JOURNEY THROUGH THE HISTORY OF THE HIGH TATRAS REGION – LOWER AND UPPER SMOKOVEC

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

What you can learn:

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

WHEN AND WHERE DO WE MEET?

FOR THE HISTORY OF TATRANSKÁ LOMNICA

Time and meeting place: 10:30 AM I main entrance of the train station

Date: 09.05.2026

FOR THE HISTORY OF LOWER AND UPPER SMOKOVEC

Time and meeting place: 10:10 AM I Wooden church in Lower Smokovec

Date: 10.05.2026

FOR THE HISTORY OF NEW SMOKOVEC

Time and meeting place: 10:10 AM I White Evangelical Church

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

Date: 16.05.2026

FOR THE HISTORY OF OLD SMOKOVEC

Time and meeting place: 10:10 AM I Tatra Information Office

Ending 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 VYŠNÉ HÁGY

Time and meeting place: 10:30 AM I Train station

Date: 23.05.2026

FOR THE HISTORY OF ŠTRBSKÉ PLESO

Time and meeting place: 10:00 AM I train station at Štrbské Pleso – staircase by the platforms

Date: 24.05.2026

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

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