ZOO and botanical gardens Banský Studenec

The unique Arborétum Kysihýbel, which you can find near Banská Štiavnica, is definitely worth noticing and visiting. It is located about one kilometer from the Drieňová housing estate, in the direction of Banský Studenec. The forest area covering nearly 8 hectares is covered with a stand of exotic tree species. The arboretum was founded in 1900 and 50 years later it was declared a protected area. Entry is possible only with a guide and your visit needs to be announced and arranged in advance.

The main mission of the forestry arboretum is the study of the acclimatization of exotic tree species. The area is divided into 350 smaller plots and 282 species of various trees have been planted here. The rare tree species come from the Northern Hemisphere, having been mostly imported from North America. The rarest species include the Amur cork tree, paper birch, false cypresses, Douglas fir, and giant sequoias.

Feistmantelova záhrada, as the arboretum is often called, is one of the stops on the Náučný chodník Kysihýbel educational trail, which begins in the village of Banský Studenec. The route consists of a 6-kilometer loop and can be easily managed by the whole family. Right at the beginning of the trail, in the Kysihýbel settlement, it is worth stopping at the Barlangy underground stone quarry. It looks like an overhang rock wall and the underground space has a length of 50 meters. Traces of manual stone extraction can be seen on the walls, and a small lake opens up to your view at the end of the quarry. Building stone has allegedly been mined in this location since as early as the 14th century.

During your holiday in the Štiavnické vrchy, you certainly will not be bored. Accommodation is not in short supply near Arborétum Kysihýbel. Guest houses and cottages in Banská Štiavnica will provide you with a pleasant background, and you can thus happily discover other corners of the Banská Bystrica Region. Experience the magical atmosphere around the artificial water reservoirs known as tajchy, such as Počúvadlianske jazero or the Richnavské jazerá. History enthusiasts will certainly appreciate a visit to the Banské múzeum v prírode - Banská Štiavnica, where the most extensive mining exhibition in Slovakia is prepared for you.

In the grounds of Botanická záhrada v Banskej Štiavnici, you can admire the beauty of many native and exotic tree species. If you are interested in a particular cone or fruit from various trees, visit the garden grounds and enjoy its atmosphere.

Across a total area of 3,545 hectares, you can see more than 200 species of tree taxa. Among the unique features of the entire garden is the Lebanon cedar. Also popular with visitors is a gigantic tree called the giant sequoia. Even in the past, people were aware of how the soul blossoms in nature. At the same time, forestry students were able to learn how to care for forests thanks to this educational resource.

Plan a tour of Banskoštiavnická botanická záhrada in Štiavnické vrchy and you certainly will not be disappointed. Botanická záhrada is part of Banícka a lesnícka akadémia, which was founded as early as 1762 by Maria Theresa as the first university of its kind with a forestry focus in the world. A few years later, in 1838, Rudolf Feistmantl planted the first trees in the botanical garden.

Set aside roughly 20 to 40 minutes of your time and enjoy everything this place has to offer. Within the garden itself, you can relax on benches and enjoy an easy walk along the paved path in walking shoes. Informational panels will allow you to learn more about each tree. The good energy of the botanical garden will captivate you whether you are a family with children, visiting as part of a group tour, or taking a tour as part of a school trip.

Whether you are walking uphill or downhill, Banská Štiavnica will not only captivate you, but also tire you out. It is therefore wise to keep this fact in mind and book accommodation near Botanická záhrada Banská Štiavnica. As a district town, Banská Štiavnica offers a wide range of accommodation units. If you choose a guest house or hotel in Banská Štiavnica, you can plan a tour of the main square, which hosts various cultural events during the summer. In spring, nature awakens, offering an indescribable charm even if you stay in a cottage in Banská Štiavnica. Choose your preferred accommodation and season yourself. You can find our offer of accommodation on our portal.

Štiavnické Bane belong to sought-after places in Slovakia that are visited by a large number of tourists mainly during the summer season. It is also worth going to the Prírodného parku AVES, where you will find many interesting animals, plants, and other attractions.

Within the Prírodného parku AVES, you can experience wonderful moments and thus spend a day in contact with nature. You will be captivated by unconventional gardens such as the rain, Japanese, Provençal gardens, mountain meadow, and mountain rock garden. Right on them, you can observe the method of cultivating specific plant species. Much more unconventional is the exterior vertical garden in Slovakia, which retains rainwater. However, do not miss the exclusive tropical garden either, where the largest freshwater fish in the Vyza lives in an aquarium. Its original home is in the estuary of the Mekong river in the tropical monsoon zone.

You do not have to love only plants to direct your steps to this park. A falconry training demonstration, organized multiple times during the day, is intended for all age groups. The bolder ones can not only admire these feathered birds of prey and owls but also feed large parrots or visit the terrarium where crocodiles, an iguana, turtles, and a chameleon live peacefully. In the tropical rainforest, monkeys from various species of the world run around carefree.

This place is ideal mainly for families with children. If your little ones are not interested in the animals or the diverse plants, they can romp around on one of the playgrounds. The park is part of the Základnej školy s materskou školou Maximiliána Hella v Štiavnických Baniach. It is open to the general public during the main summer holidays, but you can also get into it in May and June during weekends.

To enjoy your stay in the region truly to the fullest, we also recommend other trips to surrounding attractions in Štiavnických Baniach. Among the favorites is the Bašta Štiavnické Bane, in which the founder built a museum dedicated to the native of the village, Maximiliánovi Hellovi. You can cool down on hot summer days in the Veľkom Richnavskom jazere. The secrets connected with this mining region can be explored in the Banskom múzeu v prírode - Banská Štiavnica. A couple in love can also head to the Banky Lásky - Dom Sládkovičovej Maríny.

Do you not feel like rushing home? Book your accommodation in Štiavnických Baniach and enjoy this village to the full. The offer includes not only cottages in Štiavnické Bane but also spacious apartments. We will be happy to help you with the selection of accommodation.