Forestry open-air museum Vydrovo

Open-air museum, Folk museum

The Forest Open-Air Museum is a living museum in nature. There are currently 84 stops on the more than four-kilometer "Forest Time Trail", which will offer you many views of the forest's life-giving capabilities with many interesting exhibits and, above all, natural forest habitats. However, you will certainly be interested in live images from the history, present and future of forestry.

A very impressive addition to the area are the natural works of the international group of artists Ekoart. Access is possible by car, bus, or on foot. The access by the Čiernohronská forest railway is attractive, which will take you directly from Hronec or Čierny Balog to the Vydrovo - Skanzen stop. The Nature Trail of the Čierny Balog village also leads to the open-air museum, which begins at the end of the car park and ends at the Municipal Office. In the open-air museum by the main car park, you can relax and refresh yourself in the restaurant after a day’s walk.

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Places Around

Dobročský prales (Primeval forest of Dobroč)

Dobročský prales (Primeval forest of Dobroč)

NNM-Dobročský prales is one of the oldest conservation areas in Slovakia (since 1913). It inheres in absolute altitude of 700-1000 m above a sea-level and its area is 103.85 ha. The reason for its protection is the preservation of original forests that have been shaping for centuries. The development of Dobročský prales takes part in all stages (growing stage, optimum, destruction) and phases (reproduction and decline) that create characteristic image of the wildwood. The development cycle lasts four hundred years. The curiosity of primeval forest of Dobročský prales are trees and animals.

Zbojnícky expres

Zbojnícky expres

Comfortably seated in the Zbojnícký express, you can enjoy a train ride along a unique historical track in the legendary bandit environment with the beautiful nature of the Devil's Valley.

Horehronie Express

Horehronie Express

Enjoy the ride on the historic train on one of the most beautiful railway lines from Brezno through Červená Skala and Telgárt to Dedinky. Get to know the unprecedented localities of Horehronie, unique railway technical monuments, the charm of the Royal Low Tatras or the charming scenery of the southern side of the Slovak Paradise. The atmosphere on the train will undoubtedly be guaranteed by an animation program that will entertain and teach.

Bystrianska jaskyňa cave

Bystrianska jaskyňa cave

On the southern end of the village Bystrá below the southern slope of the Low Tatras is the entrance to the Bystrianska jaskyňa cave, which consists of two: the Stará and Nová jaskyňa caves with a total length of more than 3,000 metres.

BIKE PARK Mýto

BIKE PARK Mýto

Are you a complete beginner or a freerider and downhiller? Whatever you expect, we will fulfill your dream of perfect downhill cycling. It doesn't matter how old you are! We have prepared tracks of varying difficulty for all ages.

Ajax farm

Ajax farm

On the Ajax farm, you will get to know the paradise of the Low Tatras, the natural air-saturated herb, the breeze in your hair and, at the same time, perfect active relaxation from your horse's back.

Prdimuch vampire´s room

Prdimuch vampire´s room

The legend of the only Slovak vampire Prdimuch comes to life in his memorial room full of haunting traps and tasks.

Gudron pits

Gudron pits

Gurdrón pits between the villages of Lopej and Predajná, not far from the better-known Podbrezová, arose as a remnant of heavy industry in the area of ​​central Slovakia

Wandering along the Zbojnícká highway

Wandering along the Zbojnícká highway

Get to know the beauties of the Muránska planina National Park in an untraditional way by wandering on a Hucul horse with a one or more day journey. Riding is suitable for inexperienced riders as well as complete novices. A trained guide will teach you both riding and appropriate behavior in the company of horses. It only depends on you what long and demanding journey you choose.

Devil's Valley

The Čertova dolina, which is very attractive for tourists, is located in the Muránska planina National Park, not far from the Zbojská saddle. The gorge, declared for valuable karst forms and preserved forest communities as a nature reserve, in places resembles the famous gorges of the Slovak Paradise.

Happy End Restaurant & Club

Happy End Restaurant & Club

The Happy End music club offers top-quality entertainment in the centre of the Jasná Low Tatras resort – not only for skiers, snowboarders and visitors of Jasná, but for the whole Liptov region and Northern Slovakia.

Rope park Tarzania Jasná

Rope park Tarzania Jasná

TARZANIA is a rope park built of various rope obstacles, which are hung at a height on the trees. TARZANIA is intended for all those who want to enjoy an appropriate dose of adrenaline, a slight dose of physical exertion and, most importantly, a perfect experience. In the park you will find two routes of different difficulty for adults (height over 150 cm) and of course a route for small children. The average time to complete the most difficult route is 1.5 hours.

Salaš Zbojská

V prekrásnom prostredí Národného parku Muránska planina v sedle Zbojská Vás víta malá reštaurácia Salaš Zbojská. Nájdete tu príjemné prostredie pri chutných tradičných jedlách a špecialitách z baraniny, ktoré Vám spestrí obsluha v krojoch, miestna ľudová hudba a milé zvieratká.

Tálska Bašta

Tálska Bašta

"Moderná slovenská reštaurácia, v ktorej zažijete nezabudnuteľné gurmánske dobrodružstvo."

Happy End Restaurant & Club

Happy End Restaurant & Club

The Happy End music club offers top-quality entertainment in the centre of the Jasná Low Tatras resort – not only for skiers, snowboarders and visitors of Jasná, but for the whole Liptov region and Northern Slovakia.

Penzión pod Urbanovým Vrchom

Penzión pod Urbanovým vrchom is located in the beautiful surroundings of Veporské Hills near Brezno directly under the slopes of the Ski Čierny Balog. During the summer months, you can indulge in hiking and cycling, and explore the region Horehronie.

Challet Margarétka

Challet Margarétka

The cottage is located in the village of Čierny Balog in the local part of Medveďov. The cottage provides accommodation for 6 + 2 persons.

Kozí Dvor Rohozná

Kozí Dvor Rohozná

Surrounded by the Low Tatras National Park and set 2.8 mi from the Brezno town, Kozí Dvor Rohozná offers a self-catered accommodations with a private entrance. This small homestead is specialized in breeding goats and making bio products. Free private parking is available on site.

Penzion Marína

Penzion Marína

Penzión Marína pri Slovenskej reštaurácii is located in Brezno and offers a restaurant serving Slovakian cuisine and rooms and apartments with free WiFi access. The property offers free parking.

Hotel Ďumbier

Situated in the town of Brezno and Low Tatras Nation Park starting within 2 km, Hotel Ďumbier offers accommodation in room, a 24-hour front desk, free WiFi available in public areas and free private parking possible on site.

Lookout tower Pustý vrch

Lookout tower Pustý vrch

Come and enjoy the breathtaking view of unspoiled nature in the embrace of the Veporské vrchy.

BIKE PARK Mýto

BIKE PARK Mýto

Are you a complete beginner or a freerider and downhiller? Whatever you expect, we will fulfill your dream of perfect downhill cycling. It doesn't matter how old you are! We have prepared tracks of varying difficulty for all ages.

Bandit´s spa

Bandit´s spa

Vychutnajte si naozajstný relax v tradičných zbojníckych kupeľoch. Zabudnuté na všetky problémy a starosti a očakávania si ako oddychovali praví zbojníci.

Golf course Gray Bear Tále

Golf course Gray Bear Tále

The 18-hole golf course Grey Bear is known because it is elegantly composed into the relief of the mountain valley of the Low Tatras. It is a popular resort in the surrounding of the Bystrianska dolina valley.

Spa of Brusno

In the quite atmosphere of the forested valley of the Brusnianka brook and below the majestic tops of mountains Nízke Tatry will one find the spa of Brusno.

Rope park Tarzania Jasná

Rope park Tarzania Jasná

TARZANIA is a rope park built of various rope obstacles, which are hung at a height on the trees. TARZANIA is intended for all those who want to enjoy an appropriate dose of adrenaline, a slight dose of physical exertion and, most importantly, a perfect experience. In the park you will find two routes of different difficulty for adults (height over 150 cm) and of course a route for small children. The average time to complete the most difficult route is 1.5 hours.

The Čiernohronská railway Čierny Balog

The Čiernohronská railway Čierny Balog

One of greatest attractions in regions Horehronie and central Slovakia is the historic Čiernohronská forest railway (Čiernohronská lesná železnica). It once hauled timber down the picturesque valley of the river Čierny Hron, now it transports visitors and above all their children.

Horehronské Museum Brezno

Horehronské Museum Brezno

The Horehronské Museum in Brezno was established in 1960 as a National history and geography museum of the Brezno District. The museum is situated in two historical buildings in the square in Brezno: in the old Town Hall (it houses theethnographic exposition) and in a burgess house (it houses the historical exposition).

Celts in Horehronie

Celts in Horehronie

The first Celtic room in our region "Celts in Horehronie", where visitors will find objects and tools that were discovered in this area during archaeological research, or a 3D model of the seat of the Celts - Hrádok.

The water main in mines of Špania dolina

The water main in mines of Špania dolina

The unique historical water main constructed in the 16th century brought water to the commune Špania dolina from as far as the mountain range Nízke Tatry.

Mining house Vyšná Boca

Mining house Vyšná Boca

Mining house Vyšná Boca. Exposition of the traditional way of life and living of a mining family in a house with original original equipment.

Podpolianske Museum Detva

The main purpose of the museum is collection, documentation, professional processing, protection, and exhibition of material and immaterial artifacts of Podpoľanie.

The Castle of Slovenská Ľupča

The Castle of Slovenská Ľupča

One of the best preserved castles in Slovakia stands above the village Slovenská Ľupča at the foothills of the mountains Nízke Tatry.

Events Around

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Donate any contribution to Animal Rescue Organisation Zatúlané Psíky Šaľa

“Nothing makes a person more human than love for animals” - Henry Fielding. Zatúlané Psíky Šaľa (https://www.facebook.com/Zat%C3%BAlan%C3%A9-Ps%C3%ADky-%C5%A0a%C4%BEa-147849528595852) take care of stray animals in Sala region, tirelessly looking for homes and making the time in the shelter more pleasant. Support their efforts..