Zvolen (; ; ) is a city in central

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, situated on the confluence of

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and Slatina rivers. It is famous for several historical and cultural attractions. It is surrounded by

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mountain from the East, by

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from the West and by Javorie and Štiavnické vrchy from the South. The population numbers approximately 40,000, which makes it the twelfth-largest city in Slovakia by population, thirteenth by size. It is the center of the Podpoľanie historical region and the seat of a county (

Zvolen District Zvolen District (''okres Zvolen'') is a district in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia. Until 1918, most of the present-day district belonged to the Zvolen county, apart from Lešť in the south-west which was part of the county of ...

). It is also an important transportation hub in Slovakia, being one of the four central train stations in Slovakia (others are

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and

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Etymology

The name is of Slovak (Slavic) origin meaning "the chosen one, splendid, excellent". The Hungarian ' and the

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' were derived from the Latinized form ' (earliest mention 1135). An adjective "Old" (, , ) distinguish Zvolen from

Banská Bystrica Banská Bystrica (, also known by other #Etymology, alternative names) 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 Greater Fatra, Veľká Fatra, and t ...

().

History

Zvolen has been inhabited since the

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. In the ninth century, a

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settlement (today the Môťová neighborhood) became a regional center of what is now central Slovakia. Zvolen remained the capital of

Zólyom County Zvolen (; ; ) is a city in central Slovakia, situated on the confluence of Hron and Slatina River (Slovakia), Slatina rivers. It is famous for several historical and cultural attractions. It is surrounded by Poľana Protected Landscape Area, Po� ...

until the 1760s. In the 11th and 12th centuries, one of the largest medieval castles in Europe,

Pustý hrad Pustý hrad () is a castle whose ruins are located on a forested hill in the southern part of Zvolen in central Slovakia. With an area of 76,000 m² it is arguably one of the largest Castle#Medieval European castles, medieval castles in Europe. Th ...

, was constructed. The town, originally built under the castle, lay on an important trade route (''Via Magna'') from

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. Zvolen was granted

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by King

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in the 1230s - as one of the first towns in the

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. The privileges were confirmed on 28 December 1243, after the original document was destroyed in war. Later, King

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built a new

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, which became a popular hunting resort of the Hungarian kings. The future queen regnant

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and emperor

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celebrated their wedding there in 1385. In the

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the Kuruc army in the battle of Zvolen defeated the enemy forces from Austria, Denmark,

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and Hungary. In 1848–49,

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was a member of the Diet, with Zvolen as his constituency. In 1871–1872, two new railways were built and Zvolen became an important railroad hub and important industrial center. Zvolen played an important role during the

Slovak National Uprising Slovak National Uprising ( Slovak: ''Slovenské národné povstanie'', abbreviated SNP; alternatively also ''Povstanie roku 1944'', English: ''The Uprising of 1944'') was organised by the Slovak resistance during the Second World War, directed ag ...

. Two of its

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s, which were made in the local railway manufactory,

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and Štefánik can be seen near the Zvolen castle. Zvolen is an important railroad, an important road hub and has a large timber factory and a technical university, the Technická univerzita vo Zvolene. An

airport An airport is an aerodrome with extended facilities, mostly for commercial Aviation, air transport. They usually consist of a landing area, which comprises an aerially accessible open space including at least one operationally active surf ...

in nearby

Sliač Sliač () is a small spa town located in central Slovakia, on the Hron river, between Banská Bystrica and Zvolen. The town is known for its healing hot springs and for an Sliač Airport, airport which has been used for military as well as civil p ...

used to offer direct flights to

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, but has been used exclusively by the military since 2021. The town square was modernized in 2002 and local businesses are popular with tourists. In wintertime an ice rink is constructed in the center and festive celebrations run throughout December.

Demographics

Zvolen currently has a population of 39 453. For comparison, in 2005, Zvolen had a population of 43,147. According to the 2001

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, 95.9% of inhabitants were

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and 1.2%

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. The religious make-up was 52.5%

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, 26.4% people with no religious affiliation, and 15%

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Culture

Castles

Zvolen's paramount landmark, the Zvolenský zámok Castle, stands as a significant symbol of the city's historical and cultural heritage. Within its venerable walls, the Slovak National Gallery curates a distinguished collection spanning Gothic to modern art, offering visitors an immersive experience in artistic evolution. Notably, since its establishment in 1974, the castle's courtyard has been the esteemed venue for the Zámocké hry zvolenské, an annual outdoor professional theatre festival of great renown. This cultural tradition underscores the castle's pivotal role as a nexus of artistic expression and community engagement in the region. The oldest castle in Zvolen is

Castle. Covering an area of over four hectares, it ranks among the most extensive castle ruins not only in Slovakia but also in Central Europe. Due to the largely concealed state of the preserved ruins from the city of Zvolen, a portion of the hill of Horný hrad was cleared of trees. Currently, it is possible not only to observe the castle walls' remnants from Zvolen but also to enjoy the panoramic view of the Zvolenská kotlina basin and the surrounding mountain ranges from Pustý hrad.

Churches

The dominant feature of the main town square in the city center is the isolated building of Roman-Catholic parish Church of St. Elizabeth from the 14th century. The building was later modified in the late Gothic style around the year 1500, and subsequently in the 16th century and the 18th century in the Baroque style. Another important church is the Lutheran St. Trinity Church. A single-nave originally late Baroque building with a polygonally terminated chancel and a protruding tower from the year 1784. In the years 1856-1857, a tower was built according to the project of František Mikša.

Theatre

The Professional Theatre in central Zvolen commenced operations in 1949 under the name Stredoslovenské divadlo. It was reportedly chosen as one of the region's established institutions due to its contributions during the Slovak National Uprising and to bolster the cultural and industrial fabric of the city. Since 1954, the institution has been known as the Jozef Gregor Theatre.

Trains

The dominating feature of the eastern part of the town centre is the model of the Hurban armoured train as a memorial to the Slovak National Uprising which is situated in the park between the Castle and the main Zvolen osobná railway station. It was manufactured in 1944 in the railway workshops of Zvolen. The Historic Technology Club at Zvolen's Locomotive Depot is a non-profit organization founded in 1998. It's dedicated to preserving railway history and showcasing historic vehicles through events like nostalgic rides and exhibitions. The club has restored various locomotives and expanded the museum vehicle park. It also co-organizes the annual Grand Prix steam locomotive races in Zvolen.

Sport

Ice Hockey

The

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club

HKM Zvolen Hokejový Klub HKM a.s. Zvolen is a professional Slovakia, Slovak ice hockey club based in Zvolen. The club has won the Slovak league championship three times (2001, 2013, 2021) and the IIHF Continental Cup in 2005. The team is nicknamed ''Rytieri ...

is the third most successful hockey club in Slovakia. It plays in Slovakia's highest league, the

Slovak Extraliga The Slovak Extraliga, known as the Tipsport liga since the 2025–26 season for sponsorship reasons, is the highest-level ice hockey league in Slovakia. From 2018–19 to 2020–21, the league included one or two teams from Hungary. Teams fro ...

, and has won three titles in 2001, 2012 and 2021. Another noteworthy achievement is winning the

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in 2005. Since 1965, their home is the Zvolen Ice Stadium which has a capacity of 5,345 spectators. The Slovak Women's Ice Hockey Extraliga is played by the local club ŽHKm Zvolen, which is a female alternative of the HKM Zvolen.

Football

The football club

MFK Zvolen MFK Zvolen is a Slovak football team, based in the town of Zvolen Zvolen (; ; ) is a city in central Slovakia, situated on the confluence of Hron and Slatina rivers. It is famous for several historical and cultural attractions. It is surro ...

is a Slovak football team, based in the town of Zvolen. The club was established in 1902. The club plays home matches at MFK Zvolen Stadium in Zvolen which has a capacity of 1 870 spectators. As of the 2022/2023 season it competes in the Slovak Third League (West), the third-tier of Slovak football.

Schools

Technická univerzita vo Zvolene

The higher degree college was founded in 1952 and initially named the College of Forestry and Wood Technology. In 1991, it attained university status and underwent a name change to become the Technical University in Zvolen. It is a member of the European Forest Institute. In the field of education, it fulfills its mission in study programs such as forestry, wood processing, ecology, and environmental studies, production engineering, as well as in related artistic, economic, natural science, and technical fields, with an emphasis on the representation of second and third-degree study programs, accreditation, and the implementation of programs in foreign languages. The university has the following faculties: * Faculty of Forestry * Faculty of Ecology and Environmental Sciences * Faculty of Wood Sciences and Technology * Faculty of Environmental and Manufacturing Technology

Transport

The largest town in central Pohronie, Zvolen, boasts a highly advantageous transportation location. Situated at the intersection of key national roadways (R1, R2) and significant railway routes of nationwide importance, it also enjoys proximity to the international Sliač Airport. This strategic positioning enhances its accessibility and connectivity, making it a pivotal hub for transportation and commerce within the region. The Zvolen Railway Junction is one of the four main establishment stations (Bratislava, Košice, Žilina, Zvolen) in the network of Slovak Railways (ŽSR). It comprises multiple stations and stops ( Zvolen osobná railway station, Zvolen City Station, Zvolen Freight Station). The main station is a dual-aisle building inspired by ancient temples, featuring a colonnade and a large basilica-style glazing.

Notable people

Bálint Balassi Baron Bálint Balassi de Kékkő et Gyarmat (, ; 20 October 1554 – 30 May 1594) was a Hungarian Renaissance lyric poet. He wrote mostly in Hungarian,István Nemeskürty, Tibor KlaniczayA history of Hungarian literature Corvina, 1982, p. 64 ...

(1554–1594), poet and nobleman *

Karol Beck Karol Beck (born 3 April 1982) is a male former tennis player from Slovakia, who turned professional in 2001. His career-high singles ranking is World No. 36, achieved in August 2005. Beck reached the fourth round of the 2004 US Open and the qu ...

(born 1982), tennis player *

Michal Chovan Michal Chovan (born November 23, 1987) is a Slovak professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for HC Košice of the Slovak Extraliga. Career Chovan grew up in Zvolen, playing minor and junior ice hockey for the local club. He was n ...

(born 1987), ice hockey player * Jozef Cíger-Hronský (1896–1960), writer * Dalibor Dvorský (born 2005), ice hockey player * Rebeka Jančová (born 2003), alpine skier *

Elena Kaliská Elena Kaliská (born 19 January 1972) is a retired Slovak slalom canoeist who competed at the international level from 1988 to 2019. She specialized in the K1 event, which was the only discipline available for women during the vast majority of ...

(born 1972), slalom canoeist * Milan Lasica, (1940–2021), actor *

Ján Lašák Ján Lašák (born April 10, 1979) is a Slovak former professional ice hockey goaltender. Lašák was drafted by the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the 2nd round (65th overall) of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft and spent th ...

(born 1979), ice hockey player *

Vladimír Mečiar Vladimír Mečiar (; born 26 July 1942) is a Slovak former politician who served as the prime minister of Slovakia from June 1990 to May 1991, June 1992 to March 1994, and again from December 1994 to October 1998. He was the leader of the Movemen ...

(born 1942), politician, PM (1990-1991, 1992-1994, 1994-1998) *

(1815–1856), politician, linguist, writer *

František Velecký František Velecký (often credited as Fero Velecký, 8 March 1934 – 5 October 2003) was a Slovak actor. Velecký was a very particular figure of Slovak acting, being antipode to venerated mainstream showbiz celebrities. Although he had never ...

(1936–2003), actor * Peter Zuzin (1990), ice hockey player

Twin towns — sister cities of Zvolen

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, a

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association of towns across the

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. This active town twinning began in 1991 and there are regular events, such as a produce market from each of the other countries and festivals. As of 2019, its members are: * Agros, Cyprus *

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, Spain *

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, Luxembourg *

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, Greece *

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, Lithuania *

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Türi Türi is a town in Järva County, Estonia. It is the administrative centre of Türi Parish. Due to its spring flower fairs, which have been held since 1977 and are known throughout Estonia, Türi has also been known as the "spring capital" of Es ...

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Imatra Imatra is a city in Finland, located in the southeastern interior of the country. Imatra is located in the region of South Karelia, on Saima, Lake Saimaa and the River Vuoksi. The population of Imatra is approximately , while the Imatra sub-regi ...

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Zwoleń Zwoleń ( ''Zvolin'') is a town in eastern Poland, in Masovian Voivodeship, about east of Radom. It is the capital of Zwoleń County. Population is 8,048 (2009). Zwoleń belongs to Sandomierz Land of the historic province of Lesser Poland, and ...

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Prachatice Prachatice (; ) is a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 11,000 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument reservations, urban monumen ...

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Tótkomlós Tótkomlós () is a town A town is a type of a human settlement, generally larger than a village but smaller than a city. The criteria for distinguishing a town vary globally, often depending on factors such as population size, economic cha ...

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Rivne Rivne ( ; , ) is a city in western Ukraine. The city is the administrative center of Rivne Oblast (province), as well as the Rivne Raion (district) within the oblast.

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Zvolen Castle Zvolen Castle ( or incorrectly , Hungarian: ''Zólyomi vár'') is a medieval castle located on a hill near the center of Zvolen, in central Slovakia. The original seat of the region was above the confluence of Slatina and Hron rivers on a s ...

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External links

Official municipal website of ZvolenTechnical University in Zvolen
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