The Banská Bystrica Region has plenty of hills, because here we have the Low Tatras, Great Fatra and the Štiavnica and Kremnica Mountains. You can ski in small and large resorts across the entire Banská Bystrica Region.
We also have a paradise for cross-country skiers. We offer you more than 65 trip tips for cross-country skiing in very well-known as well as lesser-known locations. A true cross-country skier will smack their lips with delight at the name Skalka near Kremnica. Every cross-country skiing connoisseur will raise an eyebrow with curiosity upon learning that since this winter, cross-country skiing is also available in Muránska planina National Park.
Spring holidays belong to children. Every parent will pay attention when they hear that children can have fun on the slopes in a pleasant family resort, head to a warm pool with bubbles after skiing, and when that is combined with a trip or an experience, the destination for spring holidays is clear.
The Banská Bystrica Region, or better said, one of its 8 amazing regions.
Here you go, just choose.

Horná Lehota 718, 976 81 Horná Lehota | GPS: 48.921945, 19.598522 | Low Tatras
The ski areas on the southern side of Chopok (part of the Jasná Low Tatras resort) offer perfect skiing conditions for the most demanding skiers as well as families with small children.
More than 50 km of slopes (the entire Jasná resort) of all difficulty levels with artificial snowmaking • snowpark • freeride • night skiing.
Accommodation for you:
Hotel Rotunda – the highest-located hotel in the Low Tatras with 360° panoramic views of the Low and High Tatras
Hotel Srdiečko – a renovated hotel in the heart of the ski resort – straight onto the slope in ski boots
Penzión Gápeľ – 800 m from the lower cable car station Srdiečko – Kosodrevina; a SKIBUS runs from the central parking lot next to the guesthouse
EVENTS:
KRŇAČKY CHOPOK – FOR THE GRAND PRIX OF JASNÁ – 21.2.2025 (opening ceremony, Brezno square) and 22. 2. 2025 (races on the southern slopes of Chopok)

Mýto pod Ďumbierom 342, 976 44 Mýto pod Ďumbierom | GPS: 48.846233, 19.620760 | Low Tatras
Perfectly groomed slopes for beginners and more experienced skiers • chairlift and 5 ski lifts • ski school, ski rental and service • snow tubing for children • quality restaurant right below the slope • accompanying events to make skiing more enjoyable throughout the season.
Accommodation for you:
Chata Zinka – apartments on a quiet street away from the main road and with a large garden – ideal for families with children.
Villa Ďumbierka – comfortable accommodation, excellent gastronomy, beer from their own brewery, small outdoor wellness.
Chata Matzo – fully equipped apartments with a max. capacity of 6 people for families with children and groups of friends
Horská Vilenka – cozy accommodation for groups of families, married couples, as well as individual clients with private wellness and a garden in a village setting.
Rozprávková Hájenka – a cottage also suitable for families with children with 2 apartments, rental only as a whole, romantic setting on the edge of the forest

Tále 100, 977 01 Brezno | GPS: 48.868477, 19.591645 | Low Tatras
Ski resort for families with children as well as experienced skiers • 2,700 m of slopes with artificial snowmaking of easy and medium difficulty, 6 lifts with a capacity of 4,110 people/hour • night skiing • above-standard facilities – Gray Bear golf course, restaurants, aprés-ski bar with a large children’s corner and animations for children • cross-country trails with a length of 6 km • ski school, ski rental and ski service.
Accommodation for you:
Hotel Stupka – quality accommodation and many additional services • near the Ski Tále ski resort, cross-country trails on the Gray Bear golf course • Gray Bear restaurant and Stodola right below the slope.
Hotel Partizán – hotel, Nature Wellness Center and sports activities ideal for a family holiday • excellent rating of hotel services in Slovakia in the spirit of “A hotel in the forest, a forest in the hotel”, Tálska Bašta – an architectural gem, traditional dishes, folk music.
Chata Tále Dom horskej služby – comfortable accommodation for families, couples and groups • stylish restaurant and wellness • an ideal starting point for Chopok.
Hotel Bystrá – accommodation, wellness and relaxation services for families with children and couples in the peaceful and beautiful surroundings of the Bystrá Valley.
Penzión Tále – modern accommodation with a family atmosphere just 700 m from Ski Tále and the Gray Bear golf course.
Pinus Apartmány – accommodation for families with children in 5 apartment cabins with unique views and fresh mountain air.

Bexeľ 2210, 976 52 Čierny Balog-Medveďov | GPS: 48.747779, 19.634553 | Vepor Mountains
Ski resort in the mountain setting of the village of Čierny Balog (about 9 km from Brezno) for families with children as well as more experienced skiers • more than 5 km of downhill runs, 3 lifts and 5 slopes, 2 slopes approved by the International Ski Federation – FIS for women’s and men’s giant slalom races.
Accommodation for you:
Ski Čierny Balog – various types of accommodation (rooms, apartments, cottages) • directly on the ski slope with a capacity of up to 70 beds for families with children, couples, groups of friends • Koliba pod Urbanovým vrchom with a pleasant atmosphere and old-fashioned home cooking.
Chaty Urbanove sestry – fully equipped cottages (each in a different style) in a mountain environment • ideal for families with children.
Ubytovanie u Deda a Starkej – ideal accommodation for several families or a group of friends • 4 apartments with private bathrooms, a large common room with a fireplace, fully equipped kitchen.

Telgárt 547, 976 73 Telgárt | GPS: 48.850125, 20.203819 | Vepor Mountains
Ski resort for enthusiasts of downhill and freeride skiing or snowboarding at the foot of Kráľova hoľa, near the source of the Hron River, close to the village of Telgárt • 9 slopes with a total length of 6.5 km, 8 lifts with a capacity of 3,500 people/hour • for beginners, experienced and demanding skiers • ski school • ski rental and service.
Accommodation for you:
Telgárt Resort – various types of accommodation for families with children and groups of friends – Apartmány Ski Telgárt (by the ski resort), Chaty Ski Telgárt (1 km from Ski Telgárt), Hotel Telgárt (900 m from Ski Telgárt) • Koliba pod Kráľovou hoľou and Ski Restaurant by the resort • the iconic Café Depo (approx. 200 m from the resort and by the famous Chmaroš viaduct).

Mlynská 411, 976 45 Hronec | GPS: 48.781585, 19.547041 | Vepor Mountains
Smaller ski resort with a family atmosphere for beginners and slightly advanced skiers • lift and slope with a length of 600 m • night skiing • sledding and winter fun in the snow • snack bar.
Accommodation for you:
Turist Hotel Drotár – accommodation with a pleasant, family atmosphere in the central building and in bungalows on the premises (11 in total) suitable for families with children • just a few steps from the ski slope.
Tip for visitors:
Úlik Café – interestingly renovated café with quality coffee, craft beer and excellent cakes.

Ski resort Búčnik, 976 66 Polomka | GPS: 48.847873, 19.868233 | Vepor Mountains
Ski resort on the northern slopes of the Slovak Ore Mountains near the village of Polomka • suitable for families with children, beginners and advanced skiers • 3 slopes (1 easy and 2 medium-difficulty with a total length of 3,760 m) with a capacity of 1,200 people/hour • snack bar and restaurant • ski school, ski rental and service.
Accommodation for you:
Penzión Bučník – part of the ski resort, tastefully furnished rooms for families with children and groups of friends, restaurant with local specialties.

Vyšná Boca č. 260, 032 34 Vyšná Boca | GPS: 48.905361, 19.736000 | Low Tatras
Ski resort on the northern slopes of Čertova svadba (1,463 m above sea level), on the main ridge of the Low Tatras for experienced skiers, but also for beginners • 6 slopes, 3 ski lifts • ski school and ski rental • snack bar.
Accommodation for you:
Chata pod sedlom Čertovica – directly on the slope of the ski resort, family, tourist and maisonette rooms for families with children and groups of friends.
Horský domček na Čertovici – cozy cottage directly in the Čertovica mountain pass, just below the ridge of the Low Tatras • accommodation in a magical place for adventurous families with children.

Mýto pod Ďumbierom | Low Tatras
A Low Tatras cross-country skiing paradise near the village of Mýto pod Ďumbierom • 16 km of groomed trails and circuits for beginner to advanced cross-country skiers • 4 interesting circuits, 1 small training circuit with a length of 300 m (at the beginning of the first circuit as part of it) and surrounding routes depending on current conditions • the routes are marked with wooden poles.
Relaxation and refreshments for you:
Dedečkova chata – cozy mountain tourist hut near the upper cable car station of the SKI Centrum Mýto pod Ďumbierom
Kaviareň Pohanské – excellent café services and refreshments (drinks, cakes, pastries, toast, tortillas and baguettes) in the Pohanské pass, from where an easy walk also leads to the giant bench.

Tále | Low Tatras
Perfectly groomed cross-country ski trails in the Ski, Golf & Hotel Resort Tále ski area • 4 cross-country circuits of varying difficulty – 3 in the immediate vicinity of the ski lift on the Gray Bear golf course and 1 circuit at the Little Bear golf academy • night cross-country skiing.
Horná Lehota Cross-country Trail – Dolinky Circuit
Horná Lehota Cross-country Trail – Lovište Circuit
Easy training circuit Gray Bear Ski Tále (green circuit)
Small cross-country circuit Gray Bear Ski Tále (brown circuit)
Horná Lehota Cross-country Trail – Krpáčovo
Large cross-country circuit Gray Bear Ski Tále (red circuit)
Accommodation, relaxation and refreshments for you:
Hotel Stupka – quality accommodation and many additional services • near the Ski Tále ski resort, cross-country trails on the Gray Bear golf course • Gray Bear restaurant and Stodola right below the slope.
Hotel Partizán – hotel, Nature Wellness Center and sports activities ideal for a family holiday • excellent rating of hotel services in Slovakia in the spirit of “A hotel in the forest, a forest in the hotel”, Tálska Bašta – an architectural gem, traditional dishes, folk music.
Kúria na Táľoch – restaurant with traditional and modern gastronomy approx. 1.9 km from the cross-country trails, the heart of the restaurant is a huge fireplace.
Chata Tále Dom horskej služby – comfortable accommodation for families, couples and groups • stylish restaurant and wellness.
Zruby Bystrá – comfortable accommodation for families with children in log cabins (cabin capacity: 10 people) with stylish furnishings and luxury in beautiful mountain surroundings and with an excellent starting location.

Telgárt | Vepor Mountains
Cross-country trail in the SKI Telgárt ski resort – an easy training cross-country circuit with a length of 1 km directly in the ski resort area (from the access road leading to the center of the ski area, to the ski lifts, behind the apartment houses towards the main road and then back to the starting point).
Cross-country circuit below the Chmaroš viaduct – a cross-country circuit for beginners in the meadow opposite the SKI Telgárt ski resort • prepared for a classic track with beautiful views of the Chmaroš viaduct.
Accommodation, relaxation and refreshments for you:
Telgárt Resort – various types of accommodation for families with children and groups of friends – Apartmány Ski Telgárt (by the ski resort), Chaty Ski Telgárt (1 km from Ski Telgárt), Hotel Telgárt (900 m from Ski Telgárt); Koliba pod Kráľovou hoľou and Ski Restaurant by the resort; iconic Café Depo (approx. 200 m from the resort and by the famous Chmaroš viaduct).
Kráľovohoľská chata – chalet with accommodation and restaurant behind the village of Šumiac, on the bend towards the majestic Kráľova hoľa, desired peace and a dark night sky glowing with stars.
Penzión u Hanky – family guesthouse near SKI Telgárt, quality and honest services, exceptional local cuisine.
Reštaurácia pod Lipou – family restaurant in Šumiac, in a pleasant setting below Kráľova hoľa, top-quality and tasty dishes.
Horská chata pod Kráľovou hoľou – smaller mountain hut in Predné sedlo approximately halfway up the ascent to Kráľova hoľa with an emphasis on minimal waste; simple refreshments and drinks.
Margarétkovo – shop and cozy little café where you can enjoy excellent coffee, buy healthy foods and take home a lovely gift with the MARGETKA brand.

Osrblie | Vepor Mountains
Biathlon complex in the village of Osrblie, among the mountains of the Slovak Ore Mountains, near the town of Brezno, 20 km from the Chopok South locality • owned by the Slovak Biathlon Association • the only biathlon complex in Slovakia capable of hosting international and national biathlon competitions.
Cross-country trails for the public free of charge from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (outside the dates of sporting events):
Short circuit (red) – 2 km long circuit through the start, past the grandstand, through the penalty loop and climbing to the bridge on the Lúčky slope • here it turns downhill and returns across the bridge back to the start.
Long circuit (green) – 3 km long circuit • from the start it follows the short circuit, on the Lúčky slope it continues further through the forest toward the Anderlová valley • at approximately 1.5 km it turns and returns under the upper route and across the bridge back to the start.
Accommodation, relaxation and refreshments for you:
Turist Hotel Drotár – accommodation with a pleasant, family atmosphere in the central building and in bungalows on the premises (11 in total) suitable for families with children.
Úlik Café – interestingly renovated café with quality coffee, craft beer and excellent cakes.
Country House Hronec – accommodation and dining in the center of the village of Hronec, an oasis of peace for domestic and foreign visitors • relaxation, quality services, good food, drinks and kind people.

Čertovica | Low Tatras
Cross-country trails in the Čertovica Pass in the Low Tatras (average altitude over 1,000 m above sea level) with excellent accessibility from Horehronie and Liptov.
Čertovická – an easy entry route (1.8 km) within the Čertovica Cross-country Trails, which connects to other groomed trails in this area
Small Fox Circuit around Beňuška – the highest-located route within Čertovica (4.3 km), with a flat profile ideal for cross-country skiing with the family, including small children and beginners.
Jarabská – beautiful panoramic route (7.1 km long) connecting the village of Jarabá with Čertovica, ideal to complete in the afternoon, difficulty depends on the direction of travel.
Mýtňanská – one of the lowest-lying routes in this area connects the cross-country trails in the Pohanské Pass with the trail network below Beňuška – by connecting them, a route up to 20 km long is created from Breznianska Skalka to Čertovica.
Large Blueberry Circuit – the longest route (19.1 km) of the Čertovica cross-country trails, ideal for all-day tours or individual training of more experienced cross-country skiers.
Braväcká – an ascent-demanding route on the southern slope of Beňuška (8.9 km, approx. 5 hours) with the greatest elevation gain within the Čertovica cross-country trails • connects the village of Braväcovo with the Čertovica mountain pass.
Accommodation, relaxation and refreshments for you:
Chata pod sedlom Čertovica – directly on the slope of the ski resort, family, tourist and maisonette rooms for families with children and groups of friends.

Donovaly | Great Fatra | Low Tatras
Cross-country trails in the popular winter destination of Donovaly – 5 different trails with a total length of more than 30 km, regularly groomed, popular routes: Donovaly – Šachtičky, the Polianka circuit and the Močiare circuit.

Skalka | Kremnica Mountains
A paradise for cross-country skiers at Skalka (11 km from Kremnica) – almost 100 km of cross-country trails for beginners, advanced and professional skiers • cross-country trails certified by the International Ski Federation FIS and Euroloppet, venue of the Biela stopa endurance cross-country race, with the starting point of the cross-country trails at Skalka – Rudolf Čillík Stadium.
EVENT:
Biela Stopa – Skalka near Kremnica – 1.3 – 2.3.2025 – 51st edition of endurance cross-country races (50 km, 30 km, 25 km)
Accommodation, relaxation and refreshments for you:
PENZIÓN GULDINER *** – guesthouse for families with children with a capacity of 80 beds + apartments • in the cross-country stadium complex, a few meters from the ski lifts • restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere and quality food.
HORSKÝ HOTEL MINCIAR – cozy furnished rooms with 2 or 3 beds, with bathroom and toilet • total capacity 80 beds .
HOTEL GOLFER *** – comfortably furnished rooms with a total capacity of 64 beds and 25 extra beds even for the most demanding visitors • restaurant with an excellent menu and French cuisine, hotel wellness.
PENZIÓN STEFANSHOF *** – comfortable accommodation in a rural style; single and double rooms, apartments, apartment flat with its own kitchen; wellness center
Active recreation:
SKALKA RELAX CENTRUM – active recreation and wellness directly in the ski resort • water world (pool with countercurrent, water loungers and seats, water jets and water mushroom, children’s pool, sitting pool), sauna world (dry, steam, eucalyptus, herbal and infra sauna, relaxation room, cooling pool), massages, sports hall for team sports, fitness, bowling and squash.

Látky – Mláky | Vepor Mountains
Cross-country area in the heart of Podpoľanie with 10 km of top-quality groomed cross-country trails leading to the highest peak Bykovo at an altitude of 1,111 m above sea level • connected to the Zerrenpach – Látky ski resort with the possibility of refreshments and relaxation.
Accommodation, relaxation and refreshments for you:
Hotel Zerrenpach *** Látky – ideal accommodation for a family holiday and spring holidays directly by the slope, great gastronomy, superb location in nature, relaxation zone with saunas and a pool.
SKIBUS
Route: Lučenec – Vidiná – Lovinobaňa – Mýtna – Hriňová – Látky – Kokava nad Rimavicou – Línia and back
Dates: 15.2.2025 and 1.3.2025 completely free
Horná Lehota

Vampire Prdimuch’s Escape Room
Discover the legend of the only Slovak vampire in a spooky room full of traps and tasks that will test your observation and teamwork.
Brezno

Double Red Cars Museum
One of the largest sports car museums in Central Europe – 5 floors of motorsport history, arranged by decades, with the iconic Red Horse restaurant.
Nemecká

Fairy-tale World
Walk through a magical forest full of mysterious beings and magical plants, and explore the dragon treasure valley, where unforgettable stories await you.
Brezno

Nostalgia Exhibition ¿
Socialist exhibition “Brezno Was Like This Too”: a retro flat from the 1970s and 1980s, educational panels, artifacts and an interactive game with the atmosphere of the past.
Brezno

Town Tower/Bell Tower
Information center and café, with a reading room, exhibition of Gen. M. R. Štefánik, exhibition of bells and the bell-ringer’s apartment on the individual floors
Banská Bystrica

Bounce Park 17
The largest sports and entertainment park in Slovakia – 4000 m² with more than 50 attractions: trampolines, climbing walls, a playground with artificial grass and children’s zones.
Horehronie Museum

Immersive exhibition Mysterious Creatures
Discover the mystical traditions of Horehronie, where beings such as Runa, Mora and Poludnica come to life. Get to know the customs of the ancestors and have fun in the creative workshop.
Predajná

Watermill in Predajná
Late Baroque building with a 19th-century extension – a national cultural monument, interactive exhibition using QR codes or audio recordings.
Horehronie

Trip tips
Set off for more activities and the beauties of Horehronie – educational trails, lookout towers with breathtaking views, or wellness for relaxation after exploring.
By the end Beyond the hills and into the valleys, winter has arrived. So why stay at home? Hooray for skiing, cross-country skis, or sleds! Sport, fun, and the long-awaited relaxation will help you recharge with new energy in today’s fast-paced world.
WHAT TO EXPERIENCE

Winter inspirations
Whether for cross-country skiing, on the slopes, on skates, or just wandering through the winter countryside…. There are plenty of options for everyone; it doesn't matter whether you are an athlete or a beginner…
FOR CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

Active for joy and health
Cross-country skiing continues to grow in popularity. In the region Beyond the Mountains, Beyond the Valleys, you will enjoy this pleasant sport to the fullest.
ON THE SLOPES

Ski to your heart's content
Well-groomed slopes and cross-country trails, snowboard arenas, ski schools and ski kindergartens, equipment rentals, or night skiing.
SKIBUSES

Comfortably and eco-friendly
Throughout the entire winter season, let the ski buses take you to our ski resorts, to the most beautiful winter experiences.
Action-packed winter

ACTION-PACKED WINTER
Enjoy winter in our region to the fullest. On skis, cross-country skis, sleds, or head out ski touring.
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