Hike Slovakia's High Tatras Mountains in a Weekend: The Winter Edition

Where do I begin. . . . what a fantastic holiday in the most gorgeous of surroundings. The entire trip was brilliantly organised from start to finish with our wonderful guide, Patrik. He was a most excellent host, not only taking us on the walks but giving information about the places and interesting facts. Such a chilled out, relaxed guy who looked after us so well. Our group were such fun and a great laugh.

The accomodation was really nice, a family run hotel. The food was superb!! We all looked forward to our breakfasts and dinners.

As for the High Tatras mountains themselves, simply breathtaking. The snowy peaks, frozen lakes, wintry forests and cosy mountain huts for lunch breaks. I didn't want to go home!!

Highly recommend to anyone to book a trip through MBA. I will be again!!

Phil, Forest of Dean (England)

A beautiful destination, and a wonderful long weekend with a perfect mix of hiking and relaxing. Thank you to Patrik, who was an excellent guide!

Lovely three day break to the Tatras mountain range with a great group. Idyllic winter scenery with just the right amount of challenge on the hikes. Our guide Miro was superb at keeping everything running smoothly and enjoyable for all.

A brilliant trip to the Tatras mountains which were very beautiful. Fitted a lot into the 3 days. . . 3 decent days hikes in different areas, a visit to thermal baths and a viewing of some ice sculptures. 8 of us on the trip which was a great group size. Lucky to have Patrik as our guide who was brilliant. . . knew his stuff with a passion for the area, and also friendly and fun. Fully recommended!

Very good overall. Excellent guide who looked after us extremely well. Level rating for winter might need reviewing. Accommodation very comfortable just a bit isolated with nothing to see or do after an early supper.

Stunning scenery, three hikes all offering something a bit different and the right level of slightly challenging but doable. Everything super well organised and the group and our guide Miro were great! Highly recommend

Three different hikes all with their own challenges and charm, stunning views, lovely accommodation and Tom our guide was brilliant.

Our guide Tom kept the hikes fun and informative. Well organised trip with great food. Have come back refreshed. . with slightly sore legs!

Well organised and great fun!

This was our first time with MBA. Soooo impressed from the initial contact all the way through to the final drop off at the airport. Hotel was good and clean. The guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. Everything worked really well. Loved the WhatsApp group he set up - we could all swap photos. The kit list was ideal, as we didn't have any idea on how much to take.

Hiking Slovakia’s High Tatras was a really memorable experience from start to finish. Everything was well organised and easy, which made it simple to just enjoy the trip. Our guide, Jan, was fantastic- knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about the mountains. He created a great atmosphere and made everyone feel comfortable throughout.

We had an awesome group, which added a lot to the experience. There was a great mix of people and a really nice energy the whole time.

The food was also excellent. I’m vegan, and it was absolutely no problem — there were always good options and everything was fresh and satisfying.

The scenery was the real highlight. The High Tatras in winter are a proper snowy wonderland, with stunning views and beautiful trails every day.

A brilliant trip overall -amazing mountains, great hiking, and a really enjoyable experience all round. Would definitely recommend.

Another brilliant trip with MBA. We’re so glad we booked this one at the last minute. As always with MBA it was well organised with our excellent guide Peter who was a Mountain Leader and rescuer! He ensured we made the most of the weather (and we had everything from snow to sun) by organising our walks accordingly. The hikes were a good mix of difficulty even if a few of us didn’t like using the crampons that much.

We stopped in some excellent places in the mountains for lunch and hot chocolates. The thermal spa was a real treat and the hotel was good quality - comfy rooms with lovely home cooked food in the evenings. We had a super group of 8 who helped make it a fun trip. Would highly recommend. Think the summer edition would also be beautiful and Peter also recommended the Slovakian Paradise trip which we might check out for another year too.

Bring lots of layers as you get warm walking up hill but it can be cold in the snow. Waterproof hiking boots are essential. We didn’t use our gators but you’d need them if it was rainy / very snowy.

This was an amazing trip, which I would recommend without hesitation. The was my 3rd MBA adventure, and they just keep getting better. The guiding by Andy (Andrej) was first class. Andy is passionate about the Tatra Mountains and it felt like he had taken us into his world for a few days. He organised the Airport collections, did the driving, and put much so thought into the food and drink for us all over the three days. The mountain huts he took us to were brilliant (one was a 4 Star Hotel). We were really well looked after by Andy and he was great company – both during the day and in the evenings, playing card games. We got lots of insight into the mountains and explanations on what we were seeing.

The views were amazing – obviously weather dependent – but even on the less sunny days there are woods, rivers and waterfalls to see and take in – and hot wine or Tatra Tea at a hut. On our trip we had a day of brilliant sunshine, a day of lower cloud and some snow – but still great views, and a day of lots of snow. The variety actually added to the adventure – each day was different. The terrain is mixed, but certainly not difficult or particularly steep, no one had any difficulties. Walking in spikes gave excellent grip. Andy set a good pace and allowed the group to go at a pace that suited them – we were never rushed.

We did so much each day – and rounding off two of the days at the Hotel Spa and the local thermal baths with a drink was a real treat.

The accommodation was excellent, very comfortable and warm with great food.

An unforgettable three days in the snowy, and sometimes sunny, mountains. Fourth MBA trip is already booked!

Hands down one of my favourite trips. Beautiful scenery, good food, a truly top-tier guide (thank you Tom!), and the loveliest group of like-minded people to share it with. Absolutely magic.

Two tips from me:

Must try - mountain sweet dish parena buchta

And if you are worried about the cold then it's not bad at all! I suffer with raynauds and am ALWAYS cold at home in England. Even in -13 I was taking off layers. It's a very different dry sort of cold. I did take disposable handwarmers though which were a God send at times!

Would recommend this incredible trip to everyone I know. Slovakia is stunning and the variety of walks and views makes this adventure different everyday. From mountain tops to forest to waterfalls and mountain huts and even sledding. This trip was everything I could have imagined and more. Tom, our guide was fun, knowledgeable and professional- top marks for a trip I would do again in an instant.

Couldn’t recommend this trip more. It was my first experience of group travel and it really made the trip. Our guide Peter was amazing also!

Stunning landscapes, cosy mountain huts and beautiful snowy walks. Day 1 was approx 4hrs walking with breaks and Day 2 was a little longer but limited elevation for both. Seamlessly organised and so relaxing - I can't believe how much we did in a 4 day trip. Crampons and poles were provided. All we had to bring was good energy. The thermal baths were a perfect end to the trip. The guesthouse was really cosy plus great food & a lovely sauna area.

Very well organised trip packed with activities. We spent only long weekend but have seen and experienced a lot. A special thank you to Andrej - our guide. You were great!

Amazing few days. Sun and snow. Stunning scenery with dramatic mountains, snow waterfalls and streams. Great company. Excellent informative local guide with obvious passion for the mountains (Andrej). Fantastic trip highly recommended.

Honestly one of the best weekends ever!! Incredible scenery, brilliant group, and a fantastic guide! Andrej was awesome. Really love Slovakia.

I really enjoyed this trip. The 3 hikes we did were all great and I loved how there was always something to eat and drink at the top. The scenery was superb, especially when we had some sun and it wasn't cold. Walking up hill for a few minutes quickly gets you warm. The food at the hotel was super and our guide, Andi, was fantastic. I highly recommend giving this trip a go if you like winter hiking that isn't too hard. Also having a couple of days in Krakow too is good to add on.

The mountains were beautiful, great to walk in the crunchy snow with amazing scenery all around. The three different walks were varied and sufficiently challenging without being too difficult.

Peter was an excellent guide and we felt very safe in his hands. Everything was well organised and ran smoothly. Would definitely recommend for those looking for a little burst of mountain air.

I loved every minute of this trip; from pick-up to drop-off, everything was so well-organised. The hotel we stayed at was lovely, with great spa facilities and delicious meals. The hikes were challenging at points, but pretty easy-going for the most part- a nice mix. The scenery was stunning, the snow was gorgeous, and the huts we stopped at for lunch were cosy and had excellent food. The thermal baths were super relaxing, and exactly what was needed. The group dynamic was perfect.

Big shoutout to our guide Patrik- he really made the trip. He was super knowledgeable about the Tatras- from the wildlife, to the weather, the routes, and the history- I feel like I learned alot. He was well-organised and clear about what we would be doing each day, friendly, funny, and super helpful when it came to handling dietary requirements. Really couldn't have asked for a better guide.

Overall- an amazing trip with amazing people. If you're thinking about going on it, I can't recommend it enough!

Absolutely fantastic experience, would highly recommend. So well organised with great communication from MBA from the offset. Hotel facilities were better than expected and the food was amazing. Great group of people on the trip, like-minded people with similar values made for an even better experience. The hikes were manageable with outstanding views and loved the mountain hut stop-offs. Really felt like we were treated to a full introduction to the best of Slovakia's Tatras. Our guide, Patrik, was an absolute star. So friendly, helpful and informative about each day's itinerary. Great to chat to and share cool details about the areas we were walking in - big shout out to him! Felt safe, welcome and at ease.

This tour exceeded my expectations in every way! This was my 4th trip with MBA, and probably the best value trip. The hotel and food was great. Our guide Patrick very knowledgeable, and created a great group dynamic with a good sense of humour. Having grown up in a mountain region, the scenery was more beautiful than expected in wintery conditions. The thermal baths were a great way to relax after a hike through the snow! I'd highly recommend this trip to anyone.

I had such a good time on this tour. The routes were good (and a good workout!) and the scenery was stunning. I also enjoyed the other activities, especially the thermal baths. The hotel was clean and comfortable and the meals were delicious. Our tour guide Patrik was outstanding - friendly, knowledgeable and patient. You should come on this trip if you want something a bit different in the winter - you won’t regret it!

Absolutely superb trip. Our guide Patrick went out of his to make everything perfect from start to finish. He planned our walks based on where would have the best weather and didn’t disappoint. The scenery was beautiful and the walks were challenging but doable. Felt there was a good mix of outdoors hiking and relaxation. Really enjoyed the thermal baths and felt like we’d been immersed in Slovak culture, avoiding the usual tourist traps. Loved every minute and would definitely do it again.

A wonderful trip with stunning scenery, enjoyable routes, and great food and accommodation. Patrik was a fantastic guide -easygoing, approachable, attentive - who made everything run smoothly and created a memorable experience.

I booked this trip a full year in advance so by the time it arrived it had a lot to live up to! ;) It was my first time travelling solo for a holiday and I was drawn to this trip for the itinerary and the destination but also the fact it would be a small group. The run-up to the trip was great - all the necessary information was provided in good time and I was able to get all the gear I needed easily. I met the group at Krakow airport as planned, and our guide, Jan, gave us a warm welcome. Jan was a great guide - he was fun, good-humoured, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and kind. His local knowledge was excellent and he offered an alternative it itinerary for day 3 due to the weather conditions, which was a great back-up plan as it included seeing a grand ice sculpture depicting a cathedral in Rome that was just breathtaking. And I loved hearing the stories of the mountain sherpas and drinking mulled wine at Rainerova.

The mountains are stunning, whether there are clear skies or low cloud. Some of the cloud inversions were beautiful.

The hotel was small and family-run. The food was plentiful and freshly prepared, and service was excellent. Rooms were simply but adequately furnished.

I had a really good time and have come away with some new friendships, which is a delightful bonus. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this trip to others.

It was perfect on all levels. The hikes were varied and so very beautiful. The thermal bath was the cherry on the cake, the hotel was very cozy and comfortable and the meals hearty and prepared with love. I cannot recommend our guide Patrik Zilka enough. He made everything run incredibly smoothly, was very conscientious and truly cared about our wellbeing and experience. This long weekend in the fresh air und unspoilt nature has rejuvenated all my senses. Thank you all for a wonderful experience that I will treasure forever.