JOURNEY THROUGH THE HISTORY OF THE HIGH TATRAS REGION – NEW SMOKOVEC

Explore the history, monuments, and interesting facts about the most famous Tatra settlements during the cultural-tourist tour in MAY with a professional tour guide, which lasts about 2 hours. ENTRY TO THE JOURNEY IS FREE.

What you can learn:

Which settlement is the oldest, where Maša Haľamová used to live, when Ľudovít Štúr was first at Kriváň, where the Ice Hockey World Championships were held, why Smokovce has the sun in its coat of arms, how the name Smokovec originated, where the first pool in the Tatras was built, where mineral springs emerge in the Tatras, which mountain hut is the oldest, where Mrs. Čenková's cottage is located, and many other interesting facts about the Tatra settlements that you might not even know.

WHEN AND WHERE WILL WE MEET?

FOR THE HISTORY OF TATRANSKÁ LOMNICA

Time and place of meeting: 10:30 am | train station main entrance

Date: 09.05.2026

FOR THE HISTORY OF LOWER AND UPPER SMOKOVEC

Time and place of meeting: 10:10 am | Wooden church in Lower Smokovec

Date: 10.05.2026

FOR THE HISTORY OF NEW SMOKOVEC

Time and place of meeting: 10:10 am | White Evangelical church

The tour begins inside the church with an introductory word from the local clergyman Mr. Pavol Kušnír. We will also visit the family tomb of the Szontagh family and conclude the journey with a tour of the exterior of the settlement.

Date: 16.05.2026

FOR THE HISTORY OF OLD SMOKOVEC

Time and place of meeting: 10:10 am | Tatra Information Office

Conclude at the Museum of Tatra Cinematography and Photography with a screening of a short retro film about the Tatras.

Date: 17.05.2026

FOR THE HISTORY OF UPPER HÁGY

Time and place of meeting: 10:30 am | Train station

Date: 23.05.2026

FOR THE HISTORY OF ŠTRBSKÉ PLESO

Time and place of meeting: 10:00 am | train station at Štrbské Pleso – stairs by the platforms

Date: 24.05.2026

In case of interest from larger groups – over 20 people, please report the number of people to the guide at +421 949 202 493 or at ivafigova@gmail.com.

“Implemented with the financial support of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Slovak Republic”