Open air museums Orava

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.

The Medieval Falconry Village is a unique archaeological open-air museum located beneath Oravský hrad, in the village of Oravský Podzámok. This open-air museum is the only one of its kind in Slovakia. It introduces visitors to the life of an ordinary person during the early Middle Ages, specifically the period of Great Moravia.

During your tour of the falconry village, you will see buildings with period architecture. Artisans will present their noble ancient craft and allow you to try it out for yourself. Or do you long for archery or perhaps a ride on a typical ladder wagon? The open-air museum makes all of this possible.

Elaborate performances are provided by the Sokoliari Kráľa Svätopluka. Thanks to them, you will have a piece of wild nature right at your fingertips. The birds of prey performances in authentic period attire are a feast for the eyes. During some of them, you will become part of the performance, at others, you will watch in amazement, and during others still, you will almost shriek with delight. They are definitely worth seeing. It is an experience for both children and adults.

If you long to be transported back in time, to see a period-dressed falconer with a noble creature on their arm and the majestically towering castle in the background, you are in the right place. However, other attractions in Orava and its surroundings are also well worth a visit. Book your accommodation on the websites accommodation Oravský Podzámok or accommodation Orava and extend your stay for a few days. You will leave with unforgettable experiences, we promise you that.

The prehistoric settlement Praveká osada Mokrý kút is spread across a spacious meadow near the village of Vyšný Kubín, in the picturesque surroundings of Chočské vrchy and Oravská vrchovina. It is considered a unique archaeopark where everyone, young and old, will find plenty to enjoy.

It was created thanks to the initiative of archaeologist Ľubica Kupcová, who, together with other history enthusiasts, began working on the prehistoric settlement project in 2012. A visit to this unique settlement will introduce you to the Lusatian culture that prevailed here during the Bronze and Iron Ages. You will find out how people lived in prehistoric times, what they ate, what they wore, as well as what tools they used in their daily work.

The open-air museum has a divided area. There is a residential section, a production section, and an agricultural section. You have the opportunity to see a reconstructed shelter typical of the Orava-type Lusatian culture, which forms the main part of the exposition. There are a total of three wooden shelters here, each protecting a different oven. The ovens, which are still functional, served for baking bread, firing ceramics, and smelting bronze. The agricultural area will introduce you to crop cultivation as well as animal husbandry.

In the prehistoric settlement, during organized workshops, you can take a look into the secrets of life in the past. You will see how fire was made using two sticks, how necessary and functional tools were cast from bronze, how bread and flatbreads were baked, or what the process of firing ceramics was long before the invention of the potter's wheel.

A visit to the archaeopark is recommended as a full-day trip. Therefore, it is advisable to find accommodation in the area so that you do not have to return home stressed in the evening, and perhaps you will eventually visit other attractions in Orava as well. Our pages accommodation in Vyšný Kubín and accommodation in Orava will help you find the right place.