Where to go on a trip Klokočov

Have you ever heard of the geological rarity located in the Kysuce region? It is a European unique feature, a natural crude oil spring. Come and see Korňanský ropný prameň, which is the only one of its kind in Slovakia. You can find this "black gold" spring in the picturesque village of Korňa, near the town of Turzovka. It is a paraffinic type of oil with a low oil content and a smaller amount of hydrocarbons with asphaltic-resinous substances. The spring spans a small area of 0.171 ha.

It is a natural surface oil seep with occasional methane vapors. The oil accumulates in a small pool with a diameter of 1.5–2 meters. Despite being high-quality crude oil, surrounding test drillings, which began back in the 19th century, did not reveal sufficient quantities to make industrial extraction commercially viable. In total, 5 drillings were conducted, the first in 1900 and the last between 1929 and 1933. From the drillings carried out during those times, only 15–16 wagonloads were extracted in total.

In difficult times, during World War II, residents of the village of Korňa used oil from this seep as fuel for lighting, heating, and lubricating vehicles. It was even used to treat skin diseases in cattle. In 1984, Korňanský ropný prameň was declared a natural monument. You can find it at the beginning of the village of Korňa, accessible from a parking lot along the main road, located approximately 150 m away. The characteristic odor and mysterious bubbling will also guide you to the spring.

If this extraordinary place has caught your interest, plan a trip to Kysuce and discover other interesting attractions, of which there are plenty in the area. Book your stay today. You can find a rich selection of accommodation near Korňanský ropný prameň on our accommodation Korňa page. In addition to this rarity, you will find another gem here, the largest linden tree in Kysuce, which grows in the village of Korňa, in the Vígľaš area. If you plan your holiday during the winter season, a great place for skiing is undoubtedly the Turzovka - Bukovina ski resort. We wish you a successful holiday full of unforgettable experiences.

In the peaceful village of Raková, in Kysuce, you can come and enjoy time spent with horses. Located here is the popular Stajňa Happy Horse, where in addition to riding, you can learn how to properly care for horses or simply relax.

You fall in love with your horse and come to see it every day. This would be the ideal scenario if you have enough time. Even if you don't, horses are animals that enjoy human contact. There are 7 noble horses available here. You will build a relationship with them if you bring them something tasty to eat.

Stajňa Happy Horse is situated on a meadow. Under professional supervision, you will enjoy an indescribable experience not only riding on horseback within the premises, but also across the nature of Kysuce. Of course, beginners might feel a little scared. But there is nothing to be afraid of.

Riding as such is suitable for any visitor to our complex. Beginners and advanced riders alike will master their knowledge and skills through riding lessons. Of course, during the summer season, it is possible to take advantage of a rich residential camp. Animators will fully dedicate themselves to your children, who will remember these experiences for the rest of their lives with a feeling of happiness and euphoria.

If you are just passing through the village of Raková and want to stop for a moment to try horseback riding, you are warmly welcome here. In case you desire a longer stay, accommodation near Stajňa Happy Horse Raková is available to you. You can also explore other interesting places, such as the popular stone spheres or Kysucké múzeum. Once a continuous layer of snow falls, skiing is possible at the Športové centrum Korcháň - Raková ski resort. The decision on how to spend your holiday is up to you, and we will gladly help you with accommodation. The choice of cottages or guesthouses in Raková is wide.

One of the youngest museums in Slovakia is the Kysucké múzeum. This regional local history museum focuses on documenting the development of nature and society (from the first traces of settlement to the present), science and technology, culture, and art in the Kysuce region. The museum as a whole consists of 5 exhibitions – including the premises of Múzeum Čadca on Moyzesova Street. You can visit Múzeum kysuckej dediny in Vychylovka and learn about the lifestyle of the local people in this permanent open-air exhibition. Part of the open-air museum is also the unique Historická lesná úvraťová železnica, which promises an amazing experience during a ride on the small train. Kaštieľ Radoľa, the only preserved noble residence in Kysuce presenting Meštianske bývanie na Kysuciach, is also worth a visit. You can transport yourself to times past, though not so distant, at Vlastivedné múzeum v Krásne nad Kysucou in the exhibition Socialistické Kysuce or takto sme žili. The biggest attraction of Vlastivedné múzeum, especially for the youngest visitors, is the life-size mammoth replica.

Múzeum Čadca offers you a modern smart exhibition Dejiny Čadce a okolia. The exhibition is thematically divided into five parts: História Čadce a okolitých obcí, Horelický poklad, Osobnosti mesta, Židovská komunita v Čadci, and Priemysel a hospodárstvo. Visitors have the opportunity to admire many physically displayed collection items, which are appropriately complemented by modern elements, touchscreens with a rich content of documentary materials, photographs, or postcards in the form of an interactive table and two infokiosks dedicated to prominent personalities. Among the most precious artifacts of the exhibition is undoubtedly a representative selection of 250 historical coins from the so-called Horelický poklad and rare judaica reflecting the life and religion of the once numerous Jewish community in Čadca. In the final part of the exhibition, visitors can sit down and watch short documentary videos and photographs capturing the socialist era and the existence of large manufacturing plants such as Tatra or Okrasa.

In addition to the permanent exhibition, Múzeum Čadca also offers changing exhibitions focused primarily on child visitors. Companion activities in the form of creative workshops are prepared for each exhibition.