Crystal Quarry |

Description of the attraction

The quarry in Banská Štiavnica became famous for the rich occurrence of minerals of various types of quartz, iron and titanium. Due to its uniqueness, this place is sought after not only by domestic but also foreign tourists. The guided tour of the quarry takes 1.5 hours. Visitors can also view the explosives warehouse, individual collection of minerals from the heap is possible. You can also arrange an excursion to the underground spaces. Fascinating quartzite caves were discovered in them. The quarry in Banská Štiavnica offers an attractive way of spending time for families with children, schools and other interested parties. Mineralogical excursions are held here, it is also possible to collect minerals for your own collections. During the excursion, visitors will learn a lot of geological information and see field demonstrations. For individual and group visits, it is necessary to contact the quarry in Banská Štiavnica in advance. You can get to it by bike, car or bus (Banská Štiavnica stop, Na Hájiku). It is possible to order food, you can grill on the spot on a public fire pit.