Ždiar - typical Goral community
ŽDIAR is a typical Goral community situated between the mountains of the Belianske Tatry and Spišská Magura. It is a tourist centre and the starting point for trips to the mountains Belianske Tatry.
Journeying Through History - St.Smokovec
Discover the history, monuments, and stories of the most famous High Tatra settlements during free two-hour guided walking tours with expert commentary!
The High Tatras Region invites you to explore the history, architecture, and prominent figures of our Tatra settlements. Together with a guide, you will set off on an easy 2-hour walking tour filled with fascinating facts. Selected dates offer a special accompanying program – such as ending the tour at the Museum of Tatra Cinematography and Photography in Starý Smokovec with a short retro film screening, or an archival movie presentation of old Tatra films from the 1950s–1970s inside the historic "Trojča" electric train at Štrbské Pleso (approx. 30 minutes). Admission is free for all tours! (For groups larger than 20 people, please register in advance with the guide at +421 949 202 493 or via email at ivafigova@gmail.com).
Duration: Approx. 2 hours (depending on the scheduled start time of each tour)
Program: Ending at the Museum of Tatra Cinematography and Photography with a screening of a short retro film about the Tatras.
August 2
10:10 AM–12:10 PM
Weather Forecast
Light rain
19°C/ 9°CDay / Night
Light breeze, 3m/s
West
Clear sky
24°C/ 10°CDay / Night
Light breeze, 2m/s
Northeast
Few clouds
28°C/ 14°CDay / Night
Light breeze, 2m/s
Southwest
Scattered clouds
30°C/ 18°CDay / Night
Light breeze, 3m/s
North
Scattered clouds
31°C/ 19°CDay / Night
Gentle breeze, 4m/s
Southwest
Light rain
31°C/ 18°CDay / Night
Light breeze, 2m/s
Northeast
Moderate rain
29°C/ 16°CDay / Night
Light breeze, 3m/s
West
Places Around
Važecká jaskyňa (cave)
The Važecká jaskyňa cave, which is located on the southern edge of the village of Važec, is the most visited natural landmark of the upper Liptov region. The cave is counted among the best-known paleontological sites as far as discoveries of bones of the cave bear are concerned.
Ždiar - typical Goral community
ŽDIAR is a typical Goral community situated between the mountains of the Belianske Tatry and Spišská Magura. It is a tourist centre and the starting point for trips to the mountains Belianske Tatry.
Permon's Paradise
Permon's Paradise is the largest hotel wellness complex in Slovakia.
Ždiar - typical Goral community
ŽDIAR is a typical Goral community situated between the mountains of the Belianske Tatry and Spišská Magura. It is a tourist centre and the starting point for trips to the mountains Belianske Tatry.
Kežmarok – Church of the Holy Trinity
One of the best preserved Slovak wooden sacral buildings is the articled Evangelical Church of the Holy Trinity (Kostol sv. Tojice) in Kežmarok. In 2008, along with seven wooden churches of the Slovak part of Carpathian Mountain Area, it was included on the UNESCO Word Heritage List.
Kežmarok Castle
The dominant of the town Kežmarok is the Castle Kežmarský hrad that has entered the history of tourism in the High Tatras as the salient point of the first known tourist trip to this mountain range.
Manor house Strážky
The local part of Spišská Belá - Strážky in the east of Slovakia today represents a complete compound of cultural and historical monuments. The manor house in Strážky is a gem of the Renaissance architecture in Slovakia.
Ostruňa - typical Goral village
OSTURŇA is a typical Goral village in a wide valley of the Osturniansky potok brook. It is probably the longest village extending over the banks of a brook in Slovakia. There are many original Goral buildings preserved in the commune.
Events Around
Experience an energetic evening full of ska, punk, and reggae rhythms in Starý Smokovec!
Concert – MASLO
Aug 5
Enjoy a summer evening filled with great folk-pop music right at the Stage in the center of Starý Smokovec!
TATRAS ART
Aug 9
Tatry Art: Paint Your Memory of the High Tatras We cordially invite you to the free Tatry Art event, where you can paint your very own memory of our majestic mountains! Come relax, create, and take home a unique souvenir. Inspiration, creativity, and a great experience are guaranteed. The workshops will be led by artists Miriam Veselá and Martin Tamasfi. All art supplies are provided free of charge, and you will paint with direct guidance from professional artists.
TATRAS ART
Aug 11
Tatry Art: Paint Your Memory of the High Tatras We cordially invite you to the free Tatry Art event, where you can paint your very own memory of our majestic mountains! Come relax, create, and take home a unique souvenir. Inspiration, creativity, and a great experience are guaranteed. The workshops will be led by artists Miriam Veselá and Martin Tamasfi. All art supplies are provided free of charge, and you will paint with direct guidance from professional artists.
Concert – Piaty Element
Aug 12
Immerse yourself in modern classical and movie soundtrack music at the Stage in the center of Starý Smokovec!
Concert – La Gavina
Aug 19
A colorful evening of music filled with lively rhythms at the Stage in the center of Starý Smokovec!
An energetic show full of catchy folk-rock melodies awaits you at the Stage in the center of Starý Smokovec!
Come and enjoy a relaxed August evening with a load of great music at the Stage in the center of Starý Smokovec!
Concert – Defilé
Aug 29
Alternative rock-pop sounds will fill the air at the Stage in the center of Starý Smokovec!