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

Breathtaking mountains, frozen lakes, warm people, and that great feeling f knowing you have earned your dinner.

What makes this trip work is the guides. They know the area so well, they can create an adventure on the go, that will get you the best from whatever the unpredictable mountain weather throws at them.

We spent two days hiking through slow with glorious sunshine and Alpine views, and a third day hacking up wet ice inside a raincloud. Day three was still magical, as we saw the moodier side of the mountains - dark shadows looming out of the mist as we climbed frozen waterfalls and explored the forest.

The highlight for me? Eating hot goulash and proper Hungarian dumplings by a frozen lake 8km up the ice. They really are geared up for hikers here!

Fantastic trip to Slovakia High Tatras mountains. Jan the guide was brilliant, funny and so organised to get the best from the trip for us. The group was just lovely, the weather and views great and lovely food and wine. Felt lucky to have booked onto this trip.

The hotel we stayed was comfortable and friendly. Comfortable place to rest after some fun walks in the crampons (recommend wearing 2x pairs of socks if you have softer walking boots to avoid blisters) The opportunities to soak in the thermal one night was fun and also enjoyed the hotel sauna too.

Another MBA trip completed and continues to deliver on fantastatic short trips away - add this one to your list!

Had a really amazing time with Tom in slovakia hiking the high tatras. He was really knowledgeable and took things at a good pace so the group stuck together. The hotel was very comfortable and the food great plus they were super accommodating of food allergies so we all ate really well.

Would highly recommend and will be going back to Slovakia again

Wonderful scenary, great itinerary, excellent food and accomodation . A superb way to see this spectaculalr corner of Europe!

This one is pretty chilled with one long but simple hiking day and 2 shorter hiking days. The scenery is spectacular, guide (Tom) friendly, professional & knowledgable, comfortable bus and very smooth logistics. Great hotel with good food. Very enjoyable and a great starter if not sure about big hikes. Always a great bunch of people on MBA trips. Appreciate everyone waiting at the airport for me when flight delayed too. I also liked how the guide adjusted the itinerary to optimise good weather windows.

Tom was a great guide, friendly and knowledgeable, very proud of his country and rightly so. Hikes were very enjoyable. The hotel was also very good, great food, coffee and wine. Staff very helpful and friendly. Facilities were very good, clean and spacious.

Had a lovely time on this trip! The views were stunning. The hikes were fun, wearing crampons was an experience but you do need them! They provide them for you so you don’t need to worry. The accommodation was really nice & they provided good food and overall this trip was really great value for money! Our guide was also super helpful and accommodating and took good care of us.

Everyone was friendly, the accommodation was really nice. Food was better than I thought and good portion sizes. The actually hikes were really beautiful, and would definitely go back to Slovakia for hiking after this!

Had a brilliant time on this short but jam packed trip. The hotel, pools and food were all great. Massive thanks to our guide Jan who was really knowledgeable and fun to spend time with. The group were lovely in every way. The walks were beautiful, nothing too difficult or steep, we walked in gorgeous pine forests, past a waterfall, and even on a frozen lake. Highlight for me was getting a glass of gluhwein in the oldest hut in the high tatras! we had sunny weather and lovely views on the first two days, but even enjoyed walking in the rain on our last morning, which made the forest beautifully atmospheric. This was my second Much Better Adventures trip and I’m already choosing my third…

I just got back from this trip and it was perfect- really enjoyed meeting new people, Tom was an amazing guide and all the arrangements were top notch. Slovakia is a beautiful country and I would love to visit again.

I just got back from a weekend in the Tatras mountains! Our tour guide, Jan, was amazing! Knew some great walks and mountains huts for yummy food!! We did three lovely hikes, in sun, snow and rain! We walked across frozen lakes and went to the thermal pools! The food at the hotel was amazing and had such a lovely atmosphere! I had a great group of people on my trip - all very like minded and a great laugh! Would most definitely recommend!

Great trip for a weekend hike. Peter was friendly, well organised and very knowledgable of the area. The hikes were moderately challenging and suitable equipment was provided for walking on ice. Accommodation was comfortable and food was excellent. The mountain scenery in the winter was fabulous. Great trip overall.

Such a great long winter weekend hiking in the snowy High Tatras with the best guide and a lovely group. Tom, our guide, was brilliant; the perfect mix of knowledgeable, fun, patient and genuine enjoyment showing us a part of his beautiful country. Plus, a great group of friendly people, happy to be outdoors together! Really recommend this trip.

This is a really wonderful weekend. The winter mountains were beautiful and the trails really good. The steam and thermal were such a nice treat after hiking in the cold. And our guide Tom was so good, giving us so much information about the area.

This trip was very well organised, with a whats app group for all the members set up beforehand so share important information. Tom was a fantastic guide, taking into account the different ability levels in the group. He changed the hikes on day 1 and day 2 around, which meant we were not doing the big day in the rain. He was fantastic at accommodating my gluten free diet. You can also borrow walking poles for free which I found very helpful. We had rain, snowstorm and sunshine over the three days so everything I packed got used! I found ski goggles very helpful in the snowstorm. We gelled really well as a group, and most of us had booked as a solo traveller, so that was really nice. No worries there! This trip won't disappoint. The food was excellent and the company fantastic.

This was my first trip with MBA and it was phenomenal. Our guide, Tom, was brilliant all the way through and the trip was really well organised. Made it so easy to enjoy hiking and getting to know the group.

What a wonderful way to spend a weekend away. The high Tatras mountains - majestic, scenic and unforgiving if you disrespect in any way.

This was my first time with MBA, and a first for trekking a mountain range like this. Still plenty of snow on our trip, despite the hot days, and walking the flat ground was a delight to be able to take it all in.

I personally found the steep sections very very hard, (my gp back here in UK confirmed i had the start of a chest infection sadly while i was there) but an alternate day was sorted for me so that I could still enjoy my time and discover things I had never done before. I can honestly say, the group I was with were fantastic and beautiful people, lots of experience and knowledge, and supportive - i will forever be grateful for their kindness and patience with this "virgin" trekker. Andy our guide. . . what a wonderful and knowledgeable soul. . . . he really was the best company on this trek and made the trip a lot of fun. The hotel , the staff and the food were superb, lovely room with a view, and the facilities top notch. Definitely take advantage of the sauna room. Slovakia did not dissappoint , and save to say I would love to return one day and trek it again. If you're on the fence about booking, just do it. . . make sure you are used to climbing and descending steep "hills" tho and if its bright and sunny, you won't need as many thermal clothing items. . . just a few lightweight layers.

Well organised - our guide Andrej was brilliant I would book another MBA trtip

A great trip! Andy our guide was just too notch. Very accommodating even when our luggage didn’t arrive from the UK! We were so lucky as well as we had a fantastic group which really made the trip. The hikes were breathtaking would highly recommend. Pack enough lighter clothing of its sunny. We book with MBA regularly and can’t recommend enough.

Enjoyable walking in stunning mountains with great views. Great to have the thermal baths included. Very nice short break which felt much longer than 3 days.

This is a fantastic, really well organised and highly recommended trip. The mountain scenery was stunning and the accommodation/food were great. Tom was a fun and incredibly knowledgeable guide, who tailored the days to the weather and ability. The hiking was easier than expected but that meant we could focus on the scenery! A wonderful way to spend a few days :-)

Such an amazing trip with some fantastic people. Our guide was great, he was so friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Can't wait for our next adventure.

What an absolutely incredible three days! First and foremost, a huge shout out to our fantastic leader, Tom. He ensured we made the most of every moment, adjusting our hikes based on the weather and taking us to breathtaking locations. His deep knowledge of Slovakian history added so much value to the experience.

We were lucky to have sunny days with fresh snow, and the provided crampons made hiking easier on the ice and snow. The group was amazing—lots of laughter and great company throughout. And the food? Unforgettable!

The beef goulash with dumplings was hands down the best I’ve ever had, and Tom introduced us to a cozy mountain hut that served the most incredible hot wine.

And the natural hot springs was a big bonus after hiking to soothe the legs.

Highly recommend this trip—an adventure filled with stunning scenery, great people, and unforgettable flavours!

This was a first time hiking holiday for me and I cannot recommend this trip enough! SO well organised and well looked after by our guide Patrick who was brilliant. It is ranked moderate in terms of difficulty level and that is accurate too, it wasn't too difficult for me at any points.

Hotel was lovely, and the breakfast and dinners included were delightful!

This trip exceeded my expectations despite 'much better adventures' having a great review from a friend beforehand. This was the first time I have travelled solo for a while and what a great organisation to choose. From start to finish the trip was wonderful. Our guide, Peter, was superb - offering his extensive knowledge of the High Tatras and beyond, and ensuring we were all well looked after and happy every step of the way. Thank you Peter. :) The hotel and staff were brilliant and the breakfasts and evening meals superb! We were certainly fuelled for the day after a breakfast offering many choices. A few surprise treats were most welcome too! The High Tatras are truly majestic and the blue skies we were rewarded with were just what was needed. The walks were manageable for the group who all exercise in various forms, but always good to get some walking practise in beforehand. Thanks again for an amazing trip. I enjoyed it so much I have already booked onto another trip with you next year. Thank you!

A great trip! Would highly recommend to anyone who wants a short, beautiful hiking trip which is very reasonably priced. We loved every hike and our guide Tom was excellent, making sure we always had everything we needed and the hikes were going at the right pace for everyone 😊

Thankyou!

We had an excellent time on the trip and would highly recommend it. The hike was fun, and the views were amazing. The trip exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Patrik, was brilliant—very friendly and helpful, making the experience even better!

Spent the perfect long weekend hiking the High Tatras. Our guide, Peter, was fantastic. Besides his great humour and keeping us all informed of each days activities, he shared such interesting stories of his experience as a mountain rescuer. I learnt so much more than I expected. The itinerary was well planned and varied, hiking the furthest on day 1, with a hot tub and sauna at the end of the day. Day 2 ended with thermal baths which were perfect for our sore muscles. I’d definitely recommend this trip for anyone who wants to get in to the Slovakian mountains.

Amazing weekend. Excellent way to spend a long weekend and 2 days off work.

Hiking was more than manageable for all of the group with varied age ranges and fitness levels. Lovely touch on the Friday evening having Prosecco in the sauna / hot tub looking over the mountains. The view from the sauna / garden of the hotel is beautiful. Thermal pools were nice the day after, a little more commercial than I expected but it was nice after 2 days of hiking. Food was plentiful and to an exceptional standard, definitely exceeded my expectations in that regard. We didn’t go hungry at all.

Peter the guide was amazing, knowledgeable, a trained mountain guide so the group all felt is safe hands. He also got involved with everything and enjoyed some conversation.

From start to finish, this was an incredible trip. Fantastic people, beautiful scenery and some epic hikes.