District of Detva district, Region of Banská Bystrica, Slovakia

Places to visit near Detva

Detva is a town in District of Detva district, Region of Banská Bystrica, Slovakia, home to about 15,020 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 churches, 11 forts & heritage and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Vrchdetva (8 km), Bystré Waterfall (10 km) and Drábovka (10 km).

Updated · Distances are road estimates · Open Detva on the map

Detva at a glance

Location
District of Detva district, Region of Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
Population
about 15,020
Coordinates
48.5608° N, 19.4195° E
Places within 50 km
54 (54 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Detva

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Detva: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Detva

  • Kurínec · viewpoint · District of Banská Bystrica · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Jasenie · viewpoint · District of Lučenec · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Jánošíkova Skala · sanctuary · District of Banská Bystrica · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Žiarec · viewpoint · District of Banská Bystrica · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Záhorská Skala · viewpoint · District of Detva · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Makytová · viewpoint · District of Detva · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Brusniansky Grúň · viewpoint · District of Banská Bystrica · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Kobylí Vrch · viewpoint · District of Detva · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Hájny Grúň · viewpoint · District of Banská Bystrica · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Castle Divín · fort · District of Lučenec · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Bralce · viewpoint · District of Lučenec · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Minca · viewpoint · District of Banská Bystrica · ~19 km · Must-see

Things to see near Detva, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Detva

180 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Detva. The closest is Vrchdetva (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Vrchdetva · viewpoint · District of Detva · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Drábovka · viewpoint · District of Zvolen · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Predná Poľana · viewpoint · District of Detva · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Pľutov Vrch · viewpoint · District of Detva · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Želobudzská Skalka · viewpoint · District of Zvolen · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Javor · viewpoint · District of Lučenec · ~11 km · Must-see

All hill stations & viewpoints in Region of Banská Bystrica →

Churches near Detva

34 churches within 100 km of Detva. The closest is Kostol Sv. Mikuláša (27 km). Best time: year-round.

All churches in Region of Banská Bystrica →

Forts & heritage near Detva

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Detva. The closest is Zámok Vígľaš (11 km). Best time: october to february.

All forts & heritage in Region of Banská Bystrica →

Wildlife, forests & gardens near Detva

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Detva. The closest is Pod Dudášom (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

All wildlife, forests & gardens in Region of Banská Bystrica →

Caves near Detva

16 caves within 100 km of Detva. The closest is Bystrianska Cave (42 km). Best time: year-round.

All caves in Region of Žilina →

Museums near Detva

11 museums within 100 km of Detva. The closest is Hradné Múzeum (55 km). Best time: year-round.

All museums in Region of Banská Bystrica →

A one-day trip from Detva

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Detva
  2. 10 km Drábovka · viewpoint, District of Zvolen
  3. 2 km Predná Poľana · viewpoint, District of Detva
  4. 2 km Bystré Waterfall · waterfall, District of Detva
  5. 2 km Vrchdetva · viewpoint, District of Detva
  6. 18 km Pľutov Vrch · viewpoint, District of Detva
  7. 11 km Back to Detva

Plan a longer trip from Detva — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Detva

No traveller has reported from around Detva yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.

Post an update from the map →

How to reach Detva

    All places near Detva by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Javorie · viewpoint · District of Zvolen · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Obrubovanec · viewpoint · District of Brezno · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Lomné · viewpoint · District of Zvolen · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Tlstý Javor · viewpoint · District of Brezno · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Zvolenský Zámok · fort · District of Zvolen · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Kostol Sv. Mikuláša · church · District of Zvolen · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Hronsek Wooden Church · church · District of Banská Bystrica · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Pustý Hrad · fort · District of Levice · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Dobrá Niva Castle · fort · District of Levice · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Kopaný Závoz · viewpoint · District of Zvolen · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Ľupča Castle · fort · District of Ružomberok · ~32 km · Must-see
    • St. Francis Xavier Cathedral · church · District of Turčianske Teplice · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Banská Bystrica Castle · fort · District of Turčianske Teplice · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Klenovský Vepor · viewpoint · District of Rimavská Sobota · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Kalvínsky Kostol · church · District of Lučenec · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Bystrianska Cave · cave · District of Liptovský Mikuláš · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Kozí Chrbát · viewpoint · District of Ružomberok · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Handliarka · viewpoint · District of Ružomberok · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Modrý Kameň · fort · District of Veľký Krtíš · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Prašivá · viewpoint · District of Ružomberok · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Baba · viewpoint · District of Ružomberok · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Bzovík · fort · District of Levice · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Veľká Chochuľa · viewpoint · District of Ružomberok · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Nová Hoľa · viewpoint · District of Ružomberok · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Skalka · viewpoint · District of Ružomberok · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Zvolen · viewpoint · District of Ružomberok · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Harmanecká Cave · cave · District of Turčianske Teplice · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Blatný Vrch · viewpoint · District of Lučenec · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Nový Zámok · fort · District of Prievidza · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Kremnica Town Castle · fort · District of Levice · ~50 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Church of St. Catherine, Banská Štiavnica · church · District of Prievidza · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Šturec · viewpoint · District of Ružomberok · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Malý Zvolen · viewpoint · District of Ružomberok · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Zámostská Hoľa · viewpoint · District of Liptovský Mikuláš · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Kostol Sv. Alžbety · church · District of Veľký Krtíš · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Flochová · viewpoint · District of Turčianske Teplice · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Tŕstie · viewpoint · District of Rimavská Sobota · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Krížna · viewpoint · District of Ružomberok · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Javorová Studňa · viewpoint · District of Turčianske Teplice · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Jaskyna Mrtvych Netopierov · cave · District of Liptovský Mikuláš · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Zelená Dolina · viewpoint · District of Ružomberok · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Dereše · viewpoint · District of Liptovský Mikuláš · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Veľký Bučeň · viewpoint · District of Lučenec · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Hradné Múzeum · museum · District of Lučenec · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Fiľakovský Hrad · fort · District of Lučenec · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Dolina Chabenec · viewpoint · District of Liptovský Mikuláš · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Frckov · viewpoint · District of Martin · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Ďumbier · viewpoint · District of Liptovský Mikuláš · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Čertovica · viewpoint · District of Liptovský Mikuláš · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Krúpova Hoľa · viewpoint · District of Liptovský Mikuláš · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Ostredok · viewpoint · District of Martin · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Žiar · viewpoint · District of Ružomberok · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Kráľova Skala · viewpoint · District of Martin · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Marková Skala · viewpoint · District of Martin · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Bôr · viewpoint · District of Liptovský Mikuláš · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Alúvium Blhu · sanctuary · District of Rimavská Sobota · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Skratka Na Modrú Na Chopok · viewpoint · District of Liptovský Mikuláš · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Čierny Kameň · viewpoint · District of Ružomberok · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Smrekov · viewpoint · District of Martin · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Ludárova Hoľa · viewpoint · District of Liptovský Mikuláš · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Chyžky · viewpoint · District of Martin · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Štrochy · viewpoint · District of Martin · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Salatín · viewpoint · District of Liptovský Mikuláš · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Štiavnica · viewpoint · District of Liptovský Mikuláš · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Ploská · viewpoint · District of Martin · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Biela Skala · viewpoint · District of Martin · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Haľamova Kopa · viewpoint · District of Martin · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Rakytov · viewpoint · District of Ružomberok · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Tanečnica · viewpoint · District of Liptovský Mikuláš · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Kaštieľ Rimavská Sobota · fort · District of Rimavská Sobota · ~60 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Detva by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints34180Vrchdetva (8 km)
    Churches434Kostol Sv. Mikuláša (27 km)
    Forts & heritage1128Zámok Vígľaš (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens217Pod Dudášom (14 km)
    Caves216Bystrianska Cave (42 km)
    Museums011Hradné Múzeum (55 km)
    Waterfalls14Bystré Waterfall (10 km)
    Parks03Palóc Liget (69 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Liptovská Mara (76 km)
    Other attractions02Csesztve Címere (77 km)
    Treks01Lubochňa Dolina (80 km)

    Detva: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Detva?

    Vrchdetva (viewpoint, about 8 km), Bystré Waterfall (waterfall, about 10 km), Drábovka (viewpoint, about 10 km), Predná Poľana (viewpoint, about 11 km), Pľutov Vrch (viewpoint, about 11 km), Zámok Vígľaš (heritage site, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Detva?

    54 places on Spotwander: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Detva?

    Vrchdetva, about 8 km by road; Drábovka (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Detva?

    Kostol Sv. Mikuláša, about 27 km by road; Hronsek Wooden Church (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Detva?

    Zámok Vígľaš, about 11 km by road; Castle Divín (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Detva?

    Start in Detva, visit Drábovka, then Predná Poľana, then Bystré Waterfall, then Vrchdetva, then Pľutov Vrch, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Detva?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Detva

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Detva’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Detva on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.