Technical monuments Senica

Riding the Lesná železnica Katarínka is an experience for all age groups. It is located near the village of Naháč, but falls under the cadastre of the village of Dechtice. Feel free to plan a trip to Malé Karpaty and enjoy a wonderful time.

This narrow-gauge railway once served to transport timber from the surrounding forests directly to a chemical factory. At that time, the forests were the property of Count Jozef Pálffy. On his order, the chemical factory together with the forest railway was built during that period. Although it operated for only a few years, a group of enthusiasts from the count's lodge put it back into operation in 1997. The railway as such is not very long. Its track is approximately 600 meters long. As it was restored, it does not copy the exact rail layout of that time. Currently, it is situated more in the mountains, close to a tourist-sought attraction, namely Zrúcanina Kláštora svätej Kataríny. It is also on this basis that it received the name it boasts today. Riding a historical passenger train or watching a mining locomotive run with carriages of many types is an experience for everyone. You can see with your own eyes a limestone freight wagon, a passenger wagon with a brake.

If you decide to go for a ride on this railway, it is good to make sure in advance whether it is running. You can board at the depot and enjoy the charming romance of a clacking train with occasional warning signals along the narrow tracks. You might tire out your children so much that you will appreciate finding accommodation near Lesná železnica Katarínka.

In the village, in addition to the ride, you can view the aforementioned Zrúcanina Kláštora Katarínka. It is wonderful to soak in the atmosphere of the surrounding nature during a hike to this attraction in Dechtice. Families with older children might rather appreciate one of the manor houses located in the area. At Kúpalisko Dobrá Voda, not only couples can cool down their overheated bodies. Everything there is to do in the surroundings of Dechtice as well as all accommodation options in Dechtice can be found on our portal MegaUbytovanie.sk.

A unique technical monument attracts visitors to one of the westernmost Slovak towns, Holíč in the Skalica district. Right here, on Hrebeň hill, southeast of the town, stands the only preserved windmill in Slovakia. The history of the stone windmill near Holíč dates back to the 1880s. Due to its uniqueness, the mill was listed as a national cultural monument as early as 1972. Flour has not been ground here since the end of World War I, but the original atmosphere of Holland remains to this day. Come and see for yourself.

In place of the current stone building, the original wooden mill once stood. It was a German-type structure, which belonged among the oldest of its kind in the entire territory of Slovakia and the Czech Republic. At the end of the 19th century, the original mill was replaced by a stone technical building of the Dutch type with a characteristic circular layout. The credit for its construction is attributed to master carpenter František Sláma. The original structure was covered with a rotating wooden dome, which was replaced by a brick one in the 1920s. At that time, however, the mill was no longer serving its purpose and began to fall into disrepair.

The restoration of the monument in 1970 was thanks to a local hunters' association. Currently, visitors are allowed entry to the historical mill by prior arrangement. Interesting cultural and social events are occasionally held in the surroundings of the building. If you are lucky, you might come across one during your visit to Holíč. You will thus have a unique opportunity to enjoy a celebration against the backdrop of a charming Dutch structure.

The windmill is by far not the only historical attraction in Holíč. During your visit to the town, be sure not to miss a tour of the beautiful Holíčsky zámok and the local municipal museum. Another unique attraction is the Holíčske megality megaliths, cult stones decorated with ancient engravings that have earned the nickname "Slovak Stonehenge". As visitors, you will certainly be pleased with the varied selection of accommodation near the windmill in Holíč. On our page accommodation in Holíč, you will find a whole range of enticing accommodation facilities. The offer includes popular choices like cottages, as well as comfortable guesthouses and modern apartments. All you need to do is choose a date and plan your itinerary.