Forest Open Air Museum Vydrovo

Forestry museum is situated in Vydrovská valley in the region of Horehronie, about 1 km from the Čierny Balog. Here, in the beautiful forest surrounding of Veporské Hills, you can see various exhibits that got you acquainted with the forestry - with its past and present. 3 km long route, called the Walk of Forestry Time currently consists of 75 stops. They'll share the importance of forests in our lives. You will learn what all is necessary for the conservation and protection of forests. The information boards in Slovak and English language as well as three-dimensional objects (exhibits) are waiting for visitors at all stops.

In the open-air museum you can see the 100-year-old Woodsman cabin with a museum. Natural amphitheater serves for various social events such as concerts. There is also information centre with the sale of souvenirs, refreshments and a playground for children.

Air museum was founded in 2002. We recommend the visit to the Museum of Forestry to anyone who wants to relax in nature. It offers a fun and interesting information for adults, kids, and for experts, too. It is suitable for school trips or children's camps.

Čiernohorská Forest railway which will bring you here is an indispensable part of the forestry museum.

You can visit the museum any time of year, but all exhibits are exposed only during the season, from May to September.