Ore Mountains, which drives on the route Chvatimech - Hronec - Čierny Balog - Vydrovo. Railway was originally built to improve transport of harvested timber, since the capacity and quality of transport of wood in the traditional way - rafting failed to meet the needs of the growing industry of the country. It was necessary to ensure the quality and smooth transport of timber throughout the year. The construction of the main section from Hronec to Čierny Balog, 10.4 kilometers long, began in 1908. Forest Railway...
BETLIAR Chateau
This chateau is a dominant object of Betliar village, which is located 10 kilometres on the North of the district town of Roznava. History of the chateau is connected with two important yeoman and noble families - the Bebeks and the Andrassys. The Bebeks built the core of the chateau in the 15th century. Later, in the beginning of the 18th century it became one of many noble residences of Andrassy family and it stayed that way until 1945. The chateau was rebuilt several times during its existence. In the end of the 19th century there was a large Classicist reconstruction. It got today's...
Ski Relax Center Plejsy
Relax Center Plejsy ski resort is situated at an altitude of 470 - 912 m. The most demanding skiers, beginners and children find it interesting. There are 9 downhill tracks of various difficulty, a restaurant, ski service, ski rental shop, children"s corner and other services for skiers. Since the entire area is conditioned with artificial snow the season is prolonged until spring months even when the majority of ski resorts already closed their operations. All the tracks are conditioned with artificial snow what guarantees excellent snow conditions until spring months even when the majority...
SKI resort KOŠÚTKA
SKI Centrum Košútka is a modern ski resort located in the Veporske Hills, 1.5 km from the centre of the town Hriňová. Motor vehicle access is directly to the ski resort, without having to travel through difficult mountainous terrain. The area is located at an altitude of 503 metres (the starting lift station). There are parking capacity about 70 parking spaces here. You can find here lso a multi-functional building with a central box office, ski rental, mountain rescue service, toilets and a self-service buffet. From the centre of the resort, the ski-lift with a total length of 960 m transports...
Ski resort Čierny Balog
Ski resort Cierny Balog is located in the popular tourist centre, 9 km from Brezno. A lot of good skiing can be enjoyed on 6 slopes that are suitable for families, advanced skier, beginner, snowboarder and cross country skiing. The ski slope is very well usable for fans of extreme sports such as paragliding. In the resort there are 2 ski lifts with a length of 1100 m and children's ski lift (250 m). Transport capacity of the lifts is 2500 persons per hour. The slopes are artificially snowed and tracks are daily maintained by snow vehicles. The resort comes also with ski services, ski rental,...
Mining Museum in Rožňava - Historical Exposition
The historical exposition - the museum depository is located in the building of the former Mark's leather manufactory and presents the most beautiful and precious collection objects of the museum. In the form of presentation of collections, this exposition is unique in Slovakia by the fact that collections are divided according to material groups. Opening hours Open all year round on weekdays only Mo – Fri 9:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:00 Entry Aduts 3 € Students, retirees Invalids, war veterans 2 € Family...
SENTINEL Experience Center - Mining Museum in Rožňava
The SENTINEL Adventure Center was created by the reconstruction of the Mining Museum in Rožňava in 2015-2017. Sentinel includes the following objects: Gemer Mining and Metallurgy Exposition, Steam Time at the Mining Museum, Mining Workplaces, Nature Exposition of the Slovak Karst and Adjacent Areas, and a courtyard where mining mechanisms and mobile mining railways are located. The modern and partly interactive Gemer Mining and Metallurgical Exhibition maps the history of Gemer mining and metallurgy from prehistoric times to the present. In the exposition Mining workplaces can be seen workings...
Gallery of Mining Museum in Rožňava
The gallery is located in a town house in the terraced area of the historical Rožňava Square and is used mainly for the presentation of exhibitions. There are also creative workshops, museum-pedagogical lessons and discussions. Opening Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 - 12:00,13:00 - 17:00 Entry Adults 1,20 € Adults / Students, pensioners, disabled, war veterans, pensioners over 70, disabled, 0,60 € Family entry (2+2) 2,50 € Gallery of the Mining Museum at the Miners' Square...
Observatory and Planetarium Medzev
MARKUŠOVCE MANSION HOUSE
Originally Renaissance mansion house from 1643 was later rebuilt in Rococo style. It is situated in French garden with villa. Form 1959 it is used as Museum of historical furniture. Expositions: Historical furniture and historical art collections Musical instrument with keyboard (Dardanely villa) Tel.: +421 52 449 84 21
Forest Open Air Museum Vydrovo
Forestry museum is situated in Vydrovská valley in the region of Horehronie, about 1 km from the Čierny Balog. Here, in the beautiful forest surrounding of Veporské Hills, you can see various exhibits that got you acquainted with the forestry - with its past and present. 3 km long route, called the Walk of Forestry Time currently consists of 75 stops. They'll share the importance of forests in our lives. You will learn what all is necessary for the conservation and protection of forests. The information boards in Slovak and English language as well as three-dimensional objects (exhibits)...
Summer swimming pool Hnúšťa
City swimming pool in Hnúšťa expects you in the summer season 2019 with new umbrellas, benches, deck chairs, lockers and for your children there is a trampoline and a large bouncy castle. In the summer swimming pool there is a 25 m long recreational pool, a children's pool (10 x 10 m), sun loungers, parasols, a sandpit with climbing frames, a children's inflatable bouncy castle, a volleyball and badminton sports ground. There is also a snack bar. Opening hours are 7 days a week from 9.00 to 18.00 hours. Morning swimming is from 7.00 to 8.00 hours. Price list 2025 Price...
Skilift HRONEC - MAJER
The HRONEC - MAJER ski lift is located near the village of Hronec in the Banská Bystrica region, 5 km from the town of Brezno. The artificially snowed slope with a length of 600m and an elevation gain of 80m is artificially snowed during the winter season and also offers the possibility of night skiing. Operating hours: 9.00 - 16.00 Evening skiing (Friday, Saturday): 18.00 - 21.00
Museum of Cinematography of the Schuster family in Medzev
Ochtinska Aragonite Cave
Ochtinská Aragonite Cave is a specific phenomenon also from the world caves perspective, which attracts every visitor by its variability, wealth and beauty of aragonite fill. It is located on the northern slope of the Hrádok Hill in the Slovak Ore Mountains on the road between Štítnik and Jelšava, 26 km from Rožňava. It is the only one of its kind in Europe and stands out by aragonite fills of various forms. It is located in the Ochtiná cryptokarst on the north-western slope of the Hrádok Hill in the Revúcka Highland between Jelšava and Štítnik. Entrance adit leads to the cave at...















