Kremnické vrchy (Kremnica Hills) - Slovakia

Extent: 488 km²

The hills are to be found in Central Slovakia in districts of Žiar nad Hronom, Banská Bystrica, Zvolen, Turčianske Teplice and Prievidza. This hill range belongs to the area of Slovak Ore Mountains, forming part of West Carpathian Mountains.

Highest peak: Flochová (1318 m).

Surface: in lower situated localities there are leafy woods, mostly oak forests, in higher situated localities pine-trees. Local forests are protected, as they are predominantly of virgin forest character. Fields, meadows and glades are to be found in areas, where forests are missing.

Climatic area: moderately warm and colder.

The foundation of Kremnica Hills is referred  to volcanic activity. In past, there were mined rare minerals here, such as gold, silver or copper.

Published: 23.7.2023

We can spend moments of relaxation actively lazing. Some people like relaxation and care offered by Slovak spas, others want to be physically active - whether by the water, by bike, or while hiking. We visited the Central Slovak village of Kováčová, where everyone will enjoy it.

Published: 11.4.2021

Today, we will end our trip in the Banská Bystrica region with a visit to picturesque villages and towns. We will also take you through natural nooks and crannies, technical monuments, and even stop at the symbolic center of Europe.

Published: 5.7.2020

Central Slovak mining towns flourished thanks to the mining of precious metals. It acquired considerable property, which was also reflected in their architecture. The period marked by the plague epidemic brought plague columns to their squares as symbols of thanks. Their construction was not spared at all, which makes them so monumental. Today we will go to cities whose bowels were hidden deposits of silver and gold.

Published: 18.4.2018

Last week we promised you to take you on some tourist trails above Malachov village. These take you through former mines and local anomaly of "natural fridge".

Published: 11.4.2018

There are many interesting places around Banska Bystrica. Malachov is one of them. We visit it today.

Published: 5.10.2016

After our introduction to Kremnica last week we set off now to the surroundings of the city. There are several options where to. You can either climb up to Kremnicky stit, go to the towns of Ihrac or Ziar, or visit Kremnice mines nearby. Our destinations were Tri krize, Skalka, Krahule village and we paid visit to recently bulit observation tower.

Published: 28.9.2016

Join us for a tour in central Slovakia. We visit the district of Ziar nad Hronom, precisely the Royal mining town of Kremnica. Once, gold and silver was mined there and there is still a mint in operation. It is one of the oldest constantly operating undertakings in the world.

Published: 18.5.2016

We can describe Banska Bystrica easily – mining history and the Slovakian National Uprising. Since time immemorial has been the history of Banska Bystrica tied to mining – mostly silver and copper.

Published: 31.3.2016

Banska Bystrica is often looked at as the heart of the country below the Tatras. There one of the most important memorials in Slovakia is located. It reminds the nation of the second world war and Slovak resistance to fascism.

Published: 26.1.2012

The symbolic centre of Europe we can find not only the Slovak Republic, but also in many surrounding states of the Old Continent. It just depends on your point of view and definition according to which we are looking for him.