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.
Vodopády Studeného potoka waterfalls (High Tatras)
Nature Interest
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.
They form a complex system of multi-terraced cascades. The upper, called Obrovský vodopád (The Giant waterfall) is well visible from the bridge on the main tourist path (magistrála) in the Tatras. The white-foamed water tumbles down the trough passing between two rocks into a 20 meter deep profusion.
The name of the lower waterfall, Trojitý vodopád, in Hungarian and German languages is rather poetic - "the waterfall of artists". It is hidden deep in the forest hence seldom visited.
Below the confluence of the Veľký and Malý Studený potok brooks there are another four waterfalls. The tallest of them is the cascade of the Malý vodopád waterfall. At an altitude of 1,247 m there is the Skrytý vodopád waterfall and somewhat lower at 1,226 m above sea level is the lower end of the cascades of the Veľký vodopád waterfall. Its tallest cascade is 13 metres.
The Dlhý vodopád waterfall is also on the brook Studený potok, immediately opposite the cottage Bilíkova chata at Hrebienok and is accessible by the yellow-marked path leading to the small commune Tatranská Lesná.
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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
Discover the history, monuments, and stories of the most famous High Tatra settlements during free two-hour guided walking tours with expert commentary!
Experience a magical experiential dinner under the starry night sky at 1,751 meters above sea level in the heart of the High Tatras!
Discover the secrets of astronomy and space research at the iconic Tatra observatories of the Astronomical Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences!
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!
Dinner Under the Stars
Aug 22
Experience a magical experiential dinner under the starry night sky at 1,751 meters above sea level in the heart of the High Tatras!
Dinner Under the Stars
Sep 12
Experience a magical experiential dinner under the starry night sky at 1,751 meters above sea level in the heart of the High Tatras!
Dinner Under the Stars
Sep 26
Experience a magical experiential dinner under the starry night sky at 1,751 meters above sea level in the heart of the High Tatras!