We traveled to Slovakia to hike in the High Tatras, the highest range in the Carpathian Mountains.
Though our time in Slovakia was short, we left with the overwhelming feeling that Slovaks are genuinely welcoming and flexible hosts. Everything felt easy, efficient, and uncomplicated. We look forward to returning someday.
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Hike in the High Tatras Mountains
The High Tatras (Vysokรฉ Tatry in Slovak, Tatry Wysokie in Polish) are a granite mountain range in the Carpathian Mountains, located in northern Slovakia and southern Poland.
When To Visit | Trails are open from Mid-June until the end of October. We recommend visiting in late June, September, or early October.
How to Get to the High Tatras | From Bratislava, take a train to Poprad-Tatry.
Recommended Tour Operator | TravelSlovakia.SK. They offer guided and self-guided hiking tours in the High Tatras.
4-Day Hut-to-Hut Hike | Trekking in the High Tatras
Slovakia Facts
Official Name | Slovak Republic, Slovenskรก republika
Capital | Bratislava
Government | Parliamentary republic
Regions | Slovakia is divided into eight regions.
Population | 5.5 million
Language | Slovak
Currency | Euro
Tipping Etiquette | Round up the bill.
Water Quality | There is contradictory information about the water quality across the country.
