Discover Poprad: Culture, Nature and Holiday Apartments

Poprad combines impressive cultural monuments with experiences in nature and water attractions. A particularly significant historical trace is the Tomb of the Prince of Poprad. It is the tomb of a Germanic prince from the transition between the 4th and 5th centuries AD and is unique in Europe in terms of the preservation of its wooden architecture and furnishings.

Culture and History

The Scherfelov dom was established in 2008 and presents the life, scientific work and extensive civic engagement of Viliam Scherfel in a permanent exhibition. At the same time, the building serves as a gallery and hosts various exhibitions. Another cultural focus is Spišská Sobota in Poprad, with its uniquely preserved urban heritage reserve. The Church of St. George there dates from the middle of the 13th century and has a Gothic interior as well as an altar from the workshop of Master Paul of Levoča. The square in Spišská Sobota is lined with Renaissance and Gothic burgher houses. The branch of the Podtatranské Museum is located in a burgher house within the heritage reserve; this burgher house is a national cultural monument.

In the city centre of Poprad stands the early Gothic Church of St. Egidius, dating from the 13th century. Its interior is decorated with an exceptional ensemble of medieval paintings. During guided tours of the church, you can climb up to 26 metres and enjoy a panoramic view from the tower gallery. The Tatranská galéria also combines history and the present: it was created by converting an old power station building, which is also an important technical monument. The gallery offers chamber exhibitions and creative workshops.

Popradské kultúrne leto has a tradition spanning more than 20 years and takes place annually. Popradské kultúrne leto 2024 featured concert Fridays and Saturday morning fairy-tale sessions for children.

Water and Wellness

AquaCity Poprad has 13 indoor and outdoor pools with thermal water ranging from 28°C to 38°C, water slides and more than 350 water attractions. AquaCity Poprad's wellness and spa area covers 1,600 m² and includes various saunas, inhalation facilities, whirlpools, a lovers' bay and a snow cave.

Nature and Trails

The Kvetnica nature trail in Poprad presents the Slovak forest vegetation zones, the historic archaeological site of Zámčisko and the Hranovnícka dubina National Nature Reserve at nine stations. Kvetnica has several marked hiking trails and loop trails, as well as a Stations of the Cross trail leading to the Chapel of the Resurrection near the 941-metre-high summit of Krížová.

In the northwestern part of Kvetnica there is a 21-hectare game reserve housing mouflon and wild boar. From the Kvetnica nature trail, visitors can reach the 921-metre-high summit of Zámčisko and enjoy views of the surrounding landscape. The nature trail loop is 13.6 km long, begins in Kvetnica Forest Park and takes approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Getting There

Poprad is served by Poprad-Tatry International Airport. Poprad also has road and rail connections via the international E50 road and the Košice–Bratislava main railway line, with connections to the Czech Republic and Ukraine.

Other Places

Other places: Hozelec, Zdiar, Svit, Hôrka, Sunava, Gánovce, Velký Slavkov, Liptovská Teplica

To the higher-level travel overview: Poprad District.