[5] The name is derived from a Slovak word čičman (a lumberjack who makes a noise while working).

After a great fire in 1921, the village was restored to its original appearance with generous contributions by the state.

The municipality lies at an altitude of 655 metres (2,149 feet) and covers an area of 25.611 square kilometres (9.888 sq mi).

Timbered houses with ridge roofs, galleries and pointed or linear wall decorations have been preserved in Čičmany.

Of particular interest are the very specific white patterns which are painted on the exterior walls of the houses to decorate them.