Kremnica: Skalka arena - Ski Skalka

Kremnica occupies a high mountain valley in the Kremnické vrchy, within Slovakia’s Banská Bystrica Region. Gold drew settlers here in the Middle Ages, and the town became one of the Kingdom of Hungary’s leading mining centres; its gold ducats circulated widely in Europe. The compact historic core is marked by fortified Kremnica Castle, built around the Church of St Catherine, while old shafts and galleries in the surrounding hills recall the mining era. Kremnica Mint, established in 1328, remains in operation and ranks among the world’s oldest mints. Move on to other webcams in the region to compare mountain settings across the Banská Bystrica Region.

Mountain ranges and river valleys define much of the Region of Banská Bystrica - forestry, farming and former mining settlements have long developed around this rugged central Slovak terrain. The Hron, one of Slovakia’s principal rivers, runs through Banská Bystrica, the regional capital, before continuing south toward the Danube. North of the city, the Low Tatras form a major part of the region, while the Slovak Ore Mountains extend across its central and eastern areas. Banská Bystrica grew as a medieval mining town and is home to the Museum of the Slovak National Uprising, documenting the resistance movement of 1944. See how the Region of Banská Bystrica connects with central Slovakia by browsing webcams nearby.

Slovakia is best known internationally for the High Tatras, whose granite summits form the country’s most celebrated mountain landscape. Gerlachovský štít, at 2,655 metres, is the highest peak in Slovakia and in the Carpathians. The Danube runs past Bratislava, where Bratislava Castle stands on a hill above the river, linking the capital to Central Europe’s major waterway. Beyond the cities, forests, karst terrain and small historic towns define much of the country. Slovakia’s long folk tradition is also represented by the fujara, a large shepherd’s flute recognised by UNESCO. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of the High Tatras and the Danube region.