Poprad and the High Tatras
Gateway to Slovakia's High Tatras, with alpine lakes, ski slopes and Spiš Castle.
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What Poprad and the High Tatras is like
Poprad is the gateway to the High Tatras, the highest mountains in the Carpathians, with alpine lakes, hiking trails and ski slopes. It's also close to Spiš Castle, one of the largest castle sites in Central Europe.
Don't miss
- 01Štrbské PlesoA glacial lake and mountain resort.
- 02Spiš CastleVast hilltop ruins, part of a UNESCO site.
- 03LevočaA walled town with a Gothic altar.
- 04AquaCity PopradA thermal water park.
Where to stay
- PopradCheaper, by the station.
- Tatranská Lomnica or Štrbské PlesoMountain resorts.
Worth knowing
The High Tatras rise to 2,655 metres at Gerlachovský štít, the highest peak in the Carpathians.
Slovak Paradise: gorges climbed by ladders
Photo: Jerzy Opioła · CC BY-SA 4.0
A national park of narrow gorges and waterfalls, with ladders and chains fixed to the rock.
Direct flights to Poprad and the High Tatras from the UK
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Weather in Poprad and the High Tatras by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0° | -8° | 6 |
| February | 3° | -7° | 7 |
| March | 7° | -3° | 7 |
| April | 14° | 1° | 8 |
| May | 18° | 6° | 10 |
| June | 22° | 9° | 10 |
| July | 23° | 11° | 11 |
| August | 24° | 10° | 9 |
| September | 18° | 6° | 8 |
| October | 13° | 2° | 7 |
| November | 7° | -2° | 7 |
| December | 1° | -6° | 6 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Poprad). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- On a British passport you can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 across the Schengen area.
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive, and expire at least 3 months after you plan to leave.
- The EU's Entry/Exit System is in use: on your first trip you'll be asked for fingerprints and a photo at the border. It's free, but allow extra time.
From the Foreign Office's Slovakia travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.