Veľká
District of Poprad
in Okres Poprad of Presov, Slovakia

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
49.061 and 20.298 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 49° 3' 41" and E 20° 17' 52"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Slovak, Hungarian
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 07:24 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Bratislava
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:20 am and 6:06 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Slovakia in Eastern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Slovakia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Slovakia. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Veľká

The district Veľká of Poprad in Okres Poprad (Presov) is a subburb in Slovakia about 158 mi north-east of Bratislava, the country's capital town.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kezmarok, Spisska Nova Ves, Levoca, Bukowina Tatrzanska and Poronin. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 50 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 56%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 6% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

17°C (62 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

16°C (61 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Broken clouds, fresh breeze.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

17°C (62 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

GRAND HOTEL BELLEVUE Vysoké Tatry

Address
6,2 mi
Horný Smokovec 21
062 01 Vysoké Tatry
Slovakia

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Europa

Address
0,1 mi
Wolkerova 1
058 01 Poprad
Slovakia

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Panoramic Mountain Residence

Address
6,2 mi
Horný Smokovec
062 01 Vysoké Tatry
Slovakia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 19:00
Weekend: closed


Kontakt Wellness

Address
6,2 mi
Stara lesna 180
059 52 Velká Lomnica
Slovakia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Hills

Address
5,8 mi
Stará Lesná 153
059 60 Vysoké Tatry
Slovakia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mountain View Hotel

Address
0,4 mi
Sportova 1 1397
058 01 Poprad 1
Slovakia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Vila Mery

Address
0,6 mi
Brezny Riadok 5
058 01 Poprad
Slovakia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Tatras

Address
4,9 mi
Sportová 4
05952 Velká Lomnica
Slovakia

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 11:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Spolcentrum

Address
4,5 mi
Snp 142
059 21 Svit
Slovakia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Penzión High Tatras

Address
4,4 mi
SNP 18
05986 Nová Lesná
Slovakia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

534, Poprad - Vysoké Tatry

Published: July 23, 2013
Length: 30:48 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ANDi2SK

Scenery - Západné Karpaty: Podtatranská kotlina Východné Tatry - Vysoké Tatry.


Ja a moja láska - AQUACITY POPRAD

Published: August 06, 2009
Length: 47:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pauko18

Náš 1. spoločný výlet do aquacity Poprad.


Lietanie pri Poprade 1

Published: July 02, 2011
Length: 48:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: EZflyer75

Výbava: Parkzone Radian, FPV, Spektrum DX5e, FlyCamOne HD 720p.


ZSSK: Trat' 106/105 Žilina - Vrútky - Kraľovany - Štrba - Poprad-Tatry (100%)

Published: October 07, 2014
Length: 58:12 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Adam M.

Zapraszam do obejrzenia filmu z linii 106/105 Žilina - Vrútky - Kraľovany - Štrba - Poprad-Tatry kręconego z końca pociągu. Jest to 100% linii. Stacje na których zatrzymywał lub...


Poprad - Snehová Kalamita (7.2.2013)

Published: February 18, 2013
Length: 03:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kristián Patlevič

TimeLapse video zo dňa 7.2.2013 (Juh III) Poprad - Snehová Kalamita (7.2.2013)


752 046-3+752 018-2, Poprad Tatry

Published: September 21, 2008
Length: 23:15 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: TheKLF1

Freight train with 2 752 class locos enters Poprad station.


Tatranská elektrická železnica, Poprad Tatry

Published: September 23, 2008
Length: 15:42 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: TheKLF1

Electric trains class 425 filmed in Poprad Tatry. Theese trains connect Poprad Tatry with High Tatras region, with Starý Smokovec, Tatranská Lomnica and Štrbské Pleso.


Odchod Rychlík 441 Excelsior z Poprad-Tatry

Published: September 30, 2010
Length: 56:22 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: WLreisender

ČD-163 247 verlässt Poprad-Tatry mit Schnellzug 441 "Excelsior" (Cheb - Košice). Der Zug hat direkte Wagen von Česke Budějovíce (vorne) und Plzeň (2. und 3. von vorne). 29.09.2010 ČD-163...


Capoeira Poprad

Published: May 15, 2008
Length: 57:00 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Dalo DeeCee

Krátky klip z tréningu v Poprade.


Poprad - oslavy 1. mája (1980)

Published: November 22, 2010
Length: 43:00 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: jaffarski

z relácie Retro noviny.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Tatra Mountains

The Tatra Mountains, Tatras or Tatra, are a mountain range which forms a natural border between Slovakia and Poland, and are the highest mountain range in the Carpathian Mountains. The Tatras should be distinguished from another Slovak mountain range, the Low Tatras, Slovak: Nízke Tatry, located south of the Tatra mountains. Sometimes, Tatras is a term used for either or both ranges.

Located at 49.1667, 20.1333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tatra Mountains

Skalnaté pleso observatory

Observatórium Skalnaté pleso (Skalnaté Pleso Observatory) is an astronomical observatory in Slovakia. There is also a meteorological observatory. It is near Tatranská Lomnica and has IAU observatory code 056. The name means "Rocky Lake" . The observatory produced the popular sky atlas Skalnate Pleso Atlas of the Heavens by A. Becvar.

Located at 49.1894, 20.2338 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Astronomical observatories in Slovakia

Slovak Paradise

Slovak Paradise is a mountain range in central Slovakia. It is a part of the Spiš-Gemer Karst, which in turn is a part of the Slovenské rudohorie Mountains, a major subdivision of the Western Carpathians. It is located between the towns of Spišská Nová Ves in the north and Dobšiná in the south. It is particularly known for its gorges and waterfalls. It is very popular with hikers as it has a number of unusual routes through gorges and waterfalls.

Located at 48.9167, 20.4167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountain ranges of Slovakia, Mountain ranges of the Western Carpathians, Spiš

Spiš-Gemer Karst

The Spiš-Gemer Karst is a part (a geomorphological area) in the Slovenské rudohorie Mountains. It consists of these two entities, both of which have been declared national parks: Slovak Paradise mountains Muránska planina (Muráň Plateau) It is made up of a complex of karst plains and high plateaus ranging from 800 to 1000 above sea level. 40x40px Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Spišsko-gemerský kras

Located at 48.9167, 20.3833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountain ranges of Slovakia, Mountain ranges of the Western Carpathians

Kozie chrbty

The Kozie chrbty or Kecske-hát (In Slovak, literally "goat ridges") are a mountainous area in Slovakia, part of the Fatra-Tatra Area of the Inner Western Carpathians, where uranium ore may be found. The place was previously known as Vikartovský ridge. The Kozie chrbty is located between the High Tatras and the Low Tatras, south and west of Poprad. They are drained by the river Váh to the west, and the rivers Hornád and Poprad to the east.

Located at 49.0333, 20.1667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountain ranges of the Western Carpathians, Mountain ranges of Slovakia

Kežmarok District

Kežmarok District is a district in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia. It is situated in the western part Prešov Region. Kežmarok district borders Stará Ľubovňa District, Levoča District, Poprad District, Sabinov District and Poland. It lies mainly on a foothills of High Tatras. Kežmarok district was established in 1923 and in its present borders exist from 1996. It belongs to the smaller Slovak districts with lower population density.

Located at 49.1372, 20.4294 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kežmarok District, Districts of Slovakia

Poprad District

Poprad District (okres Poprad) is a district in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia. The district had been established in 1923 and from 1996 exists in its current borders. It consists of 29 municipalities, from which three have a town status. Its seat, cultural and economic center is Poprad, the largest city. Main economic branches are industry and tourism. In Poprad district is located mountain range High Tatras, top tourist attraction in Slovakia.

Located at 49.0569, 20.3047 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Slovakia

Poprad-Tatry Airport

Poprad-Tatry Airport, is an airport in the Slovak ski resort town of Poprad. It is the airport with the highest elevation in Central Europe, at 718 m, which is 150 m higher than Innsbruck Airport, Austria. The airport serves schedule and charter airline operations, is a base for search and rescue air services, and handles general aviation. It does not offer any domestic flights. Facilities in the airport terminal include a snack bar, car rental desk, travel office and currency exchange.

Located at 49.0736, 20.2411 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Airports in Slovakia, Poprad, Buildings and structures in Prešov Region

Poprad Ice Stadium

Poprad Ice Stadium is an arena in Poprad, Slovakia. It is primarily used for ice hockey and is the home arena of HK Poprad (playing in the Slovak Extraliga). It has a capacity of 4,500 people and was built in 1973. During the 2011–12 KHL season, it was also the home arena of Lev Poprad, which was playing in the Kontinental Hockey League.

Located at 49.0606, 20.3111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor ice hockey venues in Slovakia, Poprad, Buildings and structures in Prešov Region

Píla, Žarnovica District

Píla is a village and municipality in the Žarnovica District, Banská Bystrica Region in Slovakia.

Located at 48.945, 20.3469 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages and municipalities in Žarnovica District

Starý Smokovec

Starý Smokovec is a part of the town of Vysoké Tatry in northern Slovakia in the Tatras. Its name is pronounced approximately "Star-EE Smoke-oh-vets", meaning "Old Smokovec". Starý Smokovec is a popular resort for skiing and hiking. It also forms the junction of the Tatra Electric Railway train line, connecting Poprad, Tatranská Lomnica and Štrbské Pleso. Amongst the more important buildings in the district are the sanatorium and the Grand Hotel (established in 1904).

Located at 49.1417, 20.225 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ski areas and resorts in Slovakia, Spiš

Žakovce

Žakovce is a village and municipality in Kežmarok District in the Prešov Region of north Slovakia.

Located at 49.0833, 20.4 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages and municipalities in Kežmarok District

Tatranská Lomnica

Tatranská Lomnica is a town in the Slovakian part of the High Tatras mountains. It is a skiing and hiking resort best known for the cable car to Lomnický štít, one of the steepest in Europe and remarkable for its lack of support pylons between the two stations . Tatranská Lomnica railway station is one endpoint of the Tatra Electric Railway, which connects the town to Starý Smokovec.

Located at 49.1667, 20.2833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Slovakia, Ski areas and resorts in Slovakia, Spiš

Huncovce

Huncovce is a village and municipality in Kežmarok District in the Prešov Region of north Slovakia.

Located at 49.1167, 20.3833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages and municipalities in Kežmarok District, Hungarian German communities, Historic Jewish communities, Shtetls

Vlková

Vlková is a village and municipality in Kežmarok District in the Prešov Region of north Slovakia.

Located at 49.0833, 20.4333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages and municipalities in Kežmarok District

Belianska Cave

Belianska Cave is a stalactite cave in the Slovak part of the Tatra mountains, the largest and the only one open to the public in the Tatras. It is located above the settlement of Tatranská Kotlina, which is a part of the town of Vysoké Tatry. The cave was discovered in the 18th century, although it is presumed that it was used by pre-historic people. The cave was opened in 1884 and electrically lit in 1896. Entrance to the cave is located at an altitude of 890 metres.

Located at 49.2258, 20.3133 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Show caves in Slovakia, Geography of Prešov Region, Visitor attractions in Prešov Region

Wooden articular church in Kežmarok

The Wooden articular church in Kežmarok (Slovak: Drevený artikulárny kostol v Kežmarku) is a wooden church in Kežmarok, Slovakia. The local Lutherans built it during a period of religious persecution, when they were allowed to erect only wooden churches. That is why even nails were made exclusively of wood. The construction was financially supported by Protestants from various countries, including Sweden and Denmark.

Located at 49.1333, 20.428 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Religious buildings completed in 1717, 18th-century Lutheran church buildings, Wooden churches, Churches in Slovakia, Churches in Prešov Region

Hrebienok

Hrebienok is a small ski resort in the Tatra Mountains, in northern Slovakia. It is connected by funicular to the town of Starý Smokovec, which is in turn part of the Tatra Electric Railway. 40px This Slovak geography article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. vte

Located at 49.1583, 20.2247 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tourism in Slovakia

Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Poprad

Our Lady of Sorrows Church (Slovak: Konkatedrála Sedembolestnej Panny Márie) is the main Roman Catholic church of the town of Poprad, Slovakia. It was built between 1939 and 1942. The church is 48 m long and 22 m wide. The title "concathedral" refers to the fact that it is the second cathedral in the Diocese of Spiš, after St. Martin's Cathedral in Spišská Kapitula.

Located at 49.0561, 20.2974 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cathedrals in Slovakia, Churches in Prešov Region

Poprad-Tatry railway station

Poprad-Tatry railway station (Slovak: Železničná stanica Poprad-Tatry) is a break-of-gauge junction station serving the city of Poprad, in the Prešov Region, northeastern Slovakia. Opened in 1871, the station forms part of the standard gauge Košice–Bohumín Railway, and is the junction between that line and the Poprad-Tatry–Plaveč railway, a standard gauge branch line.

Located at 49.0597, 20.2964 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Poprad, Railway stations in Slovakia, Railway stations opened in 1871, Buildings and structures in Prešov Region

Starý Smokovec railway station

Starý Smokovec railway station (Slovak: Železničná stanica Starý Smokovec) is a junction station in the High Tatras. It serves the ski, tourist and health resort of Starý Smokovec, in the Prešov Region, northeastern Slovakia. Opened in 1908, the station is the focal point of the metre gauge Tatra Electric Railway (TEŽ). It forms the junction between the TEŽ's Poprad-Tatry–Štrbské Pleso main line and its only other line, the Starý Smokovec–Tatranská Lomnica branch.

Located at 49.1392, 20.2225 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Slovakia, Railway stations opened in 1908

Tatranská Lomnica railway station

Tatranská Lomnica railway station (Slovak: Železničná stanica Tatranská Lomnica) is a break-of-gauge junction station in the High Tatras. It serves the settlement of Tatranská Lomnica, in the Prešov Region, northeastern Slovakia. Opened in 1895, the station is the eastern terminus of the Starý Smokovec—Tatranská Lomnica branch line operated by the metre gauge Tatra Electric Railway (TEŽ).

Located at 49.1647, 20.2794 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
High Tatras, Railway stations in Slovakia, Railway stations opened in 1895

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