Things To Do in The High Tatras
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The High Tatras Attractions
Aside from simply hiking, biking, or skiing the hills, there's not much else in the way of must-sees or -dos.
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Cable Car to Lomnický Stít
One of the most popular activities in the High Tatras is to take the cable car to the top of the second-highest peak in the range, Lomnický Stít (2,634m/8,640 ft.). The lanovka, as the cable car is known, is located in Tatranská Lomnica, just to the left as you arrive on the road… - Cooking Class
Funicular to Hrebienok
The funicular railway that begins just behind the Grandhotel Starý Smokovec and runs to Hrebienok station at 1,284m (4,212 ft.) is great fun for the whole family. You can use it to get an easy start on one of the great mountain hikes that lead off from here, or simply go up, walk…
The High Tatras Shopping
Folk handicrafts, like lace or folk costumes, make for interesting, one-of-a-kind souvenirs. You'll see stands selling these items at all of the major resorts. Look especially in the parking lots, where the stands are set up to cater to visiting tourist buses. One of the nicest places to buy handmade folk items, including genuine folk costumes, textiles, and ceramics, is Ú?uv, Tatranská Lomnica 36 (tel. 052/446-7322). Sport Risy, Starý Smokovec 70 (tel. 052/478-2911), is a good place to stock up anything you might need for a hike. They carry a full range of high-quality walking and hiking boots, fleeces, caps, and outerwear, and can give good advice on what you're likely to need.
The High Tatras Nightlife
The Tatras, with an emphasis on athletic, healthy living, is alas no place to party. The bar at the Grand Hotel in Starý Smokovec occasionally books live entertainment in the evenings, so check with the front desk to see what's on. Otherwise, enjoy a slow meal, take a stroll around the town, and then fall asleep with a good book (that's why you came here in the first place).
