Guidebook for Čavoj
Sightseeing
The typical village ČIČMANY surrounded by the mountains Strážovské vrchy and Malá Fatra in the southern part of the valley Rajecká dolina is famous for its original log houses with the typical white ornamentation. 15km
The unique and characteristic element of log houses in Čičmany are their exteriors ornamented in geometrical pattern. The authors of ornaments, as rule, were women who originally adorned only the corners of houses first with mud and later with lime. However, since the 19th century the motifs were added and painted all over exteriors of not plastered log houses.
The Reserve counts 136 houses.
Čičmany folk architecture reserve
The typical village ČIČMANY surrounded by the mountains Strážovské vrchy and Malá Fatra in the southern part of the valley Rajecká dolina is famous for its original log houses with the typical white ornamentation. 15km
The unique and characteristic element of log houses in Čičmany are their exteriors ornamented in geometrical pattern. The authors of ornaments, as rule, were women who originally adorned only the corners of houses first with mud and later with lime. However, since the 19th century the motifs were added and painted all over exteriors of not plastered log houses.
The Reserve counts 136 houses.
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. 17km
The Castle stands on a large travertine monticule on the site of medieval castle from the 11th century. In the past, the most famous Hungarian noble families owned it and the last of them was the family of Pálfi.
An extensive park and landscape park are the inseparable parts of the castle area. The 600-year old lime tree of Bojnice of the King Matthias with 12.5-m trunk circumference stands in front the castle entrance.
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Bojnicky zamok
1 Zámok a okolieThe 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. 17km
The Castle stands on a large travertine monticule on the site of medieval castle from the 11th century. In the past, the most famous Hungarian noble families owned it and the last of them was the family of Pálfi.
An extensive park and landscape park are the inseparable parts of the castle area. The 600-year old lime tree of Bojnice of the King Matthias with 12.5-m trunk circumference stands in front the castle entrance.
Entertainment & Activities
The zoological garden in the spa town of Bojnice 17km, 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.
Its most interesting features include pavilions of monkeys and elephants, an aquarium and a terrarium. Particular attention is paid to children, who can play in a so-called children's zoo. It includes a yard with four houses whose architectonic style is similar to houses that can be typically seen in the Čičmany, Liptov and Važec areas.
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Jardín Zoológico Nacional de Bojnice
939/6 Zámok a okolieThe zoological garden in the spa town of Bojnice 17km, 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.
Its most interesting features include pavilions of monkeys and elephants, an aquarium and a terrarium. Particular attention is paid to children, who can play in a so-called children's zoo. It includes a yard with four houses whose architectonic style is similar to houses that can be typically seen in the Čičmany, Liptov and Važec areas.
Nitrianske Rudno is located 12km in the ledge of the Upper Nitra Basin, at the foothill of the Strážovské vrchy Mountains. Its water reservoir is the centre of local tourism, with the area of Nitrianske Rudno being a sought-after holiday resort by young people.
Water sports fans are bound to have a great time, as the reservoir provides good conditions for surfing and fishing. Active rest on rented boats and water bicycles is also an unforgettable experience.
Nitrianske Rudno
Nitrianske Rudno is located 12km in the ledge of the Upper Nitra Basin, at the foothill of the Strážovské vrchy Mountains. Its water reservoir is the centre of local tourism, with the area of Nitrianske Rudno being a sought-after holiday resort by young people.
Water sports fans are bound to have a great time, as the reservoir provides good conditions for surfing and fishing. Active rest on rented boats and water bicycles is also an unforgettable experience.
Javorinka Čičmany
Skiing areal in Čičmany, 15km
Homolka
Ski areal in Valaská Belá, 7km
Strážov
Hiking around Strážov which can offer many stunning views of the nature.
Shopping
Čavoj
There is local store where you can buy fresh groceries everyday. 0,5km