Vysoké Tatry

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Vysoké Tatry, formally Mesto Vysoké Tatry; Hungarian: Magastátra, Hungarian pronunciation:; German: Höhe Tatra, German pronunciation:; Polish: Wysokie Tatry, Polish pronunciation:; Czech: Vysoké Tatry, Czech pronunciation:) is a town at the feet of the Slovak part of High Tatras in Slovakia including all the major resorts in that region. It was created in 1990, and its official name from 1990 to 1999 was Starý Smokovec, which is the name of one of its major settlements. ()

Alternative names: Founded: 1947 (77 years ago)Population: 4.7 thous. (2020)Area: 139.04 mi²Coordinates: 49°8'15"N, 20°13'9"E

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Vysoké Tatry – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Starý Smokovec, Skalnaté pleso, Skalnaté pleso Observatory, Bilíkova chata.

~270 ftW
Town, Winter sport, Ski area
Starý Smokovec, Tatra National Park
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the High Tatras, Starý Smokovec serves as a gateway to the majestic Tatra National Park in Slovakia. This charming town, established in the late 18th century, has become a beloved destination for tourists seeking both relaxation and adventure...
3.5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Skalnaté pleso, Tatra National Park
89 min walk • Nestled within the majestic High Tatra Mountains of Slovakia, Skalnaté Pleso is a serene alpine lake that captivates visitors with its crystal-clear waters and stunning surroundings. Located in the heart of Tatra National Park, this natural wonder is not only a...
3.6 miN
Observatories and planetariums
Skalnaté pleso Observatory, Tatra National Park
93 min walk • The Skalnaté pleso Observatory is an astronomical and meteorological observatory in the Tatra Mountains of Slovakia. It is located at an altitude of 1,786 metres on the south-eastern slopes of Lomnický štít near Tatranská Lomnica. The observatory is named after a nearby mountain lake.
1.6 miN
Hiking, Alpine hut
Bilíkova chata, Tatra National Park
40 min walk • Hostel Pod Siodłek - a shelter at Smokowiecka Kazalnica in the Slovak part of the High Tatras, located at an altitude of 1255 m a.s.l. 5 minutes below the upper field of the off -road queue to the Smokowieckie saddle.
3.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Lomnický štít, Tatra National Park
95 min walk • Lomnický štít is one of the highest and most visited mountain peaks in the High Tatras mountains of Slovakia. Connected by cable car to Tatranská Lomnica, its summit is 2634 metres above sea level, making it the second highest peak in the High Tatras after Gerlachovský štít.
2 miN
Hiking, Alpine hut
Rainerova chata, Tatra National Park
52 min walk • Rainer Chatka, Chata Rainer - a former hostel for tourists, located at an altitude of 1301 m a.s.l. In the Cold Water Valley, at the intersection of the Oldoleśna Valley and the Little Cold Water Valley in the Slovak High Tatras in Staroleśna Polana.
3.4 miN
Hiking, Alpine hut
Skalnatá chata, Tatra National Park
88 min walk • The Łomnickie Hostel - Tourist Hostel in the High Tatras in Slovakia, near the Łomnicki Staw in the Łomnicka Valley, located at an altitude of 1725 m a.s.l. The beginnings of the hostel dating back to 1841, then a rock colleague was created here as a shelter for tourists, it is located at the back of today's hostel.
2.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Slavkovský štít, Tatra National Park
64 min walk • Slavkovský štít is the fourth highest mountain peak that can be reached on a marked trail in the High Tatra mountains in Slovakia. Its summit is 2452 metres above sea level. It can be reached by foot on a walking trail in about four and a half hours from Starý Smokovec.
3.6 miNW
Hiking, Alpine hut
Zbojnícka chata, Tatra National Park
91 min walk • Zbójnickie shelter - a shelter in the Slovak High Tatras, in the Staroleśna Valley at an altitude of around 1960 m a.s.l. The first building that was built here was a cottage erected in 1907–1908. They were built by the Hungarian Board of State Forests for hunting purposes, but in 1910 he made available to tourists.
2.5 miN
Hiking, Alpine hut
Zamkovského chata, Tatra National Park
65 min walk • Zamkovski Hostel - Tatra shelter located at an altitude of 1467 m a.s.l. in the Slovak part of the High Tatras, in the lower part of the small cold water valley.
2.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Slavkovský nos, Tatra National Park
56 min walk • Królewski Nose - a minor peak with a height of approx. 2273 m a.s.l. Located in Sławkowski Grzebień in the Slovak High Tatras. From the top of the Sławkowski peak, he is separated by the royal pass, and from Królewska Czuba separates him with the saddle of the royal return.