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.

Bobsled

Adrenalin sports attraction in Tatranská Lomnica. The bobsled operates both in summer and winter.

 

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.

 

Winter Maps