Colonnade bridge in Dolny Kubín
A pedestrian bridge crosses the Orava River in Dolný Kubín, which looks as if it was transported here from a Swiss town. The colonnaded bridge is made entirely of wood, except for the supporting pillars, and has a shingle roof. Its current appearance dates back to 1994, when it replaced an older, damaged bridge. It connects the historic center with the Veľký Bysterec district.
What will you see?
- A long covered wooden colonnade overlooking the Orava River.
- Tiny wooden stalls and a marketplace built in the same style.
- Evening lighting, which makes the bridge look most romantic.
- A promenade and cycle path along the river that connects to the bridge.
Good to know
- The bridge itself takes 10-15 minutes, but it's worth combining it with a walk along the waterfront.
- The bridge is free and accessible at any time, and you can cross it even with a stroller.
- From the bridge, it is a few minutes' walk to Florin's House, the Orava Gallery, and the Čaplovič Library; on the other side of the river lies the AquaRelax water park.
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- Open all year round
- Accessible with a stroller
- Dogs welcome
- Suitable for children
- Free admission
Other places – Technical monuments
Orava Forest Railway
By train through unique dead ends to the Beskydy saddle - a historic forest railway from 1918 with an observation tower and a program for children.
František's smelter
Romantic ruins of an ironworks from 1836 on the road to Zuberec - a national cultural monument, the backdrop for Jakubiska's films and a freely accessible stop on a trip.
Lime kiln in Zuberec
The remains of the municipal lime kiln from 1900 under Sivy Hill - a reminder of how the people of Zuberec burned lime to whitewash their wooden houses.