A glass-walled cabin in eastern Slovakia (source: Košice Región Turizmus)
After a recent renovation, the Lajoška mountain chalet in south-eastern Slovakia’s Rudohorie range has reopened to visitors – this time, for all seasons. Once a hikers’ refuge, the chalet now anchors a broader ecotourism vision, complete with a contemporary twist: three new glass-walled cabins nestled nearby, part of a project titled Night Under the Stars at Lajoška.
Each sleek, wood-accented cabin is outfitted with modern interiors and flanked by simple outdoor seating – timber tables and benches inviting guests to linger over morning coffee or an evening under the Milky Way. The aim, according to local officials, is to blend comfort with conservation.
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“Night Under the Stars at Lajoška is an excellent example of how tourism in our region can evolve in a way that is both sensitive and forward-thinking,” said Rastislav Trnka, governor of the Košice Self-Governing Region.
Lenka Vargová Jurková, executive director of the regional tourism board Košice Región Turizmus, said the cabins highlight the area’s promise as a destination for eco-conscious travellers. “Spending the night immersed in unspoilt nature also adds a unique dimension to stargazing,” she added.
A historic trail meets a modern concept
Tucked just steps from the Lajoška chalet, a century-old mountain refuge perched on Predná Holica in the Volovské Hills, these sleek glass cabins offer a contemporary retreat along Slovakia’s longest marked hiking trail. First built in 1914, the chalet lies directly on the Cesta hrdinov SNP – the Heroes of the Slovak National Uprising Trail – a storied route winding through the country’s rugged interior.
The cabins are easily reached from the village of Vyšný Klátov in the Košice-okolie district, yet feel worlds away. Deep in the heart of the Rudohorie mountain range, the surrounding landscape invites adventure year-round: think hikes and cycling trails in summer, and snow-dusted paths perfect for cross-country skiing come winter.
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