Introducing Poprad
Views of the High Tatras’ jagged peaks accost you at every turn in Poprad. This valley town, just 13km south of Starý Smokovec, is the major transport hub for mountain-bound nature lovers. You could also use this big little city as a base for seeing not only the mountains but also the surrounding Spiš Region.
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Poprad was originally a 13th-century Spiš town. Little of the Germanic influence remains on the main square, but you’ll see broad gables and carved timber in Spišská Sobota, a neighbouring suburb. Much of the city is highly industrialised and there’s no real reason to make a special trip, but if you’re passing through…
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Zakopane to Slovenia
by Rail_Fan 19 May 2012
Probably easiest way will be to catch bus from Zakopane to Poprad, then continue towards Hungary (can be done either via Kosice or Bratisava…
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Re: Zakopane and the High Tatras
by WildRoo 06 May 2012
To plan out the route all in one go, see [this website|http://en.e-podroznik.pl/] to check the bus timetable for the Polish part of the…
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Re: Zakopane and the High Tatras
by WildRoo 06 May 2012
The Strama buses from Zakopane to Poprad run from June 16th to October 15th, since that is the main hiking season in the Tatras. If you'll…
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