The oldest known written mention of the village is from 1611. It was established on the site of the defunct settlement of Veľký Potok. It was founded in the 16th century on Wallachian law and belonged to the Gemer capital. This meant that the Wallachians were for a time exempted from serfors, tithing and robots. In return, they had to guard the roads and perform military service. They handed over their twenties to their landowner for the free use of pasture, bryndza, sheep cheese and similar products. In the middle of the village, a late Baroque Church of St. Ján Nepomucký from 1784, which is included among the cultural monuments. In the romantic birch grove is again the Chapel of St. Ján Nepomucký. In Závadka nad Hronom you will find richly preserved folk architecture, characteristic dwellings, wooden houses, a local museum, village wells, cellars and springs of quality water. The village lives a rich cultural life. It regularly organizes various events and every year natives, locals and visitors meet on the Day of Bad Traditions. In this way, they recall their history, renew traditions and preserve the message of their ancestors. The whole area is ideal for hiking of various levels. The path of the SNP heroes, leading through the ridge of the Low Tatras in the north of the area, and the Rudná magistrála, leading to the southern part of the area, are the most famous tourist routes passing through the village. An indoor swimming pool measuring 6 by 25 m with three swimming lanes serves citizens and visitors for relaxation. In the village there are tennis courts and a football field. In winter, a lighted ice rink is used for sports. When visiting, the village offers the opportunity to stay and taste local specialties.
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