Conference program
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Social & cultural program for Thursday afternoon (27 August 2026)
Excursion to Museum of the Slovak Village in Martin – Jahodnícke háje
The Museum of the Slovak Village is the largest open-air ethnographic exhibition in Slovakia. In its exhibition area, almost 150 residential, agricultural, technical, social, and sacred buildings from the regions of Orava, Turiec, Kysuce – Podjavorníky, and Liptov are currently concentrated.
More information (in Slovak): OZ Jahodnícke háje
Alternative:
Excursion to Museum of Ethnography in Martin
The Museum of Etnography focuses on the preservation, research, documentation, and presentation of folk culture in Slovakia. The museum currently offers several exhibitions, including a representative selection of Karol Plicka’s photographic work, ‘Images of the Earth.‘
More information:
About the museum | Slovak National Museum
Karol Plicka. Obrazy zeme | Slovenské národné múzeum (in Slovak)
Social & cultural program for Friday (28 August 2026)
A whole-day trip to Martinské hole
- long walk from Martin, Stráne up to Martinské hole (yellow pathwalk) + possibility to use off-road scooter for downhill map
- ferrata ascent from Martin, Stráne up to Martinské hole (red pathwalk) + possibility to use off-road scooter for downhill map
Martinské Hole is a popular tourist area above the town of Martin in the Lúčanská Malá Fatra mountain range on the eastern slopes of Krížava (1457 m a.s.l.), well-known for beautiful views and nature, represented by the characteristic mountain meadows. It provides opportunities for easy walks as well as challenging mountain hikes, including a secured route (via ferrata) which allows one to ascend to the resort.
The mountain resort is also accessible by car. However, good hiking shoes and gear are a necessity for the trip.
More information (in Slovak):
- Martinské hole – obľúbená turistická a lyžiarska oblasť v Malej Fatre | PlanetSlovakia.sk
- naferraty.sk – najlacnejšia požičovna ferratových setov na Slovensku.
Alternative:
A trip to Teplické serpentíny
The Teplice serpentines, built by Count Réway in 1875, form a unique system of pounds cleverly connected by water serpentines and cascades, delivering water to the village of Turčianska Štiavnička. This easy walking trail winds through the shade of trees, crossing streams and small waterfalls, making it an ideal place to cool down during hot summer days.
Nevertheless, good hiking shoes are a necessity for the trip.
More information (in Slovak): TEPLICKÉ SERPENTÍNY » Turčianska Štiavnička | Turisticky.sk