Tips for trips in THE tatras and THEIR SURROUNDINGS
Mountain chalets, 600 km hiking trails, alpine lakes and waterfalls, 302 km cycling routes, water parks and historical monuments
Hiking
From Starý Smokovec
Starý Smokovec is located only 300 meters from Poľana. From Poľana, you can walk to Starý Smokovec in 10 minutes. From there, you can hike to Sliezsky dom or Zamkovského chata chalets or try a more challenging hike to Slavkovský štít.
From Tatranská Lomnica
Tatranská Lomnica is located 1.5 km from the pension Karpatia. Tatranská Lomnica is a good starting point for a hike to Skalnaté pleso, Skalnatá chata or you can take the cableway to Lomnický štít.
Slavkovský štít
This mountain peak is very popular among tourists. It used to attract chamois hunters in the past.
Funicular
The funicular from Starý Smokovec to Hrebienok.
Téryho chata
A chalet located in the valley of Malá Studená dolina at an altitude of 2,015 meters above sea level. very close to five mountain lakes called Spišské plesá.
Zamkovského chata
The lowermost mountain chalet in the High Tatras in a valley called Malá Studená dolina.
Chata pri Zelenom plese
This mountain chalet is situated in a beautiful environment in the valley of Dolina Zeleného plesa with an altitude of 1551 m above sea level. It is a popular landmark for hikers, cyclists, mountain climbers and ski mountaineers.
Belianska jaskyňa
Belianska jaskyňa is a cave which used to be a popular gold-digging site in the first half of the 18th century. It is located in the eastern part of the Tatras National Park called Belianske Tatry.
Rafting in Pieniny
The river Dunajec takes waters from the Slovak territory to the Baltic Sea. Enjoy rafting accompanied by traditional Goral music.
Water parks
Aquacity Poprad
It is probably the most famous aqua park in Slovakia. You can enjoy indoor and outdoor pools, massages, saunas, cryocenter, and water slides.
Vrbov Thermal Park
Vrbov Thermal Park is very close to the Tatras. Outdoor pools are open in winter as well.
Thermal Park Bešeňová
Thermal park is open all year round. Wellness center, relax zones and pools situated at the heart of beautiful nature of the Liptov region.
Water land in Sorea Titris
Hotel Sorea Titris in Tatranská Lomnica includes many attractions, which makes it a perfect place for families with children.
Kids and the Tatras
Rope Park Poprad
Do you know what the Tibet Bridge is? It is one of the twenty rope obstacles that can be found in the Rope Park near Aqua City Poprad.
Spider park Tatranská Kotlina
A fun rope park where you can also play paintball.
Indoor climbing wall in Tatranská Lomnica
An indoor climbing wall in Singing Rock Caffe in Tatranská Lomnica is popular among tourists as well as among local climbers and mountain guides.
Ski kindergarten Maxiland
Children will have so much fun in Maxiland park. Professional ski instructors will teach them to ski using games and animation program. Transport belt and ski equipment rental are available.
Hozelec kids park
Magical park for kids offers many fun activities at the foot of the Tatras. A large indoor playground (700 m2) is a guarantee of active entertainment.
Summer Maps
Historical landmarks
Spiš Castle
You can easily spend the entire afternoon here, it’s the largest castle in Europe! Medieval kitchen exhibition is especially worth a visit.
Spišská Sobota
Once a separate village, now a part of the town of Poprad. Well-preserved historical buildings are listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List – a must-see!
Museum of Liptov village in Pribylina
An open air folk museum interesting for kids and adults. Historical houses, workshops, manor house and railway museum.
Museum of the Tatra National Park (TANAP)
If you want to learn about animals and plants in the Tatras and history of the Tatra National Park, definitely visit TANAP Museum in Tatranská Lomnica.
Night Life
Mountaineer's pub
The lowermost mountain chalet in the Tatras is also known as the Polish pub. It is located only a few meters from Poľana hotel.
Music pub Humno
Cocktail bar, disco club and restaurant all under one roof. Guests can have a close look at a genuine snow plough which used to remove snow from slopes in the Tatras for years.
Adrenalin Night Ride
A snow plough will take you to 1670 m above sea level. A special "taxi" called Tatrak starts in Tatranská Lomnica and finishes at Štart station (2 km), where dinner is served.
Sports
Black Stork golf resort
Premium golf course with 27 holes with an exquisite view of the Tatras located in Veľká Lomnica.
Skiing and snowboarding
Skalnaté pleso – Lomnické sedlo
One of the best slopes in Slovakia. Ski down from 2196 m through Lomnické sedlo to Tatranská Lomnica on a 5.5 km slope.
K2 Snowpark Štrbské Pleso
Freestyle park designed both for experienced and less experienced snowboarders and freestyle skiers.
Ski mountaineering
Perfect for those who wish to avoid crowded slopes and enjoy peaceful nature, ski on untouched powder snow and admire scenery from the Tatra peaks.
Winter Wonderland
Sledding on Hrebienok
Two and a half kilometers of pure joy. A sledding track will take you from Hrebienok to Starý Smokovec. Just a stone's throw away from pension Poľana.
Cross-country skiing
There are several well-preserved cross-country skiing trails available in High Tatras, e.g. Starý Smokovec and its surroundings (17.7 km) or Štrbské pleso and its surroundings (26.5 km).
Natural Ice Skating Rink TenisCentrum
Put on your skates and get ready for some winter fun. Perfect for kids and adults.