Near Vrbovce, Bučkova jama is a 38.46-hectare landslide area with flower meadows, patches of woodland and wetlands. Orchids and the bulb-bearing lily grow there; rare butterflies include Colias myrmidone, Maculinea nausithous and Maculinea teleius. The species composition may change over time. Myjava is the centre of the distinctive Kopaničiarska region between Záhorie and Považie.

Nature: wetlands, orchids and ancient trees

The protected area of Chvojnica showcases a different habitat: there, a mountain stream retains its riverside vegetation, while tufa deposits give rise to calcareous fens. Near Vrbovce, the protected area of Kožíkov vrch features flower meadows with nine orchid species and the rare purple hawkweed. In Turá Lúka stands Lipa U Belanských, a protected small-leaved lime more than 620 years old. It is considered the oldest recorded protected tree in Myjava District. The Žalostiná lookout platform stands above Chvojnica in the White Carpathians and the CHKO Biele Karpaty Protected Landscape Area.

Cultural sites and living traditions

At Gazdovský dvor in the Turá Lúka district, you can experience a living exhibition in a typical Kopaničiarska farmhouse dating from the late 19th century. On display are folk costumes, tools and implements. Visitors can try traditional activities, including tying Myjava scarves and trying on a traditional Myjava costume. They can also taste what the farmwife cooked on the day of their visit. Hands-on activities and tastings may depend on the day of your visit and booking arrangements.

The Vrbovčianska izba in Vrbovce is dedicated to farm life, crafts, workday and festive costumes, and other objects. You can arrange visits by phone; check the contact details before travelling. The monument to the Kuruc battle on Ostrý vrch in Vrbovce commemorates the battle of December 1704 between imperial troops and the Estates’ army. In 2021, the railway viaduct in Myjava was declared a national cultural monument.

The festivals also offer a range of different highlights. The International MYJAVA 2026 Folklore Festival was the 66th edition; its programme included folk traditions, music, dance, singing, crafts, tastings, markets and exhibitions. The 2026 Dožinky harvest festival in Turá Lúka featured regional tastings, demonstrations of traditional crafts and the chance to take part in harvest activities. The festival returned after a one-year break. Individual programme items and dates may vary in future editions.

Hikes with different destinations

The green-marked route No. 5117 starts at the central orientation point in Myjava, passes over Ostrý vrch and ends at the square in Vrbovce; it is 11 km long. The blue-marked route No. 2413a is 10 km long and runs from Myjava through Turá Lúka to the Branč Castle ruins in Podzámok. The two routes are similar in length but head in different directions. The Chodníčky za poznaním slovensko-moravského pohraničia project created seven educational trails around Myjava in 2013. The Myjavská päťdesiatka hiking march has also been part of Myjava’s tourism events programme since 1971; dates vary by edition.

Near Myjava, the Starý hrad–Branč educational trail starts at Branč Castle. It is accessible via the Podbranč, Podzámok bus stop, takes about 40 minutes and has six information boards. Another educational trail, Žalostiná–Chvojnica, is a self-guided, year-round circular route, 6.5 km long, with five stops. Check current trail and access information in advance; conditions on the Žalostiná–Chvojnica trail and its signage may also change.

Cycling route and practical information

The 4Cykloregio is a blue-marked sports cycling route covering 42.9 km through Turá Lúka, Vrbovce and Chvojnica. From Chvojnica, it continues to Skalica and the Baťa Canal, where it connects to the long-distance cycle route along the Morava River. Check the current route signage before setting off.

The Kamenec lookout platform project includes information boards about birdlife at various locations in the region. An electric bike charging station is located in a gazebo at the children’s playground; check that it is operational before using it. The platform opened to the public in August 2023. For travel by train, the Veselí nad Moravou–Nové Mesto nad Váhom railway line passes through Myjava station. Check current passenger services before travelling.

Discover more destinations:

Jablonka, Hrasne, Stará Myjava, Miawa, Vrbovce, Brestovec, Košariská, Podkylava, Poriadie, Priepasné, Rudník, Kostolné, Lúka, Krajné, Polianka

For the overview of the wider region: Trenčín.