JOURNEY THROUGH THE HISTORY OF THE VYSOKÉ TATRY REGION – STARÝ SMOKOVEC

Discover the history, monuments, and attractions of the most famous Tatra settlements during a cultural - tourist tour in MAY with a professional tourist guide that lasts approximately 2 hours. THE ENTRY FOR THE JOURNEY IS FREE.

What you can learn:

Which settlement is the oldest, where was Maša Haľamová from, when was Ľudovít Štúr first on Kriváň, where were the Ice Hockey World Championships held, why do Smokovce have the sun on their coat of arms, how the name Smokovec came about, where was the first swimming pool built in the Tatras, where the mineral springs in the Tatras spring up, which mountain lodge is the oldest, where the cottage of Mrs. Čenková is located, and many other interesting facts about the Tatra settlements you might not have known.

WHEN AND WHERE DO WE MEET?

FOR THE HISTORY OF TATRANSKÁ LOMNICA

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

Date: 09.05.2026

FOR THE HISTORY OF DOLNÝ AND HORNÝ SMOKOVEC

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

Date: 10.05.2026

FOR THE HISTORY OF NOVÝ SMOKOVEC

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

The tour starts inside the church with an introductory word from the local pastor 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 STARÝ 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 – 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 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”