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Slovakia offers plenty of ways to enjoy unforgettable moments with your children – without spending more money than necessary. Here are three great family adventure tips to experience in the High and Low Tatras, where children under 5,99 go free.
Children up to 5.99 years old accompanied by an adult can travel for free with cable cars. And that’s not all – they also get free entry to the Tatralandia and Bešeňová water parks!
1. Lookout tower at Štrbské Pleso and cable car running to Solisko
Štrbské Pleso is one of the most beautiful places in Slovakia, with plenty of family-friendly activities. A lookout tower which offers stunning views of the surrounding nature is one of them. It’s a perfect spot for a relaxing break or photo opportunity. The tower is fully wheelchair and pushchair accessible, making it ideal for families with small children or visitors with limited mobility. It is free for children up to 5.99 years old.
If you’re up for more adventure, take the cable car to Mt Solisko. The ride is free for children up to 5.99 years old, which makes it an affordable and memorable family experience.
2. SKY PICNIC in Jasná
Jasná in the Low Tatras offers a unique concept – the SKY PICNIC – a picnic in a cable car cabin with breathtaking views. It’s the perfect place to relax, play with the kids or simply take in the beauty of nature. One big advantage for families is that cable car rides in Jasná are free for children up to 5.99 years old, so that you can access amazing viewpoints and show the magic of the mountains to the youngest explorers.
3. Trip from Tatranská Lomnica to Skalnaté Pleso
Take your children to one of the most popular tourist spots – Skalnaté Pleso at 1, Štart 751 metres above sea level. A cable car runs from the lower station in Tatranská Lomnica to the mid-station, where a new 15-seater gondola continues up to Skalnaté Pleso. The area around the tarn is perfect for walks. Cable car transport is free for children up to 5.99 years old. Once there, you can take a stroll, visit a observatory, or let kids run wild at an amusing playground.
Family experiences don’t have to be expensive to be full of fun and memorable moments. Whether you choose the lookout tower at Štrbské Pleso, the SKY PICNIC in Jasná or a trip to Skalnaté pleso, all of these activities are great ways to spend quality time with your children. Let yourself be inspired and enjoy magical moments in the nature of the Tatras!
Which cable cars are free for children up to 5.99 years old?
Jasná North – Mt Chopok, Jasná South – Mt Chopok, Štrbské Pleso – Mt Solisko, Starý Smokovec – Hrebienok, Tatranská Lomnica – Skalnaté Pleso, Mt Lomnický štít, Lomnické sedlo (saddle), Magistrála (main hiking trail), Szczyrk – 1-day pedestrian season ticket, Špindlerův Mlýn – 1-day pedestrian WALK SEASON PASS, Monínec – 1-day pedestrian ticket, Ještěd – 1-day pedestrian ticket and WALK SEASON PASS, Ankogel – 1-day pedestrian ticket, Mölltaler Gletscher – interchange station, Mölltaler Gletscher – Eissee, Muttereralm – 1-day pedestrian ticket.
