JOURNEY THROUGH THE HISTORY OF THE HIGH TATRA REGION – VYŠNÉ HÁGY

Discover the history, monuments, and attractions of the most famous Tatra settlements during a cultural-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 lived, when was Ľudovít Štúr first on 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 bubble up in the Tatras, which mountain lodge is the oldest, where the cottage of Mrs. Čenková is located, and many other interesting facts about Tatra settlements that you may not have even known.

WHEN AND WHERE DO WE MEET?

FOR THE HISTORY OF TATRANSKÁ LOMNICA

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

Date: 09.05.2026

FOR THE HISTORY OF LOWER AND UPPER SMOKOVEC

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

Date: 10.05.2026

FOR THE HISTORY OF NEW SMOKOVEC

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

The tour starts inside the church with an introductory speech by the local clergyman Mr. Pavol Kušnír. We will also visit the family tomb of the Szontagh family and conclude the journey with an exterior tour of the settlement.

Date: 16.05.2026

FOR THE HISTORY OF OLD SMOKOVEC

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

Ending at the Museum of Tatra Cinema 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 place of meeting: 10:30 AM I Train station

Date: 23.05.2026

FOR THE HISTORY OF ŠTRBSKÉ PLESO

Time and place of meeting: 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 persons, please notify the guide of the number of people at +421 949 202 493 or at ivafigova@gmail.com.

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