Guidebook for Banská Štiavnica

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Guidebook for Banská Štiavnica

Food Scene

The best place for a cake and a hot chocolate ever! Caffe Lounge & Jazz Blends Old men´s Cigar club
10 místní doporučují
Divná Pani Caffé
120 Andreja Kmeťa
10 místní doporučují
The best place for a cake and a hot chocolate ever! Caffe Lounge & Jazz Blends Old men´s Cigar club
Main street and Trotuar Starting at the town hall this street chains up many of the most characteristic town houses along the uniquely raised sidewalk named Trotuar. Features: a relaxing walk through this street should be an obligatory component of your visit and / or having here a coffee or just enjoying the ancient atmosphere.
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Trotuar cafe
9 místní doporučují
Main street and Trotuar Starting at the town hall this street chains up many of the most characteristic town houses along the uniquely raised sidewalk named Trotuar. Features: a relaxing walk through this street should be an obligatory component of your visit and / or having here a coffee or just enjoying the ancient atmosphere.
Traditional meals from Slovakia as well from Austrian-Hunagarian Monarchy. Terrase, kids corner, kids playground.
Monarchia Restaurant
2 Andreja Sládkoviča
Traditional meals from Slovakia as well from Austrian-Hunagarian Monarchy. Terrase, kids corner, kids playground.
Come to sit in cozy environment in the heart of our ancient town. Try out our home cuisine, excellent pizza and delicious desserts... We also offer delivery of pack menus and pizza. Terrace in the summer.
Black M - pizzeria, reštaurácia
2 nám. Sv. Trojice
Come to sit in cozy environment in the heart of our ancient town. Try out our home cuisine, excellent pizza and delicious desserts... We also offer delivery of pack menus and pizza. Terrace in the summer.
Gallery Restaurant is located in the center of Banská Štiavnica at Trinity Square just right of the landmark "plague column". The restaurant is adapted to host various events such as weddings, parties, receptions, conferences, etc. It also has a terrace with a capacity of 20 people. The restaurant has a long tradition and works continuously since 1989.
Reštaurácia Gallery - Barák
12 Nám. sv. Trojice
Gallery Restaurant is located in the center of Banská Štiavnica at Trinity Square just right of the landmark "plague column". The restaurant is adapted to host various events such as weddings, parties, receptions, conferences, etc. It also has a terrace with a capacity of 20 people. The restaurant has a long tradition and works continuously since 1989.
In a charming environment of the lake Pocuvadlo awaits dining experience. Roasted pig on wood, food from the oven and homemade regional cuisine, excellent coffee , chocolate and strudel. Atmosphere, comfort and good service waiting for you in the months of May to October daily.
Terasa u Blaškov
75 Počúvadlianske jazero
In a charming environment of the lake Pocuvadlo awaits dining experience. Roasted pig on wood, food from the oven and homemade regional cuisine, excellent coffee , chocolate and strudel. Atmosphere, comfort and good service waiting for you in the months of May to October daily.
Tulsi is a place, a restaurant, or even "sushi & chocolate bar" where you can try many original flavors of dishes from all over the world, as well as our own homemade recipes and creative production.
TULSI reštaurácia a čajovňa
13 Radničné námestie
Tulsi is a place, a restaurant, or even "sushi & chocolate bar" where you can try many original flavors of dishes from all over the world, as well as our own homemade recipes and creative production.
Restaurant in the heart of the historic town of Banská Štiavnica. Celebrations, weddings, private parties. Large selection of dishes from fish, poultry, game, pork and beef, vegetarian dishes, desserts. Capacity of 70 +20 seats.
U Böhma
153 Strieborná
Restaurant in the heart of the historic town of Banská Štiavnica. Celebrations, weddings, private parties. Large selection of dishes from fish, poultry, game, pork and beef, vegetarian dishes, desserts. Capacity of 70 +20 seats.
It offers more than 100 kinds of premium teas and tea specialties; fresh tea harvests; Turkish coffee ; Arabic water pipe; Belgian chocolate; mead, prune and Aronia wine; tea pottery and souvenirs; concerts, exhibitions, lectures, screenings; magical music from around the world; pleasant environment; Feathery "sprawling" on pillows .... Open daily!
8 místní doporučují
Tearoom Klopačka
58/7 Andreja Sládkoviča
8 místní doporučují
It offers more than 100 kinds of premium teas and tea specialties; fresh tea harvests; Turkish coffee ; Arabic water pipe; Belgian chocolate; mead, prune and Aronia wine; tea pottery and souvenirs; concerts, exhibitions, lectures, screenings; magical music from around the world; pleasant environment; Feathery "sprawling" on pillows .... Open daily!

Sightseeing

Lovely castle in Banska Stiavnica- its definatelly a MUST SEE. The most remarkable symbol of the town, a simple but eye-catching fortress on a significant hilltop - visible from every point of the town, with its creepy legend from the XVI. century. Inside: exhibition of anti-Turkish battles, great view from above.
18 místní doporučují
New Castle
22 Novozámocká
18 místní doporučují
Lovely castle in Banska Stiavnica- its definatelly a MUST SEE. The most remarkable symbol of the town, a simple but eye-catching fortress on a significant hilltop - visible from every point of the town, with its creepy legend from the XVI. century. Inside: exhibition of anti-Turkish battles, great view from above.
The oldest monument and the ancient core of the town. Originally a church, later transformed to a fortress. Inside: expositions of pipes, blacksmithing works, torture devices etc. Here can be also found the original wooden Calvary reliefs.
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Old Castle
11 Starozámocká
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The oldest monument and the ancient core of the town. Originally a church, later transformed to a fortress. Inside: expositions of pipes, blacksmithing works, torture devices etc. Here can be also found the original wooden Calvary reliefs.
It is a unique attraction of the town, a baroque sacral complex of chapels built on a conical hill from which a perfect panorama can be seen. It was devastated but some years ago was started its reconstruction and revitalisation which is still in progres and makes this sight a rising star of the town. Inside: a small exhibition about the history and renovation of the complex.
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Kalvárie
10 místní doporučují
It is a unique attraction of the town, a baroque sacral complex of chapels built on a conical hill from which a perfect panorama can be seen. It was devastated but some years ago was started its reconstruction and revitalisation which is still in progres and makes this sight a rising star of the town. Inside: a small exhibition about the history and renovation of the complex.
The medieval centre of the town, the starting point for all kinds of sightseeing walks, excursions and trips. Surrounded by burgher houses, the remarkable Holy Trinity Column stands in the middle. Features: tourist information office in the yellow building on the corner. There is also an exhibition of minerals.
9 místní doporučují
Archangel Coffee bar
1780 Radničné námestie
9 místní doporučují
The medieval centre of the town, the starting point for all kinds of sightseeing walks, excursions and trips. Surrounded by burgher houses, the remarkable Holy Trinity Column stands in the middle. Features: tourist information office in the yellow building on the corner. There is also an exhibition of minerals.
Lower Rose Street (Dolná Ružová ulica) Quiet and scenic street links the Holy Trinity Square with the Botanic Garden of the famous Academy. It offers splendid all-round views onto the historical centre and the surrounding south-west hill slopes dotted with historical mining houses on the horizon. As the name suggests the street is adorned with rose bushes.
Penzion Rozália Banská Štiavnica
218 Dolná ružová
Lower Rose Street (Dolná Ružová ulica) Quiet and scenic street links the Holy Trinity Square with the Botanic Garden of the famous Academy. It offers splendid all-round views onto the historical centre and the surrounding south-west hill slopes dotted with historical mining houses on the horizon. As the name suggests the street is adorned with rose bushes.
The Piarg Gate /Piargska brána/ It stands on the south-western edge of the medieval town between two cemeteries. Located on the original route to Levice, it is the only remaining out of all the gates which used to constitute a part of the town defense system against the Turks in the second half of the 16th century. The small, originally renaissance building was redecorated in baroque style in the 18th century. The gate lost its significance after a new, broader road was constructed next to it. Now under the gate there is the narrow, peaceful street which runs towards Lake Klinger and the Open-Air Mining Museum.
Piargska brána
J.K.Hella
The Piarg Gate /Piargska brána/ It stands on the south-western edge of the medieval town between two cemeteries. Located on the original route to Levice, it is the only remaining out of all the gates which used to constitute a part of the town defense system against the Turks in the second half of the 16th century. The small, originally renaissance building was redecorated in baroque style in the 18th century. The gate lost its significance after a new, broader road was constructed next to it. Now under the gate there is the narrow, peaceful street which runs towards Lake Klinger and the Open-Air Mining Museum.
Worth a day trip to visit a city!
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Banská Bystrica
11 místní doporučují
Worth a day trip to visit a city!
Evangelical articular wooden church standing on the brick base belongs to the most famous objects. Wooden articular church is situated in Hronsek, 11 km south from Banska Bystrica. Wooden sacral architecture belongs to the jewels of Slovak folk production. Peculiarity lies in a fact that all objects are wooden and made without any metal nail. All of them are distinguished by its originality and unique technical and artistic design.
6 místní doporučují
Hronsek Wooden Church
Augusta Horislava Krčméryho
6 místní doporučují
Evangelical articular wooden church standing on the brick base belongs to the most famous objects. Wooden articular church is situated in Hronsek, 11 km south from Banska Bystrica. Wooden sacral architecture belongs to the jewels of Slovak folk production. Peculiarity lies in a fact that all objects are wooden and made without any metal nail. All of them are distinguished by its originality and unique technical and artistic design.

Parks & Nature

The must-see hiking destinations: - Vodárenská water reservoir - 15 minutes from the center - Kalvária by walk - 30 minutes from the center - Klinger water reservoir and the Open-Air Mining Museum - 30 minutes from the center - Educational Trail on Glanzenberg hill - Climbing up Paradajz hill - Ridge tour from Paradajz to Tanád hill (on the red line) - Lakes in Štiavnické Bane - Sitno mountain and Počúvadlo lake
Vodárenská
Vodárenská
The must-see hiking destinations: - Vodárenská water reservoir - 15 minutes from the center - Kalvária by walk - 30 minutes from the center - Klinger water reservoir and the Open-Air Mining Museum - 30 minutes from the center - Educational Trail on Glanzenberg hill - Climbing up Paradajz hill - Ridge tour from Paradajz to Tanád hill (on the red line) - Lakes in Štiavnické Bane - Sitno mountain and Počúvadlo lake
Mining Academy & Botanic Garden The Worldwide fame of Štiavnica came not only from the fabulous treasures but also from the world-class Mining Academy which since 1762 was the world's first higher institute for engineering studies. Features: a short walk under the shady trees of the Botanical Garden will make your time pleasant.
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Botanická zahrada Banská Štiavnica
24 Akademická
7 místní doporučují
Mining Academy & Botanic Garden The Worldwide fame of Štiavnica came not only from the fabulous treasures but also from the world-class Mining Academy which since 1762 was the world's first higher institute for engineering studies. Features: a short walk under the shady trees of the Botanical Garden will make your time pleasant.
Water Reservoirs (Tajchs) around ... These artificial lakes were constructed for collecting rainwater by which several kinds of mining devices and machines were driven. Now they are utilized for various recreational purposes. Features: in summer you can swim in some of them. They are also favourite destinations of hikes and trips.
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Tajch Velka Vodarenska
7 místní doporučují
Water Reservoirs (Tajchs) around ... These artificial lakes were constructed for collecting rainwater by which several kinds of mining devices and machines were driven. Now they are utilized for various recreational purposes. Features: in summer you can swim in some of them. They are also favourite destinations of hikes and trips.
These artificial lakes were constructed for collecting rainwater by which several kinds of mining devices and machines were driven. Now they are utilized for various recreational purposes. Features: in summer you can swim in some of them. They are also favourite destinations of hikes and trips.
Tajch Ottergrund
These artificial lakes were constructed for collecting rainwater by which several kinds of mining devices and machines were driven. Now they are utilized for various recreational purposes. Features: in summer you can swim in some of them. They are also favourite destinations of hikes and trips.
These artificial lakes were constructed for collecting rainwater by which several kinds of mining devices and machines were driven. Now they are utilized for various recreational purposes. Features: in summer you can swim in some of them. They are also favourite destinations of hikes and trips.
Tajch Červená studňa
These artificial lakes were constructed for collecting rainwater by which several kinds of mining devices and machines were driven. Now they are utilized for various recreational purposes. Features: in summer you can swim in some of them. They are also favourite destinations of hikes and trips.
This majestic and legendary mountain is the highest peak in the region and favourite destination for hikers. The easiest way to climb it is from the coast of nearby Počúvadlo lake. Features: A small gazebo on the top, open only during high season. You can also enjoy scenic view as far as 100 km.
Castle Sitno
This majestic and legendary mountain is the highest peak in the region and favourite destination for hikers. The easiest way to climb it is from the coast of nearby Počúvadlo lake. Features: A small gazebo on the top, open only during high season. You can also enjoy scenic view as far as 100 km.
Very nice lake in Banská Štiavnica. Great for swimming!
Počúvadlo
Very nice lake in Banská Štiavnica. Great for swimming!
Beautiful hiking trail !!!! Worth a day trip. You can have a camp fire at the top. Not suitable for children strollers.
Pustý hrad - horný hrad
Beautiful hiking trail !!!! Worth a day trip. You can have a camp fire at the top. Not suitable for children strollers.

Drinks & Nightlife

The winecenter offers local wines from regions Hont and Tekov from the south part of Stiavnicke mountains. Here you can taste terroir wines from Stiavnica volcano together with Holland chees, or buy it as a nice present from Banska Stiavnica.
ViNOCENTRUM Banská Štiavnica
2 Kammerhofská
The winecenter offers local wines from regions Hont and Tekov from the south part of Stiavnicke mountains. Here you can taste terroir wines from Stiavnica volcano together with Holland chees, or buy it as a nice present from Banska Stiavnica.
Biliard Bar offers beer, biliard, small cassino and fun....
Penzión Cosmopolitan I - tzv- bowling
863/2 Zvonová
Biliard Bar offers beer, biliard, small cassino and fun....

Arts & Culture

St. Mary´s Assumption CHURCH - the German church /Kostol Nanebovzatia Panny Márie/ By locals it is either nicknamed the “German Church” or “Parish church” because it used to serve mainly German nobility. Built as a three-nave Romanesque basilica devoted to St. Nicholas, it used to be a part of a Dominican monastery from the first third of the 13th century. After the fire of 1808 it passed through a general reconstruction. While two side towers were erected and the facade was redecorated in classical style, the ground plan could have been preserved. Behind the church can be found the excavated ruins of the Piarist cloister that lie above the mentioned Dominican one.
Kostol Nanebovzatia Panny Márie
329 Akademická
St. Mary´s Assumption CHURCH - the German church /Kostol Nanebovzatia Panny Márie/ By locals it is either nicknamed the “German Church” or “Parish church” because it used to serve mainly German nobility. Built as a three-nave Romanesque basilica devoted to St. Nicholas, it used to be a part of a Dominican monastery from the first third of the 13th century. After the fire of 1808 it passed through a general reconstruction. While two side towers were erected and the facade was redecorated in classical style, the ground plan could have been preserved. Behind the church can be found the excavated ruins of the Piarist cloister that lie above the mentioned Dominican one.
Evangelic church /Evanjelický a.v. kostol/ Benefiting from so called Patent of Tolerance (an edict by Joseph 2nd from 1781/2 widening the religious freedom for non-Catholic churches in the lands of the House of Habsburg), local Lutherans erected the church, currently in classical style, from lasting materials that is enriched by a baroque organ. However, there were some restrictions (no bell tower). Except for the time during Sunday services, the church is open for visitors throughout the summer season: 15/06 - 15/09: tue - sat 09.00 - 16.00 or when concerts & events are held.
Evangelic church
268 Lazovná
Evangelic church /Evanjelický a.v. kostol/ Benefiting from so called Patent of Tolerance (an edict by Joseph 2nd from 1781/2 widening the religious freedom for non-Catholic churches in the lands of the House of Habsburg), local Lutherans erected the church, currently in classical style, from lasting materials that is enriched by a baroque organ. However, there were some restrictions (no bell tower). Except for the time during Sunday services, the church is open for visitors throughout the summer season: 15/06 - 15/09: tue - sat 09.00 - 16.00 or when concerts & events are held.
Art shop with cozy and welcoming atmosphere in the centre of Banská Štiavnica. Wide selection of Slovak art, fashion accessories, ceramics and hand-made jewellery at reasonable prices. Opened daily 9:00 - 17:00
Slovak Art s.r.o., Diela a dielka slovenských výtvarníkov
11 Nám. sv. Trojice
Art shop with cozy and welcoming atmosphere in the centre of Banská Štiavnica. Wide selection of Slovak art, fashion accessories, ceramics and hand-made jewellery at reasonable prices. Opened daily 9:00 - 17:00

Entertainment & Activities

Nice Castle near by if travelling by car.
7 místní doporučují
Zvolenský zámek
1 Námestie SNP
7 místní doporučují
Nice Castle near by if travelling by car.
Summer swimming pools, winter spas. Great get away.
Kováčová - kúpele
Summer swimming pools, winter spas. Great get away.

Shopping

Billa- grocery store
6 místní doporučují
Billa supermarket
1 Križovatka
6 místní doporučují
Billa- grocery store
Grocery store
6 místní doporučují
Tesco
Ludvíka Svobodu
6 místní doporučují
Grocery store
Grocery shopping
8 místní doporučují
Lidl
3139/2D Milana Rastislava Štefánika
8 místní doporučují
Grocery shopping
A pharmacy
Lekáreň Helios
840 Dolná
A pharmacy