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Things to see in Vysoké Tatry (Slovakia): 190 places and when to go
Vysoké Tatry is a town in Slovakia, and this site lists 190 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (136), Nature (126), Hiking (31). The best known are Gerlachovský štít, Rysy and Lomnický štít. The best time to come is July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 15 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 01. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Slovakia · 49.169, 20.2146
- Places
- 190 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (136) · Nature (126) · Hiking (31) · History (11) · Snow (7) · Temples (7)
- Best time
- July to September.
- Also possible
- October to June.
- Nearest airport
- KSC Košice, 94 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Gerlachovský štít, at 2,655 m.
What to see in Vysoké Tatry
The places in and around Vysoké Tatry, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Gerlachovský štítHighest mountain of the High Tatras in Slovakia5.9 km
- RysyBorder peak in the main ridge of the High Tatras9.3 km
- Lomnický štítMountain in Slovakia2.9 km
- Štrbské PlesoPart of Štrba in Slovakia; ski, tourist, and health resort12 km
- Skalnaté pleso ObservatoryAstronomical observatory in Slovakia2.7 km
- Ľadový štítMountain in High Tatras, Slovakia4.0 km
- Articular church, KežmarokWooden articular church of the Evangelical Church A C. (UNESCO) in the town of Kežmarok, Slovakia16 km
- Slavkovský štítMountain in High Tatras, Slovakia2.2 km
- Belianska CaveCave in Slovakia9.7 km
- Mięguszowiecki Szczyt WielkiMountain in High Tatras between Poland and Slovakia11 km
- Gerlachovská vežaMountain in Slovakia5.8 km
- KončistáMountain in High Tatras, Slovakia7.4 km
- Basilica of the Exaltation of the Holy CrossChurch building in Kežmarok District, Slovakia16 km
- Kežmarský štítMountain in High Tatras3.4 km
- Co-Cathedral of Our Lady of Sorrows, PopradCathedral14 km
- Malý Ľadový štítMountain in Slovakia3.8 km
- Batizovský štítMountain in the High Tatras6.6 km
- Kežmarok CastleMuseum16 km
- Kotlový štítMountain in Slovakia5.8 km
- Niżnie RysyMountain between Poland and Slovakia9.4 km
- MnichPeak with a height of 2068 m in the Polish High Tatras12 km
- Pyšný štít5th highest peak in Slovakia and the High Tatras3.2 km
- Zadný GerlachNature · Mountains6.1 km
- Baranie rohyMountain in High Tatras, Slovakia3.8 km
And the other 166, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Jahňací štít, Lavínový štít, Mięguszowiecki Szczyt Czarny, Mięguszowiecki Szczyt Pośredni, Ťažký štít, Żabi Szczyt Wyżni, Żabi Koń, Bujačí vrch, Cubryna, Zadni Mnich, Furkotský štít, Gánok, Havran, Hlúpy, Szpiglasowy Wierch, Kazalnica Mięguszowiecka, Kôprovský štít, Kostolík, Nový, Ostrva, Predné Solisko, Siklawa Falls, Spišský štít, Lavínová veža, Veľká Svišťovka, Veľké Solisko, Východná Vysoká, Zadný Ľadový štít, Ždiarska vidla, Bradavica, Čierny štít, Divá veža, Dračí štít, Hincova veža, Hrubý vrch, Huncovský štít, Jastrabia veža, Javorový štít, Kačací štít, Kolový štít, Kozí štít, Krátka, Litvorový štít, Malý Javorový štít, Malý Kežmarský štít, Mengusovský Volovec, Mlynár, Żabi Szczyt Niżni, Ostrý štít, Patria, Popradský Ľadový štít, Predné Jatky, Priečne sedlo, Prostredné Jatky, Prostredný hrot, Rumanov štít, Sedielko, Váha, Široká, Široká veža, Snehový štít, Štrbské Solisko, Štrbský štít, Svišťový štít, Velický štít, Veľká Vidlová veža, Wołowa Turnia, Zadné Jatky, Zlobivá, Diablovina, Hlinská veža, Hranatá veža, Hrubá veža, Malý Muráň, Kupola, Kvetnicová veža, Malá bašta, Pfinnova kopa, Repisko, Satan, Sedielková kopa, Slavkovská kopa, Strelecká veža, Tupá, Vyšný kostúr, Żabi Mnich, Żabia Turnia Mięguszowiecka, Zadná bašta, Žltá veža, Čertova veža, Furkotské Solisko, Kôpky, Kresaný roh, Malé Solisko, Marusarzowa Turnia, Miedziane, Mlynické Solisko, Niżni Kostur, Opalony Wierch, Posledná veža, Prostredné Solisko, Rovienková veža, Svinka, Ušatá veža, Dračia hlava, Východný Železný štít, Żabia Czuba, Žltá stena
- Stargazing: Lomnický Štít Observatory, Stara Lesna observatory
- Mountains: Chata pod Rysmi, Téryho chata, Chata pri Popradskom plese, Zamkovského chata, Bilíkova chata, Chata pri Zelenom plese, Rainerova chata, Skalnata chata, Zbojnícka chata, Chata Plesnivec, Schronisko PTTK Roztoka, Chata pod Soliskom
- Temples: Evangelic church in Kežmarok, Church of St George, Spišská Sobota, Church of St Giles, Poprad, Kostol sv. Tomáša
- History: Strážky Manor, Hunting castle (Tatranská Javorina), Pozdrav z praveku, Grandhotel Praha, Hotel Lomnica, Hotel Palace, Kurhotel Tivoli, Vila Dr. Szontagh, Villa Mon Ami
- Hiking: Tatranska Magistrala, Camino de Santiago en Eslovaquia: Etapa Poprad – Važec, Czarny Staw pod Rysami - Mięguszowiecka Przełęcz pod Chłopkiem, Czarny Staw Pod Rysami - Rysy, Dolina Roztoki - Mały Staw, Dolina Roztoki - Wodogrzmoty Mickiewicza, Niżnie Solnisko - Szpiglasowa Przełęcz, Palenica Białczańska - Rysy, Palenica Białczańska - Wodogrzmoty Mickiewicza, Pod Mnichem - Wrota Chałubińskiego, Polana Pod Wołoszynem - Droga Oswalda Balzera, Rusinowa Polana - Palenica Białczańska, Szpiglasowa Przełęcz - Pod Mnichem, Szpiglasowa Przełęcz - Szpiglasowy Wierch, Toporowa Cyrhla - Droga Oswalda Balzera, Via Slovakia (Červený Kláštor - Štrbské pleso), Wodogrzmoty Mickiewicza - Schronisko PTTK przy Morskim Oku, Zazadnia - Palenica Białczańska, Zmarzły Staw - Odejście na Szpiglasową Przełęcz
- Museums and art: Tatra National Park Museum
- With kids: Aqua relax, Boating, Lasergame Tatry
- Hot springs: Crocus
- Food and drink: God Times Brewery
- Snow: Greguška Ski – Pod lesom, Ski centrum Strachan, Ski-Plus Wypożyczalnia i Szkoła narciarska, Snowpark Lučivná, Strednica, Vysoké Tatry - Tatranská Lomnica
When to go to Vysoké Tatry
The best time to visit Vysoké Tatry is July to September; also possible: October to June. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:26
- FebPossible9:53
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:28
- MayPossible15:05
- JunPossible15:59
- JulBest time15:37
- AugBest time14:12
- SepBest time12:21
- OctPossible10:30
- NovPossible8:51
- DecPossible8:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 01. In July, 180 of the 190 places are at their best.
When to go to Slovakia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Vysoké Tatry
The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC, Košice), 94 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovakia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Slovakia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Vysoké Tatry?
The best known: Gerlachovský štít, Rysy, Lomnický štít, Štrbské Pleso, Skalnaté pleso Observatory. In all, 190 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Vysoké Tatry?
July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 15 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 01.
How do you get to Vysoké Tatry?
The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC), 94 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Vysoké Tatry as the destination and these 190 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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