National Park of Nízke Tatry

Nature Interest

Národný park Nízke Tatry (NAPANT) is the largest Slovak National Park. It lies in Central Slovakia and its greatest attractions include numerous karstic phenomena and caves.

The natural values of the Nízke Tatry Mts. have been protected for more than two decades now. The National Park of Nízke Tatry (NAPANT) was established in 1978. The original area of the NAPANT was 811 square kilometres plus the protective belt on 1,240 square kilometres. In 1997, the limits of the National Park were widened in order to attain better protection of the territory. Now the territory of the NAPANT stretches on an area 728 square kilometres, the protective belt occupies 1,102 square kilometres, and it makes it the largest National Park in Slovakia. The administration of the National Park seats in Banská Bystrica.

The typical features of this Park are long valleys, deep canyons and steep rocks, coated by dwarf pines or grassland even though the predominants are forest overgrows, lower and mixed forests with the abies, beech, spruce, larch, and maple. Fit hikers can climb the tallest tops of the Nízke Tatry Mts. - Chopok a Ďumbier, which offer attractive views of almost half of Slovakia and are included in what is often referred to as the most beautiful ridge tour in Slovakia. Caves are also much visited assets of the area. Among them, the complex of Demänovské jaskyne caves is the most popular. There is a strong population of our game as a bear, lynx or wolf. Steinbok and marmot occur as well.

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Places Around

Happy End Restaurant & Club

Happy End Restaurant & Club

The Happy End music club offers top-quality entertainment in the centre of the Jasná Low Tatras resort – not only for skiers, snowboarders and visitors of Jasná, but for the whole Liptov region and Northern Slovakia.

Nature trail with interactive elements in Tále

Nature trail with interactive elements in Tále

Get to know the sounds of the forest and take the Tále nature trail, which is very different from the others. The Tále nature trail is proof of how to connect a walk through the forest with educational elements and entertain your children, thanks to modern technologies.

Reservoir Tále

Reservoir Tále

The important Bystrá dolina for tourists, across which the Bystrianka stream flows, hides many secrets. One of them is also a lesser-known, but even more idyllic natural swimming pool in the center of Tále.

Rope park Tarzania Jasná

Rope park Tarzania Jasná

TARZANIA is a rope park built of various rope obstacles, which are hung at a height on the trees. TARZANIA is intended for all those who want to enjoy an appropriate dose of adrenaline, a slight dose of physical exertion and, most importantly, a perfect experience. In the park you will find two routes of different difficulty for adults (height over 150 cm) and of course a route for small children. The average time to complete the most difficult route is 1.5 hours.

Jaskyňa mŕtvych netopierov

The Cave of Dead Bats is located in the middle of Slovakia in the central part of the Low Tatras ridge in the Ďumbier Alpine Karst (1750 m above sea level). two parallel branches. The largest underground space Bystrický dóm, is located on 7 floors at a depth of 180 meters directly below the cottage of M. R. Štefánik, and its volume reaches 52,500 m3.

Prdimuch vampire´s room

Prdimuch vampire´s room

The legend of the only Slovak vampire Prdimuch comes to life in his memorial room full of haunting traps and tasks.

Demänovská jaskyňa Slobody (cave)

Demänovská jaskyňa Slobody (cave)

Demänovská jaskyňa slobody is part of the huge underground karst system in the valley Demänovská dolina below the Nízke Tatry Mts. It boasts a unique drip stone ornamentation, which makes it one of the most beautiful caves of Europe.

Demänovská ľadová jaskyňa (cave)

Demänovská ľadová jaskyňa (cave)

On the right side of the valley Demänovská dolina below the northern slopes of the mountains Nízke Tatry is another cave open to public - Demänovská ľadová jaskyňa.

Bystrianska jaskyňa cave

Bystrianska jaskyňa cave

On the southern end of the village Bystrá below the southern slope of the Low Tatras is the entrance to the Bystrianska jaskyňa cave, which consists of two: the Stará and Nová jaskyňa caves with a total length of more than 3,000 metres.

BIKE PARK Mýto

BIKE PARK Mýto

Are you a complete beginner or a freerider and downhiller? Whatever you expect, we will fulfill your dream of perfect downhill cycling. It doesn't matter how old you are! We have prepared tracks of varying difficulty for all ages.

Podzemie pod vežami - Expozícia života mince - Mincovníčkovo

Podzemie pod vežami - Expozícia života mince - Mincovníčkovo

It offers you a unique opportunity to live the story of the coin's life - its birth in the mint and conception in the depths of the earth. You will see it with eyes you have not looked at for a long time, or you will look for the first time. You will recognize the touch of metal with fire and water, descend into the bowels of the earth behind the gold-bearing ore, and finally experience a real auction as the coin begins its new life in the delicate hands of collectors. You can drive to the free car park. An excellent experience for the whole family.

Gallery of Illusion

Gallery of Illusion

Open your mind with fun and educational tricks, after which you will perceive reality differently than before. Our gallery offers entertainment for children and adults, in any weather.

Entertainment center - Paradox

Entertainment center - Paradox

How to make your holiday in Liptov more pleasant? Visit the Paradox entertainment center designed for all ages, where you have fun. Come and see for yourself :)

Hurricane Factory

Hurricane Factory

Unconventional adrenaline and yet safe sports and entertainment for everyone. In a glass flight chamber with a diameter of 4.3 meters and a height of an incredible 14 meters, air flows at a speed of up to 270 km / h. However, you fly at a safe height and under the constant supervision of experienced instructors. You do not need any previous experience or special physical fitness.

Happy End Restaurant & Club

Happy End Restaurant & Club

The Happy End music club offers top-quality entertainment in the centre of the Jasná Low Tatras resort – not only for skiers, snowboarders and visitors of Jasná, but for the whole Liptov region and Northern Slovakia.

Tálska Bašta

Tálska Bašta

"Moderná slovenská reštaurácia, v ktorej zažijete nezabudnuteľné gurmánske dobrodružstvo."

Donovalský pivovar

Donovalský pivovar

Donovalský pivovar sa zrodil v krásnych, no drsných horách stredného Slovenska. Jeho život sa začal našim odvážnym a pritom tak prostým odhodlaním: už od počiatku variť poctivé pivo. Náš unikátny pivovar okrem útulnej reštaurácie ponúka aj čerstvé pekárenské výrobky z vlastnej pekárne a útulnú kaviareň. Milovníkom hôr prinášame osobitú skupinu pív, z ktorej je každé jedno výnimočné.

Koliba u dobrého pastiera

Koliba u dobrého pastiera

Koliba u dobrého pastiera je unikátny komplex ubytovacích, stravovacích služieb v lone nádhernej liptovskej prírody iba 5 minút od centra mesta Ružomberok. Celá stavba je z prírodných materiálov a v duchu slovenskej tradície.

Hotel Rotunda ****

Hotel Rotunda ****

Hotel Rotunda is the highest located hotel in the Central Europe, set 2,004 m above the sea level and offers a ski-too-door access as well as direct access to hiking trails in summer.

Horský Hotel Srdiečko ***

Horský Hotel Srdiečko ***

Horský Hotel Srdiečko offers its services and a unique mountain atmosphere since 1958. Guests can benefit from a ski-to-door access as well as a wellness centre and a ski lounge bar, which were reconstructed in 2013. Wellness area features a relaxing room, 3 saunas and an outdoor hot tub.

Penzión Gápeľ

Penzión Gápeľ je situovaný na južnej strane Chopku v nadmorskej výške 1111 m.n.m. vo vzdialenosti 800 m od nástupnej stanice lanovky Srdiečko - Kosodrevina.

Hotel Polianka **

Surrounded by the Low Tatras National Park and set in the village of Krpacovo, Hotel Polianka offers accommodation with an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, a terrace, barbecue facilities and a children´s playground. Free WiFi is available in all areas and free private parking is possible on site. Each unit at Hotel Polianka comes with a TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with a shower or a bath tub. A shared kitchen as well as a common lounge are also provided for all guests. Meals can be enjoyed on site and packed lunches can be arranged. Table tennis, darts, a hot tub, a sauna and massages are offered at additional cost. This hotel has a ski school, a ski pass sales point and ski storage space. Bike hire is also available. Liptovský Mikuláš is 24 km from Hotel Polianka, while Štrbské Pleso is 45 km from the property. This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Krpacovo! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Koliba u dobrého pastiera

Koliba u dobrého pastiera

Koliba u dobrého pastiera je unikátny komplex ubytovacích, stravovacích služieb v lone nádhernej liptovskej prírody iba 5 minút od centra mesta Ružomberok. Celá stavba je z prírodných materiálov a v duchu slovenskej tradície.

Golf course Gray Bear Tále

Golf course Gray Bear Tále

The 18-hole golf course Grey Bear is known because it is elegantly composed into the relief of the mountain valley of the Low Tatras. It is a popular resort in the surrounding of the Bystrianska dolina valley.

Rope park Tarzania Jasná

Rope park Tarzania Jasná

TARZANIA is a rope park built of various rope obstacles, which are hung at a height on the trees. TARZANIA is intended for all those who want to enjoy an appropriate dose of adrenaline, a slight dose of physical exertion and, most importantly, a perfect experience. In the park you will find two routes of different difficulty for adults (height over 150 cm) and of course a route for small children. The average time to complete the most difficult route is 1.5 hours.

BIKE PARK Mýto

BIKE PARK Mýto

Are you a complete beginner or a freerider and downhiller? Whatever you expect, we will fulfill your dream of perfect downhill cycling. It doesn't matter how old you are! We have prepared tracks of varying difficulty for all ages.

Thermal Swimming Pool Termal Raj Liptovský Ján

Thermal Swimming Pool Termal Raj Liptovský Ján

The wells of the spa are filled with waters from the Rudolf spring. The water has healing attributes of rheumatic diseases, disorders of female organs, skin and locomotive organ diseases. In the area of the spa you’ll also find swimming pools, relaxational pools, pools for kids and a pool with a fountain.

Thermal spring "Kaďa"

Thermal spring "Kaďa"

Come and bathe in a natural thermal spring with healing effects in the pleasant environment of Jánská dolina and completely free of charge :)

Rafting Adventure

Rafting Adventure

ADRENALÍN CENTRUM - rafting, splavy riek, paintball, adventure golf, lukostrelba, vzduchovky, nafukovaci hrad, trampolina....

Monaco Grand Prix

Monaco Grand Prix

Become a real racer and try the 1st multi-level multi-level track in Slovakia and experience an unforgettable ride.

Spa of Brusno

In the quite atmosphere of the forested valley of the Brusnianka brook and below the majestic tops of mountains Nízke Tatry will one find the spa of Brusno.

Entertainment center - Paradox

Entertainment center - Paradox

How to make your holiday in Liptov more pleasant? Visit the Paradox entertainment center designed for all ages, where you have fun. Come and see for yourself :)

Hurricane Factory

Hurricane Factory

Unconventional adrenaline and yet safe sports and entertainment for everyone. In a glass flight chamber with a diameter of 4.3 meters and a height of an incredible 14 meters, air flows at a speed of up to 270 km / h. However, you fly at a safe height and under the constant supervision of experienced instructors. You do not need any previous experience or special physical fitness.

Celts in Horehronie

Celts in Horehronie

The first Celtic room in our region "Celts in Horehronie", where visitors will find objects and tools that were discovered in this area during archaeological research, or a 3D model of the seat of the Celts - Hrádok.

Svätý Kríž - wooden articled Evangelical church

Svätý Kríž - wooden articled Evangelical church

The wooden articled Evangelical church near the village Svätý Kríž is one of the largest wooden buildings in the Central Europe which was moved here from Paludza between 1974 and 1982.

Horehronské Museum Brezno

Horehronské Museum Brezno

The Horehronské Museum in Brezno was established in 1960 as a National history and geography museum of the Brezno District. The museum is situated in two historical buildings in the square in Brezno: in the old Town Hall (it houses theethnographic exposition) and in a burgess house (it houses the historical exposition).

Mining house Vyšná Boca

Mining house Vyšná Boca

Mining house Vyšná Boca. Exposition of the traditional way of life and living of a mining family in a house with original original equipment.

Park Mini Slovakia

Park Mini Slovakia

Park Mini Slovakia Visit the unique park of miniatures of selected Slovak cultural monuments at a scale of 1:25. Castles, chateaux, churches, bell towers, but also a garden railway in G scale with four tracks and several trains. All this in the open air in a pleasant, landscaped forest park with benches. Open all year round, 7 days a week. The father of the idea and the creator of the models is Kamil Fischer, who created all the miniatures himself or with the help of his family for up to 11 years.

Podzemie pod vežami - Expozícia života mince - Mincovníčkovo

Podzemie pod vežami - Expozícia života mince - Mincovníčkovo

It offers you a unique opportunity to live the story of the coin's life - its birth in the mint and conception in the depths of the earth. You will see it with eyes you have not looked at for a long time, or you will look for the first time. You will recognize the touch of metal with fire and water, descend into the bowels of the earth behind the gold-bearing ore, and finally experience a real auction as the coin begins its new life in the delicate hands of collectors. You can drive to the free car park. An excellent experience for the whole family.

Ethnographical Museum of Liptov and

Ethnographical Museum of Liptov and

Ethnographical expositions: Blueprint textiles in Liptov, Bobbin lace gallery. Shepherd museum. Exposition: Office of Forestry Chamber prefect of Likava-Hrádok estate, Franz Wissner von Morgenstern.

Museum of Black eagle

Museum of Black eagle

Historic building on the site of a former coaching inn, mentioned in the 17th century. In addition to the primary function of a hotel and restaurant facility, which was partially preserved until the 1970s (the name of the company originated after 1850), the Black Eagle also served as a center of cultural life, whose significance exceeded the borders of Liptovský Mikuláš. In 1830, the history of Slovak amateur theater began to be written here, later several associations were housed in its building, including the cultural and reading association "Větín". During the May Day demonstration in 1918, the first public document by which the Slovak nation openly subscribed to the right to self-determination and to the idea of ​​Czech-Slovak reciprocity was heard in front of its participants gathered in the courtyard of the Black Eagle. At present, the building houses a unique exhibition from the history of hunting, hunting and fishing in Liptov, and numerous cultural and educational events take place here.

Gallery of Illusion

Gallery of Illusion

Open your mind with fun and educational tricks, after which you will perceive reality differently than before. Our gallery offers entertainment for children and adults, in any weather.

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