Wandering Through History Tatranská Javorina

Discover the charm of High Tatra settlements! We invite you to free two-hour guided tours exploring the history, monuments, and sights of the High Tatras region with expert commentary.

The High Tatras Region invites you to the popular series of free guided walking tours "Wandering Through History of the High Tatras Region 2026".

Enjoy two hours of discovering the history, sights, and hidden gems of the most famous Tatra settlements guided by an expert local guide. The tours are open to the general public with free admission.

Notice for groups:

For groups larger than 20 people, please inform the guide in advance by phone at +421 949 202 493 or via email at ivanigova@gmail.com.

Organizer: Región Vysoké Tatry & Agentúra Vietor tatranský

Admission: Free

Realized with financial support from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Slovak Republic.

September 12
11:00 AM
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Places Around

Zelené pleso

Malebné Zelené pleso sa nachádza vo východnej časti Vysokých Tatier. Je to nádherné ľadovcové jazierko v závere najvýchodnejšej vysokotatranskej doliny, v nadmorskej výške 1540 metrov. Priamo na brehu jazera stojí turistická chata s celoročnou prevádzkou.

Lomnický štít peak (High Tatras)

Lomnický štít peak (High Tatras)

A trip to Lomnický štít peak by chair lift is among the most attractive adventures for tourists in the High Tatras and, indeed, it enjoys the popularity of the public. It reaches the differential height of 1,700 m and carries tourists to a height of 2,634 m above sea level in only a few minutes.

Observatory at the peak Lomnický štít

Observatory at the peak Lomnický štít

The highest situated point in Slovakia where people regularly work is the observatory at the top of the peak Lomnický štít in the mountain range Vysoké Tatry. It is at the altitude above sea level of 2,632 m.

Gerlachovský štít peak (High Tatras)

Gerlachovský štít peak (High Tatras)

The mountain hotel Sliezsky dom is the starting point for the trip to the tallest mountain of Slovakia - the Gerlachovský štít peak (2,655 m). The route leads by the terrace-shaped Velická dolina valley, with a beautiful 15 m tall Velický vodopád waterfall. For its botanical diversity, the terrace above the Velický vodopád waterfall bears the name Kvetnica (The Flower Garden).

Vodopády Studeného potoka waterfalls (High Tatras)

One of the tourist attractions in the environs of Starý Smokovec and Tatranská Lomnica in the High Tatras is the group of the cascaded Vodopády Studeného potoka waterfalls. These waterfalls are among the most frequently visited in the Tatras.

The funicular to the peak Lomnický štít

The funicular to the peak Lomnický štít

One of the much sought out attractions of the mountain range Vysoké Tatry is the funicular to the top of the peak Lomnický štít, the ride on which together with beautiful view offers an unforgettable experience.

Tricklandia

TrickLandia - galéria trick-artu a optických ilúzií.

National Park of High Tatras

National Park of High Tatras

The oldest of our protected areas, the National Park of Tatras (TANAP) in the north of Slovakia, was founded in 1949. It covers the high-mountain area of the Tatras and it is the unique protected area of flora and fauna among the tallest European high mountains situated north of the Alps.

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.

Dobré časy

Dobré časy

The "GOOD TIMES" pub is the place where everyone can find their taste of beer. Each day, up to 16 kinds of the best of the beer world are on display.

Motorest Goral

Motorest Goral

Slovenská tradícia v kuchyni. Meníme obyčajný obed na skvelé zážitky.

Ranč Čajka

AGROTURISTIKA - možnosť zapojiť sa do chodu gazdovsta a chaty, starostlivosť o zvieratá, ich kŕmenie, čistenie koní, osedlanie koní, pomoc pri ustajnení koní, napájaní, vyhnojovaní, kosiť čerstvú trávu, jazda na traktore. Túto možnosť oceňujú rodičia s deťmi, ktoré tak majú možnosť naučiť sa veľa o zvieratách a prírode, ale aj dospelí milovníci prírody, alebo pod neustálym tlakom pracujúci manažéri. JAZDA NA KONI je pre niektorých jedinečným zážitkom, atrakciou ale aj koníčkom, ktorému venujú celý svoj život. Pre tých čo sa chcú povoziť, naučiť sa jazdiť, starať sa o kone, objednať si celé stádo pre svoje podujatie, jazdiť na saniach, nočné jazdy, výlety po okolí a iné.

Hotel Montfort ****

Surrounded by the Belianske Tatry Mountains and set in a picturesque village of Tatranská Javorina, Hotel Montfort offers accommodation in rooms and suites, free wellness centre, an indoor pool, a fitness centre, a restaurant and a bar. Free WiFi is available in all areas and free private parking is possible on site.

Horský hotel Sliezsky Dom ***

Horsky Hotel Sliezsky Dom is located in the heart of Tatra Mountains, 1,670 m above the sea level. It offers elegant rooms with mountain views, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Limited WiFi is available for free and a high-speed internet connection is provided for a surcharge.

Penzion Vasko

Zdiar’s Pension Vasko is situated in the High Tatras region, and is typical of the region’s style. The village has a lot of folk architecture and is a popular starting point for walks in the region. Ski facilities are located within 300 m of the Pension.

Mountain Resort Ždiar

Chaty Mountain Resort is qietly set in Zdiar, in the Belianske Tatras. Featuring free Wi-Fi and free parking, it offers a fireplace, a hot tub, a sauna and a garden with a terrace.

Mountain Resort Apartments

Mountain Resort Apartments

Apartments Mountain Resort is set in Ždiar and offers the views of Belianske Tatry. Free WiFi is available in all areas and free private parking is available on site.

Penzión Ciriak

Penzión Ciriak

From the windows of our pension you can enjoy a wonderful view of the beautiful panorama of the Belianske Tatras. If you long for perfect rest and love nature, here is the right place for your relaxation.

Spa Vysoké Tatry - Nový Smokovec

The unique alpine climate of the Vysoké Tatry and its beneficial effect on human organism was one of the main reasons to establish climatic spa in this mountain range, particularly in the settlement Nový Smokovec. MUDr. Nikolaus Szontágh, a physician who possessed some experience from the Alps, founded the spa and opened the first sanatorium in 1876.

Spa Tatranská Polianka

The tradition of the sanatorium in Tatranská Polianka specializing in the treatment of respiratory system diseases dates back as early as the 19th century. Tatranská Polianka is located 1005 metres above sea level, in the forest zone in a slightly cold area. Due to dry air, a favourable sunlight ratio, lower air pressure, lower oxygen pressure and moderate day temperatures without major variations, the climate in the Tatras is perfect for patients with lung diseases.

Lučivná Spa

Lučivná Climatic Spa is located amid a forest park in a scenic area below the Tatras.It is situated 816 metres above sea level. The facility specializes in providing spa treatment to children suffering from non-tuberculous diseases of the respiratory tract.

Permon's Paradise

Permon's Paradise

Permon's Paradise is the largest hotel wellness complex in Slovakia.

Aquapark Aquacity

Aquapark Aquacity

AquaCity Poprad is a modern and eco-friendly tourist resort which is literally self-sufficient in terms of energy. Using geothermal water and solar energy on a daily basis prevents tonnes of carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere. AquaCity manages to cut energy costs and return the savings back to customers in the form of affordable eco-friendly luxury.

AquaSpa Gánovce

AquaSpa Gánovce

Healing springs have been mentioned in the area of Gánovce as far back as 1549. A spa village was gradually built around them.

Thermal Pool Vrbov near Kežmarok

Thermal Pool Vrbov near Kežmarok

In the Thermal Pool Vrbov you will find the right geothermal water, which is considered one of the best mineral waters in Central Europe containing important mineral substances for the human body. Geothermal water, which the pools are filled by, springs from a depth of over 2000 m and contains minerals with beneficial effects on the musculoskeletal and respiratory system, nervous system, skin and cardiovascular system.

Rafting-Pieniny

Rafting s inštruktorom, požičovňa lodí, vodáckého vybavenia, bicyklov.

Encián Gallery

Encián Gallery

The Encián Gallery located at an altitude of 1751 metres is the second highest in Europe and the highest location in Central Europe as well as in Slovakia.

Lovecký zámok Hohenlohe

Vstup do priestorov zámočka sprístupnených verejnosti je bezplatný. Maximálny počet návštevníkov pri jednom vstupe je dvadsať. Pre limitovaný počet odporúča Kancelária prezidenta SR záujemcom o prehliadku priestorov vopred si ju zarezervovať. Objednaní záujemcovia majú prednosť pred neobjednanými.

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.

Museum of Tatra Cinematography and Photography

Museum of Tatra Cinematography and Photography

In the very centre of the High Tatras, in the Tatra village of Starý Smokovec, you can find a renovated log cabin called Vila Alica—the new home of the private Museum of Tatra Cinematography and Photography as of June 2015. It takes visitors back in time to the Tatras’ past, a time when the pace of life wasn’t so fast and each tourist wasn’t always equipped with their own individual camera and video recorder. A past with an undisturbed pace, preserved by artists and amateurs alike who managed to record the surroundings in photos and videos.

Ski múzeum

Ski múzeum

Kompaktne a moderne upravená expozícia súkromného Ski múzea poskytuje návštevníkovi prehľad o vývoji jednotlivých zimných športov vo Vysokých Tatrách od ich počiatku až do roku 1945 na ploche cca 300 m2.

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.

Podtatranské Museum Poprad

Podtatranské Museum Poprad

The Podtatranské múzeum Museum in Poprad is one of the oldest museums in Slovakia. It is located in a pseudo-Renaissance building built in 1886 and it will answer many of your questions concerning the history of the sub-Tatra region. The Museum was established by the Hungarian Carpathian Society in 1876.

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.

Events Around

Rock Music Concert – AYA

Enjoy fantastic pop-rock tunes and an inviting atmosphere at a live outdoor performance by the popular Slovak rock band AYA!

Dinner Under the Stars

Experience a magical experiential dinner under the starry night sky at 1,751 meters above sea level in the heart of the High Tatras!

Wandering Through History Nový Smokovec

Discover the charm of High Tatra settlements! We invite you to free two-hour guided tours exploring the history, monuments, and sights of the High Tatras region with expert commentary.

Dinner Under the Stars

Experience a magical experiential dinner under the starry night sky at 1,751 meters above sea level in the heart of the High Tatras!

Wandering Through History Tatranská Lomnica

Discover the charm of High Tatra settlements! We invite you to free two-hour guided tours exploring the history, monuments, and sights of the High Tatras region with expert commentary.

Concert – Iconito

Come and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere along with catchy tunes performed live by the popular Slovak band Iconito outdoors!

Wandering Through History Starý Smokovec

Discover the charm of High Tatra settlements! We invite you to free two-hour guided tours exploring the history, monuments, and sights of the High Tatras region with expert commentary.