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Banská Štiavnica Calvary

Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia

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A Baroque calvary of chapels and churches climbing a volcanic hill, with a wide view over the old silver-mining town. Walk up from the centre in about 20 minutes.

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Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia
Category
History & culture
GPS
48.4570, 18.9170
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Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Slovakia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Skautský domCampsite
    2 km from Banská Štiavnica Calvary
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  • Camping StudenecCampsite
    5 km from Banská Štiavnica Calvary
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  • Lodenica Hliník nad HronomCampsite
    14 km from Banská Štiavnica Calvary
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  • KrupinkovoCampsite
    17 km from Banská Štiavnica Calvary
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
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  • MotoCamp SlovakiaMotorhome stopover
    21 km from Banská Štiavnica Calvary
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  • Caravan kempCampsite
    25 km from Banská Štiavnica Calvary
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All campsites in Slovakia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Banská Štiavnica Calvary?

Banská Štiavnica Calvary is in Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia, at GPS 48.4570, 18.9170. It is about 28 km from Kremnica.

Can you camp near Banská Štiavnica Calvary?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Skautský dom, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 11 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Banská Štiavnica Calvary?

Banská Štiavnica Calvary is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Central Slovakia: castles and old mining towns.

What is there to see near Banská Štiavnica Calvary?

Places worth a stop nearby: Kremnica (28 km), Bojnice Castle (44 km), Vlkolínec (70 km) and Hollókő Old Village (72 km).

When is the best time to visit Banská Štiavnica Calvary?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)