TRADITION SINCE 1921
Get to know the history of Martinské hole
The Winter Park Martinky resort is also magical because it has a rich history. It follows the tradition of skiing on Martinské hole, which has been going on for a whole century. Several historical landmarks had an impact on the development of skiing in Martinské hole. The first was the foundation of Sokol (1919) and the Club of Czechoslovak Tourists (1921). Within the framework of both organizations, a ski club was established, which already in its beginnings organized cross-country ski races through the streets of city Martin. The second significant landmark was the establishment of tourist huts on the ridges of Krivánska and Lúčanska Malá Fatra.
You will learn about the history of skiing during a guided tour
You will learn about the construction of the first huts at Martinské hole, get acquainted with the history of ski lifts and also learn the story of the RATRAC SR – 300 snowmobile (1975), which comes from Switzerland. There is a story associated with the vehicle that it was also at the XII Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria, where it was modified for the expected visit of US President Gerald Ford.
The tour is available year-round, is designed for a maximum of 25 people and lasts 45 minutes, during which you will walk around the ski resort with our guide. The start and end are at the Nová Ponorka restaurant.
- you must book an appointment in advance by calling the resort’s infoline: +421 43 430 6000
- you can then order the tour via the e-shop Martinky
Let’s recall the most important historical landmarks
the first known mention of skiing on Martinské hole
1921
construction and renovation of the Halašoova cottage
1925 - 1931
construction of the Flochov cottage
1933
the beginning of organized skiing connected with the establishment of the Club of Slovak tourists and skiers in Martin
1939
burning of all buildings by the Nazis
1944
Janko Novák Memorial, one of the oldest alpine skiing races in Slovakia, begins to be organized
1944
building a new cottage
1949
organized skiing is being taken care of by the combined physical education unit of Strojárne Martin
1949
construction of the first ski lift
1957
it begins with the modification of ski tracks according to FIS standards
1969
construction of the chairlift
1974
the total length of the ski tracks reaches up to 8,000 meters
1974
the capacity of transported persons reaches up to 1,500 per hour
1988
modernization of tracks and accommodation capacities, transformation into a modern center of European level
1989
construction of a 6-seater cable car
2008
construction of technical snowmaking
2009
