Open air museums Liptovský Ondrej

Múzeum oravskej dediny - Zuberec is among the very popular attractions in the Orava region. A visit to this extensive open-air museum will delight children and adults, history buffs, and nature lovers alike. The museum is located just 4 km from the village of Zuberec on the Brestová clearing. It is surrounded by beautiful Orava nature and the well-known Roháče mountain range.

It is best accessed by car, with free parking available just 150 meters from the entrance. The museum doors are open year-round; exact opening hours and admission fees should be verified on the official website.

The museum was founded in 1967 and consists of more than 50 houses. Most of the structures you will find here are originals relocated from various parts of Orava, while a few buildings have been reconstructed. The museum's aim is to show visitors the lives of the inhabitants back then, introducing them to the architecture, home furnishings, as well as methods of farming and field cultivation.

For better orientation, the museum is divided into 5 parts. Dolnooravský rínok depicts a village with a marketplace, Hornooravská ulica represents streets with row housing, and Goralské lazy shows typical settlements in the mountains. There is also a church with a cemetery and, of course, the mill area, where visitors can learn about the operation and significance of the mill. You can also discover interesting information using an audio guide application that you download directly to your phone.

Today's gardeners will learn how land was cultivated in the past, what tools were used, and about popular crops, oats, rye, legumes, potatoes, or fodder beet. Meadows and pastures are also part of the exposition. Children will certainly enjoy the animals grazing here. In addition to sheep and goats, geese, chickens, and in summer also horses, will brighten your visit.

The surroundings of Zuberec offer many attractions and diverse leisure opportunities. Do not miss the Roháčsky vláčik sight-seeing train, or boost your adrenaline at the Lanová dráha Tarzanka Zuberec rope park. A trip into nature is definitely worth it too. Conquer Sivý vrch and refresh yourself at the beautiful Roháčsky vodopád waterfall. In winter, combine your visit to the open-air museum in Zuberec with great skiing at the ski resorts in Zuberec.

A trip to explore the beauty of traditional dwellings goes hand in hand with accommodation of a similar spirit. Choose a stay in a wooden cabin on our portal under accommodation in a wooden cabin in Zuberec or cozy cottage accommodation. Accommodation options around Múzeum oravskej dediny are truly plentiful; all you have to do is choose.

Banícky dom in the Liptov village of Vyšná Boca is an external exhibition of the Liptovské múzeum v Ružomberku. It authentically depicts the traditional way of life and housing of a mining family. The house, which is a national cultural monument, was donated for museum purposes by its last owner, Mr. Daniel Böhmer.

The house features a five-room exhibition with a preserved original heating system as well as its original furnishings. The entrance to the house is an anteroom, which had a communicative function but was also used for food preparation. The front room was a space inhabited only very occasionally and rarely. The back room, used for daily life and sleeping, is an exhibition on the history of mining in the surroundings of Vyšná Boca. There are two pantries in the house. One of them, the room-adjacent chamber (izbenná komora), served for occasional sleeping and the storage of clothes and bedding. The second pantry served for storing food and household utensils.

Part of the homestead is also an outbuilding (staj), which houses an exhibition on cattle and sheep farming and meadow management. These were very important for the village of Vyšná Boca, as after the decline of mining activity, these became the main occupation of the local residents.

During the summer season, various accompanying programs take place here, such as "Bocké batohy" with demonstrations of traditional forms of hay transport. Events dedicated to the mining traditions of the Bocianska dolina valley are occasionally organized.

When planning a trip to individual attractions in Liptov, definitely do not forget Banícky dom Vyšná Boca. For a comprehensive experience, we recommend making your trip around the area a multi-day one. To book accommodation, you can use our accommodation Vyšná Boca page, where you will find, for example, great cottages and traditional cabins for rent.