Podtatranské Museum Poprad

Museum & Gallery

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.

The Podtatranské museum Museum in Poprad

Permanent exhibitions:

Gánovce – The Environment of the Neanderthal Man

The only exhibition in Slovakia whose exhibits enable the visitor to get to know the Neanderthal man living below the Vysoké Tatry Mts. 120,000 years ago.

Prehistory and Early Middle Ages below the Tatra Mountains

The exhibition provides the most probable chronological picture of the regional historical developments from late Palaeolithic (10,000 years ago) up to the Middle Ages.

Poprad in Centuries

Museum visitors discover the rich history of the town of Poprad and its near surroundings from the mid-13th to the early 20th century. Not only historical and economic development of the town is presented, but also the history of the Hungarian Carpathian Society and the Tatry and Carpathian museums (today’s Podtatranské museum).

Nature Known and Unknown

The natural exhibition presents the nature of the sub-Tatry region. It consists of three comprehensive parts, those of inanimate nature, botanical and zoological part.

Elemír Montško Blue and White Print Workshop

The blue and white print manufacture and use for clothes and interior design is presented, including invaluable blue and white print matrices.

The Podtatranské múzeum Library

The library houses the historical and the new section, including not only books, but also brochures, magazines, maps, manuscripts and albums related to history, ethnography, tourism, etc. Services to the public are provided by means of internet study.

The Podtatranské múzeum Museum in Poprad, department Spišská Sobota –permanent exhibitions:

Guilds and Crafts at the Region of Spiš – exhibition presenting collections related to guilds, as well as craft products.

Burgess Dwelling – samples of dwelling and clothing accessories from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Grandeur and Modesty – sacral artistic and historical items from the 17th to 19th century are presented.

Personalities of Spišská Sobota (permanent exhibition).

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Places Around

Gánovce

Gánovce

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.

Laser arena

Laser arena

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.

Wild Park Resort

Raz vidieť, je viac, ako stokrát počuť. Raz sa dotknúť, je viac, ako tisíckrát vidieť. Bližšie k divočine už nebudete...

National Park of High Tatras

National Park of High Tatras

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

TrickLandia - galéria trick-artu a optických ilúzií.

Poliankovo - digitálna galéria

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 TANAP

Zvoz TANAP

ZVOZ od Sliezskeho domu na parkovisko nad Tatranskou Poliankou sa vykonáva v „pravidelných“ (zväčša polhodinových) intervaloch.

Galéria Dobrá Hračka

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.

Náučný chodník Pramenisko

Náučný chodník Pramenisko

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.

Sauna in forest

Sauna in forest

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.

Dobré časy

Dobré časy

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.

Ranč Čajka

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.

Motorest Goral

Motorest Goral

Slovenská tradícia v kuchyni. Meníme obyčajný obed na skvelé zážitky.

Restaurant & Pension Vyšná

Penzión leží uprostred obce Smižany, v blízkosti Slovenského raja, možnosti pešej turistiky.

Ranč pod Ostrou skalou

Ranč pod Ostrou skalou

Ranč pod Ostrou skalou neďaleko Dobšinskej ľadovej jaskyne, to je pravý western.

Hostinec Stará krčma

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.

Penzión u Hanky

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.

Horehronská kúria

Horehronská kúria

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.

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.

City Apartment Poprad

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.

Pension Vila Mery

Pension Vila Mery

Vila Mery is situated in central Poprad, near High Tatras Mountains, and benefits from views of the river bank. There is a garden and WiFi is available free throughout the hotel.

Hotel Gerlach

Located in the center of Poprad, Hotel Gerlach is 1.2 mi from the Aquacity Water Park. It features a fitness center, a 24-hour reception and offers a pizza delivery service.

Restaurant & Pension Vyšná

Penzión leží uprostred obce Smižany, v blízkosti Slovenského raja, možnosti pešej turistiky.

Hostinec Stará krčma

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.

Penzión u Hanky

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.

Horehronská kúria

Horehronská kúria

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.

Aquapark Aquacity

Aquapark Aquacity

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.

AquaSpa Gánovce

AquaSpa Gánovce

Healing springs have been mentioned in the area of Gánovce as far back as 1549. A spa village was gradually built around them.

Thermal Pool Vrbov near Kežmarok

Thermal Pool Vrbov near Kežmarok

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.

Spa Vysoké Tatry - Nový Smokovec

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.

Spa Tatranská Polianka

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 Spa

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.

COMPACT Skydive & Flying

COMPACT Skydive & Flying

POŽIČOVŇA OBLOHY | COMPACT Skydive zabezpečuje komplexné služby v oblasti športového a rekreačného parašutizmu. (Zdroj: www.compact.sk)

Sauna in forest

Sauna in forest

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.

Museum of Tatra Cinematography and Photography

Museum of Tatra Cinematography and Photography

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.

Ski múzeum

Ski múzeum

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.

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.

Gotická kaplnka v Spišskom Štvrtku

Gotická kaplnka v Spišskom Štvrtku

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.

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.

Encián Gallery

Encián Gallery

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.

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.

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.

Events Around

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Cigánski diabli – Vianočný koncert

Prinášame Vianočný koncert obľúbeného orchestra Cigánski diabli. Pripravte sa na dávku temperamentu, emócie a skvelého hudobného zážitku.

BOSEONG CHO - FILM MUSIC CONCERT

This world-renowned virtuoso, who won the hearts of audiences all over the world, will bring a new dimension to the perception of iconic film melodies to Slovak listeners.