Region of Banská Bystrica, Slovakia

Places to visit near Poltár

Poltár is a town in Region of Banská Bystrica, Slovakia, home to about 6,099 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit — 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage, 3 churches and 1 caves. The must-see places are Kalvínsky Kostol (18 km), Veľký Bučeň (19 km) and Kaštieľ Rimavská Sobota (21 km).

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Poltár, Region of Banská Bystrica
Poltár, Region of Banská Bystrica, Slovakia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Poltár at a glance

Location
Region of Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
Population
about 6,099
Coordinates
48.4309° N, 19.7941° E
Places within 50 km
48 (48 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 and caves

Top places to visit near Poltár

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Poltár: 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 Poltár

  • Monosa · viewpoint · District of Lučenec · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Pohanský Hrad · sanctuary · District of Rimavská Sobota · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Ragáč · viewpoint · District of Rimavská Sobota · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Budinská Skala · viewpoint · District of Lučenec · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Tŕstie · viewpoint · District of Rimavská Sobota · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Pľutov Vrch · viewpoint · District of Detva · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Klenovský Vepor · viewpoint · District of Rimavská Sobota · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Medvedia Výšina · viewpoint · District of Lučenec · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Tlstý Javor · viewpoint · District of Brezno · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Sedlo · viewpoint · District of Detva · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Kobylí Vrch · viewpoint · District of Detva · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Bystré Waterfall · waterfall · District of Detva · ~39 km · Must-see

Things to see near Poltár, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Poltár

130 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Poltár. The closest is Veľký Bučeň (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Veľký Bučeň · viewpoint · District of Lučenec · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Blatný Vrch · viewpoint · District of Lučenec · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Jasenie · viewpoint · District of Lučenec · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Bralce · viewpoint · District of Lučenec · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Javor · viewpoint · District of Lučenec · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Monosa · viewpoint · District of Lučenec · ~32 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Poltár

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Poltár. The closest is Kaštieľ Rimavská Sobota (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Poltár

33 churches within 100 km of Poltár. The closest is Kalvínsky Kostol (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Poltár

33 caves within 100 km of Poltár. The closest is Kőlyuk (50 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Poltár

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Poltár. The closest is Alúvium Blhu (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Poltár

11 museums within 100 km of Poltár. The closest is Hradné Múzeum (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Poltár

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Poltár
  2. 18 km Kalvínsky Kostol · church, District of Lučenec
  3. 16 km Hradné Múzeum · museum, District of Lučenec
  4. 1 km Fiľakovský Hrad · heritage site, District of Lučenec
  5. 6 km Veľký Bučeň · viewpoint, District of Lučenec
  6. 16 km Kaštieľ Rimavská Sobota · heritage site, District of Rimavská Sobota
  7. 21 km Back to Poltár

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

From travellers near Poltár

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How to reach Poltár

    All places near Poltár by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Obrubovanec · viewpoint · District of Brezno · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Vrchdetva · viewpoint · District of Detva · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Salgó Vára · viewpoint · Nógrád · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Poľana · viewpoint · District of Detva · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Záhorská Skala · viewpoint · District of Detva · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Predná Poľana · viewpoint · District of Detva · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Kostol Sv. Alžbety · church · District of Veľký Krtíš · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Pod Dudášom · sanctuary · District of Zvolen · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Drábovka · viewpoint · District of Zvolen · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Brusniansky Grúň · viewpoint · District of Banská Bystrica · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Makytová · viewpoint · District of Detva · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Bányamúzeum · museum · Nógrád · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Pécs-kő · viewpoint · Nógrád · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Želobudzská Skalka · viewpoint · District of Zvolen · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Javorie · viewpoint · District of Zvolen · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Hájny Grúň · viewpoint · District of Banská Bystrica · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Kurínec · viewpoint · District of Banská Bystrica · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Zámok Vígľaš · fort · District of Detva · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Jánošíkova Skala · sanctuary · District of Banská Bystrica · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Nagy-kő · viewpoint · Nógrád · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Žiarec · viewpoint · District of Banská Bystrica · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Kőlyuk · cave · Nógrád · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Modrý Kameň · fort · District of Veľký Krtíš · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Kazári-völgy · viewpoint · Nógrád · ~50 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Poltár by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints32130Veľký Bučeň (19 km)
    Forts & heritage534Kaštieľ Rimavská Sobota (21 km)
    Churches333Kalvínsky Kostol (18 km)
    Caves133Kőlyuk (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens413Alúvium Blhu (27 km)
    Museums211Hradné Múzeum (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs09Maconkai-víztározó (61 km)
    Waterfalls18Bystré Waterfall (39 km)
    Parks04Palóc Liget (68 km)
    Other attractions02Slavošovský Tunel (56 km)
    Treks01K● (Nyírjes-tó) (79 km)

    Poltár: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Poltár?

    Kalvínsky Kostol (church, about 18 km), Veľký Bučeň (viewpoint, about 19 km), Kaštieľ Rimavská Sobota (heritage site, about 21 km), Hradné Múzeum (museum, about 22 km), Fiľakovský Hrad (heritage site, about 22 km), Castle Divín (heritage site, about 24 km).

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

    48 places on Spotwander: 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 1 cave, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Poltár?

    Veľký Bučeň, about 19 km by road; Blatný Vrch (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Poltár?

    Kaštieľ Rimavská Sobota, about 21 km by road; Fiľakovský Hrad (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Poltár?

    Kalvínsky Kostol, about 18 km by road; Kostol Sv. Jána Krstiteľa (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Poltár?

    Start in Poltár, visit Kalvínsky Kostol, then Hradné Múzeum, then Fiľakovský Hrad, then Veľký Bučeň, then Kaštieľ Rimavská Sobota, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Poltár?

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

    Towns near Poltár

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