Ždiar
A traditional Goral village beneath the Belianske Tatras with well-preserved painted wooden houses, and a ski village in winter.
Ždiar is one of the best-preserved Goral (mountain people) villages in Slovakia. Its 17th- to 19th-century wooden houses line the road, their exteriors painted with blue and red geometric patterns. The small Ždiar House folk museum displays traditional costumes and household items. Some wooden houses have been converted into guesthouses and restaurants, where you can try bryndzové halušky (potato dumplings with sheep's cheese). In winter there are several family ski slopes nearby, and the village lies on the route to Zakopane in Poland.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bachledka Treetop Walk
- Belianska Cave
- Zelené Pleso
- Skalnaté Pleso
- Lomnický štít Cable Car
- Tatranská Lomnica
- Téryho chata
- Studený potok Waterfalls