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Banská Bystrica is a city with a high potential for development of tourism. Its rich history began in 1255, when the very first known mention of the city was written and signed in the Royal Decree. Afterwards it was declared as a city.

The history of the city of Banská Bystrica is closely related to the extraction of metals. From this region comes the Act on Accounting created by the Fugger–Thurzo company. Copper from Banská Bystrica was exported through sea transports to China, America and Africa. Banská Bystrica´s historic centre was created during the period of the biggest expansion. It still attracts many visitors with its unique architecture. Many tourists, especially from China, usually visit the city because of desire to discover the birthplace of the famous architect – Ladislav Hudec. He is the creator of the first skyscraper in Shanghai. Twenty-two-floor Park Hotel was finished in 1934. Actually, it was the tallest building which was built outside of North America for decades.

In Banská Bystrica are located administrative buildings of state institutions that are necessary for doing a business in this area. These are for example: Office of the Environmental District, Office of the Land District, Office of the President of the Slovak Republic, Regional Public Health Institute, Slovak Tourist Board (STB), Slovak Agency for Investment and Trade (SARIO), Business and Innovation Centre, the Slovak Trade Chamber of Industry (SCCI), Tax Office, Slovak Environmental Agency, Office of Industrial Property, the Regional Court in Banská Bystrica, Regional Prosecutor’s Office, the Police Presidium.

Banská Bystrica is one of the most visited cities in the Slovak Republic. It is not only because of its rich history and valuable historic centre, but also because of the rich cultural life, opportunities for tourism, natural phenomena and also because of its unlimited possibilities for sports activities.

Opportunities in Banská Bystrica and its surroundings.

Culture and social life:

  • State opera and theaters
  • Galleries and museums
  • Hotels

Hospitals and medical facilities:

  • F. D. Roosevelt Faculty Hospital
  • Children´s Faculty Hospital
  • Central Slovakia Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Many private clinics of different expertise

Sport and relax:

  • Wellness centers
  • Golf resorts
  • Ski resorts
  • Pools, lakes, thermal waters
  • Cycling

Banská Bystrica is a well-known place because of its charming nature. It is a country with unlimited possibilities for tourism. In the winter time it is an ideal place for all levels of skiers – from beginners to professionals. Ski resorts in Slovakia are offering quality especially those around Banská Bystrica. It includes services for winter holidays such as: accommodation, wellness, gastronomy, and other various points of interest. Great Snow Ski resorts are PARK SNOW Donovaly or the resort Jasná. In surroundings of Banská Bystrica is the National Biathlon Center – Osrblie, too.

Despite the fact that Slovakia is a small country it can be proud on its sport successesThe names of well-known Slovak athletes includes for example Anastasiya Kuzmina – biathlon.

The major tourist and recreation areas of this region are important not only during the winter season but as well during the summer time. Many hiking trails and roads are a great adventure even for the experienced ones. Also popular activities are fishing or hunting.

Golf lovers can choose from several golf resorts in the surroundings of Banská Bystrica. The very known are Golf and Country Club Hron – Three Oaks and Grey Bear Tale.

Biking in the city surrounded by the mountains and hills is a matter of course. There is a wide range of bicycle paths as well as the possibility of using cyclobus. Biking guarantee you an unforgettable experience.

Especially in the area of Banská Bystrica are other sports facilities too, such as: rafting, horseback riding, flight in a balloon, paintball, archery, climbing, paragliding, airsoft, ride a hovercraft, airball, bungee jumping, flights in small aircraft, parachute jumping, flying gliding and much more.

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