Tourist information

Banská Bystrica is the most important historical, cultural and economic centre of the central Slovakia (Slovak Republic). It is a seat of administration of the Banská Bystrica Region, one of the 8 regions of the Slovak Republic.

Banská Bystrica is situated at the river Hron in the Zvolenská Lowland, close to the Kremnické Vrchy (Kremnické Mountains), Veľká Fatra (Big Fatra) and the Nízke Tatry (Low Tatras).

In the 14th century Banská Bystrica became a leader in a union of mining towns. At the beginning, gold and silver were mined here, but from the 14-th century it was especially copper, mercury and lead („Banska“ means „Mine“).

Venue:

Department of Biology and Ecology

Faculty of Natural Sciences, Matej Bel University

Tajovského 40, Banská Bystrica

www.fpv.umb.sk; www.umb.sk;

Arriving to Banská Bystrica:

By Plane

Banská Bystrica doesn’t have an airport, but is well connected via other types of public transportation to other Slovakian (Bratislava and Košice) and European cities (Vienna and Budapest). Slovakian international airports: Airport Bratislava (The M.R. Štefánik airport), www.letiskobratislava.sk Košice international airport, www.airportkosice.sk We recommend flying to Bratislava or Košice, from where there are direct train and bus connections with Banska Bystrica (www.cp.sk; www.regiojet.sk). .

By Train

Banská Bystrica is well connected to the Slovakian and European railroad network. The main train station - železničná stanica Banská Bystrica - is located in the city. Timetables for trains: www.cp.sk You have to buy tickets at the railway station, not in the train.

By Bus

Banská Bystrica main bus station – Terminal vlak bus shopping (http://www.nc-terminal.sk/) is located close to the city centre.

By car

Banská Bystrica is situated in the central Slovakia on the main highway and railroad routes. You need to buy a vignette when entering the country if you want to use the highways.

Other means of transportation in Brno

Public transportation includes buses and trolleybuses. Here is link for information about the city public transportation: https://imhd.sk/bb/schedules-timetables, but time-tables can also be found on the bus stops. Bus numbers driving towards the Faculty of Natural Sciences are 27, 32, 34, 35, 36. You can buy ticket only from bus driver by cash.

Taxi

VIP TAXI – phone: +421 902 989 000; +421 908 989 000
ONE TAXI – phone: +421 905 442 544
EXPRES TAXI - phone: +421 902 410 041

Important telephones

SOS integrated rescue system: 112
Fire station: 150
Police: 158
Town police: 159
Emergency: 155
Mountain rescue service: 18 300
International code: +421 (00421)
The town code for Banská Bystrica: 048
Tourist Information Office Bansk Bystrica: 00421 48 415 50 85
Phone numbers information (paid): 1181

Accomodation

Penzión AL CORSO
Tajovského 22, Banská Bystrica

www.alcorso.sk

We have booked accommodations in pension which is situated 500m from Faculty of Natural Sciences, where workshop will be organised. Price is 18€ /person/night. It is possible to buy breakfast (5 €/day).

Lunches:

Restaurant Belvedere, 500 m from the Faculty

Currency in Slovakia: Euro (€)

Money can be only exchanged in banks (Banks in the city centre are not open during the weekend). During the weekend you can exchange your money in any of banks in Europa Shopping Centre (address: Na Troskách 25, Banská Bystrica - in the city centre).