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Poprad (Upper Tatras)

Poprad is an old Slovakian city, known since the 13th century and called the "gateway to the High Tatras". Primarily Germans lived in the city, which was turned over to Poland in the 14th century and belonged to it until the middle of the 18th century. Near Poprad are two national parks - the Slovakian paradise and the High Tatras, which is the greatest tourist magnet in the country. Due to its geographic location, the ski areas in the High Tatras are easily reached. This city is also definitely not boring after a day's skiing; the restored, historical Old Town boasts many cafes, bars and restaurants, as well as a large sports and spa programme to round off the leisure activities.

High Tatras

The High Tatras is the oldest holiday region in Slovakia and is located in the northern part of the country, on the border with Poland. It is the highest mountain chain in Slovakia with a total of 25 peaks over 2,600 m and, with respect to its, dimensions, the smallest mountain chain in Europe. The peak of the pyramid form Lomnický štít, the second highest mountain in High Tatras (at 2,634 m in height) offers a special overview of the wonderful high mountain landscape. In Slovakia’s oldest national park there are 15 small communities with a total of seven ski centres. A visit to Europe’s smallest mountain chain in High Tatras is definitely worthwhile, as it offers an alpine feel on a smaller scale and with a less hectic pace and lower prices.

Travel Poprad (Upper Tatras)

• By train: Poprad
• By plane: Poprad-Tatry, Košice-Barca (approx. 100 km)