Enjoy nature in Tatra mountains.
HOW TO REACH IT?
The High Tatras is a mountain range located in Northern Slovakia, and the easiest way to reach it is to take a flight to the following destinations and rent a car from the airport.
Bratislava Airport (Slovakia) – 3h 30min drive
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Vienna International Airport (Austria) – 4h 25min drive
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Budapest Airport (Hungary) – 4h 25min drive
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The high Tatras
The High Tatras is the smallest alpine mountain range in the world. The protagonist is Mount Kriváň (2,495 m), also an important symbol in Slovak art and culture. When the Slovak people voted to choose a national symbol for the back of the Slovak Euro coins, Mount Kriváň came in second place.
The High Tatras region is famous for world-renowned ski resorts, over 600 km of marked hiking trails and very affordable prices when compared to other parts of Europe. You can enjoy a beer for only €2.50 and a traditional dish for €7.
IDEAL FOR HIKERS & CLIMBERS
For hiking and other adventure sports, I recommend planning your trip between June and late October.
Whether you are looking for a short hike, or a longer challenge, there are multiple options available. Adrenaline seekers shouldn’t miss the incredible Mount Rysy hike (the highest peak in the region) on the border between Slovakia and Poland.
Another challnge is the Zelené Pleso hike, that takes you over 20 km of some of the most beautiful scenery in the Tatras.
If you prefare an easier hike, where you can enjoy a lake scenary, I recommend the Štrbské Pleso Lake trail.
A SKIING PARADISE
Snow transforms the High Tatras region into a spectacular winter wonderland, so you’re sure to enjoy incredible skiing in a stunning mountain environment and for an affordable price compared to the Alps. The best time for good snow conditions is from December until late March.
The three major resort towns are Štrbské Pleso, Starý Smokovec and Tatranská Lomnica, you’ll find a total of 24km of slopes and 60km of nordic ski trails.
