Cross-Country Skiing in Belianske Tatras
Cross-country skiing in the Belianske Tatras is possible on 56 km of trails in the following resorts: Bachledka Ski and Sun https://bachledka.sk/zima/lyzovanie/zjazdovky-a-vleky Skicentrum Strednica Ždiar https://www.strednica.sk/o-stredisku-zima Strachan – Ski centrum https://skicentrumstrachan.sk/zjazdovky-a-vleky/ Ski Monkova dolina https://www.magurahotel.sk/sk/lyziarske-stredisko/bezecke-trate.htm
Smokovec Beech
European beech, also known in Latin as Fagus sylvatica, is deciduous and currently one of the most common trees in Europe. It grows to a height of 40 meters with a wide crown. Beeches are generally undemanding trees of the ocean climate with sensitivity to drought, frost and air pollutants. A beautiful example of a […]
Tatranská Magistrála: Part Two
Tatranská Magistrála cross-over from Chata pri Zelenom plese through a saddle Veľká Svišťovka, along a tarn Skalnaté pleso up to a chalet Zamkovského chata. In the section Chata pri Zelenom plese – Veľka Svišťovka, the hike is more difficult with partially exposed terrain secured by chains. It’s more beautiful to do the hike in the […]
From Chata pod Soliskom to Wahlenbergove tarns
Medium challenging half-day hike with a help of a chairlift from Štrbské pleso to a chalet Chata pod Soliskom. We’ll take a blue marked rocky trail () 0,15h. to a junction Rázcestie pod Soliskom from where we turn off onto a yellow trail (). We follow 1,15h. through a valley Furkotská dolina up to the […]
Rafting Down the River Belá
The meanders of the upper section of the wildest Slovak river Belá are accessible to adrenaline enthusiasts exclusively in a one person sit on kayak or canoe. This first official starting point for wild water enthusiasts offers up to 3.5 kilometers long rafting through the meanders of the river, which is known for its predation […]
Žabie plesá
The tarns Big, Small and Upper Žabie plesá (literal translation: “Frog Tarns”) are located at an 1919m. altitude in the basin Kotlina Žabích plies in the valley Mengusovská dolina. They will cheer you up while climbing up to the chalet Chata pod Rysmi and peak Rysy. You can spot both Big and Small Žabie pleso […]
Cross-Country Skiing around Poprad
The surroundings of the Tatras offer a total of 46.5 km of trails of varying difficulty in the following areas: KUBAŠOK – SPIŠSKÉ BYSTRÉ http://www.kubasok.sk/ SNOWPARK LUČIVNÁ – ZADNÉ TABLE https://www.snowpark.sk/#sluzby LOPUŠNÁ DOLINA http://www.svitlopusnadolina.sk/ ŠTÔLA https://www.stola.sk/–71-420-bezecke-trate-v-obci—stopa-zacina-od-miestneho-cintorina MENGUSOVCE https://www.mengusovce.sk/mengusovsky-bezkar/
Tatranská Magistrála: Part One
All day hike in Belianske Tatras for lovers of less frequented hiking trails. This is the first part of the Tatranská Magistrála cross-over: Ždiar – Monkova dolina, Kopské sedlo – Zelené pleso. We start the hike in the village of Ždiar – bus stop Tatra. We strike out in the direction of a junction Rázcestie […]
From Popradské Pleso to Veľké and Malé Hincovo pleso
Very nice technically undemanding hike in the valley Mengusovská dolina for lovers of Tatra tarns. We set off from the Popradské Pleso tram stop. It would be ideal to get here by tram because then we can return with another route. A comfortable wide asphalt road leads to Popradské pleso, which in summer also serves […]
Natural ice rink – Štrbské Pleso – Hotel Solisko
The highest representation of natural (artificially uncooled) ice rinks at Štrbské pleso near Hotel Solisko. Admission: free / public Ice Hockey: no Lighting: no
Children’s Center KINDERLAND Stará Lesná
In the Hotel Lesana in Stará Lesná, the KINDERLAND Children’s Center will welcome you – a world of laughter, fun and joy. Climbing and chases in the field, slides and climbing frames, a corner full of colored balls, trampolines, table football, table tennis, air hockey or board games. All this was prepared by Hotel Lesana […]
Cross-Country Skiing Trail – Old Route from Štrbské pleso to Tatranská Štrba
The trail is already outside the Snow Area. We recommend almost 4 km downhill on an old road with a total ascent of more than 350 m in case of favorable snow conditions instead of going by cog railway. You can find the start under Móry’s viewpoint. Current state of trails in Cross-Country Skiing […]
Tatranská Magistrála: Part Three
We continue where we left off – this time at Zamkovského chata. We’ll hike through Sliezsky dom to Popradské pleso. This is technically undemanding but quite long track with several possibilities of rest and refreshment along the road. If we are crossing the entire Tatranská Magistrála, then we’ll start at Zamkovského chalet where we slept. […]
Ascent to Predné Solisko through Furkotská dolina
Medium challenging half-day hike. We start the hike from Štrbské pleso 0,40 h to a junction Rázcestie pod Furkotou. If we continued along the red trail we would get to a tarn Jamské pleso but we choose the yellow trail instead. After 1h. along first forest path and then stone steps we get to a […]
Art Lasák Gallery & Shop
Art Lasák Gallery & Shop in Poprad was founded by the artist Silvia Lasák, who, in addition to her own work, presents the original works of more than 40 professional artists from Slovakia and the Czech Republic, whom she knows personally from various artfests, exhibitions and international symposia. In the gallery, in addition to beautiful […]
Ice Rink – Aréna Poprad
Ice rink near the Poprad Arena. opening hours for the public: Monday, Thirsday (during the school year): 10:00-20:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (during the school year): 12:00-20:00 Saturday, Sunday, public holidays: 10:00-20:00 Information and instructions for visitors to the ice rink: Ice skating is free. It is not allowed to enter the ice surface with a […]
Cross-Country Skiing Kolbisko – Tatranská Lomnica
An interesting circuit, with a skating and classic track. It leads through the Kolbiská area, around the Botanical Garden or the TANAP State Forests building. Current state of the trails in the High Tatras Tips for other trails
Long Ascent to Slavkovský štít
A long strenuous all-day hike without the possibility of refreshment, by many tourists referred to as endless :-). We start from Starý Smokovec following the blue trail next to the funicular station up until a junction Rázcestie pod Slavkovským štítom 1h:10min. From here we continue by slowly ascending to Slavkovská vyhliadka where we can rest […]
From Tatranská Kotlina or Kežmarské Žľaby to Chalet Plesnivec
Easy pleasant hike to the only chalet in the Belianske Tatras suitable also for families with children. We start in Tatranská Kotlina at the bus stop Čarda. From here leads the easiest trail to the chalet (1:55 h). The hiking trail starts right next to the main road either at the bus stop or from […]
Tatry Games
Escape Room Tatry is located on the first floor of the former production hall in Svit (see map), in the premises of the Laser Arena Tatry. Do you want to test your logical thinking, improvisation and resistance to stress? This unique game will explore all these skills of yours. Let yourself be locked in a […]
Ice Rink in Tatranská Lomnica – jazierko
Natural lake in the area of Relax Park Jazierko in Tatranská Lomnica. Admission: public 9: 00-18: 00, fee 2 eur Ice Hockey: 18:00-22:00 Lighting: yes
Andel’s trail – Cross-Country Skiing Area Snow
On the Andel’s trail, the operators of the Cross-Country Skiing Area Snow guarantee snowmaking, thanks to which it is often used by sports clubs and event organizers. On this 2 km of medium-difficult trail, 70 m of elevation is waiting for you, you can of course use classic style as well as skating. Current […]
Helicopter next to the Poprad-Tatry Airport
Experience what it’s like to sit in a real rescue helicopter. On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of AIR – TRANSPORT EUROPE, in June 2021, an Agusta A109K2 helicopter was placed in the park in front of the Poprad-Tatry Airport complex, which is open to the general public, including the interior and the actual […]
Hike through Veľká Studená dolina to Zbojnícka chata
Very pleasant half-day hike through beautiful green valley Veľká Studená dolina. Our starting point is Hrebienok where we can get by funicular. Those who want to start earlier or don’t mind prolonging their hike can already start in Starý Smokovec and walk to Hrebienok by foot following the green trail . From Hrebienok we set […]
From Tatranská Lesná through the Waterfalls to Tatranská Lomnica
Pleasant walk suitable for families with children. We start in Tatranská Lesná, where we can easily get by tram. After getting out, we cross the road and the guidepost immediately directs us towards Vodopády Studeného potoka that will take about 1,30 h on a yellow trail (). We follow first a forrest path, later a […]
Mountain Hotel SLIEZSKY DOM
At 1,670 metres above sea level, Sliezsky dom is the highest-altitude mountain hotel in Slovakia, offering the full range of services to its guests. Located directly under Gerlach, the highest mountain summit in Slovakia. The Sliezsky dom mountain hotels has a unique location and offers the full range of services to satisfy even the most […]
Cross-Country Skiing Starolesnianske lúky – Tatranská Lomnica
Ski from Tatranská Lomnica to the 8 km long classic track towards Stará Lesná or ski parallel with the rails until you connect to 12 km of cross-country trails in the golf complex in Veľká Lomnica. In Stará Lesná, you can study interesting things on the Astronomical education trail on cross-country skis. We also recommend […]
Hike through Malá Studená dolina to Téryho chata
Half-day hike through the valley Malá Studená dolina. Our starting point is Hrebienok where we can get by funicular. Those who want to start earlier or don’t mind prolonging their hike can already start in Starý Smokovec and walk to Hrebienok by foot following the green trail . From Hrebienok we set out on a […]
From Štrbské Pleso to Symbolic Cemetery and Popradské pleso
Pleasant half-day hike suitable also for families, with more options for refreshment and relaxation. Our starting point is at Štrbské Pleso railway station, from where we follow the red and blue trails ( ) on an asphalt road along the souvenir stands. We pass under a bridge. We continue straight up across a bridge to […]
Ice Rink Vyšné Hágy – estate Housing
A classic ice rink next to the Primary school in Vyšné Hágy. Admission: free / public 9:00-18:00 Ice Hockey: 18:00-22:00 Lighting: yes
Cross-Country Skiing Veľká Lomnica
In winter, the Black Stork Golf Resort offers a total of 12 km of groomed classic-style cross-country skiing trails. The trails are located in the golf resort complex, close to the International Hotel. Name of the Trail Length Difficulty Profile Easy Medium Difficult Classic Skate Circuit A1 2,6 km • • Circuit A2 1,5 km […]
Cross-Country Circuit Lúky – Tatranská Polianka
Ski on the 2 or 3 km long circuits on the meadows between Tatranská Polianka and Gerlachov. Find out more about the history of cross-country skiing in Tatranská Polianka HERE! Official websites of the cross-country skiing tracks: https://www.facebook.com/tatraheim tatraheim.sk
Sliezsky dom from Tatranská Polianka
Popular, technically undemanding hike from Tatranská Polianka to the Mountain Hotel Sliezsky dom. Starting point for our hike is in Tatranská Polianka, where we can easily get by tram or park our car at a small parking lot right by the road. Right next to the main road to the left of the digital gallery […]
From Hrebienok Through the Waterfalls to Zamkovského chata
Easy pleasant walk suitable for families with children. We start at Hrebienok, where we got by the funicular from Starý Smokovec. We continue towards Bilíkova chata and waterfalls (). After 0,15 h we get to a junction Rázcestie nad Dlhým vodopádom. It pays off to descend a few meters on a yellow trail () and […]
Ice Rink in Dolný Smokovec – Primary School
A classic ice rink in Dolný Smokovec next to the Primary School. Admission: free / public 9: 00-18:00 Ice Hockey: 18: 00-22:00 Lighting: yes
Cross-Country Skiing Jamy – Tatranská Lomnica
The route leads from the former Jamy ski area next to the cable car station to the water reservoir for snowmaking, which it bypasses. It rises 93 meters at 2 kilometers. The route is suitable as a supplement after downhill skiing. Current state of the trails in the High Tatras Tips for other trails
Cross-Country Skiing Circuit Švorcov kút – Tatranská Štrba
The trail is outside the Snow Area, in Tatranská Štrba. This 4 km long circuit has an elevation of 45 m and will serve not only visitors but also the locals of Tatranská Štrba. Oficiálna FB stránka Oficiálna webová stránka
Walk from Štrbské to Jamské pleso
Pleasant approximately 2,5-hour walk there and back suitable for families with children. We start at Štrbské pleso railway station, from where we continue to the tarn by blue trail (). We pass along it on the left side, turn off at the red trail () and continue along a pleasant forest path towards Jamské pleso. […]
Ferrata via Priečne sedlo
Since the summer of 2021, you can diversify the demanding crossing over the saddle Priečne sedlo by using a new secured road – the so-called via ferrata, which runs parallel to the original chains in the exposed terrain. To start this secured route, use the same starting point as for the classic pass of Priečne […]
Cross-Country Skiing on the Tarn Štrbské pleso
Frozen tarn Štrbské pleso is a great attraction not only for hikers but especially for cross-country skiers. We would like to warn you that cross-country skiing on the tarn is not part of the cross-country skiing area, the trail is not groomed and the entrance is at your own risk. Please reconsider cross-country skiing at […]
Cross-Country Circuit Vyšné Hágy
The highest elevated football field will be transformed into a 400 m long cross-country skiing circuit in winter. Try cross-country skiing in this interesting Tatra settlement. Official websites of the cross-country skiing tracks: https://www.facebook.com/tatraheim tatraheim.sk
Wandering in Belianske Tatras
Very beautiful hike in the Belianske Tatras – through a valley Zadné Meďodoly. We start in a village Tatranská Javorina at a bus stop Pošta. Then we continue 0,30h. along a comfortable paved path to a junction Rázcestie pod Muráňom. This part of the track is also suitable for a walk with a baby stroller […]
Climbing Route Človečina to the Ridge Popradské zuby
Človečina, kl. V+, Zadný Popradský zub – Veľká Kôpka 2354m Here you can experience the smallness of human existence compared to the majestic mountains. The climb has a total elevation of 1,100 meters. Access to it leads to the little-visited, but even more charming Dračia dolinka (Dragon Valley). There are nine rope lengths waiting for […]
Cross-Country Skiing Nový Smokovec – Vyšné Hágy
The popular trail along the road Cesta Slobody (“Road of Freedom”) from Nový Smokovec to Vyšné Hágy becomes an 8 km long cross-country ski trail in winter and it has beautiful views and minimal elevation gain. In case of favorable snow conditions, it is adjusted so that there is space for both pedestrians and cross-country […]
Hike to Vychodna Vysoka from Tatranska Polianka
Challenging all-day hike with exposed sections. Starting point of the hike is in Tatranská Polianka where from we proceed in the direction of a mountain hotel Sliezsky dom. It’s up to us if we continue with the asphalt road or the forest path that cuts through the long winding road. From Sliezsky dom that offers […]
Tatra Fairies – Waterfalls of Studený Potok
A FOLKTALE ABOUT A FAIRY The old legend states that at the Waterfall of Studený potok, near Hrebienok, the remains of the basin filled by a tarn are visible, perhaps three times larger than Veľké Hincovo tarn. It allegedly disappeared when its moraine dam was flooded by the Cold Creek. In this tarn lived fairies who destroyed […]
Loop Hike Via Priečne Sedlo
Crossing the saddleback Priečne sedlo is a very popular but challenging all-day hike. However, it’s not suitable for everyone – the stretch through the saddle from Malá to Veľká Studená dolina or vice versa is exposed and secured by chains. We can shorten the hike by overnight stay at one of the chalets Téryho chata, […]
Forest Pedagogy Facility KRÁSNE SADY
The forest pedagogy facility in Krásné Sly Mlynica is a private facility dedicated to the creation and implementation of various types of educational and leisure programs and activities connected with the natural environment. It is dedicated to creating programs for the following main categories: children, families with children, the elderly and people with reduced mobility. […]
Anjelský hang in Mlynická dolina and a Route Through Waterfall Skok
A unique place only an hour and a half away from Štrbské Pleso offers twelve new routes. All lead through extremely beautifully shaped and solid granite. Eight of them are single in lengths III to V +, which makes them ideal for children and beginners. The other four are in a wall 90 meters high […]
Furkotská dolina – Cross-Country Skiing Area Snow
A series of three circuits with a length from 3.5 to 6 km will take you through the Furkotská Valley. It only depends on you which turn you’ll use to come back. It is one of the top cross-country skiing experiences, the total ascent is more than 150 m and it is one of the […]
Ascent to Koprovsky stit from Strbske Pleso
Very beautiful and interesting all-day hike. We start from Strbske pleso along ( ) trails until we reach the junction of Trigan where we’ll decide if we want to continue along the red trail with beautiful views of Popradske pleso or to go along the green trail (during winter season this is the winter trail) […]
Tatra Fairies – Mengusovská Valley
A FOLKTALE ABOUT A FAIRY It allegedly happened long after all the mountain lads passed away… Bandits began to beat around in the mountains. They were not afraid of anything, neither peaks, nor fairies, nor the Lord God. Late in the evening, the bandit carried a bag of ducats on his back through Mengusovská Valley, and suddenly […]
Park Ski School
The Park Ski School snowboard and ski school has been operating in Štrbské Pleso, in the heart of the High Tatras, for 10 years. In addition to a pleasant family atmosphere, it is important for the school that the best of skiing and snowboarding is passed on to all clients. If you are looking for […]
Tatra Fairies – Žabie plesá
A FOLKTALE ABOUT A FAIRY One swain from Štrba got engaged to a young girl, as beautiful as a rose. But when he urgently had to go to Poland for salt, he gave his future bride his ring as a sign of fidelity, and at the same time a bud from a Tatra rose, proving that before […]
Cross-Country Skiing Mengusovce
The tracks are located on grassy areas west of the village Mengusovce, copying the edges of the forest. They are a characteristic flat profile with slight ascents and descents, so they are also suitable for beginners and parents with children. Cross-country trails for classic cross-country skiing are on both edges of the groomed belt and […]
Through Zelené pleso to Jahňací štít
Very nice all-day hike for more demanding and skilled hikers. There are more possible ways how to get to the peak. The shortest track to Chata pri Zelenom plese („The Chalet at the Green Tarn“) leads from a bus stop Biela voda – 2,5 h. (). The comfortable trail leads through woods and meadows and […]
Ascent to Kriváň from Štrbské Pleso
Challenging all-day hike for tourists in good physical shape without the possibility of refreshment on the way. We start from Štrbské pleso and are heading to Jamské pleso -1h:10min. () following a comfortable forest path with minimal ascent up until we reach the trail junction Rázcestie pri Jamskom plese. We start our way up () […]
Tatra Fairies – The Great Cold Valley
A FOLKTALE ABOUT A FAIRY Once upon a time, a young shepherd lived in a chalet under the Tatras. He was mostly alone. And when he was sad, he took out his fujara (traditional Slovak musical instrument) and played such melodies on it that were unheard of in those parts of land. One evening, it was full moon, […]
Ice Rink Horizont Resort – Stará Lesná
Open daily (during the winter season) Information and reservations: + 421 908 908 111 Opening hours: 10:00 – 20:00 Price list: Hotel guests – included in the price of the stay outside the time of private reservation External guests – 2 € all-day admission during opening hours Private reservation from 10:00 – 15:00 for 1 […]
Sprint Trail – Cross-Country Skiing Area Snow
One of the trails which has been approved by FIS certification has an elevation of 42 m on a length of 1.6 km. It is classified as moderate. Official FB webpage Official website
Tatranská Magistrála: Part Four
The last part of Tatranská magistrála from Popradské pleso to Podbanské awaits us. This route is not technically demanding, but if we want to go all the way till the end, it is quite long. We start at Popradské pleso and after 1,10 h h by red trail () we arrive at Štrbské Pleso, where […]
Hike to Waterfall Skok
A simple hike also for families with kids. We start at Štrbské Pleso, where we can get either by tram or there are several parking lots available in the area. The beginning of our trail to the Waterfall Skok 1,35 h () can be found at the signpost at the turn to the chairlift to […]
Tatra Fairies – Končistá
A FOLKTALE ABOUT A FAIRY Everyone knows the folktale about the peak Končistá. It is said that the huge boulder at its top once served as an anvil of a giant of evil nature, who meant to break the mountains because he got irritated by their size. He laid the boulders, which did not disintegrate enough under […]
Ice Rink Nový Smokovec – Sibír
Skating rink located next to the track Tatra electric railways. Admission: free / public 9: 00-18:00 Ice Hockey: 18: 00-22:00 Lighting: yes
Loop Hike from Tatranská Lomnica through Waterfalls Studeného Potoka and Skalnaté Pleso
All day unchallenging hike with gentle incline. We start in Tatranská Lomnica in the cable car area. We go around the cable car station to Štart from the left side and continue on blue trail to an irrigation tank. We don’t have to be afraid to get off or miss the trail because the route […]
Cross-Country Skiing Dolný Smokovec – Circuit Farské lúky
A simple 400 m long circuit is especially suitable for beginners and children. It is located on a meadow between the primary school building, the parish and the housing estate. No total ascent. Our tip – you can alternate this cross-country skiing circuit with skating on a nearby ice rink.
Ascent to Predné Solisko along the ski slope
A moderately strenuous half-day hike. We start our hike from the bottom station of the chair lift in Štrbské Pleso and continue up until the chalet Chata pod Soliskom – 1,50 h (). The trail is at first a forest path and then changes into rocky with stone steps. The chalet offers refreshment and a […]
Ice rink Štrbské Pleso near Tatras Tower
Ice rink in Štrbské Pleso near Tatras Tower. Entrance : for 2 hours 2 EUR -child under 15years 3 EUR – adults 3 EUR – skate renatls 4 EUR – skate rentals + entrance child under 15 years 5 EUR – skate renatls + entrance adult 40 EUR – rental of ice rink for 1 […]
Hike through Mlynická and Furkotská Dolina
All-day challenging hike through the valleys Mlynická and Furkotská dolina rich in natural beauty without any refreshment. The route takes us twice through more exposed terrain and is secured by chains. We start from Štrbské Pleso through the Mlynická dolina towards the Waterfall Skok, where leads a pleasant, slightly ascending forest path, later a rocky […]
Ice rink in Starý Smokovec – Hrebienok Resort
The highest artificially cooled ice rink in Slovakia is located in front of Hrebienok Resort right in the heart of Starý Smokovec. Admission: free / public 9: 00-21:00 Ice Hockey: no Lighting: no Skate rentals possible in Intersport Gálfy in the building.
Circuit Slepé pleso (“Blind Tarn”) – Cross-Country Skiing Area Snow
The shortest circuit from the elevation difficult routes in the length of 2.5 km with an elevation gain of 90 m leads around the “Blind Tarn” – an almost dry lake, which is increasingly being replaced by peat and has water only during heavy rainfall. From this route, you can also enjoy the view of […]
Hike from Popradské pleso to Rysy
All-day interesting hike for tourists in good physical shape. Starting from tram station Popradske Pleso the asphalt road leads us to the tarn Popradské pleso (1:15h ) and two nearby standing chalets: Chata pri Popradskom plese and Majláthova chata. Here we can relax, refresh ourselves and recover before the climb to the peak. If we […]
Ice Rink in Tatranská Lomnica – Primary School
A classic ice rink in Tatranská Lomnica next to the Primary School. Admission: free / public 9: 00-18:00 Ice Hockey: 18: 00-22:00 Lighting: yes
From Belianske to High Tatras
Very pleasant hike from Tatranská Kotlina through chalet Plesnivec to the tarn Veľké Biele pleso, where we can see an interesting transition between Belianske and High Tatras. We start in Tatranská Kotlina at the bus stop Čarda. From here leads the easiest trail to the chalet (1:55 h) and we can get there by a […]
Loisch’s Spring Tatranské Matliare
Loisch’s spring, which has long been said to belong to the healing mineral waters, springs up along the tourist path leading to the valley Dolina Zeleného plesa. The surroundings of the spring were a popular walking place for spa guests and around it already in the 19th century a tourist path led to the valley […]
Town Park in Tatranská Lomnica
The town park in Tatranská Lomnica is the oldest park in the High Tatras and the surrounding area. Its history dates back to 1892. It is located in the heart of the picturesque mountain settlement of Tatranská Lomnica. There are typical Tatra plant species located here. It is a popular place for everyday walks with […]
Ski Touring
Ski Touring combines alpine hiking and skiing. It belongs among the very popular and increasingly common sports in the High Tatras. Everyone will find something for themselves here – from recreational skiers to racers. Walking up ski slopes For beginners, the ideal start for this sport are trips on machine groomed slopes, where it’s necessary […]
Conservation Reserve of Folk Architecture in Osturňa
The village is located at an altitude of 600 to 900 m. in the NW part of the Spišská Magura mountain range. In the southern part of the cadastre, the Magura ridges reach about 1200 m above sea level. The village is situated on the border with Poland, in the vicinity of Tatranská Javorina, Ždiar, […]
Mrs. Čenková’s Cottage in Tatranská Lomnica
Mrs. Čenková’s cottage was established in a gamekeeper’s house in 1881 near the former smuggling route (now called Cesta slobody – Freedom Road) leading from Starý Smokovec. It’s also mentioned in the German version of the yearbook of the Hungarian Carpathian Association from 1894. To this day, it stands in the central part of the […]
Symbolic Cemetery at Popradské Pleso
The Symbolic Cemetery (1525 m) is an important Tatra memorial site near the tarn Popradské pleso under the western walls of Ostrva. The memorial cemetery is intended primarily to commemorate those who died in the High Tatras or the exceptional people from the Tatras, who lost their lives in the world’s mountains. You’ll find here […]
Crypt of the Family Szontagh in Nový Smokovec
Mikuláš Szontagh was an important doctor, the founder of Nový Smokovec and a pioneer of climatic treatment of respiratory diseases and tuberculosis. Under his leadership, Nový Smokovec grew slowly. When he died in 1899, there were up to 38 buildings that formed a complex of healing settlements. The rest consisted of summer houses. However, his […]
Luge Starting Track Starý Smokovec
The Luge Starting Track is built in the beautiful mountain environment of the High Tatras in Starý Smokovec. It is a unique building, the only one of its kind in Slovakia, which is used to practice the start of luge, but also for the general public, who can try a safe ride on a real […]
Greetings from prehistoric ages Štrbské Pleso
On a green meadow, near the path to Námestie MS in Štrbské Pleso, there is a group of boulders that resembles a prehistoric burial ground. From prehistoric times to the present day, stones have been an integral part of cult places and burial sites. It is likely that the stone cluster is one of them. […]
Starolesnianske pleso
Starolesnianske tarn is situated in Veľká Studená dolina on the right side of yellow trail in the direction to Priečne sedlo from Zbojnícka chata at an altitude of 1988m. with depth circa 4 meters and area of 7,2 ha.
Pekná vyhliadka – Lookout
The lookout at Pekná vyhliadka can be found near Smokovecká kyselka spring well above Starý Smokovec. Several undemanding routes lead to it. The ascent can also be combined with a walk to a calvary, which also leads to the outlook. The lookout is equipped with a wooden, covered gazebo with seating.
Vila Marína Štrbské Pleso
The summer house was built in 1982 by the then-director of Starý Smokovec and was named after the famous spa in Italy – Vila Tivoli. At that time, originally 10 accommodation rooms were created here, and medical treatments were also available to guests. It was renamed during the establishment of the Czechoslovak Republic. It got […]
Tatra Gallery in Poprad
The Tatra Gallery was established in 1960 and its first seat was Starý Smokovec, where we can still find the exhibition hall – Vila Flóra. After several places of operation, it finally settled in Poprad. Currently, it presents its activities in the former steam power plant on Hviezdoslavova street, but also in other cultural institutions […]
Veľká Studená dolina
Veľká Studená dolina is a 7 km long valley, highly attractive for tourists. Behind the narrow closure, it is divided by several rocky thresholds in the upper enlarged part. They hide the highest number of tarns (22) from all the Tatra valleys. In the south, it is lined by a massive character of the Slavkovský […]
Malá Studená dolina
Malá Studená dolina is is a 4,5 km long, terraced valley, often visited by tourists. It has an old mining tradition (gold and copper mining until the mid-19th century). In the lower forested threshold is an attractive Obrovský vodopád (“Giant Waterfall”), which can be admired directly from the Tatra Magistrala (red trail ). The green […]
From Štrbské Pleso to Popradské pleso
Through forest between Pleso (village) and pleso (tarn) – this could be the name of the almost 4km long trail which crosses through the mountain ridge Trigan. It’s possible to pass it in an hour and a half. Throughout the 14 stops, the tourist will learn that the region doesn’t consist only from trees but […]
Modré pleso
Modré pleso (“Blue Tarn”) is situated in Dolinka pod Sedielkom in the highest part of the valley Malá Studená dolina. It’s the highest ever-lasting tarn in the Tatras and lies at an altitude of 2189 m. with an area of 0,4 ha and depth of 4,5 m. We can reach it by following the parallel […]
Litvorové pleso
Litvorové pleso lies at an altitude of 1860 m. in Litvorova dolina. It’s possible to get to the tarn from Lysá Poľana following the blue marked trail . From the tarn there is a trail leading to a saddle Poľský hrebeň and further to a valley Velická dolina. It’s also possible to cross a saddleback […]
Morskie oko a Czarny staw
Morskie oko is the largest tarn in the High Tatras, situated on the Polish side of the Tatras at an altitude of 1395 m. with an area of 35 ha and its maximum depth is 50.8 m. If you want to see it from above, you can take a 25-minute climb to a tarn Czarny […]
Lomnický štít
The second highest peak of the High Tatras, which is accessible by cable car from Tatranská Lomnica or from the cable car station Skalnaté Pleso. According to the quitcalm deed from 1209, Lomnický štít was a part of extensive lands, which the Hungarian king Ondrej II. donated to the first known ancestors of the great […]
Marmot Land Skalnaté pleso
The outdoor playground next to the cable car station at Skalnaté Pleso not only offers children fun, but children can see what traces Tatra animals leave. In addition to the climbing frames, there are also wooden carved animals (chamois, marmot, bear, lynx…). How do you get there? By cable car from Tatranská Lomnica, or by […]
Mengusovská dolina
Mengusovská dolina is 8 km long branched valley, abundantly visited by tourists. Its streams create river Poprad. Shorter trails head from Štrbské Pleso (red-marked trail ) or from train stop Popradské Pleso (blue-marked trail ) to the centre of the valley to Popradské pleso and to Symbolic cemetery (memory of the deceased in the High […]
Sledging from Hrebienok
A 2.5 km-long groomed track lit until late at night.
Veľké Hincovo tarn
Veľké Hincovo tarn is the biggest and the deepest tarn on slovakian side of the High Tatras . Maximum depth of the tarn is 53 meters. The surface of the tarn is frozen aproximately 270 days per year. It is situated in Mengusovska valley, at a altitude 1944,8 meters above sea level. You can get […]
Jamské pleso
The picturesque easily accessible tarn Jamské pleso is located at an altitude of 1448 m. in the valley Važecká dolina. Its area is 0,67 hectares and a maximum depth of 4,2 meters. In 1936, the co-founder of the mountaineering association and the entrepreneur in tourism Gustáv Nedobrý (1893-1966) opened a private chalet at Jamské pleso. […]
Predné Solisko
The name of the ridge is derived from the salt marshes that the shepherds from Štrba and Važec established for their herds. In the 20th century, a ski lift was built here, and later the Chalet Pod Soliskom, which is still in operation today. The chalet is accessible by chairlift, but for those who prefer […]
