Slovakia 'A Place Worth Visiting':
Slovakia, in the heart of Europe, with its proximity to Poland, Hungary, and Austria - Vienna is only 30 km away - is a country with many contrasts. This small country is one of tourism 'best kept secrets' in Europe today. You'll find Slovaks to be an extremely helpful, pleasant people prepared to go out of their way to welcome you.
Slovakia has a rich diversity of landscape: rolling planes and vineyards of the South, dense forest in the central regions such as the Slovak Paradise National Park and the great Carpathian & High Tatra Mountain peaks to the north. With some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe, historical towns and cities, fairytale castles, snow caves, spa resorts, and world class ski resorts Slovakia is catching the attention of many travelers from around the globe.
The main tourist season ls from May to September With the skiing season starting in December and lasts approximately to April, the spas are traditionally occupied throughout the whole year.
The High Tatras and Poprad Town.:
The High Tatra National Park has been established for over a hundred years and now attracts visitors from Europe, USA and Australasia. Poprad town the capital of the region with its lively colourful centre is an excellent place for shopping and meandering. Poprad boasts its own airport and the famous 'Aqua City' water park. Above Poprad town lays The Tatry Mountains with its quaint established electric railway system serving the villages scattered along the mountainside. This area is lush green in summer and is renowned for its walking & hiking trails. In winter the region becomes a winter sports playground and is contender for the next winter Olympics. The Slovak national dish is 'bryndzové halušky' - a sort of potato dumplings (halušky) with special sheep cheese (bryndza) & usually also topped with fried bacon, it tastes best in typical wooden chalets (Koliba's) where other traditional Slovak meals can be found. The atmosphere comply with Gypsy music is an unforgettable experience.
Vysne Ruzbachy Village Resort:
Vysne Ruzbachy is located Just 35 km from Poprad Airport and is ideal for those looking for a year round resort in an upmarket location. Ruzbachy is fast becoming the ‘place’ to acquire a holiday home with its year-round activities, rich history & traditions and mineral water springs that offer the very best spa facilities. Ruzbachy represents not only an attractive tourist destination in itself, but also a great place to base yourself to explore the whole of the Tatry region plus The 'Pieniny' & ' Slovak Paradise' National Parks.
The region is famous for its cuisine and colourful folklore and at Ruzbachy there are a number of restaurants, shops, bars, bowling and tennis courts. The 4* Grand Strand Hotel offers day visitors a plethora of Health Spa facilities, swimming pools, horse riding and dining at their newly opened restaurant.
In the summer you can enjoy walking, cycling, hiking, horse riding, golf, fishing, rafting plus many more activities too.
Other Activities:
River Rafting, Walking trails, Aqua city water centre, Winter activities include horse drawn sledging, toboggening, ice skating, skiing, snowboarding
