Parks & Nature in Slovakia
map viewSlovakia's nature spots on this page are mostly in the High Tatras, a compact high-mountain range in the north of the country. Štrbské pleso and Popradské pleso are glacial lakes below granite peaks, linked by a well-marked hiking route, and Tatranská Lomnica is a base for cable cars and walks towards Hrebienok. In the east, Košice Zoo is the largest zoo in Slovakia by area. The summer months are the best time for hiking in the mountains.
Popradské pleso, High Tatras, Slovakia
A glacial lake at 1,494 m in the Mengusovská Valley with a mountain hotel, the Symbolic Cemetery and trails to Rysy and Štrbské Pleso.
Štrbské Pleso, High Tatras, Slovakia
A glacial lake at 1,346 m and the highest-lying resort of the Slovak High Tatras, with hiking trails in summer and skiing in winter.
Popradské pleso to Štrbské Pleso hike, High Tatras, Slovakia
An easy section of the red-marked Tatra Magistrala, about 1 h 15 min between two of the best-known lakes of the Slovak High Tatras; fine for children.
Tatranska Lomnica
Tatranska Lomnica is a popular winter ski destination in Slovakia. However, you can have a good rest here in summer too.
Košice Zoo, Slovakia
Košice Zoo is one of the four zoos in Slovakia and the most beautiful of them.
Tatranska Lomnica – Hrebienok trail
Hiking trail through mountains and forest, connecting two popular resorts of the High Tatras
Nature spots in Slovakia on the map
Numbers match the ranking above. Click a pin to open the place.
Best time to visit parks & nature spots in Slovakia
When sightseeing is most pleasant: comfortable 18–26 °C daytime temperatures and more dry days. Averaged over the places on this page.
ERA5 climate data 2015–2024 (Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), averaged for the places on this page.
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