Low Tatras is a mountain range that is part of the Carpathian Mountains .These mountains are located to the south of the famous High Tatras and are separated from the latter by the Váh river, the longest waterway in Slovakia .Low Tatras - a place of pilgrimage for numerous fans of winter sports from around the world, also actively visited by tourists in the summer .This is the second in the state in terms of popularity among tourists in the direction of .Unlike the mountain neighbors, the Low Tatras can not boast of peaks of three thousandths: only three peaks reach a height of two thousand meters .However, despite this, actively developing infrastructure, beautiful nature with rich flora and fauna, the largest folklore festival in Slovakia in July, the presence of such entertainment as water parks, thermal parks and cultural and natural attractions make the region a paradise for travelers .
Low Tatras are considered one of the most ecologically clean corners of Europe: their territory is almost completely a national park. Despite the lower heights, the Low Tatras are slightly susceptible to little snow. The resorts have 20-30 km of prepared routes and good tourist infrastructure. The highest peaks of the Low Tatras are Dumbier (2043 m) and Chopok (2024 m).
How to get here
There are several ways to get to the resorts of the Low Tatras .To begin with, you will need to fly from Moscow to Poprad-Tatry Airport, which is considered the highest mountain in Europe and closest to the Low Tatras .The airport is 5 km from the town of Poprad, located at the foot of the mountains .To reach the settlement by public transport from the airport can not be, so you have to take a taxi or rent a car .Further, depending on where you plan to rest, you can choose between traveling by bus, train or rented car .
By train
From Bratislava (the final one - Kosice) there are trains to Liptovský Mikuláš, which is the nearest railway station to the most popular resort of the Low Tatras - Jasna. Travel time varies from 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours. The cost depends on the duration of the trip and class. Approximate price of a trip to one side by the second class is about 13 EUR. Also this train makes a stop at the station Ruzomberok, which belongs to the resort with the same name. The journey takes about 3 hours and 40 minutes. The fare to one side of the second class is about 11 EUR.
From Liptovsky Mikulas to the resort will need to get a taxi (about 14 km), or by bus. The Ruzomberok station is next to the resort.
By bus
From the bus station in Liptovský Mikuláš there is a public transport to the resort of Jasna. There will be no confusion with stops, since the destination is the final one on the route. Travel time varies from half an hour to forty minutes.
Climate
In the mountains, the climate is continental. The foothills are characterized by slightly lower temperatures. The average temperature in January is -6 C °, in July it is about 15.8 C °. The average annual temperature at the highest altitudes is about 0 ° C.
Major resorts
Ruzomberok, Jasna and Donovaly. Jasna is, by all accounts, the best ski center in Eastern Europe. The resort of Donovaly is still little known on the Russian market. Ruzomberok is considered to be the best resort, where for quite reasonable prices you get rest and service "at the level". In general, Low Tatras can be recommended to active skiers.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions
Holidaymakers in the resorts of the Low Tatras can go on an excursion to the Demanovskaya cave (half a day, about 12 EUR), the "ghost castle" Bojnice (for a whole day, about 40 EUR), to the medieval town Spiš (all day, about 40 EUR). You can also go in order to splash in the thermal basin of Besenova (half a day, about 8 EUR) and on the night "sankovka" in Stary Smokovec (25 EUR).
Photo of the Low Tatras (12)