Štrbské Pleso: the ski area below Solisko

Štrbské Pleso is Slovakia's highest-lying settlement and one of the three ski areas run by Tatry mountain resorts in the High Tatras. The slopes lie above the lake Štrbské pleso, between the Mlynická and Furkotská valleys, and climb to Predné Solisko. The bottom station of the main lift is at about 1380 m and the top above 1800 m; the resort itself gives the height of Predné Solisko as 1840 m. At the foot of the slopes stand the large ski jumps, a reminder of Štrbské Pleso's long sporting fame.

Slopes and lifts

According to the operator there are more than 9 km of easy and intermediate slopes, and the area is known for its wide red runs with the best views of the Tatras. The resort highlights three main runs: the intermediate Interski, wide and easy to read; the easy Furkota for beginners and families with children; and the more demanding Solisko with steeper sections for experienced skiers. The slopes are equipped with snowmaking, and their width leaves plenty of room to practise turns calmly.

The 2030 m Solisko Expres chairlift climbs 428 m to Predné Solisko. At the start of the 2025/26 season a new 8-seat detachable chairlift, Interski – Medvedia kopa, opened (bottom station 1378 m, top 1568 m, 39 heated chairs): it relieves the busiest parts of the resort and opens new blue runs for beginners. This €11 million investment replaced an old drag lift and is the resort's largest in the past 15 years. Further up, the Furkota chairlift serves the higher slopes, while several surface lifts serve the practice areas below. Cross-country skiers have up to 26 km of trails around Štrbské Pleso.

Season and ski passes

The 2026/27 season dates have not been announced yet; the previous season opened here on 6 December 2025 together with the new chairlift. Ski passes are sold through the GOPASS system: prices are flexible and depend on conditions and resort occupancy, so buying online in advance pays off. Children under 6 accompanied by an adult ride free, and there are discounts for children aged 6–12, juniors aged 12–18 and seniors over 60; on an unused day a multi-day pass can be swapped for a water-park ticket. Prices as of October 2026 — check the official website.

Who it suits

Štrbské Pleso is above all for beginners, families and intermediate skiers: easy and intermediate slopes, new blue runs by Medvedia kopa, a children's ski school, and Tatry Motion rental and service. Experienced skiers will find steeper sections on the Solisko run. Here you also find the Tatras Tower viewpoint and the morning Fresh Track on empty slopes.

Getting there from Ukraine

From the Uzhhorod – Vyšné Nemecké border crossing drive via Michalovce to Košice, then along the D1 motorway via Prešov and Poprad to the Štrba exit and up to Štrbské Pleso — roughly 220 km from the border. By train from Košice go to Štrba station, from where a rack railway climbs to the lake, or to Poprad and change to the Tatra Electric Railway.

Nearby: trails and peaks

From the village starts the route Štrbské Pleso – Junction below Furkotská Valley, and in summer the Mlynická valley leads to Skok Waterfall. Above the resort rises Kriváň. Neighbouring ski areas are Tatranská Lomnica and Jasná in the Low Tatras.

Official website: vt.sk

Photos: Akkbula, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons; Kristo, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons; Andrzej Otrębski, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons; Ing.Mgr.Jozef Kotulič, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons; Benutzer:JSB, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons.