5 days in Nitra, Banska Bystrica & Cicmany Itinerary

Nitra is a city in western Slovakia, situated at the foot of Zobor Mountain in the valley of the river Nitra. Start off your visit on the 18th (Tue): step into the grandiose world of Nitra Castle.

For photos, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Nitra online trip itinerary maker.

Brussels, Belgium to Nitra is an approximately 13-hour car ride. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can drive to Banska Bystrica.

Banská Bystrica is a city in central Slovakia located on the Hron River in a long and wide valley encircled by the mountain chains of the Low Tatras, the Veľká Fatra, and the Kremnica Mountains. SNM - Bojnice Castle Museum and Orava Castle are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Take a break from the city and head to Demanovska Cave of Liberty and Demanovska Ice Cave. When in Banska Bystrica, make a side trip to see Janosikove Diery in Terchova, approximately Terchova away. There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Námestie SNP.

To see maps, ratings, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Banska Bystrica road trip site.

You can drive from Nitra to Banska Bystrica in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Cicmany.

Čičmany is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): make a trip to Slovensky Betlehem and then make a trip to Cicmany.

For traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read Cicmany itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by car from Banska Bystrica to Cicmany takes 1.5 hours. In July in Cicmany, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive back home.