{"id":1602,"date":"2026-03-16T01:38:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T00:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vodnymlynkovacova.sk\/?page_id=1602"},"modified":"2026-03-25T17:46:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T16:46:56","slug":"mill-tour","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vodnymlynkovacova.sk\/en\/prehliadka-mlyna\/","title":{"rendered":"Mill Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mill Tour<\/span><\/h2>\n

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About the Tour<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Guided tours introduce visitors to the history of the mill and traditional milling and last approximately 30\u201345 minutes. The mill is located in the valley of the \u010cremo\u0161n\u00e1 stream, in the village of Kov\u00e1\u010dov\u00e1 near Ro\u017e\u0148ava, close to Z\u00e1diel Gorge and the Drie\u0148ovec Rock in the Slovak Karst National Park.\nThe mill once belonged to the Andr\u00e1ssy family of Kr\u00e1sna H\u00f4rka and today represents a unique technical monument with original equipment.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

What You Can Encounter During the Tour<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  • original milling equipment on three floors and the flour-making process<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • a working water wheel and millrace<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • a restored hemp breaker<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • exhibition of traditional hemp processing and woven products<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • grinding on traditional millstones<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • the story of the last miller and his family<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • household items and folk crafts from Gemer<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Refreshments and Terrace<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    After the tour you can relax on the garden terrace.\nWe offer coffee, hot chocolate, homemade lemonades, draft drinks, ice cream and small snacks.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    More about the tour<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    The water mill lies in <\/span>the valley of the stream \u010cremo\u0161n\u00e1<\/b><\/span>, in the picturesque village of Kov\u00e1\u010dov\u00e1 close to Ro\u017e\u0148ava, within reach of the Z\u00e1diel Valley and near the Drie\u0148ovec Rock in the <\/span>Slovak Karst National Park<\/b><\/span>. The mill, which once belonged to a famous <\/span>Andr\u00e1ssy family of Kr\u00e1sn\u00e1 H\u00f4rka<\/b><\/span>, is today a unique technical monument with its original equipment preserved.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    During the tour spread over three floors, <\/span>you will not only hear but also see how flour was produced in the past. <\/b><\/span>You will learn the story of the miller and his family, who lived and worked here until nationalization in 1950. The exhibition includes everyday objects and items of folk art, such as pottery, ceramics, wickerwork, and metalwork, as well as embroidery and other pieces from the Gemer region.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    \nAt the mill, there is a functional water wheel with a diameter of 5 meters, powered by water flowing through a 30-meter-long wooden trough, which you can view up close. In the past, the wheel powered not only the milling machines but also the hemp breaker, which women used for processing hemp. The restored hemp breaker at the mill is the only one of its kind in Slovakia.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    In a separate room, you can also see an exhibition of traditional hemp processing, along with woven products such as flour sacks, rugs, towels, and tablecloths. The exhibition includes various tools used in producing hemp threads, all the way to looms used for weaving.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    Visitors can try the oldest method of grinding on millstones and experience manual milling firsthand.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    After such an interesting journey into the past, you can enjoy a small refreshment\u2014coffee, hot chocolate, homemade lemonades, drinks on tap, ice cream, or a light snack\u2014and relax on the terrace in the pleasant garden surroundings.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    Individual visit<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Reservation is not required \u2013 we will gladly welcome you during opening hours.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Tour start times depend on the number of visitors currently present.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Individual visitors or small groups may wait up to 30 minutes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    • If a tour is already in progress, you can enjoy refreshments on the terrace while waiting.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Group Visit (15\u201329 people)<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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      • We recommend booking in advance by phone so we can reserve a time for you.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
      • Visits outside opening hours possible (May\u2013October) by agreement.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
      • Interior capacity: maximum 12 adults at a time (tours run in smaller groups).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
      • Unannounced groups may need to wait.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
      • Terrace seating and refreshments are available while waiting. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Bus Tours and Schools<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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        • Please book at least 10 days in advance, ideally by phone.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
        • Covered terrace capacity: 50\u201355 people.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
        • Groups of 30+ people may visit outside opening hours (May\u2013October).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
        • Interior tours run in groups of 12 people, rotating between activities: interior tour \/ exterior area \/ hemp exhibition and manual grinding \/ refreshments on the terrace.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
        • A visit for a 50-person group lasts approximately 2 hours.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Teambuilding \/ Corporate Groups<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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          • Reservation at least 10 days in advance (by phone).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
          • Visits outside opening hours possible (May\u2013October) by agreement.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
          • The program can be adapted to your requirements.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
          • Refreshments and terrace seating available.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            Admission<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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            • Adults: 6 \u20ac<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
            • Seniors (over 62+), students (ISIC), disabled: 4.50 \u20ac<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
            • Children (6-17 years): 3 \u20ac<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
            • Children under 5: free<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
            • Minimum admission (1\u20132 people): 10 \u20ac <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Guided tour: approximately 30\u201345 minutes. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

              Admission is considered a voluntary contribution to the Civic Association Vodn\u00fd mlyn Kov\u00e1\u010dov\u00e1 and is used for preserving the mill for future generations.\nThank you for your support.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

              Opening hours<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

              May, June, September, October<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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              • Friday: 17:00 - 19:00<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
              • Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
              • Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                July, August<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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                • Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 14:00 - 19:00<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
                • Saturday, Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                  Note:<\/b><\/span> The mill exterior is accessible only during opening hours and tours. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

                  The mill is closed to the public during winter (November \u2013 April).<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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