Horehronie or Upper Pohronie is a beautiful region that lies at the heart of Slovakia. Horehronie got its name thanks to the Hron River which flows through this area.
To Horehronie belongs the following towns and villages: Banská Bystrica - the centre of Horehronie, Brezno , Bystra (Tale), Myto, Čierný Balog, Červená Skala, Donovaly, Heľpa, Brezno, Lopej, Krpáčovo, Nemecká, Podbrezová, Pohorelá, Pohorelská Maša, Polomka, Slovenská Ľupča, Staré Hory, Špania Dolina, Šumiac, Telgárt, Vaľkovňa, Závadka nad Hronom.
Horehronie is very popular among Slovaks and foreigners because of its beautiful nature and picturesque sceneries. There are several natural attractions there. The biggest and the most valuable ones are National Parks the Low Tatras and Muran Plateau. The Low Tatras offer for tourists many opportunities for summer and winter sports. For example, ski resorts like Donovaly, Turecká, Šachtičky, Myto pod Ďumbierom, Čertovica, Chopok or Tale. Favourite is also cross-country skiing, which you can enjoy in Osrblie - the center of biathlon.
The highest peak in Horehronie, is Ďumbier - 2043 MASL and the lowest point - is the surface of the river Hron. Horehronie can offer its visitors many natural attractions - mountain ranges, gorges, waterfalls and karst formations. You can find their many kind of birds, lizards, butterflies or meet a bear, lynx, grouse, badgers and chamois.
Nature in Horehronie is truly one of the most beautiful. Visitors can admire Vajskovská waterfall, Predajnianske waterfalls, Dobročský forest, Kraľová Hoľa, Havrania Skala and many other natural scenery.
If you decide to visit Horehronie you should try a serpentine path of Bystrianska cave, Harmanecká cave, Dead Bats cave. Some parts of the Bystrianska Cave are used for speleotherapy since 1971.
Here you can also find a spa resort Brusno which uses the mineral water springss Andrew, Ludwig and Paul to treat diseases of the digestive tract. It is one of the most famous spa in Slovakia and also in Horehronie.
In several villages of Horehronie is still possible to see folk architecture. One of the most famous places is Špania Dolina. It is a mining village in the western part of Starohorské Hills. Špania Dolina was once a famous town because of its mines, rich in copper ore. The valley is adorned by the early Gothic Church from the 13th century.
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Brezno
By Marek and Rastislav
The
first written mention of the town was in 1265. Historically, Brezno played an important role because all main trade roads led across
Brezno. Bombura is a town hero because people in Brezno believe that he saved the town. Our town got the privilege of the royal town.
Brezno
has several cultural and historical sights. One of them is a town
bell tower. In history it served as a clock tower and it is 31m high. There can
be found rare bell from the 18th century.
In
the town center there is situated a catholic church. The church was rebuilt in 1781
after the fire. The Synagogue in Brezno was built in 1902. Nowadays, inside the synagogue are organized concerts, exhibitions and discussions. There is also an old
town resides served as a building of Horehron museum. The museum is opened all year-round and
I recommend everyone to watch it.
Town Hall and Catholic Church
Jude Synagogue in Brezno
Evanjelic a.v. Church
Every
year in Brezno is organized a fair. Traditional St. Andrew´s fair celebrated its 750.
anniversary last year. Folk craftsmen present their crafts and sell
traditional ware here. The fair lasts three days and finishes by festive fun.
The Day of Town is organized every year in June. Three days of fun, various competitions and concerts. Miss of Brezno competition searches for the most beautiful girl in the town. The next competition is a 24 hours skating on roller skates.
The Day of Town is organized every year in June. Three days of fun, various competitions and concerts. Miss of Brezno competition searches for the most beautiful girl in the town. The next competition is a 24 hours skating on roller skates.
In Brezno were born a lot of popular and famous people. For
example Ján Chalúpka and Martin Rázus. Both wrote
important books about Slovak history.
In
village Osrblie, close to Brezno, takes place a biathlon competiton. Every years
Osrblie organizes a part of the world championship or European championship. This
year there was World Junior Championship and the opening ceremony was held on the main square in
Brezno and there was cultural programme too.
Brezno
is a beatiful town in centre of the Low Tatras. In Brezno visitors can find iteresting
places and I want to invite you and show you our town.
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Čierny Balog
Is a municipality in Brezno district, in the Banska Bystrica region of central Slovakia. The municipality has around 5140 inhabitants and in land register it takes an area of 14 718 ha.
Čierny Balog is really picturesque village with amazing nature, it´s surrounded by beautiful mountains in heart of Slovakia. There are a lot of forests, huge fields and beautiful hills. You can feel here like in fairy tale not only in summer but also in winter.
The village has rich cultural life. Residents like to take part in various cultural events in this village. The most popular is The National Day of the Tree, so called Tree Day, organized annually in July. Every year, thousands of visitors from different corners of Slovakia come there to enjoy performances of many popular modern and folk groups, to see and try some folk crafts. Children can make a trip in a nearby forest and learn many useful things connected with nature.You can buy souvenirs there, meet new people, taste traditional meals like roasted home-made sausages, grilled pork meat and ”halušky” with sheep cheese, drink slovak wine, “slivovica”( plum brandy) and beer. All these things create great and really amazing atmosphere.
Also we have some sport events like football and hockey matches, competition of volunteer fire brigades, different village parties, folklore events connected with some national holidays (e.g. Christmas, Easter). Also in our village we have some sport clubs like football clubs TJ Tatran, ŠK Partizán, Hockey club, Biathlon Club, and tourist division that gives young people the chance to practice sports.
Really, in our village we have a lot of interesting places you should visit.
There are some types for you :
Our famous Čierný Hron railway
This old scenic forest railway is one of the major tourist attractions of the Horehronie Region. In the past, the regular wood transport on the railway started between Čierny Balog and Hronec. The main role of that railway was to transport wood from forests. When the railway was closed it has started to work as a famous tourist attraction especially in summer period. You can take an unforgettable tour around some Slovakian villages in beautiful nature and for those who like an adventure you can experience the real robbery performance which is quite exciting. So keep your eyes open :)
Open air museum in Vydrovo
In this unusual museum you can see various exhibits that gives you a chance to see forestry in past and present. Here is 3 km long route, called the “Walk of Forestry Time” currently consists of 75 stops. They'll share the importance of forests in our lives. You will learn what is necessary for the conservation and protection of forest. The information boards in Slovak and English language as well as three-dimensional objects (exhibits) are waiting for visitors at all stops.
In the open-air museum you can see the 100-year-old Woodsman cabin with a museum. Natural amphitheater serves for various social events such as concerts. There is also an information centre with the sale of souvenirs, refreshments and a playground for children.
I´m surely recommend to visit this Museum of Forestry to anyone who wants to relax in nature. It offers a fun and interesting information for adults, kids, and for experts, too. It is suitable for school trips or children's camps.
Primeval forest of Dobroč
“Dobročský prales” is one of the oldest and most precious area of virgin forest in Slovakia. It is also one of the oldest preserved areas in Slovakia. Today, this primeval forest covers 101,82 hectares.The aim of the protection is to save the forest ecosystem and to investigate its development. The virgin forest is interesting for visitors by its majesty of 450 years old trees. If you are decide to visit this primeval forest you are only allowed to see the wildwood with professional tour operators this excursion lasts 2 hours. Here you will breath fresh air of old virgin forest, I'm sure that you will like our beautiful nature and you will feel like in the fairytale.
Ski resort
You can visit our village not only in summer but also in winter you will find what to do. Our ski resort is located in popular tourist centre.A lot of good skiers can be enjoyed on 6 slopes that are suitable for families, advanced skiers, beginners and snowboarders. The ski slopes are very well usable for fans of extreme sports such as paragliding. In the this resort there are 2 ski lifts with a length of 1100 m and children's ski lift (250 m).
Of course we have accommodations for tourists and foreigners.
Here are some nice establishments in our village:
Boarding House http://www.megaubytovanie.sk/penzion-ski-cierny-balog
Cottage
Cottage Slovenka
By Miška Balagová and Mirka Mensatorová
Šumiac is a picturesque village which is located in the Low Tatras. It offers many cultural activities and traditions.
Sights:
One of the most important monuments is the folk house and surrounding area. It consists of a total 3 buildings, which are also cultural monuments, named: folk house, woodshed and economic construction. In the past, there were held various events, today these buildings serve as historical monuments.
One of the most important monuments is the folk house and surrounding area. It consists of a total 3 buildings, which are also cultural monuments, named: folk house, woodshed and economic construction. In the past, there were held various events, today these buildings serve as historical monuments.
Museum of bells in Šumiac:
Private collection of Nicholas Gigac. Nicholas began collecting bells, thanks to his grandfather who gave him six bells on his birthday and it was love for the first sight so at present there are about 2000. People from Šumiac are very proud of this collection. There you can find bells from all over the world.
Episcopal church:
The first pastor was Andrew Bukovecký. Šumiac temple was built in 1775, as the original wooden church burned build a new, brick. What is interesting, the temple had three onion-shaped towers, which disappeared from Horehronie architecture as the time has passed.
Theater:
The theater is located on the square and it is open to anyone.
Events:
Events in Šumiac are really colorful. First, the murmur of Šumiac This is a festival which brings different forms of art, we are less familiar with but also those that everyone knows.
Events in Šumiac are really colorful. First, the murmur of Šumiac This is a festival which brings different forms of art, we are less familiar with but also those that everyone knows.
Fašiangy in Šumiac. Fašianfy is the feast that offers a lot of fun and joy. In Slovakia, this custom celebrated less than formerly, but still there are villages where people love and remind that custom.
Christmas - Kračun under Kralova hola. This year is the 15th year of wonderful festival celebration which takes place in the church in Šumiac. Every year after Christmas, people gather in church and you can enjoy many representatives of folk music.
Folk Traditions:
Folk traditions in Sumiac are very diverse but such traditions are devoted relatively longer just the elderly. Ms Maria Ševčáková embroidered handmade Christmas decorations that will delight everyone's heart. Is dedicated to this beautiful craft since-scientific times.
People are devoted to making utilitarian items such as carpet weaving - rugs, commercial embroidery. This activity is dedicated about 30 people. Horehronie are characteristic for craft-oriented wood products, functional as well as artistic.
Šumiac personalities:
Was a Slovak sportsman and a teacher. He was the organizer of parachute sport recorder jump on target in free fall and in a group jump and jump world champion in the 600 m to the accuracy landing. Throughout his life he worked as a teacher but also as a parachuting instructor.
Michal Petro
Was an anti-fascist fighters officer and a participant of the Slovak National Uprising. He studied medical school but unfortunately he did not finish it and became an anti-fascist fighters. He was awarded the Cross of Valour war. He was later arrested by German police and he was taken to Germany, where he died.
Writer for children and youth also acclaimed novelist.He studied at a teacher later it happened. During his lifetime, he wrote that rumors published in children's magazines. He was the author of numerous books for young people and adults. He dedicated himself also Vlastivědný and literary research and museums.
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Telgárt
By Diana Švantnerová and Kristina Šimková
By Diana Švantnerová and Kristina Šimková
Telgárt was risen at the first half at the 14. Century. The first written mention about the village Telgárt was found in 1326.
The famous citizens of Telgárt:
- - Anastázia Miertušová – a Slovak painter
- - Ivan Andrijovič Stavrovský – a greekcatholic priest, teacher
- - Michal Spišiak – a writer
- - Pavol Spišiak – a greekcatholic priest, poet
- - Ján Ambróz – a folk singer
There are folk groups, which are focused at traditional culture:
- - Folk group Telgárt ( created in 1957 )
- - Kids folk group Telgártčok ( created in 1981 )
- - Folk band Harvanovci
Every year you can visit there the following events:
- - Horehronská valaška – the competition where you can see kid´s musical folklore. This year it will be it´s 55th year.
- - Blueberry day - celebrated in August
Nature:
- The beauty of close nature is unique, because there are for example three national parks:
- - National Park Nízke Tatry
- - National Park Muránska Planina
- - National Park Slovenský Raj
- Telgárt offers touristic the path to Kráľova hoľa.
Kráľova hoľa:
Is known from many legends. The biggest rivers of Slovakia starts here : Čierny Váh, Hnilec, Hornád and Hron . Since 1960 there is television and radio transmitter called "Kráľova hoľa "
Is known from many legends. The biggest rivers of Slovakia starts here : Čierny Váh, Hnilec, Hornád and Hron . Since 1960 there is television and radio transmitter called "Kráľova hoľa "
Šumiac:
Not far from here is a village called Šumiac. One of the most known citizien is Mikuláš Gigac who started, as the first from Slovakia, playing on bells. There are more than 2000 pieces of them in his private collection. Some of them are oldest then 300 years.
Sport:
Ski Resort Telgárt - if there is enough snow you can use 7 trailers including 20m long caild trailer
2. Tresník-(middle advanced and advanced)
Sights:
- Catolic church near memorable graveyard of soldiers and partisans
- Monument of Ján Šverma, who was the hero of Slovak National Uprising (he tragiclly died in battle)
- Chmarošský viadukt – it is a railway made of bricks with in 30 years of 20th century
Accommodation and food:
- -Horehronská kúria – offersa place for famillies with children and tourists
-capacity is 22 people
I recomend it because it smells like weed, there is nice serving stuff and home atmosphere.
- - Penzion u Hanky – is 500m from Ski resort Telgárt.
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