JOURNEY THROUGH THE HISTORY OF THE VYSOKÉ TATRY REGION – TATRANSKÁ LOMNICA

Discover the history, landmarks, and attractions of the most famous Tatra settlements during a cultural and tourist tour in MAY with a professional tour guide, lasting approximately 2 hours. THE ENTRY TO THE JOURNEY IS FREE.

What you can learn:

Which settlement is the oldest, where Maša Haľamová lived, when Ľudovít Štúr was first on Kriváň, where the Ice Hockey World Championship took place, why Smokovce has the sun in its coat of arms, how the name of the settlement Smokovec was formed, where the first swimming pool in the Tatras was built, where mineral springs emerge throughout the Tatras, which mountain lodge is the oldest, where Ms. Čenková's cottage is located, and many other interesting facts about Tatra settlements that you may not have even imagined.

WHEN AND WHERE DO WE MEET?

FOR THE HISTORY OF TATRANSKÁ LOMNICA

Time and place of meeting: 10:30 AM | Main entrance of the railway station

Date: 09.05.2026

FOR THE HISTORY OF DOLNÝ AND HORNÝ SMOKOVEC

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

Date: 10.05.2026

FOR THE HISTORY OF NOVÝ SMOKOVEC

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

The tour begins inside the church with an introductory word from local priest 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 place of meeting: 10:10 AM | 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 place of meeting: 10:30 AM | Railway station

Date: 23.05.2026

FOR THE HISTORY OF ŠTRBSKÉ PLESO

Time and place of meeting: 10:00 AM | Railway station at Štrbské Pleso – staircase by the platforms

Date: 24.05.2026

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

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