Things to do and tourist attractions in Krupinska planina

Bralce Hill - 817 m asl
Hiking

Bralce Hill is a locally known tourist destination. It is located in the volcanic mountain range Ostrôžky in Central Slovakia, which is rich in the remains of volcanic ac...

Tuhár
Divín Castle
Castle ruins

The ruins of the Gothic Castle of Divín are located directly in the village of Divín.

Divín Castle was built in the 13th century. In the 16th century, the castle was sei...

Divín
Divín Mansion
Castles, chateaus, mansions

In the refurbished premises of the Zichy's Mansion in Divín, there is the Divín History Museum. In its expositions you will see an overview of the history, nature and oth...

Divín
Jánošíková skrýša Cave
Caves

An interesting natural creation near the village Budiná is a picturesque andesite cave called Jánošíková skrýša (Janošík's hideaway) or Janošík's room. This characteristi...

Budiná
Budiná Rock - 765 m asl
Hiking

The village of Budiná and its surrounding forests are a place that is extremely rich in natural beauty and creations. It is also due to its volcanic origin and the gradu...

Budiná
Bzovík Fort
Castle ruins

The Bzovík Fort was originally a monastery built on a low elevation in the village of Bzovík. The monastery was built in the second half of the 12th century. It was origi...

Bzovík
Horse Riding in Ružiná
Horses, riding

Agrotourism facility of family character in Ružiná is a great place for families with children, but also for people who love horses, nature and especially peace and quiet...

Ružiná
Ružiná Dam
Lakes and pools

One of the many water reservoirs in Slovakia is the Ružiná water reservoir located in the patulous arms of the Lučenec Basin.

The Ružiná reservoir is named after the vil...

Ružiná
Ranch below Žobrák Hill
Horses, riding

Perfect relaxationin in secluded company that treats the soul and body - the horses. Ranch below Žobrák Hill is hidden in the arms of the beautiful Krupina Plain, where y...

Čekovce
Čabraď Castle
Castle ruins

Čabraď is a castle ruin near the village of Čabradský Vrbovok. It was built in the 13th century to protect the roads leading to mining towns. In the 16th century, it was ...

Čabradský Vrbovok
Trumpeting stone
Hiking

In the local mountains, near the village of Sucháň, there is a remarkable rock with dimensions of approx. 3.5 m in length, 2.5 m in width and 1 m in height. There are two...

Sucháň
Vartovka
Lookouts

Vartovka in Krupina is a guard tower of a square ground plan, approximately 13 meters high. It was built around 1564. Its main task was, along with other guard towers in ...

Krupina
0.1 km
Štrampľoch - Turkish wells
Other attractions

One of interesting tourist attractions in Krupina are Turkish wells. They are located in a locality called Štrampľoch (stone quarry) by locals. Turkish wells are actually...

Krupina
0.2 km
Andrej Sládkovič Museum
Museums and history

The Andrej Sládkovič Municipal Museum opened its doors to the general public in November 1968. Since then, its premises have gradually expanded and the memorial room of A...

Krupina
0.2 km
Hillfort at Strieborná
Hiking

The hilffort at Strieborná near Cinobaňa is a rare archaeological site from the era of Kyjatice culture. It is a complex of a fortified settlement, a burial site, as well...

Cinobaňa
2.2 km
Lookout platform Vínny vrch
Lookouts

Not far from the small village of Ľupoč, there is a wooden viewing platform at a place called Vinny vrch. It is situated on the edge of the forest and offers wonderful vi...

Lupoč
2.2 km
Lysec Volcano - 716 m asl
Hiking

The low peak of Lysec in the village of Ľuboreč is an extinct volcano and is one of the more attractive localities of the Ostrůžky mountain range. In addition to the beau...

Ľuboreč
2.6 km
Mäsiarsky bok Butcher's side
Hiking

Not far from the town of Krupina, there is the nature reserve of Mäsiarsky bok. In this locality, the roughness of the rock formations and the rocks falls weds with the s...

Krupina
4.5 km
Calvary in Modrý Kameň
Sacral monuments

An extraordinary historical monument in Modrý Kameň is the late baroque Calvary. It is located directly above the town in the nature reserve "Modrokamenská lesostep" (For...

Modrý Kameň
4.6 km
Quarry beneath Ježová Hill
Other attractions

The area of the former stone quarry below the Ježová Hillis a nice sight-seeing place and also a very popular place of rest for the residents of the town of Detva. It is ...

Detva
4.7 km
Kamenná žena (Stone Woman)
Hiking

Krupina Plain is a piece of beautiful nature full of enchanting creations. Even in the woods near the village of Príbelce, there is evidence that nature is indeed a power...

Príbelce
4.7 km
Arteska House of Art
Museums and history

Arteska House of Art in the town of Detva is a private cultural center of modern visual arts providing space for students and non-professional artists to present their wo...

Detva
4.9 km
Kamenný vrch of Kosihovce - 442 m asl
Hiking

Above the village of Kosihovce, on the border of Krupina Plateau and Ipeľská Basin, there is a rocky natural monument - Kamenný vrch (Stone Hill). The mountain was create...

Kosihovce
4.9 km
The Castle and Museum of Modrý Kameň
Castles, chateaus, mansions

If you have ever walked along the smallest town of Slovakia, Modrý Kameň (The Blue Stone), you have surely noticed the silhouette of the castle ruins in the distance. It ...

Modrý Kameň
4.9 km
Podpolianske Museum
Museums and history

Podpolianske Museum in Detva is located in the historical part of the city in the building of the former Municipal Office. The museum is one of the youngest Detvian cultu...

Detva
5.5 km
Swimming Pool in Detva
Lakes and pools

The summer swimming pool in Detva is located next to the famous Folklore Festival below Poľana Hill. Although the swimming pool is smaller, it has a lot to offer.

There ...

Detva
5.6 km
Ski center Košútka
Skiing

Ski Center Košútka is a ski resort right in the heart of Podpoľanie. It is part of the year-round recreation center Park Košútka. Ski Center Košútka is ideal for beginner...

Hriňová
5.6 km
Piesková baňa (Sand mine)
Other attractions

Príbelce - a picturesque village that hides thousands of prehistoric shark teeth, bones of fish and fossil mussels. If you are an enthusiast of paleontological findings a...

Príbelce
5.8 km
Lookout tower on Prašný Hill
Lookouts

The Prašný Hill, which is largely deforested, rises above the village of Hrušov and has become an excellent place where** a beautiful wooden lookout tower** grew. The to...

Hrušov
6.0 km
Krupina Rocks (Štangarígeľ)
Hiking

Near the road connecting Banská Štiavnica with Krupina there is a unique natural formation called Štangarígeľ (Krupina Rocks). What you can admire here today are actually...

Žibritov