Low Tatras, tourist attractions

Aquapark Tatralandia is the biggest water park in Slovakia with all-year-round opening thanks to thermal water that comes from ancient times - nearly 40 million years ago. The resort lies in the region of Liptov, nearby Liptovský Mikuláš, right in the middle of the beautiful scenery of Western Tatras on the northern bench of water reservoir Liptovská Mara. Liptov belongs to regions mostly visited by tourists all year long. In aquapark there are many attractions, from which most have whole-year character. The area offers 6 basins, 6 tobogans from which two have the attribute „THE MOST"...

Gothal Recreational Resort is situated on the outskirts of a typical village Liptovska Osada towards Liptovska Luzna. It stands 13 km south from the town of Ruzomberok, under the mighty massif Prasiva in the Low Tatras. The resort is set in beautiful surroundings on the border of the Great Fatra and Low Tatra Mountains. The complex includes a year-round open Water World with indoor stainless 25-metre swimming pool, relaxation and children's pool, sauna world, fitness area with a climbing wall and golf simulator. The surrounding area is ideal for hiking, biking, mushroom picking,...

The castle was founded before 1250 and was originally used by king's family as a hunting residence. Later the castle changed the owners who adjusted it into their needs. Many additional and rebuilt parts show the evidence of it. While amendment work in the 17th century the courtyard was supplemented by arcades and arches in the rooms were changed. At that period the castle was residence of Lupca nobility. The property was changed into an orphanage after the fire in 1860, and during the last regime there were nuns placed in the castle. Thanks to continuous use of the castle it has survived in...

Well-liked ski resort with artificial snow conditions and maintained ski slopes lies in the heart of the Low Tatras, under Chopok hill (2024 metres over the sea level) and Dumbier hill (2043 metres over the sea level). Ski resort Tale features 6 lifts with a capacity of 4110 persons per hour, precisely maintained trails for demanding and less demanding skiers, snowboardcross track, slope reserved for beginners. The total length of artificial snow slopes is 2.77 km. Night skiing is on Fridays and Saturdays when there are 3 ski lifts and trails with a length of 1.5 km. Cross-country skiing...

Ski Resort Bacova Roven is located in the Low Tatras in the village Vysna Boca, next to Hotel Barbora. Its area offers a well-maintained ski slopes. The resort has slopes with a total length of 1.96 km, 3 lifts with lengths of 900, 900, 160 metres (baby lift) with a capacity of 1800 persons / hour. Trails are technically snowed and daily maintained. Skiers can take advantage of night skiing.

This popular ski resort lies 18 km south from Liptovský Hrádok, the airport in Poprad is 65 km from it. The ski slopes range on the boundary of middle and eastern part the Low Tatras National Park. An important road communication through the main mountain range of the Low Tatras goes through Čertovica saddleback. The ski season lasts 120 days in average and lasts from the 15th December to the 15th April. Except possibilities for classic skiing there are conditions also for track skiing and ski tourism. Wide range of services is secured by accommodation and catering facilities, also a ski...

Situated in the southern part of the Low Tatras, 7 km from Podbrezova and 12 km from the town Brezno, the Ski resort Myto Pod Dumbierom meets the requirements of advanced skiers, but also does not forget those just starting out as well as children. Ski trails are located on slopes facing north. In addition to 4-chair lift, able to take 2,000 persons per hour to the top of a ski slope, the resort features further 3 lifts, and thus the total transport capacity of 3600 persons per hour. Snowmaking system all along the ski trails ensures enough snow on the slopes with a length of 2.5 km. The maintaining...

Ski resort is located in the Horehronie region, in the village Telgárt, in the valley among the Low Tatras, Slovak Paradise and Slovak Ore Mountains, near the spring of the river Hron. The area lies directly at the foot of Kralova Hola. Telgárt Ski resort, which is at an altitude of 980 to 1300 meters, is suitable for a wide range of skiers, both downhill and cross-country skiing, and snowboarding. Beginners as well as experienced and advanced skiers come into their own. For them there is a ski trail with an elevation of 400 meters. Slopes are covered with snow. The resort features two...

Ski resort Ziarce is located in Liptov near the village Pavčina Lehota at the entrance to Demänovská Valley. The altitude of slopes is 760 m to 907 m. North facing north creates conditions for maintaining snow cover until early spring. Ski resort 8 km from the centre of Liptovsky Mikulas has very good conditions and is particularly suitable for family skiing with children.

Situated on the territory of the Low Tatras National Park, at an altitude of 768 m to 866 metres AMSL, you can find a ski resort Krpáčovo in the eponymous recreation area. You can reach it from Dolna Lehota or from the other side, from the resort Tále. Modest ski area belonging to the region Horehronie has 2 ski lifts, of which the longer lift has a length of 400 m and shorter lift has a length of 250 metres. The shorter slope with an elevation of 60 m is suitable for beginners or children. Long ski slope with an elevation of 80 m can be tried also better skiers. Ski Krpáčovo comes also...

Ski Centrum Kubašok Spišské Bystré is situated about 9 km south of Poprad at the foot of the northeastern part of the Low Tatras. Advantage of the area, north facing of ski slope allows keeping the snow during the whole winter season. Ski slopes are covered with artificial snow and groomed daily. With its difficulty and quality the resort is suitable for beginners but also experienced skiers meet their requirements. Further advantage of the ski area, its affordability will delight families and school ski trips. If you enjoy hiking on skis, you can take advantage of surrounding tracks for...

Ski resort Opalisko is situated in Liptov in the northern park of Low Tatras, an altitude of 640 m asl. The resort is located above the village Zavazna Poruba – at the foot of the hill Poludnica (rising up to a height of 1 030 m asl), 5 km from the centre of the town Liptovsky Mikulas. Ski Opalisko offers regularly maintained ski slopes, designated for experienced skiers and beginners as well as children. Five ski runs with artificial snow, four lifts and the chairlift will ensure a comfortable skiing without long waiting lines at the lift. The resort comes also with a children's area,...

The springs of the thermal swimming pool are filled with water from the Rudolf spring. The water has healing effects on rheumatic diseases, diseases of female organs, various diseases of the skin and diseases of the locomotive organs. In the area of the thermal swimming pool one can find a swimming, relax-resting, children pool and a pool with a small fountain. Opening hours: June – September, Tue – Sun 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. July – August, Tue – Sun 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Zoo Kontakt is located near Liptovsky Mikulas, close to Aquapark Tatralandia and the bank of Liptovska Mara. The visit of the zoo park can be connected with a family holiday in Liptov. In its area the adult visitors have a unique opportunity to pet a lion cub directly in the paddock. Feeding animals is allowed only with a food bought in the ticket office and always under the supervision of an animal carer. Each visitor can try pony rides (up to 40kg) or horse ride (under 80 kg). In low season (from 1 October), the service is only on weekends. Contact with animals gives the children a positive...