Bobrova raľa – wooden houses in Podbieł

In the center of the village of Podbiel, rows of old log cabins stand, giving the impression that time has stood still. The ensemble in the Bobrova raľa section has been around since 1977. a monument reserve of folk architecture – and unlike an open-air museum, it is still a living village.

What will you see?

The houses date from the mid-19th and early 20th centuries. They have a log cabin on a stone foundation, steep gable roofs and gables facing the street with small windows. Originally there were 56 residential units in 32 rows – semi-detached houses, three-storey houses and even one four-storey house. A typical house had a room, a pitvor (hallway) and a pantry.

Opposite the swinging statue of Jánošík is Small ethnographic museum with household items, tools, archaeological finds and the history of the Podbiel – Zuberec narrow-gauge railway (in season, admission for a voluntary contribution).

Good to know

• The walk takes 30-60 minutes, on paved paths - you can even do it with a stroller.
• The wooden houses are private, the interiors are not accessible. Some can be rented for accommodation.
• A short distance from the village towards Zuberec are the ruins of Františkova Huta - an ideal connection for one trip.

Photo: Poodle (CC BY-SA 4.0), Jerzy Opioła (CC BY-SA 4.0), Jerzy Opioła (CC BY-SA 4.0), Oto Zapletal (CC BY-SA 4.0), Palickap (CC BY-SA 4.0) – Wikimedia Commons