Summer in Štiavnica
Enjoy an unforgettable summer in the picturesque setting of Banská Štiavnica, where a rich history meets breathtaking nature.
Hiking trails lead through dense forests and past the remarkable tajchs (historic mining reservoirs), revealing the beauty of the region at every step. Cycle routes of varying difficulty are just as popular, from leisurely rides to thrilling mountain descents.
In every corner of Štiavnica you’ll discover a unique atmosphere that draws you into the past while captivating you with its lively energy. This summer is your chance to combine adventure with relaxation, enjoy unspoilt nature and collect new experiences that will stay with you for a long time. Get inspired and discover everything this enchanting region has to offer!
The cellars carved into the tuff rock were created more than 1,100 years ago. During the Ottoman raids and the Second World War they served as […]
This circular trail leads past old mine workings and, at ten stops, introduces the history of mining and its impact on the area. Along the way […]
Right in the town centre you can explore one of the oldest adits in the region. Generations of miners cut it by hand, and it was […]
In Banská Štiavnica you never walk on the flat. You’re always either climbing uphill or heading downhill. ‘Up and Down Štiavnica’ captures the rhythm of the […]
Ranč Bôra offers hiking with a difference – on horseback. A donkey will carry your luggage, and younger children can play with the farm animals. On […]
The largest and best-known tajch (a historic mining reservoir) is tajch Počúvadlo. The water here gets deeper gradually, so it suits children and older swimmers. You […]
Below Žakýľ Castle lies Žakýlske pleso (715 m above sea level), also known locally as Morské oko (‘Sea Eye’). The lake formed after volcanic activity ended […]
Zaľúbená Štiavnica (Štiavnica in Love) is an experience game that lets you discover the real places where, almost 200 years ago, the true story of the […]