Title: Things to Do in Banská Bystrica in 2026 | Expedia.com # Things to do in Banská Bystrica ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Banská Bystrica Types of activities [Banská Bystrica Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Bansk-Bystrica.dx3000651564) ![Veľká Fatra, Krížna](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000019208/b8e189a2-a457-48c2-ab7e-d9db3c6427af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Veľká Fatra, Krížna](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000019208/b8e189a2-a457-48c2-ab7e-d9db3c6427af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Banská Štiavnica ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130469/277f62b1-0c12-4972-9919-33e6ee18a9e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Banská Štiavnica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130469/ed2aac15-2935-4470-82a5-194ae3db2fa8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I woke up at 3am and then I hiked for 2 hours up the hill just to reach this place in time for the sunrise. There are three main Slovak mountain ranges in this one picture and therefore it is my picture worth of #trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635973487143/67642931-194b-4498-9642-9e2448eea596.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Banská Bystrica Attractions Find out what makes Banská Bystrica tick with some of the very best [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=3000651564&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips). 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[Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Banská Bystrica ![From the slopes of Zvolen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6070000/2e34728c-80ef-472d-b4cb-6975d4fbdc4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Donovaly Snow Park Hit the slopes in Donovaly with a visit to Donovaly Snow Park. Wander the forest or discover the area's countryside. [](https://expedia.com/Donovaly-Snow-Park-Donovaly.d6232245.Vacation-Attraction) #### Golf and Country Club Hron Enjoy a round of golf in Badín at Golf and Country Club Hron. Discover the area's countryside and mountain views. [](https://expedia.com/Golf-And-Country-Club-Hron-Badin.d6318788.Vacation-Attraction) #### Krupová Hit the slopes at Krupová during your trip to Horna Lehota. Make some time to visit the spas while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Krupova-Horna-Lehota.d553248635996608123.Vacation-Attraction) #### Historic Roman Baths You can learn about the history of Dudince with a stop at Historic Roman Baths. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Historic-Roman-Baths-Dudince.d6303468.Vacation-Attraction) #### wooden church Hronsek UNESCO Learn about the local history of Hronsek when you spend time at wooden church Hronsek UNESCO. Discover the area's countryside and spas. [](https://expedia.com/Wooden-Church-Hronsek-UNESCO-Hronsek.d553248621562621142.Vacation-Attraction) #### The Clock Tower Learn about the local history of Banska Bystrica when you take a trip to The Clock Tower. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.com/The-Clock-Tower-Banska-Bystrica.d553248621532515685.Vacation-Attraction) #### The Town Castle Area Learn about the local history of Banska Bystrica when you spend time at The Town Castle Area. Amble around the area's forest or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.com/The-Town-Castle-Area-Banska-Bystrica.d553248621532515684.Vacation-Attraction) #### Central Slovakian Gallery You can browse the exhibits at Central Slovakian Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Banska Bystrica. Amble around the area's forest or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.com/Central-Slovakian-Gallery-Banska-Bystrica.d553248621563231816.Vacation-Attraction) #### Harmanecká Cave Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Harmanecká Cave during your travels in Dolný Harmanec. Wander the forest or discover the area's countryside. [](https://expedia.com/Harmanecka-Cave-Dolny-Harmanec.d553248635921054834.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Banská Bystrica ![Aerial winter view of Demanovska Dolina village in Low Tatras mountains, Slovakia. Drone panoramic view to countryside landscape, high peaks and tops of frozen fir trees, houses and road of town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069909/d1e597f6-8b5c-4bc5-8806-3c69a61d261c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Demanovska Dolina ![Prašivá](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6070000/3c8f8996-7f6b-45bc-8e05-a6fe8b428b48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Donovaly ![Enjoying sunset on Dumbier in Low Tatras. After a few hours hike we were rewarded by this amazing sunset with an inversion in the valley. #Adventure #hike #outdoor #travel #slovakia #lowtatras #landscape](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127146/48279fc9-ddbe-479a-a8c4-cdaf1ccd34f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Liptovský Ján ![Banská Štiavnica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130469/e30cf788-328c-4d4c-90f8-350c67333fc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Banska Stiavnica ![0_7b544822-7d9a-4c8b-b57b-15955ce37c28_raw](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6136998/ca11117c-c8da-44d1-8877-91b460fff224.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Banska Bystrica ![Dobsinska Ice Cave was discovered on 15 June 1870 by a royal mining engineer Eugen Ruffinyi, accompanied by G. Lang and Andrej Mega, though the entrance was known from time immemorial by shepherds and hunters as Studená diera (Cold Hole). The cave was opened to the public one year after its discovery. In 1887, it was the first electrically lit cave in Europe. #slovakia #dobsinska #icecave #instone #ice #unesco #unescoworldheritage #nationalpark](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6194055/ec805559-1509-4b9e-a76b-a88018b5ece5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dobsina ![Havran view at night](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6200646/7720d0a8-bc6a-422f-8e01-e4398338c4d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Krupina ![steam locomotive, Viglas, Slovakia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347282/ec479be5-5dd2-4ccd-9376-aac753f9d12b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Viglas ## Frequently asked questions ### What can you do in Banská Bystrica for free? > - Ludovita Stura Park > - Dudince Catholic Church > - Bojnice Castle > - Dudince Evangelical Church ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Flights - Packages - Cars - [Krivan Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Krivan-Hotels.d6200637.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Detva Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Detva-Hotels.d6347535.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Mýtna Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Mytna-Hotels.d553248635973489721.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Korytárky Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Korytarky-Hotels.d553248635973483124.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Stožok Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Stozok-Hotels.d553248635973488680.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Ružiná Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Ruzina-Hotels.d553248635973486064.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Hriňová Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Hrinova-Hotels.d553248635973489341.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Ábelová Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Abelova-Hotels.d553248635973488650.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Dobroč Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Dobroc-Hotels.d553248635973489711.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Tuhár Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Tuhar-Hotels.d553248635973482847.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Budiná Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Budina-Hotels.d553248635973488200.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Vacation Homes in Detva ](https://www.expedia.com/Detva-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6347535-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Klokoč Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Klokoc-Hotels.d553248635973486347.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Podkriváň Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Podkrivan-Hotels.d553248635973486090.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Píla Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Pila-Hotels.d553248635973483110.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Stará Huta Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Stara-Huta-Hotels.d553248635973488342.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Kotmanová Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Kotmanova-Hotels.d553248635973489125.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Polichno Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Polichno-Hotels.d553248635973486008.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Divín Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Divin-Hotels.d553248635973486570.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Flights to Krivan ](https://www.expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Krivan.d6200637.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Visit Detva ](https://www.expedia.com/Detva.dx6347535) - [Detva Vacations ](https://www.expedia.com/Detva.d6347535.Destination-Travel-Guides) - [Visit Korytárky ](https://www.expedia.com/Korytarky.dx553248635973483124) - [Car rentals near Detva ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Detva.d6347535.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Car rentals near Stožok ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Stozok.d553248635973488680.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Car rentals near Hriňová ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Hrinova.d553248635973489341.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Car rentals near Ábelová ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Abelova.d553248635973488650.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Car rentals near Tuhár ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Tuhar.d553248635973482847.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Car rentals near Kotmanová ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Kotmanova.d553248635973489125.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Car rentals near Dobroč ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Dobroc.d553248635973489711.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Car rentals near Divín ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Divin.d553248635973486570.Car-Rental-Guide) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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