Side trips

Day 1

You are invited to look around the city on the "Golden Prievidza Way" Two circuits offer a view of preserved monuments and places of interest in the City of Prievidza, as well as significant buildings and places that no longer exist but are reminders from the past. The small circuit has 28 stops, while the large circuit has 45 stops.
You can ask for a guided tour at the Upper Nitra Tourist Information Office at Námestie slobody 4, Prievidza or by telephoning +421 46/16 186. Regular sightseeing tour in the city – Prievidza Golden Way
During the tourist season (1 June – 30 September)

Small circuit with no advance notice necessary.

• Each Wednesday and Friday at 3.00 PM
• Participants meet in front of the Tourist Information Office at Námestie slobody 4, Prievidza
• During City Days and the Prievidza Fair, the sightseeing tour leaves daily and is free.

Prices:

• Small circuit (minimum five persons):
  In Slovak: Adults 20 Sk / person
  Children and students 15 Sk / person

Off-season (1 October – 31 May)
Regular sightseeing tour every Friday at 3.00 PM

Special Sightseeing Tour – Prievidza Golden Way

Separate guided tours are available for groups. Make a written request at least one day in advance by e-mailing: tik@prievidza.sk

Prices:

• Small circuit:
  In Slovak: 350 Sk
  In English or German: 600 Sk
• Large circuit:
  In Slovak: 500 Sk
  In English or German: 800 Sk

If you are looking for adventure, spend some time underground on a visit to the Upper Nitra Mine Underground Museum (Hornonitrianskeho Banského Skanze), where you can take part in an excursion into the Cigeľ lignite mine, located 4 km from Prievidza (Information and ticket sales: Upper Nitra Tourist Information Center tel. +421 46/16186). To tour the underground mine, sport clothes and shoes are necessary.
Guided tours: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Times: 8.30 AM - 11.30 AM, 2:30PM – 5.30 PM
Duration: 3 hours
Price: 200 Sk – adults, 130 Sk – children under 12
Program: - introduction
visitors dress in mining gear
2,312 meter tour underground in mine cars
566 meter long guided trail on foot with commentary