ŠKODÁČEK ROLLER MILL AT PIVÁK'S

The Škodáček Roller Mill at Pivák's is one of the most important technical heritage sites in the Záhorie region and the last surviving mill within the territory of the town of Senica. It is located in the Čáčov district, where several watermills once operated using the power of the Teplica Stream.

The mill acquired its present form in 1943, when it was rebuilt as a modern three-storey roller mill. Its machinery was powered by a Francis water turbine, which converted the energy of flowing water, supplied through a millrace, into mechanical power for the milling equipment. The mill produced flour until 1960, after which it was used mainly for grinding grain into animal feed.

After decades of neglect, the building underwent extensive restoration between 2011 and 2014, thanks to its current owner, Peter Pivák, and members of the civic association PRO Čáčov. Their efforts helped preserve not only the historic building itself but also a substantial part of its original milling technology.

Today, the Škodáček Roller Mill at Pivák's is open to the public as a unique heritage site presenting the history of milling, traditional industrial craftsmanship, and the history of Čáčov. Visitors can explore the preserved milling machinery, learn how a roller mill operated, and discover the story of the milling trade in the area of present-day Senica through the permanent exhibition.

The mill stands as a living reminder of a time when water power was among the most important sources of mechanical energy and millers played an essential role in the everyday life of towns and villages. Preserving this technical monument represents an important contribution to safeguarding the cultural heritage of the Záhorie region.

SUMMER OPENING HOURS

During the summer of 2026, the mill is open to the public every weekend.

Saturday – Sunday
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

📍 Škodáčkova 243, Čáčov, 905 01 Senica