Tatras in verse

Start your literary journey in the High Tatras! Listen to literary works in the inspiring and healing environment of the Tatras and discover the gift of a writer in yourself.

DATES AND VENUES OF EVENTS:

21/06/2024 FRIDAY 14:00 – 15:00, Villa Dr. Szontag

6/27/2024 THURSDAY 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Tatranská Lomnica, park (Associated with the Tatra Art event)

19/07/2024 FRIDAY 14:00 – 15:00, Library Starý Smokovec

26/07/2024 FRIDAY 14:00 – 15:00, Tatranská Lomnica Library

16/08/2024 FRIDAY 14:00 – 15:00, Tatranská Polianka, Sanatorium Dr. Guhra

23/08/2024 FRIDAY 14:00 – 15:00, Tatranské Matliare, Hotel SOREA HUTNÍK I.

FINAL FESTIVAL:

12/09/2024 – 14/09/2024 * THURSDAY – SATURDAY * 10:00 – 15:00

Library Starý Smokovec, Tatranská Lomnica, Pod Lesnom-Dolný Smokovec

THE PROGRAM:

* READING AND INSPIRATION: Writers from the Poprad Literary Club will present the works of their favorite authors on the theme of nature, the Tatras, and samples of their work.

* WORKSHOP: Participants will have the opportunity to create their own literary works under the guidance of experienced authors.

* DISCUSSION AND TIPS: You will learn writing techniques and skills, get advice on how to start or continue writing, get to know local authors, stories of personalities writing directly in the Tatras and much more information.

Entrance is free.

Program change reserved.

"Realized with the financial support of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Slovak Republic."

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Places Around

Važecká jaskyňa (cave)

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

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

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

Tatry ART

Jun 22Aug 11
Tatry ART

Tatras ART/ paint a memory of the High Tatras

U15 O pohár Vysokých Tatier

We cordially invite you to the 10th anniversary youth football tournament (U15) for the High Tatras Cup, held under the auspices of the Mayor of the City of High Tatras, Jozef Štefaňák. The event will take place from July 24 to July 25, 2026, at the football pitch in Tatranská Lomnica. Admission is free for all visitors, and refreshments will be provided. Competing for the prestigious trophy are the following teams: SK Sigma Olomouc, FC Spartak Trnava, MFK Ružomberok, ŠK Slovan Bratislava, FK Poprad, FC Tatran Prešov, FK Železiarne Podbrezová, and FK Hodonín.

123 Thatre to Tatras

The Mlynica Cultural Center cordially invites you to the 4th annual Puppet Theater Festival, which will take place on July 25, 2026 in Mlynica. Michal Varga will be the moderator throughout the entire event.

BEAR DAYS in Hrebienok

Jul 25Jul 26
BEAR DAYS in Hrebienok

On July 25-26, 2026 (Saturday-Sunday), we invite you to Hrebienok in the High Tatras, where you will experience a weekend full of fun, discovery and family adventures! 🌲🏔️ The theme of this year's event is The Secret of the Lost Light 🌟 You can look forward to an adventurous family game and up to 10 interactive stations that will entertain both young and old.

Comedy COCO and TINA

Detective comedy Coco & Tina, September 18, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in Culture House Poprad.