Europe’s Best Kept Secret -Tatra National Park (SLOVAKIA is Incredibly Underrated)
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- Опубликовано: 16 май 2024
- The High Tatras Mountains are located on the border between Slovakia and Poland in Central Europe. The High Tatras are known for jagged mountains, emerald green lakes, rugged hiking trails, and cable cars - all coming together to form the perfect adventure destination. Join us as we uncover Slovakia’s hidden gem, share local insights, and immerse ourselves in the rich culture that surrounds these majestic mountains.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:13 Cable Car
02:51 Trailhead
05:49 Summit
09:57 Lunch
11:08 Hike back to town
13:29 Villa Beatrice
15:53 Dinner at Koliba Kamzik
Europe’s Best Kept Secret -Tatra National Park (SLOVAKIA is Incredibly Underrated)
#hightatras #tatramountains #slovakia
Always makes me happy when people make it beyond Bratislava. Yes, Slovakia is very underrated but that's fine, overtourism isn't cute:)
So true! We can’t wait to explore more of Slovakia! Such great first impressions!
High Tatras or other famous location are already overturism for few last years. So...
@TimoteonSK OK, there is quite a number of people on popular hikes (Rysy etc.) but there is still so many places where people don't go at all.
@@Busha69 Yes, you are right. It should split little bit. If you dont worry about bears :D
What bears? If you go to Canada, they have grizzlies there, we have only our small cuddly brown bears.@@TimoteonSK
Slovakian´s are still surprised how Western people are still surprised that Slovakia is nice and fabulous country.
I want to visit my home lands... 💙☦️
As a slovak, I thank you for a great presentation of our country. Beautiful shots, sound and editing. You did a very valuable work for our country. Better than our government and department for travel did to date. I hope you have enjoyed the stay in Slovakia... 🙂
Wow, thanks for such a great compliment! We are so happy you enjoyed the video 🫶🏼
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Slovakia is a super lovely and peaceful country! It's amazing we are sharing those breath-taking mountains! Cheers from Poland!🤍💙❤
“Peaceful” 🤣🤣 are you crazy?
@pawejarosz7329
Thank you for a nice comment about our country :) Cheers from Slovakia ! 🤍❤
@@kurtcodeine.when you compare it with west countries than yea. We are peaceful and super safe country..
I love you neighbours. Poland is amazing. 💖💜♥
Thanks for nice comment about Slovakia. I only wonder how Sammy and Tommy made such lovely clips with so few people (maybe they went there fist school day or something), because in last years there is so many tourist, you need to wait in line in harder trails.
Be careful that these mountains, while seemingly small, are the real deal. Approach them with the same respect, you would approach the Alps. Many people, especially from my country (Czechia) make the mistake of underestimating the High Tatras. Slovaks have dozens of stories, ranging from funny to outright tragic, about Czechs getting stranded or even lethally injured, because they underestimated their hiking skills and required gear (clothes, boots etc.). These beautiful mountains deserve your utmost respect! Slovakia is like tiny Switzerland.
100% correct. The first think that came to my mind as I started to watch it now....hope they have some extra clothes, water and snacks. The mountains can be unpredictable
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@@supersimosssupersimoss5001I'm just starting and I'm wondering where are their sweaters/light jackets, why are their backpacks tiny, do they have enough bottles of water, where is their FOOD-
Slovakia is super underrated!! And also VERY affordable!
Couldn’t agree more!
Reminds me of a funny scene from EuroTrip where they ended up in Slovakia and used $1.83 to rent themselves into a mansion due to the exchange rate
affordable ? prices very little under european average, something same or even more expensive. Imagine living there with average salary of 1300 euros a month :)) Slovakia have beatiful nature, shit service and people thou
@@norman157 And it was filmed in Czechia.
Affordable unless you are slovak but yes its a wonderful country
Iam living in Slovakia whole life and i'm really appreciated when i see video like this....thank you for you publishing, that you enjoyed our country and i hope that you will be back some time :) ❤
Thank you so much for watching!!
Im from Slovakia 🇸🇰 i love Slovakia ❤
We do too!! 🫶🏼
I thank ypu for making Slovakia a nicer place, visiting and tasting our dishes. Slovaks love sour food..
It was our pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Fermented foods/sour foods are good for your gut. 🙃🙃🙃
What a wonderful vlog. I really enjoyed it.
Being a Czech having lived in Scandinavia for the past 20 years, I really miss "our" mountains. When I visited my home land this year, I have been to High Tatras with my 80-year-old parents for a week long trip and it was wonderful. Not climbing as much as you did ( logically) but we had some great time too ( Skalnate pleso, Strbske pleso, Stary Smokovec, Tatranska Lomnica, Hrebienok etc.)
I can only imagine how shaky it must have been to reach that summit and then look down and start descending. Imagine how people did it more than 100 years back, no sporty clothes, no granola bars, and ladies in long skirts and hats :-)
(All I could look at with concern was the young lady´s bare shoulders, turning redder and redder with time passing, thinking - oh boy, that will be some serious sun burn in the evening, the same I sustained when I was descending Skalnate pleso with my son mid-July this year:-) .
Koliba Kamzik visit with local dishes tasting looked like such a fun.
High Tatras are gorgeous and I hope I will return one day again.
Nice video guys, glad to see that you enjoyed your stay in Slovakia. Just a heads up though, flying a drone is not permitted in the national parks of Slovakia. There have been cases of mountain goats falling off cliffs and dying after being startled by a drone. The fines can be pretty significant if you get caught.
You guys captured the beauty of this gorgeous area in such a fun way.
Thanks so much mom 😊
wow we were in Slovakia last month, i did not know it has such a beautiful place
Such a great hidden gem!
We have more beautiful places. One life is not ehnough to see all. ;)
Incredible views and I'm pretty sure it's thousand times better to be there live !!
It truly is! Thanks so much for watching 😃
Greetings from our Slovakia, I am glad you found us and like our country 😉
Thank you very much for the positive promotion of my country. I am very happy for your visit and I firmly believe that you will come back here and experience other beautiful hikes in our unknown country👊🙂
Thank you for promoting of our beautiful country! Great video! 😊🙏👍👋
Thank you so much!! 🫶🏼
Ďakujem vám za veľmi krásne video a pozdravujem vás zo Slovenska
Always makes me happy when someone likes our motherland!
WOAH those views were insane!! Had no idea Slovakia looked like that! So stunning! Also some parts of that trail were willllllddddd. Way to channel your inner billy goats hahaha
Yeah we were so surprised as well 😍 such a beautiful country! It was a rough hike at times but glad we could channel our inner billy goats 😂 miss you guys!
And this is just a peak what Slovakia can offer
I grew up in Slovakia, I don't live there now (work and family reasons) and I miss the mountains so much. It's been a few years since I visited High Tatras, I hope I will be able to go there next year. I used to hike a lot and the nature there is just amazing. I'm glad you had a great weather, so you could properly enjoy it, I know the views are so much better in real life!
Ďakujem za milé, vtipné video. Teší ma, že ste sa tu dobre cítili.
Thanks for the nice, funny video. I am glad that you felt good here.
Thank you so much! 🤗
As Slovak myself you guys have captured the Tatras beautifully! One of the most beautiful locations, with excellent weather and the dinner at the end... excellent food choice! (but the beer could be better, lol). 👏
Thank you!! The nature and food was sooo good!!
As a Slovak person
Thank you for showcasing our national pride. We may not have oil, or huge megacities, or an industry, but we got nature. And we got plenty of nature.
The nature is sooo good 🙌🏻💞
Slovakia very nice❤😊
So true!
Slovakia is beautiful, I love Slovakia
Yesss 🙌🏻
High Tatras are a mainstream, try Mala Fatra, river rafting, caves, castles, spas as well
Thanks for the recs!
Increíbles paisajes, muy bonito Slovakia. Gran vídeo, saludos 🎉
Thanks 👍👍👍
YOU make ME proud of my country, well done 👍
Aw thank you 🫶🏼
As a slovakian i reallty enjoy your video. You liked the slovakian nature and so i would recommend you to check the "Slovak paradise national park" and the hikes with ladders and so on... would work for you so well :) keep treveling and im glad you liked it here
Pripájam sa k odporúčaniu. Vysoké Tatry sú nádherné, ale oproti Slovenskému raju je to len kameňolom.
"slovakian" neexistuje, "Slovak" je spravne, co je divne lebo si pouzil obe slova v jednom komentari...
@@Tired4Hourssíce mi to slovo tiež lezie na nervy, v angličtine sú obe slová správne 🤷♂️
@@vkdrk nie, nie su. Slovak je originalna podoba, Slovakian je nespisovne a 90% ludi z anglicky hovoriacich krajin s tym tak aj suhlasi. Ked nechces vyzerat ako chuj tak proste pouzivaj Slovak.
🇸🇰🤍💙❤️🇸🇰 Yes, our beloved Slovakia is very beautiful and not only because of the High Tatras. Thanks for sharing, guys. 😉👍
oh my God you guys, we have been to the High Tatras dozens of times but we never had the courage to do the hike, it's sooo dangerous! 😲... But the region is really gorgeous Tatranska Lomnica, Vysoke Tatry, Poprad, Strbske Pleso, the Low Tatras also has so many cute local villages specially in the Liptov region with amazing food and great trails. You guys have to come back! Frantiska is sad that you didn't tell us you were going to her country! Now you have to come back haha😁... Awesome video! 😊
Lucky you guys! What a beautiful destination 😍 you gotta do that hike next time it was spectacular! We will be back to see more of the area and we should all do it together!
Hike is dangerous for those, who are not mentaly prepared. Hiking is more about mental adjustment, physicaly you can, i am 1000% sure, make it. Look at These two guys, they don't wear a proper shoes and they made it! And the feeling when you finish the hike. Lord rhats the best mental firework ever 🙃
@@adamkovac1991 haha I think what we’re scared of is to slip on one of those rocks and end up down the abyss, not really about not being prepared mentally/physically 😅
@ its called focus 😂 and its mental thing
@@adamkovac1991 maybe you’re right 😉
Congrats Sammy and Tommy for the best video to date! I believe that Slovakia and the Tatra National Park is hard to beat because of their beauty of each, respectively.
You’re so right, the park is so beautiful 😍 So glad to hear you enjoyed the video 😊 thank you friend!
A very nice video, I am from Slovakia and High Tatras are still to be discovered :)
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Been in Slovakia probably 10-15 times. Always to Tatra mountains. Hiked every trail that is on Tatra map. I love Slovak people and beauty of nature. But past 3-4 years I can not justify staying in Slovakia. Zakopane is at least 30% cheaper with way better accomodation, as well as restaurants are way better in Polish side. I believe all this happened with Euro.
How cute, they are not afraid of heights, their videos are incredible👍🏻
I gotta explore the country a little more, this seemed incredible. Will get some friends for it, thanks for the tip!
Yes, doing this hike with a group would be so fun!🫶🏼
@@SammyandTommy and quite necessary for me, someone will need to drag me down the mountain when my legs stop working
I am so happy, that you didnt visit only Bratislava but come to Tatras too there is many things to visit like caves, castles, villages in Slovakia and Bratislava is like 1% from Slovakia... happy you enjoy hike but for me Low Tatras are love :)
Thank you for presenting Slovakia so beautifully in this and also your video from Bratislava 👍
A couple of suggestions for others planning to visit. When hiking in High Tatras please make sure to have additional layers/clothing with you as weather there can sometimes change very quickly. In the summer, start your hikes early in the morning as thunderstorms in the afternoons are common this time of the year. Also it is advised to have travel insurance which includes mountain rescue coverage. There are still many tourists who forget about this. When you slip on a trail, get injured and need to be recovered the cost of this rescue operation can go into thousands of euros. So please be safe and enjoy the beautiful mountains 🏔️
Thanks for all the tips!!
Simplemente hermoso 😍
Such a beautiful place! Thanks for watching 🤗
Ďakujeme za navstevu❤
You are the cutest travel vloggers I ever saw on RUclips since I watch travel vlogs. Greetings from Romania! Much love, John ❤
You’re too sweet! Really appreciate it John 🤗
Very well filmed! You are awesome. 😻
Ďakujem Vám S+T za pekný dokument o našom Slovensku.
So glad you liked it here!!
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Amazing!! I want to jump on the plane NOW and visit!!! xxx
Do it! It’s so worth a trip! Amazing country 😍
Hey! Beautiful video. You chose very good trail. We went the first part of your trip from Sklanate pleso to Velka Svistovka (highest point on the route) with our 7 years old daughter this year. One of my best memory from this year.
Thanks for sharing this guys, what a nice video 🤗
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Way to go Sammy!! 👊 You guys have captured such beautiful views! 🤗
Sammy killed it! It was such a gorgeous place 😍 Appreciate the support!
A quick fun fact about the pronunciation, Slavic languages don't do the "ca = ka" thing. Lomnica would be pronounced closer to "lom-ni-tza".
Какая красота!
Spasibo 👍👍👍
Very well made video. So much effort, so many shots great job, both of you. Slovakia is an amazing country with horrible leadership (politicians). But one day, it will get better. Never loose a hope! :)
Thanks for recognizing the effort, appreciate it! We are so happy you enjoyed the video 🤗
how wonderful, you have such a great weather guys 😍
we've visited High Tatras just a few weeks ago and it was raining mostly the whole time 😭but it was still a lot of fun tho
safe travels ✌🏽
We got so lucky with the weather. So glad to hear you still had a great time!
Good job exploring our country 🙂
The treat is called "Horké Maliny" (Hot Raspberries in english). It's just mashed, sugared and cooked raspberries with whipped cream or ice cream on top. It's even better with a little bit of Griotka (cherry liquor).
Ok I've been wondering, thanks! It is seriously so yummy!
I visited the Polish side of this park a few months ago, well worth the trip.
We want to explore that area next time! How was it?
@@SammyandTommy Amazing. Went in mid April so there was still snow in the mountains everywhere but the weather was pleasant. We did the Morskie Oko hike, heard it gets even better in the summer once the lake melts. There are also amazing cheap airbnbs nearby with insane views as well
Very nice presentation! You both are very nice people. It makes me happy to see how you enjoy the travel and share it with us :) AND i LOVE SLOVAKIA SO MUCH :D
Krásne video a ďakujeme pekne za návštevu🙏dúfam že ste sa cítili u nás dobre,srdečný pozdrav z Bratislavy,ahoj..🇺🇲❤️🇸🇰🙋♂️
Muy bonito lugar me gusta
11:45 Common European viper, is the only poisonous snake in Slovakia. Still almost harmless (sometimes medical assistance is needed), compared to other poisonous snakes in the world.
That’s very interesting. Thanks for sharing and watching 😊
Very nice video.Well done!
The Tatras are beautiful, but they can also be dangerous. Hiking shoes are important. :)
love your energy! :) great video! what state in the US would you compare Slovakia to?
ah yes, good hike and good 'ol babushka-like dinner with everything so heavy and filling that one cant move properly afterwards :) glad u liked it here. lovely drone shots btw
❤ es lo mejor
gracias 🤗
....and this is my home, i live in Poprad city. Amazing see you here, omg. 😀💯 good luck travelers.
In the summer of 2025 I am going on a week and a half long vacation in Central and Eastern Europe and the Tatra Mountain range is one of my stops! My group is going on a day-long hike there on our way from Krakow, Poland to Budapest, Hungary and I think it’s going to be a highlight of my trip!
WOW, that sounds awesome! The Tatras in Poland are supposed to be incredible!
Que paisajes más impresionantes ❤
So true 😍
Yes, Slovakia is the most beautiful country in the world. I wouldn't live anywhere else. This is where I'll be from cradle to grave.
Slovakia is beautiful country
Unfortunately not very well promoted in the world
People usually know only about Bratislava which is shame ...nice video by the way
True! I do not understand why people are visiting Bratislava all the time but there is nothing in there besides like two or three things. Slovakia isn't about cities but about nature and this is where people should go an visit. There is a lot to see then just capital.
Ahoy, greetings from Colton, Ca. I have been to the observatory at the summit. back in 99" with a lover from Bratislava. She was born there in 55" we stayed with her parents in Modra. The caverns below are something to marvel as well. Best wishes to you and yours. Gregory Bartholow (AKA, The cockeyed criptid). Ciao.
PSA slovak food can be very heavy, so if you try that platter (and you really should), make sure you sleep with the windows open and avoid confined spaces the next day.
only beautiful thing in my homeland is the nature
thank you for visiting
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13:47 This bookshelf is incredible. Why is this not a thing everywhere?
I thought the same thing when we arrived. Such a great idea!
Thanks for visiting and promoting our national treasure 😊
Thanks for this great video Sammy and Tommy. Seemed like filming this hike made it more difficult with holding the GoPro Stick and going back for your camera. Luckily you both made it without falling. The scenery there was absolutely breath taking on video and probably even more so in real life. The Slovakian food looked amazing as usual.
It was such an epic hike 😍 it was a lot more work filming the hike but so worth it! The food was so delicious 🤤 thank you for the comment!
You mean Slovak food. There's no such word Slovakian.
Que hermoso Dios los bendiga
Guys beautiful captures
Muy lindo ☺️
Nice video... I am from Slovakia and I know our cousine... but when I saw your dinner, I had goosebumps (like the good ones). :D
The food was really incredible!
Veru tak mnohý turisti nepoznajú Slovensko, a pritom tu máme krásnu prírodu. Malá Fatra je tiež krásna :)
Akurát neviem či to je dobre alebo zle,... Ale zase o davy ako v Prahe tu nestojím,...
@@marianmarkovic5881 a z čoho má Slovensko prosperovať ak nie z turizmu? Čo ideme ukazovať naše politické kundy ako sa mlátia?
Vivat Slovakia!
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Thank you for sharing our beauty to people!❤ Greetings from Slovakia😇
Thanks for watching!
That was fun to watch 😊 Slovakia is really beautiful indeed ❤ next time try Sliezsky dom … it’s a breathtaking experience there 😊
Yay , happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for the recommendation! 🤗
Fantástico lugar
♥ muchas gracias desde Eslovakia :)
Thank u for visiting our country ❤
💞 Thank you!
Hi guys thanks for showing other people Slovakia!
BTW the sauce on the gnochi was a slovakian cheese called bryndza and the food is called brynzove halusky
Thank you! It was soo yummy!! 🤗
I will be in the Tatras in a couple of days but in the opposite side, Zakopane, Poland😊🌲😄Happy Trails!
This is exactly the first hike I took in High Tatras when I was 10 or 11
Its almost like a pilgrimage to visit Tatras.
Wowowow beautiful 😊
The Green Lake is green due to presence of copper in nearby land.
The valley is fresh and green as it faces directly east and is shaded early afternoon by one of the highest peak of High Tatras.
That's so interesting! We did not not know that , thanks for sharing!
Un video espectacular!!! Pronto estaremos en ese lugar con la ayuda de Dios. Eslovaquia un país muy bello!!!
Glad you liked it. Have you done the drone shot of the train while taking the ride?
Beautiful
Thank you! Cheers!
You should definately check Slovenský Raj (Slovak Paradise national park)... it's much more beautiful than Tatras.. I think it's the most beautiful place you can visit in whole Slovakia
Awesome, thanks for the rec!
these places are cold, snow around the shelves, surprised to see so many dressed up for summer beach life
We were so lucky to have great weather!
You earn a subscriber great job !
Not sure if you got your answers about the food so:
The sheep cheese is called bryndza( breendsa with s spoken Z as in Zoe)
gnocchis you had are called halušky (haloushkee similar pronounciation as haloumi) and the sour cream sauce was mixed with bryndza i assume - traditional slovak dish Bryndzove halušky :)
and the halušky with sauerkraut are usually called strapačky (strApAtshkee) name comes from the word strapaty what means to have shaggy or messy hair :)