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Most stunning mountain range of the country, with rocky peaks and glacial lakes, breathtaking alpine-style landscapes, however also the most touristy region. After a windstorm of 2004 hesitantly transitioning from spruce plantation (that the locals are used to for a century) to the real mixed resilient forest. A perceptible tug-o-war between developers (skiing facilities, sterile grey hotels) and those wishing to preserve the original wilderness for less-heavy sort of tourism. Nice wooden chalets, although often with socialist era habits and attitudes of the staff. Quite lacking in cozy individual huts. Slightly underwhelming transport (too infrequent) and missing more historical vehicles (trams, trains, ...). All a bit utilitarian and sterile, without added charm. Particularly a lack of non-template cafes with some charm is astonishing. Sometimes absurdly high prices for the accommodation and food, inadequate to the generally lacking I-can-help-you-with-that-attitude among locals, sour faces and snapping. I appreciate that many facilities have started making their own food (not just microwaving pre-made industrial meals, the nemesis of Slovak tourism), even if the choice is often too much meat/flour/potatoes (i.e. Slovak taste) which may be difficult for many western visitors. It got better, with quite some way to improve - if there was a will for it. I recommend all the nature hikes, particularly to the higher altitudes, peaks, tarns. Tasting different chalet teas. Visiting Podbanske spa, or Hotel Atrium spa. The Poprad & Besenova spas are overcrowded with local and Polish families with children. Slovakia unfortunately does not have proper sauna/spa culture in blood, these are often just mechanical imitations of western facilities.

Really nice mountains with great access by train, everything is in relatively short distance. Really nice small villages such as Stary Smokovec, Tatranska Lomnica. Easy hikes with kids on Strbske Pleso, Popradske pleso and Hrebienok and other beautiful places such as Zelene pleso, Skalnate pleso etc.

High Tatras are a must-visit destination if you are in Slovakia. It´s Slovakias biggest mountains. You can visit Tatras all year-round. You can go skiing here, hiking, biking or just to relax and visit one of the best spa / wellness centers in Slovakia. However you need to be prepared that this is also a well known tourist destination so you will meet here lot´s of people all year round because of good conditions (most people come here in summer so if you avoid a typical summer holiday time you can enjoy this beautiful destination even more..)

Small village, no place to have a walk in the afternoon or evening. Not too many groceries, nothing is open after 7 pm. Great place to stay in winter time. One of the best ski centers in the region. High quality of ski infrastructure including kids area. Perfect for families. Lomnica is a great mountain full of nice slopes. Close to Stary Smokovec where you can take a train up and then sledge down the whole way or visit the ice sculptures on the peak. 1 hr drive to Tatralandia, a great aquapark.

Stayed in Starý Smokovec - the town feels nicer than the nearby Tatranská Lomnica, a bit overspoiled by tourism. Multiple options to have food outside, so no worries if your hotel doesn't include a convenient meal option. Prices are somewhat high for Slovakia, I assume, but still rather affordable, under 2€ for a beer (and much cheaper in a supermarket), 5-10€ for a simple meal. The area has surprisingly easy direct link to Kraków, owing to Flixbus. Otherwise, local trains are cheap with good quality and extensive network (not to Poland, however). The funiculair to Hrebienok and the ski passes at Tatranská Lomnica are expensive in our opinion (8€ and min 18€, respectively). However, the hiking trail to Hrebienok is smooth and easy. Also do go further, towards chata Zamkovského and Skalnaté pleso. Well-marked trail with amazing views and nature. Be careful in winter though, snow and ice may obstruct your pass unexpectedly. Don't walk down by the ski slope to Tatranská Lomnica (the green trail) as we did in January: very slippery and dangerous, especially in foggy conditions. Would definitely come back in spring/summer to try to higher mountain trails!

Nice place to visit during winter. And enjoy the winter sports like skiing, snow boarding. Hiking. There are many authentic restaurants that serves slovak traditional food like Halusky and Pirohy. Train journey is pretty cheaper and frequency is also ok .