The settlement of Mistríky in Donovaly combines local history with activities involving animals, skiing and cycling. For planning purposes, it is helpful to distinguish between them: the chapel and the birthplace of Ján Donoval represent local history, the Donovalkovo mini farm offers animal feeding with a farmer’s pass, and PATTY SKI FUN PARK focuses on learning to ski. A named cycling loop also passes through Mistríky. This lets you choose what to do based on the theme you want to shape your stay.
Chapel and birthplace
The chapel dedicated to St. Joseph was built in 1893 and is one of the chapels in the settlements of Donovaly. Its dedication identifies the building’s religious association, while the year it was built provides a specific date. The birthplace of Ján Donoval is also in Mistríky. A commemorative plaque bearing his name is attached to the house; the interior is not accessible. Two distinct historical points of interest are therefore at the center: a dedicated building and a commemorative plaque that remembers a person.
Animals at the Donovalkovo mini farm
The Donovalkovo mini farm is located at Mistríky 467, 976 39 Donovaly. It has miniature sheep, horned miniature goats, a miniature donkey, a Falabella miniature horse, a miniature pony, alpacas, dwarf rabbits and guinea pigs. Visitors can receive a farmer’s pass that allows them to feed the animals. The farmer’s pass turns animal watching into a possible hands-on activity: with it, visitors are allowed to feed the animals. The animal collection and hands-on activities may change. If a particular group of animals or feeding is important to you, check both against current information before your visit.
Learning to ski and cycling
PATTY SKI FUN PARK is in Mistríky, Donovaly, between the Nová Hoľa and Záhradište ski slopes. Nine Sunkid conveyor belts make it easier for children to learn to ski. The location identifies its connection to the two slopes; the conveyor belts describe the park’s focus on learning. This is a different focus from feeding animals or exploring local history: here, it’s all about learning to ski. Access to the park may vary by season, and its facilities may change. Check the information for your planned travel dates before visiting.
For planning purposes, the information also differs in how permanent it is: the year of construction and the commemorative plaque are lasting historical points of reference; the animal collection and hands-on activities may change, and access to the park may vary by season.
A cycling loop passes through Mistríky: “Donovaly – Polianka – Mistríky – Pod Magurou – Donovaly”. If you’d rather plan a bike ride than a visit involving animal feeding or learning to ski, this offers a different type of activity. The loop adds a cycling option to the local points of interest, including Mistríky in both its name and route.
Directions for access
About 200 metres past a wooden bus stop, there is a right turn to the Mistríky district. As signs and the layout of bus stops may change, check the latest access information before driving.
For the broader travel overview: Donovaly.
