An overview of swimming pools and lakes within 40 km of Banská Bystrica. We have picked the ones that are really worth a visit.

Aqualand Beach Pool, Banská Bystrica

Just a kilometre from the guesthouse is the largest beach pool complex in the area: a large natural lake, two swimming pools, a leisure pool with water slides, children’s pools, an aqua fun park, a wake park with a 200 m cable, an 800 m inline skating track and pitches for football, badminton and beach volleyball.

Distance: 950 m (2 minutes)
Address: Švermova 327/45, Banská Bystrica
More information: aqualandbb.eu

Holiday Park Kováčová

A year-round thermal water park – three indoor and five outdoor pools at different temperatures, with hydromassage features.

Distance: 19 km (14 minutes)
Address: Kúpeľná 53, Kováčová
More information: holidaypark.sk

Sliač Thermal Pool

A small but remarkable pool in the spa grounds, with brown thermal water rich in minerals and iron.

Distance: 18 km (15 minutes)
Address: Kúpeľná 714/38, Sliač
More information: www.kupelesliac.sk/kupalisko

Orlík Sports Complex, Zvolen

Swimming, leisure and children’s pools, a 100-metre water slide and courts for tennis, volleyball and beach football.

Distance: 28 km (23 minutes)
Address: Zvolenská priehrada 119, Zvolen

Spa & Aquapark Turčianske Teplice

A spa section with a hot tub, sauna world and massages, plus a swimming section with fun pools.

Distance: 37 km (37 minutes)
Address: Kollárova ulica, Turčianske Teplice
More information: aquapark.therme.sk

Krpáčovo natural lake

A crystal-clear lake in the heart of the Low Tatras with mountain views and boat and paddleboard hire. Facilities are fairly basic.

Distance: 40 km (35 minutes)
Address: Krpáčovo 481, Dolná Lehota
More information: www.kamnavylet.sk

Tajchy near Banská Štiavnica

If you are heading towards Banská Štiavnica (about 50 km), we recommend the historic mining reservoirs (tajchy): Počúvadlo Lake, Klinger Lake, and the Kolpaš and Belá reservoirs.

Map of swimming spots

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