Discover Štrbské Pleso 2026

Situated at around 1,350 meters elevation, the glacial lake impressively mirrors the surrounding High Tatra peaks in calm weather and ranks among the most visited and photogenic mountain lakes in all of Slovakia.

From here, numerous marked hiking trails lead to higher-lying lakes such as Popradské pleso as well as more demanding summit tours in the High Tatras, making the town the most popular starting point for mountain hiking in the region.

In winter the town transforms into a popular ski resort with slopes for beginners and advanced skiers as well as groomed cross-country trails, while the frozen lake occasionally serves as the backdrop for international ski jumping competitions.

The surrounding national park protects the highest mountain range of the Carpathians with numerous peaks over 2,500 meters and is home to rare wildlife such as chamois, marmots and the elusive Carpathian lynx.

From Bratislava, Štrbské Pleso is reached by train via Poprad in about four to five hours, with the final leg covered by the narrow-gauge Tatra Electric Railway.

Situated at around 1,350 meters elevation, the glacial lake impressively mirrors the surrounding High Tatra peaks in calm weather and ranks among the most visited and photogenic mountain lakes in all of Slovakia.

From here, numerous marked hiking trails lead to higher-lying lakes such as Popradské pleso as well as more demanding summit tours in the High Tatras, making the town the most popular starting point for mountain hiking in the region.

In winter the town transforms into a popular ski resort with slopes for beginners and advanced skiers as well as groomed cross-country trails, while the frozen lake occasionally serves as the backdrop for international ski jumping competitions.