Starý Smokovec
The oldest resort town and transport hub of the High Tatras, with hotels, restaurants and outdoor gear shops concentrated here; most visitors stay here.
Starý Smokovec was founded in the late 18th century and was the earliest spa resort in the High Tatras. The town preserves Art Nouveau buildings, including the Grand Hotel. The Tatra Electric Railway (TEŽ) meets here, running west to Štrbské Pleso, east to Tatranská Lomnica and south to Poprad, about 25 minutes away. The town has a mountain rescue station, outdoor equipment shops, supermarkets and several Slovak restaurants, making it an ideal base for staying in one place while exploring the surroundings.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hrebienok
- Studený potok Waterfalls
- Skalnaté Pleso
- Téryho chata
- Lomnický štít Cable Car
- Tatranská Lomnica
- Zbojnícka chata
- Zelené Pleso