The 86-meter wooden bridge was constructed in 1992 to provide pedestrian access to the island.
The floating mill rests on two parallel boat hulls, allowing it to rise and fall with the river's water level.
The original mill that inspired the current structure was powered by the flow of the Danube until 1920.
The museum grounds host a unique collection of historical tractors and threshing machines.
The site is located on a river island formed by the Little Danube and a dead river branch.
The architecture of the mill follows the traditional pontoon-based design once common throughout the Hungarian lowland.
The Water Milling Museum in Kolárovo is home to a functional floating water mill, the last of its kind in Slovakia, situated on a dead branch of the Little Danube River. The museum features a specialized technical collection documenting the history of milling in the region. Visitors reach the structure via an 86-meter-long wooden bridge, which holds the distinction of being the longest covered wooden bridge in Central Europe. The site also functions as an open-air museum preserving local folk architecture and agrarian history. The current mill is a replica built in 1982, modeled after the original 1920 Radvaň nad Dunajom mill. The premises include a mini-zoo, a museum of agricultural machinery, and a designated outdoor hearth for public use. The site is maintained to honor the technological heritage of the Žitný ostrov region.
The center of the long wooden bridge looking back toward the floating mill.
Bring insect repellent, as the riverside location can be prone to mosquitoes in the summer.
Wear comfortable, flat walking shoes to navigate the wooden bridge and gravel pathways.
Check the river conditions locally, as the mill can occasionally be inaccessible during extreme high-water events.
Do not attempt to walk on the riverbanks during heavy rain or flood alerts, as paths can become muddy and slippery.
The museum is a seasonal attraction; typically open from spring through early autumn, often closed during the winter months.
