Banská Štiavnica
Guide to the historic mining town
This Banská Štiavnica travel guide will help you discover one of Slovakia’s most remarkable historic mining towns. Nestled in the Štiavnica Mountains, the town was once a wealthy and bustling centre of mining. Today, its remarkable past blends naturally with a peaceful atmosphere. Mysterious underground spaces, narrow streets, grand historic buildings, mining reservoirs known as tajchy, the majestic Calvary, beautiful nature and views that are well worth stopping for.
Find tips on places worth seeing, practical information to help you plan your visit, and recommendations for making the most of your stay in Banská Štiavnica.
Plan your visit to Banská Štiavnica
Choose what you’re looking for – the most beautiful places, current events, guided tours, or practical information to help you plan your visit.
A town best discovered slowly
Banská Štiavnica is not a place to rush through. It is best explored on foot – through scenic viewpoints, quiet corners, old streets, mining reservoirs and stories hidden behind the façades of its houses. Take your time, choose your own pace and let the town reveal itself.
What’s on in Banská Štiavnica
See what’s happening in Banská Štiavnica during your visit. In the events calendar, you’ll find current programmes, exhibitions, concerts, guided tours and more ideas for things to do in the town and surrounding area.
Today
Leonardo’s *The Last Supper*: A Reconstruction by Stanislav Lajda
The exhibition presents the life’s work of the academic painter Stano Lajda, who devoted more than 40 years to the study and scientific and artistic reconstruction of Leonardo da Vinci’s damaged masterpiece.
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A LAND OF (HIDDEN) TREASURES
We invite you to the opening of an exhibition by the Slovak architect and sculptor Ing. Stanislav Mikovčák. Discover unique works that combine architecture, sculpture, woodcarving and traditional blacksmithing.
Today
OCTOBER at the Slovak Mining Museum
OCTOBER at the museum will be all about stories, mysteries and memories. What can you look forward to? Leonardo’s The Last Supper – a guided tour with Stan Lajda – 15 October 2026 at 10.
Banská Štiavnica is one of the most beautiful historic towns in Slovakia. It is known for its mining heritage, UNESCO World Heritage status, historic mining reservoirs known as tajchy, the Calvary, its historic centre and the landscape of the Štiavnica Mountains.
On this website, you will find a practical guide to the town – tips on sights, trips, events, accommodation, restaurants, parking and other useful information to help you plan your visit to Banská Štiavnica.