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Vtrbskk Pleso

Tourist Area · Vysoké Tatry, 🇸🇰 Slovakia
Area 148 km²
Time zone Europe/Bratislava
Vtrbskk Pleso

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Štrbské Pleso Essentials

Situated at an altitude of 1,346 meters, Štrbské Pleso is a high-altitude mountain resort centered around its eponymous glacial lake. This collection features the region's most prominent peaks, including Kriváň—a national symbol of Slovakia—and Rysy, the highest point in Poland accessible from the Slovak side. The list covers essential hiking destinations like the Mlynická Valley's Skok waterfall and the deepest tarn in the High Tatras, Veľké Hincovo pleso. Architectural landmarks include the historic Grand Hotel Kempinski, reflecting the area's development since the late 19th century.

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Editor's Choice: High Tatras

This selection highlights the High Tatras' most significant natural landmarks. Kriváň, a national symbol of Slovakia, is recognized by its distinctive curved summit, while Rysy serves as the highest point in Poland and a major border-crossing peak. The list includes Veľké Hincovo pleso, the region's largest and deepest glacial lake reaching 53 meters, and Popradské pleso, situated near the Symbolic Cemetery. Kôprovský Peak completes the set, offering high-altitude vantage points over the Mengusovská and Hincova valleys.

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Alpine Hiking in the Tatras

This selection spans the High and Western Tatras across the Slovak-Polish border, featuring prominent granite peaks and technical mountain passes. It includes Kriváň, a national symbol of Slovakia, and Rysy, the highest point in Poland. The routes cover glacial features like the Valley of the Five Polish Ponds and high-altitude transitions such as Zawrat and Bystrá lávka, known for their steep terrain and fixed safety chains. Hikers can explore diverse landscapes ranging from the limestone massifs of the Western Tatras to the rugged alpine ridges of the High Tatras.

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Lakes and Waterfalls

This collection showcases the most significant glacial water bodies in the High Tatras, spanning both the Slovak and Polish sides. The selection includes Slovakia's deepest and largest tarn, Veľké Hincovo pleso, which reaches a depth of 53 meters, alongside the highly accessible Štrbské pleso. On the Polish side, the list features the high-altitude Gąsienicowe ponds and the dramatic Czarny Staw pod Rysami. Visitors can observe diverse alpine hydrological features, from the 25-meter-high Skok waterfall to the secluded 'Lakes of Love' near the Mlynica stream.

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Iconic High Tatras Stays

This selection features diverse accommodations within the High Tatras National Park, centered around Štrbské Pleso and the surrounding alpine peaks. It includes historic five-star landmarks like the Grand Hotel Kempinski and the architecturally distinct Hotel Patria. For hikers, the list covers high-altitude mountain huts such as Chata pod Rysmi, the highest in the range, and Chata pod Soliskom, which provides year-round service near the ski slopes and hiking trails.

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Vtrbskk Pleso — Map

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • -8° (feels like -13°) · extremes -24°–-3°
  • -15° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • -7° (feels like -12°) · extremes -24°–-2°
  • -14° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • -3° (feels like -8°) · extremes -20°–5°
  • -10° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 4° (feels like 0°) · extremes -12°–12°
  • -5° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 6°) · extremes -6°–15°
  • 0° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 13° (feels like 11°) · extremes -1°–19°
  • 4° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 13°) · extremes 1°–20°
  • 6° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 13°) · extremes 0°–21°
  • 6° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 7°) · extremes -4°–17°
  • 1° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 5° (feels like 1°) · extremes -9°–12°
  • -3° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • -1° (feels like -6°) · extremes -15°–6°
  • -7° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • -7° (feels like -12°) · extremes -23°–-2°
  • -13° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type E
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Slovak
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+421
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Tours & Activities

Štrbské pleso
Drive
Rysy
Drive
Kriváň

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