Upper Nitra Open-air Mining Museum

Open-air museum, Folk museum

Come and take a journey into the bowels of the earth. What is a mole's life like? Where is it that elves are hiding? We would like to show you how hard the journey towards the brown treasure of the underground is. We will present you the work of miners who go down the depth of the earth to beat nature while avoiding its traps.

The environs of the town of Prievidza is bound to enchant you with a variety of natural as well as cultural and historical attractions. However, the Upper Nitra region is also famed for its coal extraction. Your experience will therefore be enhanced by a visit to the Upper Nitra Open-air Mining Museum. It is open to the public in a lignite mine where coal extraction still takes place.

Join us in our exploration of the feeling of beauty, excitement and thrill of the world beneath our feet. Be a miner for a while and let yourself be embraced by a dark and mysterious area that smells of danger and is devoid of any daylight whatsoever.

The exposition presents the history of lignite mining in Slovakia, with a particular focus on the Upper Nitra region. You will discover a mysterious world of elves in myths and amusing tales that used to be narrated by miners. You will explore the unique above-ground areas, equipment and machinery of both the past and the present. You will take the journey into the underground on a typical miners' train. After the transport, the 566-metre long walking excursion and presentation of the mining area with an expert commentary begins.

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972 05SebedražieThe Cígeľ mine is located around five kilometres southeast of the district town of Prievidza.
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MondayClosed
Tuesday – Friday10:0014:00
Saturday10:0010:00
Sunday10:0014:00

Prehliadky sa uskutočňujú o 10:00 a o 14:00. Dĺžka prehliadky je max. 2 hod. 30 min.

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Places Around

Lookout tower in Prievidza forest park

In the shadow of slender agates and pine trees, the privacy of lovers searches for privacy. The hand in hand passes through the tortuous sidewalks, separating them for a moment and rejoining them. Standing in a hug on a wooden bench, the charming children are watching on the playground. In the silence of the unobtrusive gazebo, the first moments of the night come. The poetry of romantic films is left in the forest amphitheater. From here it is only a piece of the silver lookout, where, under her balcony "Rómeo", she knows the love of her "Julia".

GUMI LAND

GUMI LAND

Gumi land in Bojnice is a small amusement park full of inflatable attractions, where you can go crazy and be guaranteed to tire your children.

Bojnická hradná cave

The visit to the Bojnice Castle includes that of a natural cave located in the tufaceous accumulation on which the castle is built. The diameter of the cave is 22 m and its height is 6 m. It is located 26-m below the level of the fourth courtyard with a water well.

Zoological garden Bojnice

Zoological garden Bojnice

The zoological garden in the spa town of Bojnice, which straddles western and central Slovakia, is the country's oldest and most visited zoo. It lies in a beautiful natural setting that surrounds the Bojnice Castle.

Autocamping Bojnice

If you prefer adventures in a tent , cottages or caravan , take advantage of caravan services in the locality below Bojnice Castle . The campsite is situated in a beautiful natural environment above the chalet on the way from Bojnice to Nitrianske Rudno.

Lookout tower Bojnice

The Bojnice lookout tower is an unmissable building located in the mountains above the town of Bojnice, providing an unforgettable view.

Reservoir Kanianka

Reservoir Kanianka

The dominant feature of the village Kanianka is a large water reservoir, also called Kanianska dam. It is located in a charming environment, right in the heart of the picturesque Upper Nitra nature. Kanianka Reservoir is a popular recreational place that is popular with tourists and visitors from near and far.

Vyšehrad

HRADISKO The saddle beneath Vyšehrad was a strategic passage from Ponitria to Turca , already used in the beginnings of the settlement of Slovakia . The traces of settlement can be traced back to the hard-to-reach hill of Vyšehrad from the early Stone Age . Significant traces are associated with the Bronze Age and the people of the Lusatian culture (1200-700 BC) as well as with the later Iron Age (750 BC), from which many finds were found. The most important role was played by the fortification during the period of Great Moravia, when it was the center of the region . The settlement of the territory to the north required the construction of fortified sites, from which the power of Ponitria to Turca, Orava or Liptov was expanded. The defensive and commercial function of the Upper Castle gradually took over the surrounding settlements and after the demise of the Great Moravia its significance dropped. CASTLE VYŠEHRAD In the 13th century , the first written reports of Vyšehrad , which managed the Diviack family, appeared. Since 1277, it is reported that after the Mongol invasion, Vyšehrad was remembered only as a former castle . In the 15th century , part of the brothers, persecuted by the royal troops, resorted to Vyšehrad. From this period, finds of weapons , various iron objects , components of horse harnesses , corners , and especially coins are coming . NPR VYŠEHRAD The territory at the top is part of Vysehrad NPR. Vyšehrad is a national nature reserve since 1973 . A territory with the 4th degree of protection covers the top part of Vyšehrad and a large part of the western foothill with an area of ​​more than 48 hectares. The object of the protection is the Vyšehrad limestone massif with forest vegetation and rare species of insects .

The centre of Europe (Kremnické Bane)

The centre of Europe (Kremnické Bane)

In a beautiful place near Kremnické Bane, central Slovakia, a stone is erected next to an ancient church of John Baptist. It reminds the passers-by that it is exactly here that the geographical centre of Europe is situated.

Pension Relax

Pension Relax

We invite you to our stylish business Relax in Prievidza, where we spoil you and charm with our kitchen. A home - cooked meal is served, which is served in the lunch menu , but also at any time during the day with the choice of pizza . We can also prepare catering or grilled piglets on request.

WOODSTOCK Prievidza

In addition to a wide range of draft beers , alcohol and non- alcoholic beverages, we also offer a range of "woodstock" cuisine specialties. Come try our lunch menu , always fresh, always great.

Galéria Art Point a Art Kafé

Mestská galéria predstavuje multikultúrny priestor v širokom zábere, kde sa spájajú rôzne druhy umenia.

Restaurant MERIDIANA BOJNICE

MERIDIANA in Bojnice is a unique restaurant that combines great space, minimalist design, natural materials, relaxing atmosphere, modern technology and professionalism in one of the most impressive experiences.

Koliba Pacho

Koliba Pacho

Do not hesitate to visit Koliba Pacho . We have a lot of specialties prepared for you , children 's playground with attractions . Get an invitation to spend a nice weekend as well as accommodation and adrenaline experiences , offered only by Koliba Pacho. You can find us at the village of Veľká Čausa on the Prievidza - Handlová route , near the Bojníc and the Remata recreation area.

Guesthouse Termal ***

Guesthouse Termal ***

Located only 100 m from the Bojnice Thermal Spa, Penzion Termal offers accommodation with satellite TV and an on-site restaurant with a terrace. Free Wi-Fi and free private parking are provided.

Hotel Lipa ***

Hotel Lipa ***

Hotel Lipa *** is located in the center of Bojnice, near the famous and beautiful Bojnice Chateau, the zoo and the Čajka swimming pool.

Varadero Cubansncocktail bar

Autentický kubánsky bar v historickej časti mestečko Bojnice s veľkým výberom kvalitného alkoholu a cigár.

WOODSTOCK Bojnice

WOODSTOCK, that's the Original Pub Culture WOODSTOCK in Bojnice is a true authentic pub with everything to do with it. Quality offer of beers , alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and, of course, appetizers like pickled hermelin and many others. Just because today , under the influence of multinational corporations, the tradition and the well-established practices of beer are put in a hurry , we started to search for breweries and suppliers , which still depend on beer, and we offer something special every week that can not be done So regularly buy in shops or squash in pubs ....

PANSKÝ PIVOVAR BOJNICE

The Pivovar Brewery Bojnice is a newly opened restaurant with its own craft beer production , which follows the over 350-year tradition of brewing beer in the Brewery Brewery, standing on the Thurzov square until today.

Penzión Kozák ***

Pension Kozák is a cozy family guest house with a capacity of 26 persons. Located in the village of Sebedražie between the golf courses AGAMA Koš and GCSCOTLAND in Sebedražie.We are 6 km away from the spa town of Bojnice and 1km from the Banská open-air museum in Hornonitria. We lie under the Vtáčnik mountain range where beautiful hiking and biking trails are.

Pension Relax

Pension Relax

We invite you to our stylish business Relax in Prievidza, where we spoil you and charm with our kitchen. A home - cooked meal is served, which is served in the lunch menu , but also at any time during the day with the choice of pizza . We can also prepare catering or grilled piglets on request.

Penzión SIGNÁL

Pension SIGNAL is located in the beautiful border part of Bojnice , on the recreational street , on the edge of the forest, surrounded by the Hornonitrian basin nature with very good access to the charming Bojnice Chateau, the largest zoo in Slovakia and the very center of Bojnice.

Pension Villa sv. Tereza

Penzión Villa sv. Tereza in Prievidza is situated on the outskirts of the city center near the pedestrian zone and the historical center of the city. The pension offers its services to all visitors, especially business travelers who need luxury accommodation

Hotel Squash ***

Hotel Squash ***

Hotel Squash is located near the historical part of Prievidza on the main road. Extensive sports and social equipment will ensure that even if you are unpleasantly surprised by the weather during your stay, You will be pleasantly surprised by the possibilities of leisure time indoors. In hotel You can spend both romantic and family moments. We offer you a nice wellness Relaxation with a hydromassage pool for 5 people or infrared saunas. You can play in three squash courts , at table tennis and offer the opportunity Use our gym.

Hotel Magura

Hotel Magura

HOTEL Magura with its restaurant, café and terrace is located in an old settlement on JC Hronsky Square in Prievidza .

Koliba Pacho

Koliba Pacho

Do not hesitate to visit Koliba Pacho . We have a lot of specialties prepared for you , children 's playground with attractions . Get an invitation to spend a nice weekend as well as accommodation and adrenaline experiences , offered only by Koliba Pacho. You can find us at the village of Veľká Čausa on the Prievidza - Handlová route , near the Bojníc and the Remata recreation area.

Guesthouse Termal ***

Guesthouse Termal ***

Located only 100 m from the Bojnice Thermal Spa, Penzion Termal offers accommodation with satellite TV and an on-site restaurant with a terrace. Free Wi-Fi and free private parking are provided.

LD Zobor *

Spa house ZOBOR - located directly in the beautiful spa area of ​​Bojnice spa , the guesthouse is 100 m away from the LD Mier central building where procedures and meals are provided.

Accommodation in the City Library

The Bojnice Cultural Center provides accommodation in the Bojnice City Library in a quiet environment right in the city center , 68 Hurbanovo náměstí 68 , in the building - cultural monument , with a separate entrance from the post office. The accommodation is on the ground floor and consists of a double room with the possibility of an extra bed , a bathroom with a shower and for the motorists and corridors. There is a TV , fridge , microwave and electric kettle . Parking is possible in the courtyard free of charge .

Hotel Lipa ***

Hotel Lipa ***

Hotel Lipa *** is located in the center of Bojnice, near the famous and beautiful Bojnice Chateau, the zoo and the Čajka swimming pool.

LD TRIBEČ - Apartment house *

The spa house Tribeč - Bojnice Spa is located directly in the spa area. The newly built guesthouse is built in the premises of the former summer amphitheater in a pleasant forest environment on the edge of the spa . The guest house is less than 200m from the MIER.

Spa house Vila Gabriela *

Villa Gabriela - Bojnice Spa is located directly in the beautiful surroundings of a cozy park . The guest house is located about 100m from LD Baník , which provides therapeutic treatments and meals.

Spa house - Penzión Kľak *

Spa house - Pension Klak is located directly in the beautiful spa area of ​​Bojnicke spa, just 50 m from the central LD ​​Mier building, where procedures and meals are provided.

LD Hotel BANIK (BORINA) *

Spa house Hotel Baník - Bojnice Spa is a first-class hotel with 1 and 2-bed rooms furnished with tasteful wooden furniture.

HEALTH INSTITUTE HOTEL MIER *

Medical center - Hotel MIER - Bojnice is located directly in the center of Bojnice spa in beautiful surroundings. The hotel benefits from treatment with procedures directly at the hotel. The hotel has one outdoor swimming pool with thermal water and three indoor pools with thermal water. All pools are in operation throughout the year.

Golf Course Scotland Sebedražie

Golf Course Scotland Sebedražie

Golfové ihrisko nájdete v príjemnom podhorskom prostredí v Sebedraží pri Prievidzi. Ponúka golfové tréningové centrum so 6-jamkovou akadémiou, chipping a putting green, veľký tvarovaný 18-jamkový High Tatra putting green a od septembra 2015 aj nové 9-jamkové horské golfové ihrisko s prvkami škótskeho golfu.

Golfový klub Agama

Golfový klub Agama

Golf – keď sa naň pozeráme z diaľky, zdá sa nám ako snobská zábavka. Stačí však skúsiť zopár úderov a toto spojenie presnej mušky a pohodového pohybu v prírode si nás hneď získa.

LD Zobor *

Spa house ZOBOR - located directly in the beautiful spa area of ​​Bojnice spa , the guesthouse is 100 m away from the LD Mier central building where procedures and meals are provided.

Mysterium Bojnice

Bojnické námestie skrýva neodhalené tajomstvo dávneho alchymistu. Skúste ho odhaliť!

Spa of Bojnice

Bojnice is the world famous spa in the region of Upper Nitra. History of this town is connected with local sulphurous hot springs.

LD TRIBEČ - Apartment house *

The spa house Tribeč - Bojnice Spa is located directly in the spa area. The newly built guesthouse is built in the premises of the former summer amphitheater in a pleasant forest environment on the edge of the spa . The guest house is less than 200m from the MIER.

Spa house Vila Gabriela *

Villa Gabriela - Bojnice Spa is located directly in the beautiful surroundings of a cozy park . The guest house is located about 100m from LD Baník , which provides therapeutic treatments and meals.

Spa house - Penzión Kľak *

Spa house - Pension Klak is located directly in the beautiful spa area of ​​Bojnicke spa, just 50 m from the central LD ​​Mier building, where procedures and meals are provided.

LD Hotel BANIK (BORINA) *

Spa house Hotel Baník - Bojnice Spa is a first-class hotel with 1 and 2-bed rooms furnished with tasteful wooden furniture.

HEALTH INSTITUTE HOTEL MIER *

Medical center - Hotel MIER - Bojnice is located directly in the center of Bojnice spa in beautiful surroundings. The hotel benefits from treatment with procedures directly at the hotel. The hotel has one outdoor swimming pool with thermal water and three indoor pools with thermal water. All pools are in operation throughout the year.

Upper Nitra Museum in Prievidza

Upper Nitra Museum in Prievidza

Prievidza and its environs is an immensely rich region from the historical point of view, which is attested by the Castle of Bojnice, the Upper Nitra mining area and many other places. All those who want to get familiar with the compelling history of the district of Prievidza should not miss out on a visit the Upper Nitra Museum in Prievidza.

Galéria Art Point a Art Kafé

Mestská galéria predstavuje multikultúrny priestor v širokom zábere, kde sa spájajú rôzne druhy umenia.

Castle Sivý Kameň

The castle stands on the black lava rocks waiting to be freed from a centuries-long curse. Castle Sivý Kameň in ruins. Visitors can get to the castle using a steep, winding road from the wide Upper Nitra Basin through the northwest edge of the mountain Vtáčnik. The castle offers a beautiful view of the countryside from Partizánske to Prievidza, the surrounding mountains and remnants of volcanic rocks.

Lookout tower in Prievidza forest park

In the shadow of slender agates and pine trees, the privacy of lovers searches for privacy. The hand in hand passes through the tortuous sidewalks, separating them for a moment and rejoining them. Standing in a hug on a wooden bench, the charming children are watching on the playground. In the silence of the unobtrusive gazebo, the first moments of the night come. The poetry of romantic films is left in the forest amphitheater. From here it is only a piece of the silver lookout, where, under her balcony "Rómeo", she knows the love of her "Julia".

Banícke a mineralogické múzeum

Banícke a mineralogické múzeum

Súkromná expozícia minerálov, drahých kameňov a baníctva v Baníckom a mineralogickom múzeu Jakuba Drevennáka v Bojniciach predstavuje jedinečnú príležitosť prezrieť si zbierku a zoznámiť sa s tematikou brúsenia drahých kameňov a spracovania vzácnych kovov v brusičskej a zlatníckej dielni.

Accommodation in the City Library

The Bojnice Cultural Center provides accommodation in the Bojnice City Library in a quiet environment right in the city center , 68 Hurbanovo náměstí 68 , in the building - cultural monument , with a separate entrance from the post office. The accommodation is on the ground floor and consists of a double room with the possibility of an extra bed , a bathroom with a shower and for the motorists and corridors. There is a TV , fridge , microwave and electric kettle . Parking is possible in the courtyard free of charge .

Bojnice Castle

Bojnice Castle

The gem of Bojnice is the ”fairy-tale” Bojnický zámok Castle, one of the most visited and most beautiful castles not only in Slovakia, but also in central Europe.

The Church of All Saints

ObecDiviaky nad Nitricou lies about 12 km northwest of Nováky on the main road to Nitrianske Rudno. The church of all saints is well visible due to the elevated position with towers reaching the sky. You will find him in the middle of the village in the fortifications.

Kalvária Solka

The Christian Calvary on the Galgensberg Hill is a unique collection of 27 neo-gothic neoclassical buildings. You can find it between Nitriansky Pravny (formerly German Pravno, Deutsch-Proben ) and the local part of Solka .

Vyšehrad

HRADISKO The saddle beneath Vyšehrad was a strategic passage from Ponitria to Turca , already used in the beginnings of the settlement of Slovakia . The traces of settlement can be traced back to the hard-to-reach hill of Vyšehrad from the early Stone Age . Significant traces are associated with the Bronze Age and the people of the Lusatian culture (1200-700 BC) as well as with the later Iron Age (750 BC), from which many finds were found. The most important role was played by the fortification during the period of Great Moravia, when it was the center of the region . The settlement of the territory to the north required the construction of fortified sites, from which the power of Ponitria to Turca, Orava or Liptov was expanded. The defensive and commercial function of the Upper Castle gradually took over the surrounding settlements and after the demise of the Great Moravia its significance dropped. CASTLE VYŠEHRAD In the 13th century , the first written reports of Vyšehrad , which managed the Diviack family, appeared. Since 1277, it is reported that after the Mongol invasion, Vyšehrad was remembered only as a former castle . In the 15th century , part of the brothers, persecuted by the royal troops, resorted to Vyšehrad. From this period, finds of weapons , various iron objects , components of horse harnesses , corners , and especially coins are coming . NPR VYŠEHRAD The territory at the top is part of Vysehrad NPR. Vyšehrad is a national nature reserve since 1973 . A territory with the 4th degree of protection covers the top part of Vyšehrad and a large part of the western foothill with an area of ​​more than 48 hectares. The object of the protection is the Vyšehrad limestone massif with forest vegetation and rare species of insects .