High Tatras (Štrbské Pleso), Slovakia

High Tatras Štrbské Pleso

A glacial lake below the highest peaks of the Carpathians.

  • All year
  • 2 nights
Explore on the map
Nearby hidden places
Wieliczka Salt MinePoland · Hidden townWieliczka Salt Mine96 kmKrakówPoland · CityKraków105 kmBanská ŠtiavnicaSlovakia · Hidden townBanská Štiavnica113 kmOjców National ParkPoland · Nature spotOjców National Park123 kmEgerHungary · Hidden townEger137 kmDanube Bend (Visegrád)Hungary · Nature spotDanube Bend (Visegrád)168 kmSzentendreHungary · Hidden townSzentendre177 kmBieszczady MountainsPoland · Nature spotBieszczady Mountains177 km

Things to do

2 days in High Tatras

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk around Štrbské Pleso lake and up to the Popradské Pleso lake.
  2. AfternoonTake the cable car to Lomnické sedlo or Skalnaté Pleso.
  3. EveningStay in a mountain hotel by the lake.

Day 2

Hike to the Rysy peak on the Polish border.

What to eat

Bryndzové halušky and a hot borovička gin.

Local tips

Make the most of High Tatras

Beat the crowds

Summer and the ski season are busy. Weekdays and September are calmer.

Best photo spot

The glacial lake at Štrbské Pleso with the peaks reflected in it.

Getting there

Electric trains run from Poprad to Štrbské Pleso and the other Tatra resorts.

Don't miss nearby

Popradské pleso lake and the Lomnický štít cable car.

Good to know

Many high trails close from November to mid-June to protect wildlife. Start hikes early; storms often build in the afternoon.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near High Tatras

Our most hidden places around High Tatras: fewer people, same wow. Unlock them with a route in Google Maps and a PDF guide of High Tatras to take with you.

22 km away
31 km away
46 km away
Unlock the secret spots · €2.99+ VAT · one payment, valid for a year

Plan your visit

Getting to High Tatras

Getting there

  • Poprad-Tatry Airport (TAT)14 km away
  • Kraków Airport (KRK)110 km away
  • Kraków105 km away
  • Budapest195 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay2 nights
CountrySlovakia

Questions

High Tatras: good to know

Is High Tatras worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. A glacial lake below the highest peaks of the Carpathians.

How many days do you need in High Tatras?

Plan 2 nights. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit High Tatras?

You can visit all year. Summer and the ski season are busy. Weekdays and September are calmer.

How do you get to High Tatras?

The nearest airport is Poprad-Tatry Airport (TAT), about 14 km away. Electric trains run from Poprad to Štrbské Pleso and the other Tatra resorts.

What is there to see near High Tatras?

Nearby hidden places include Wieliczka Salt Mine (96 km), Kraków (105 km) and Banská Štiavnica (113 km).

More hidden places in Slovakia (5)