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Things to see in Banská Bystrica (Slovakia): 48 places and when to go
Banská Bystrica is a town in Slovakia with around 82,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 48 places in and around it, mainly Nature (15), Mountains (12), Temples (7). The best known are St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Banská Bystrica Castle and Drieňok. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 05. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Slovakia · 48.7333, 19.15
- Population
- About 82,000
- Places
- 48 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (15) · Mountains (12) · Temples (7) · Hiking (7) · History (6) · Food and drink (5)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- KSC Košice, 154 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Flochová, at 1,319 m.
What to see in Banská Bystrica
The places in and around Banská Bystrica, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- St Francis Xavier CathedralCathedral in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia363 m
- Banská Bystrica CastleHistoric site in Slovakia503 m
- DrieňokMountain in Slovakia in Greater Fatra22 km
- Harmanecká CaveCave in Slovakia12 km
- Ľupča CastleCastle11 km
- Bralová skalaMountain in Slovakia25 km
- Church of the St. CrossChurch building in Banská Bystrica District, Slovakia536 m
- Church of the Assumption, Banská BystricaChurch507 m
- Panský dielMountain in Slovakia7.3 km
- SvrčinníkMountain in Slovakia14 km
- UrpínMountain in Slovakia1.1 km
- VyhnatováMountain in Slovakia11 km
- Suchá Hora transmitterMountain in Slovakia11 km
- Zlatá studňaMountain near Králiky, Slovakia11 km
- FlochováMountain in Slovakia15 km
- Museum of the Slovak National UprisingMonument in Slovakia commemorating the period of World War II and the Slovak National Uprising227 m
- SkalkaMountain in Slovakia11 km
- SmrečníkMountain in Slovakia12 km
- VelestúrMountain in Slovakia11 km
- Dolná Mičiná manorManor house in Dolná Mičiná, Banská Bystrica district, Slovakia8.7 km
- Kremnica Town CastleMedieval fortified castle in Kremnica, Slovakia17 km
- Kremnický štítMountain in Slovakia15 km
- ŠachtičkySki resort7.4 km
- St. Catherine of Alexandria ChurchRoman Catholic church and national cultural monument in the town of Kremnica, Žiar nad Hronom district, Slovakia17 km
And the other 24, by what you come to do:
- Temples: Church of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord, Povýšenie Svätého kríža
- Nature: Mackov bok, Príboj
- History: Plague column in Kremnica, Penzión Bocian
- Snow: Ski-TMG Remata, Podkonice - Pleše
- Food and drink: Banskobystrická Perla, Baran Brewery, Pálenica Badín Ing. Igor Krista s.r.o., Pivovar Gran, Urpiner
- Hiking: Camino de Santiago en Eslovaquia: Etapa Staré Hory – Banská Bystrica, Chodník Kamila Linharta, Mária-út, M02-19 (Staré Hory-Banská Bystrica), Náučný chodník Remata, Partizánsky chodník, Útulňa pod Vtáčim rajom, Útulňa SNP Sklené
- Museums and art: Museum of Coins and Medals, Múzeum medi
- With kids: Spa & Aquapark
When to go to Banská Bystrica
The best time to visit Banská Bystrica is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:29
- FebPossible9:55
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:27
- MayBest time15:02
- JunBest time15:55
- JulBest time15:33
- AugBest time14:10
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:31
- NovPossible8:54
- DecPossible8:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 05. In May, 45 of the 48 places are at their best.
When to go to Slovakia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Banská Bystrica
The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC, Košice), 154 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovakia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Slovakia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Banská Bystrica?
The best known: St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Banská Bystrica Castle, Drieňok, Harmanecká Cave, Ľupča Castle. In all, 48 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Banská Bystrica?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 05.
How do you get to Banská Bystrica?
The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC), 154 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Banská Bystrica as the destination and these 48 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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