City Apartment Poprad
New two-room apartment just 150 meters from the center of Poprad, offers views of the Tatras. Thanks to its location, the city of Poprad is immediately available with the possibility of trips to the High Tatras.
Snow Film Fest is here again! This year, the thirteenth edition will bring the best world and Czech films with a winter outdoor theme.
We cordially invite you to the screening of the adventure films of the Snow Film Fest 2024. You can look forward to the expeditions of the Czech mountaineer Már Holeček, kayaking from 20-meter ice waterfalls, arctic adventures or a 600 km long traverse through Greenland. The festival will also present the film Simply Beautiful about climbing Nepal's Sura Peak, and Changabang: Return to the Shining Mountain, where three climbers attempt a legendary ascent. Next, the film To the mountains and back will be shown, which will focus on avalanche safety, and at the end, Janka will talk live about her experiences of climbing Ama Dambam (6812 m) in Nepal and Lenin Peak (7134 m) in Kyrgyzstan. It will be an evening full of adventure.
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17:05 SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL
Country of origin: Czech Republic; Length: 27 min; Director: Tomáš Galásek; Language: Czech
Go with climbers Marko Holeček and Matěj Bernát on an admirable, exciting and sometimes humorous journey. Follow their joys and hardships during the expedition as they attempt to scale the formidable northwest face of Sura Peak, a little-known mountain in Nepal.
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17:30 ICE FALLS
Country of origin: Norway; Length: 54 min; Director: David Arnaud; Language: English, Spanish
Catalan adventurer and elite kayaker Aniol Serrasolses pushes the limits during an arctic expedition in Norway when he descends a 20-metre icefall – the highest recorded fall from a glacier waterfall kayak. Together with the team, including the Czech kayaker David Sodomka, he goes to Svalbard to find these unique waterfalls.
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18:30 CHANGABANG: RETURN TO THE BRILLIANT MOUNTAIN
Country of origin: New Zealand; Length: 20 min; Director: Nick Kowalski; Language: English
In 1976, British climbers Peter Boardman and Joe Tasker made the first ascent of the west face of Changabang. Over the next four decades, the route became legendary as it was unsuccessfully attempted by climbers from all over the world.
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18:50 break
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19:05 TO THE MOUNTAINS AND BACK
Country of origin: Canada; Length: 45 min; Director: Mike Quigley; Language: English
A veteran and his daughter meet at a remote mountain cabin to reflect on their life in the mountains. They discuss the history of those who have come and gone and the importance of avalanche safety over the years.
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19:50 ARMS OF THE NORTH VOL.2
Country: Czech Republic; Length: 20 min; Director: Petr Němeček; Language: Czech
Undoubtedly the hardest and most informative winter trip we have taken. We skied 430 km from Finnish Kilpisjärvi to Norwegian Sulitjelma. As is our good custom, we were harnessed to a sledge in which we carried all our provisions. What was it like to wander for 25 days in the winter beyond the Arctic Circle between Finland, Norway and Sweden? Often in the wilderness and making your own way?”
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20:10 LINEA – THE JOURNEY TO AESTHETICS
Country of origin: Italy; Length: 15 min; Director: Filippo Menardi; Language: English, Italian
Dolomites: peaks and towers with vertical walls that create fascinating lines. This film follows climbers and their quest to find the perfect lines hidden in these magnificent mountains, where legendary climbers make their dreams come true.
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20:30 break
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20:45 Jana Vaňková (presentation) – Expedition Ama Dablam (6812 m) in Nepal vs. Lenin Peak (7134 m) in Kyrgyzstan
Two completely different mountains in two different countries, but they have one thing in common. Extremely high altitude. How do such expeditions take place? Which mountain was physically / mentally more demanding? How to deal with lack of oxygen? I climbed Ama Dablam in the spring of 2023 and returned from Lenin Peak a few weeks ago. Two successful ascents to the mountains, the peaks of which one must definitely deserve.
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In advance: €10
On site: €12 for the whole evening / €10 from 19:00 / €6 for the last presentation.
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The oldest known inhabitant of Slovakia lived below the Tatras. more than 100 thousand years before. The evidence of his existence was found in the travertine monticule near Gánovce, the village situated below the Tatras. This also is the reason why it is called the Man of Gánovce.
It is one of the greatest arena in Slovakia (576 m2). There are UV bulbs installed to make better effect of gaming. Surely you can choose music to play during the game.
Raz vidieť, je viac, ako stokrát počuť. Raz sa dotknúť, je viac, ako tisíckrát vidieť. Bližšie k divočine už nebudete...
The oldest of our protected areas, the National Park of Tatras (TANAP) in the north of Slovakia, was founded in 1949. It covers the high-mountain area of the Tatras and it is the unique protected area of flora and fauna among the tallest European high mountains situated north of the Alps.
TrickLandia - galéria trick-artu a optických ilúzií.
Poliankovo - digitálna galéria a kaviareň je na ploche cca 500 m2, kde sa snažíme vytvoriť pekný vizuálny zážitok a pomocou moderných technológií priblížiť umenie všetkým ľuďom, ktorí nás navštívia.
ZVOZ od Sliezskeho domu na parkovisko nad Tatranskou Poliankou sa vykonáva v „pravidelných“ (zväčša polhodinových) intervaloch.
Interaktívna rodinná galéria vo Vysokých Tatrách, Dobrá Hračka, je miesto, kde na ploche 500 m2 nájdeš množstvo hier a atrakcií, naučíš sa dopravné predpisy, vyskúšaš si rôzne hračky. Aj náš obchodík je zameraný na netradičné hračky, vďaka ktorým sa deti aj dospelí dokážu hrať nielen zábavne, ale aj s rozumom. V Dobrej Hračke zastávame názor, že hračky, ktoré predávame vám vieme najlepšie priblížiť na základe osobnej skúsenosti a preto ich tu aj sami testujeme a hráme sa s nimi.
The place to enjoy and enjoy with your friends
Are you thinking about what kind of walk to take with your children? The Pramenisko nature trail is a very good choice. It is an easy walk through the swamps with interesting scenery and educational boards that will enrich you with interesting information.
At the foot of the forest in Spišský Hrhov, in an old orchard with a view of Spiš Castle, there is a sauna original in its architecture and concept. It is accessible free of charge to anyone who reserves it for an undisturbed experience. Reservations are possible via the form. The sauna has an unconventional shape on the outside, but inside it is built according to traditional techniques. It is without electricity, heats with wood in the oven and cools with water from the stream. The only stimuli from the surroundings are the starry sky and the sounds of the forest.
The "GOOD TIMES" pub is the place where everyone can find their taste of beer. Each day, up to 16 kinds of the best of the beer world are on display.
The place to enjoy and enjoy with your friends
AGROTURISTIKA - možnosť zapojiť sa do chodu gazdovsta a chaty, starostlivosť o zvieratá, ich kŕmenie, čistenie koní, osedlanie koní, pomoc pri ustajnení koní, napájaní, vyhnojovaní, kosiť čerstvú trávu, jazda na traktore. Túto možnosť oceňujú rodičia s deťmi, ktoré tak majú možnosť naučiť sa veľa o zvieratách a prírode, ale aj dospelí milovníci prírody, alebo pod neustálym tlakom pracujúci manažéri. JAZDA NA KONI je pre niektorých jedinečným zážitkom, atrakciou ale aj koníčkom, ktorému venujú celý svoj život. Pre tých čo sa chcú povoziť, naučiť sa jazdiť, starať sa o kone, objednať si celé stádo pre svoje podujatie, jazdiť na saniach, nočné jazdy, výlety po okolí a iné.
Slovenská tradícia v kuchyni. Meníme obyčajný obed na skvelé zážitky.
Penzión leží uprostred obce Smižany, v blízkosti Slovenského raja, možnosti pešej turistiky.
Ranč pod Ostrou skalou neďaleko Dobšinskej ľadovej jaskyne, to je pravý western.
Rodinný Hostinec Stará krčma je situovaný na juhu Slovenského raja v horskej obci Stratená. Láka najmä prekrásnou 160-ročnou budovou, ktorá má históriu aj dušu a prekrásnym okolím, ktoré si počas slnečných dní môžete vychutnávať aj zo štýlovej letnej terasy.
Reštaurácia Penziónu u Hanky v podhorskej obci Telgárt je jedným z mála miest, kde si dnes môžete pochutnať na domácom chlebe s domácim maslom a džemom, ktorý zapijete domácim mliekom alebo čajom pripraveným zo surovín z okolitých lúk a lesov.
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.
Situated in Telgárt in the Banskobystrický kraj Region, 36 km from Tatranská Lomnica, Horehronská Kúria boasts a barbecue and views of the mountain. The guest house has a sun terrace and views of the garden, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site.
New two-room apartment just 150 meters from the center of Poprad, offers views of the Tatras. Thanks to its location, the city of Poprad is immediately available with the possibility of trips to the High Tatras.
Penzión leží uprostred obce Smižany, v blízkosti Slovenského raja, možnosti pešej turistiky.
Rodinný Hostinec Stará krčma je situovaný na juhu Slovenského raja v horskej obci Stratená. Láka najmä prekrásnou 160-ročnou budovou, ktorá má históriu aj dušu a prekrásnym okolím, ktoré si počas slnečných dní môžete vychutnávať aj zo štýlovej letnej terasy.
Reštaurácia Penziónu u Hanky v podhorskej obci Telgárt je jedným z mála miest, kde si dnes môžete pochutnať na domácom chlebe s domácim maslom a džemom, ktorý zapijete domácim mliekom alebo čajom pripraveným zo surovín z okolitých lúk a lesov.
Situated in Telgárt in the Banskobystrický kraj Region, 36 km from Tatranská Lomnica, Horehronská Kúria boasts a barbecue and views of the mountain. The guest house has a sun terrace and views of the garden, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site.
AquaCity Poprad is a modern and eco-friendly tourist resort which is literally self-sufficient in terms of energy. Using geothermal water and solar energy on a daily basis prevents tonnes of carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere. AquaCity manages to cut energy costs and return the savings back to customers in the form of affordable eco-friendly luxury.
Healing springs have been mentioned in the area of Gánovce as far back as 1549. A spa village was gradually built around them.
In the Thermal Pool Vrbov you will find the right geothermal water, which is considered one of the best mineral waters in Central Europe containing important mineral substances for the human body. Geothermal water, which the pools are filled by, springs from a depth of over 2000 m and contains minerals with beneficial effects on the musculoskeletal and respiratory system, nervous system, skin and cardiovascular system.
The unique alpine climate of the Vysoké Tatry and its beneficial effect on human organism was one of the main reasons to establish climatic spa in this mountain range, particularly in the settlement Nový Smokovec. MUDr. Nikolaus Szontágh, a physician who possessed some experience from the Alps, founded the spa and opened the first sanatorium in 1876.
The tradition of the sanatorium in Tatranská Polianka specializing in the treatment of respiratory system diseases dates back as early as the 19th century. Tatranská Polianka is located 1005 metres above sea level, in the forest zone in a slightly cold area. Due to dry air, a favourable sunlight ratio, lower air pressure, lower oxygen pressure and moderate day temperatures without major variations, the climate in the Tatras is perfect for patients with lung diseases.
Lučivná Climatic Spa is located amid a forest park in a scenic area below the Tatras.It is situated 816 metres above sea level. The facility specializes in providing spa treatment to children suffering from non-tuberculous diseases of the respiratory tract.
POŽIČOVŇA OBLOHY | COMPACT Skydive zabezpečuje komplexné služby v oblasti športového a rekreačného parašutizmu. (Zdroj: www.compact.sk)
At the foot of the forest in Spišský Hrhov, in an old orchard with a view of Spiš Castle, there is a sauna original in its architecture and concept. It is accessible free of charge to anyone who reserves it for an undisturbed experience. Reservations are possible via the form. The sauna has an unconventional shape on the outside, but inside it is built according to traditional techniques. It is without electricity, heats with wood in the oven and cools with water from the stream. The only stimuli from the surroundings are the starry sky and the sounds of the forest.
The Podtatranské múzeum Museum in Poprad is one of the oldest museums in Slovakia. It is located in a pseudo-Renaissance building built in 1886 and it will answer many of your questions concerning the history of the sub-Tatra region. The Museum was established by the Hungarian Carpathian Society in 1876.
In the very centre of the High Tatras, in the Tatra village of Starý Smokovec, you can find a renovated log cabin called Vila Alica—the new home of the private Museum of Tatra Cinematography and Photography as of June 2015. It takes visitors back in time to the Tatras’ past, a time when the pace of life wasn’t so fast and each tourist wasn’t always equipped with their own individual camera and video recorder. A past with an undisturbed pace, preserved by artists and amateurs alike who managed to record the surroundings in photos and videos.
Kompaktne a moderne upravená expozícia súkromného Ski múzea poskytuje návštevníkovi prehľad o vývoji jednotlivých zimných športov vo Vysokých Tatrách od ich počiatku až do roku 1945 na ploche cca 300 m2.
The museum makes visitors familiar with the Tatra nature, its protection, and the history of opening the Tatras to the public.
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.
Pedal Planet is an exclusive collection of pedal cars, which is one of the largest in Europe.
Azda najkrajšia gotická stavba na Slovensku – Kaplnka Zápoľských sa nachádza v Spišskom Štvrtku, ležiacom na juhozápadnom okraji Levočských vrchov. Zanechal ju po sebe rod Zápoľských, jeden z významných šľachtických rodov Spiša.
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.
The Encián Gallery located at an altitude of 1751 metres is the second highest in Europe and the highest location in Central Europe as well as in Slovakia.
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.
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.