Guide Strbské pleso
Štrbské pleso has been a popular Slovak tourist center for years. This most famous moraine glacial lake can be found in the southern part of the High Tatras at an altitude of 1,346 meters above sea level. Štrbské pleso is the second largest lake in the Slovak part of the Tatras (after Veľké Hincový pleso) with an area of 19.67 ha and a maximum depth of 20 meters. Štrbské pleso is part of the Štrba municipality, which lies about 12 km below this lake and Tatranská Štrba.
Accommodation in Strbské pleso
The choice of accommodation facilities on Štrbské pleso is really large, even there during the high season hotels, pensions and apartments are fully occupied. So if you want to come during the winter or summer season, we recommend booking accommodation well in advance. Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras offers the most beautiful and luxurious accommodation that you will find on Štrbské Pleso. In this five-star hotel, you can indulge in absolutely everything - a first-class gourmet restaurant, indoor pool, sauna, fitness center, wellness and many other services. Those with deeper pockets can still offer quality accommodation with additional services such as a swimming pool or wellness center. These services are offered by the accommodation facility Wellness Hotel Borovica, Hotel Toliar, Hotel Crocus. From the apartments we can recommend Apartman Safran, Apartmany Panorama, Byt Zuzana, Apartman Strbske Pleso or Vila Kosodrevina Strbské Pleso High Tatras. The cheapest accommodation in Štrbské pleso is offered by Penzión Furkotka, Ubytovna SHB Štrbské Pleso – Vysoké Tatry, Pension Ingrid, Penzión Pleso.
History of Štrbský pleso
The history of Štrbské pleso begins at the end of the 19th century, when the Szentiványi family owned land here. They also built the first cottage here and thus started the gradual construction of tourist accommodation facilities. Favorable conditions for the first tourists to the previously difficult-to-access area were also ensured by the commissioning of the railway section Košice - Bohumín. The next step to speed up the development of tourism in Štrbské pleso was the opening of the cogwheel steam railway between Tatranská Štrba and the lake itself in 1896. Until that time, the transport of guests to the cottages by the lake was carried out by fiakristi (transporters with carriages). The hosting of the FIS World Ski Championships in 1970 helped the further development of this resort. New hotels Patria, Panorama and others were built here for this event. In order to improve transport, the steam cog railway, which had been replaced until now, was also replaced by a new electric one. Today, Štrbské pleso is a modern tourist destination that really has a lot to offer its visitors.
Transportation to Strbské pleso
Parking at Štrbské pleso is not a problem. You can leave your car in the central parking lot or right next to your hotel. Some hotels offer free parking, others for an additional fee. However, if you are a fan of traveling by train, you can enjoy the ride via Poprad (you have to change trains here) and then straight on via Smokovec directly to Štrbské pleso.
Skiing in Strbské pleso
In the winter months, Štrbské pleso offers ideal skiing conditions. Here you can enjoy 17 kilometers of cross-country trails or 7 kilometers of ski trails. The tourist season continues here during the spring, summer and early autumn months. Štrbské pleso is ideal for hiking trips of all levels of difficulty. You can walk the educational trail over the Trigana ridge to the Poprad Lake or go to the top of one of the local giants such as Kriváň or Rysy. Cyclists can also enjoy themselves here. In the vicinity of Štrbská pleso you will find several cycling routes. Those who prefer to relax can indulge in a romantic ride along the lake or take the Solisko cable car, which offers a wonderful view of the surroundings.
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