Tatranská Lomnica skiing
The closest major ski base, with cable cars, rentals and terrain for different levels. Snow, wind and lift status change daily.
Close to Apartments Piknik
Start with the season
The most useful split is winter, spring–autumn and all year. “All year” still means checking weather, maintenance and the day’s operating status before leaving.
Our rule of thumb: use Tatra Bob for warm, dry days; keep skiing and Hrebienok sledging in the winter list; save thermal pools, museums and selected caves for wet or recovery days.
Tatra Bob is its own plan
This is an open alpine coaster, not a winter activity bundle. It is close enough for a spontaneous ride from Apartments Piknik, but wind, rain and maintenance can change operation. Check the operator’s current information before going.
Photography courtesy of the Tatra Bob system manufacturer, Tatralift.
Hrebienok sledging
Ride the funicular from Starý Smokovec, then use the 2.5 km sledge track when snow and track conditions allow. Day and selected night sessions are offered in season.
Skalnaté pleso & Lomnický štít
A cable-car day beginning in Tatranská Lomnica. Tickets to the summit are limited; wind and technical pauses can affect the upper section.
Hrebienok & Cold Creek waterfalls
The funicular makes Hrebienok an easy starting point. The lower educational circuit and waterfall area work well for a lighter mountain day; winter needs suitable footwear.
Bachledka Treetop Walk
A barrier-free gondola option leads to a 1,234 m forest walkway and 32 m observation tower. Spring and autumn maintenance may interrupt operation.
Black Stork golf
A 27-hole resort in Veľká Lomnica with open views towards the Tatras. A good non-hiking option in settled weather.
Official mountain-resort updates
See what is happening while you are here
For special events, we recommend checking VT.sk shortly before your stay. It is the resort’s official source for programmes such as Dinner under the Stars, Venetian Night, Bear Days, summit breakfasts and seasonal exhibitions.
Official VT.sk listing
Check dates & details
Live official listing · refreshed automatically from VT.sk about once an hour
Official links shown below · use the VT.sk portal for the latest dates and availability
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Events currently listed by VT.sk
The cards below are refreshed from VT.sk on the server. Open the official event page to confirm the date, weather restrictions, capacity and ticket availability before travelling.
Official VT.sk listingDinner under the Stars
Official VT.sk listingBreakfast on Mt Lomnický štít
Official VT.sk listingVenetian Night
Official VT.sk listingBear Days
Official VT.sk listingEncián Gallery
Official links shown below · checking the live VT.sk listing…
Official Visit Tatry event
Open event details
Live regional calendar · refreshed automatically from the official Visit Tatry API
Complete live High Tatras calendar
Official Visit Tatry widget · “Dátum od/do” = date from/to, “Dnes” = today, “Tento týždeň” = this week, “Vyhľadať podujatia” = search events.
Why there are two official sources: VT.sk covers events published by the mountain resort. The Visit Tatry calendar also includes independent cultural, food, family and town events. For example, the Tatra Wine Festival has its own official website, so it is not presented as VT.sk content.
Water, caves and bigger days out
Near first, far trips clearly labelled
Driving times below are planning estimates from Apartments Piknik, not promises. Traffic, border queues, winter roads and parking can add time.
AquaCity Poprad
The easiest full water-park day from Stará Lesná: thermal and salt-water pools, slides, wellness and indoor options.
Thermal Park Vrbov
A more straightforward thermal-bathing choice than a large aquapark, useful after skiing or hiking.
Belianska Cave
The nearest major show cave. Allow extra time for the uphill approach from Tatranská Kotlina and check tour times before departure.
Dobšinská Ice Cave
A UNESCO-listed ice cave and a natural pairing with Slovak Paradise. The cave is seasonal, cold inside and reached by a 1 km uphill path.
Slovak Paradise
Gorges, ladders, waterfalls and forest routes make this a full active day. Choose the trail for the group’s fitness and check conditions after rain.
Štrbské Pleso
A scenic lake circuit, mountain views, cafés and seasonal sport. It is also reachable by the Tatra Electric Railway with a change at Starý Smokovec.
Tatralandia & Liptovský Mikuláš
A large year-round water park with indoor Tropical Paradise. Combine it with Liptovský Mikuláš or Liptovská Mara when making the longer drive west.
Bešeňová
Thermal pools, wellness and year-round water slides. Worth considering for a dedicated recovery day, but it is not a nearby stop.
Jasná, Low Tatras
Slovakia’s broadest single-resort ski offer. It is a serious day trip from Stará Lesná, not an alternative to the much closer Tatranská Lomnica for a quick ski.
Zakopane, Poland
A lively Polish mountain town for markets, architecture, food and a change of scene. Carry travel documents and allow for border and traffic delays.
Restaurants & cafés
Where we would send a guest
From a pizza within walking distance to Slovak mountain cooking, Asian comfort food and one serious special-occasion restaurant. Opening hours and menus change, so check the linked page before travelling.
Famosa
The closest useful dinner option for pizza, grilled food and familiar crowd-pleasers.
Stará Lesná · short walkStará Mama
Traditional Slovak cooking in Tatranská Lomnica. Check current opening hours before making it the centre of an evening.
Tatranská Lomnica · about 5 min by carHUMNO Tatry
A large restaurant and music-pub concept beside the ski base — useful for a lively meal after the mountain.
Tatranská Lomnica · by the ski area Official siteKoliba Kamzík
A polished introduction to traditional Slovak cooking in Tatranská Lomnica, with sheep cheeses, bryndza and familiar mountain dishes.
Tatranská Lomnica · about 5 min by car Official siteKaribu
A relaxed central choice in Tatranská Lomnica. Check the current menu and opening hours before going.
Tatranská LomnicaSlowenská
Purely Slovak cooking built around local meat, bryndza, homemade pirohy, dumplings and bread.
Starý Smokovec · about 12 min by car Official siteStarý Šmakovec
Steaks, traditional specialities and tank Pilsner in the centre of Starý Smokovec, with a summer terrace.
Starý Smokovec · about 12 min by car Official siteUmami Sushi & Ramen
A dedicated sushi and ramen stop in Hrebienok Resort — a useful contrast to a week of mountain food.
Starý Smokovec · Hrebienok Resort II Visitor informationBonsai Tatry
Asian and Vietnamese-inspired food in the Hrebienok Resort gastronomy cluster.
Starý Smokovec · Hrebienok Resort Current gastronomy directoryKoliba Patria
Traditional Slovak specialities in a timber koliba just 350 m from Hotel Patria and close to the lake.
Štrbské Pleso · dedicated day trip Official siteFurkotka
Mostly Slovak cooking, draught beer and a broad wine list in the centre of Štrbské Pleso.
Štrbské Pleso · dedicated day trip Official siteSISSI Restaurant
The premium, special-occasion choice: local ingredients, modern technique and sommelier-led wine pairing. Reserve in advance.
Hotel Lomnica · Tatranská Lomnica Restaurant & reservationsBars & wine
Good wine, not a random pub crawl
Vinotéka Nová Lesná
A small local wine shop and bar focused on Slovak bottles. Its limited evening hours can change, so check before travelling.
Nová Lesná · about 15 min by car Current updatesWine Bar at Hotel Lomnica
A polished wine stop in Tatranská Lomnica. Check the hotel’s current gastronomy page for the operating venue and hours.
Tatranská Lomnica · about 5 min by car Hotel barsWine & lobby bar at Hotel Hills
A close, comfortable option for wine or an aperitif; our guests also have partner benefits at Hotel Hills.
Stará Lesná · nearby partner Official bar pageWine bar at Atrium Hotel
A refined hotel-bar option to combine with an evening in Starý Smokovec.
Nový Smokovec · about 15 min by carVíno & Tapas
Experience-led tasting menus in historic Spišská Sobota. Availability follows the chef and private events, so telephone confirmation and advance booking are essential.
Spišská Sobota · about 20 min by car Menu & reservationsPubs, craft beer & Slovak spirits
A good pint or a proper slivovica
Dobré Časy
A dedicated craft-beer stop in the Hrebienok Resort gastronomy cluster.
Starý Smokovec Current venue informationRUDOLF JELÍNEK tasting bar
Look for the traditional Czech and Slovak fruit-spirit selection, including slivovica. Check the current venue before travelling.
Starý SmokovecPaB Kuszmannov bazár
A modern beer restaurant in a historic Tatranská Lomnica building, pairing craft beer with Austro-Hungarian-inspired food.
Tatranská Lomnica Official siteStarý Šmakovec
A central mountain restaurant and pub with tank Pilsner, a broad spirits selection and a summer terrace.
Starý Smokovec · Starý Smokovec 24 Official informationSelf-catering essentials
Where to buy groceries
Use SINTRA or COOP Jednota for a nearby everyday shop and Kuszmannov bazár for excellent bread and pastries. Sunday, holiday and seasonal hours can differ, so check before setting off.
SINTRA · Tatranská Lomnica
A practical grocery stop after the cable car or skiing.
SINTRA · Veľká Lomnica
A second convenient branch when driving towards Poprad or the golf resort.
Kuszmannov bazár bakery
Craft sourdough bread, pastries and cakes made with a clear focus on ingredients and traditional fermentation.
COOP Jednota · Tatranská Lomnica
A convenient local alternative for everyday groceries without driving down to Poprad.
Ideas for your stay
Not every Tatra trip needs a packed itinerary
Apartments Piknik can be a practical base for a large family or group, but it also works naturally for two people who want mountain access and a quieter private space.
For couples
A quiet romantic weekend in the High Tatras
Mountain views, private breakfasts, slow evenings and enough distance from city traffic to switch off — without losing convenient access to Tatranská Lomnica, restaurants and the electric railway.
Read the complete couples’ guide →Cook local in your apartment
Four Slovak dishes to make in your apartment
Every Apartments Piknik kitchen has the basics you need. These are holiday-friendly versions rather than restaurant projects: short ingredient lists, one pan or one pot, and products available in Slovak groceries.
10 minutes · one pan
Pan-seared oštiepok
Buy smoked or unsmoked oštiepok, a firm Slovak sheep cheese, plus cranberry preserve and salad leaves.
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5 minutes · no cooking
Bryndza spread
Mix 125 g bryndza with 50 g soft butter or cream cheese, a little sweet paprika, chopped spring onion and black pepper.
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15 minutes · shortcut version
Easy bryndzové halušky
Use chilled ready-made halušky, bryndza, sour cream and diced bacon for a fast apartment version of Slovakia’s best-known dish.
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55 minutes · weekend project
Bryndzové pirohy
Traditional potato-dough dumplings filled with bryndza and potato, served with sour cream, bacon and chives.
Open the full recipe →Slovak mountain cooking is traditionally built around potatoes, cabbage and sheep-milk products such as bryndza, oštiepok and parenica. Read more from Slovakia Travel. Allergy note: the recipes above contain milk; halušky and bread may contain gluten, and bacon is optional.