The two concrete towers above the trees are visible from almost everywhere in the resort. They were built for the 1970 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, the event that transformed Štrbské Pleso from a quiet spa into a modern sports centre — the rack railway, several hotels and the stadium all date from that moment.
Today the area around the jumps is the centre of winter life: a compact downhill resort on the slopes of Solisko and one of Slovakia’s most reliable cross-country networks.
What to see and do: Ski Jumps, Skiing & Cross-Country
See the jumps and the stadium
A ten-minute walk from the lake brings you to the foot of the jumps. The resort hosted Nordic World Championships in 1935 and 1970 and Winter Universiades in 1987, 1999 and 2015, and ski-jumping World Cup rounds in the 1980s. The large hill has not been used for competition for years; the smaller one has seen more recent use.
Downhill skiing
The pistes run from about 1,840 m at Chata pod Soliskom down to the stadium at roughly 1,380 m — a modest area of mostly blue and red runs, but the highest-lying resort in Slovakia, so snow is usually dependable from December into April. A joint pass typically also covers Tatranská Lomnica and Starý Smokovec; check the operator’s current offer.
Cross-country skiing
Groomed loops for classic and skating start at the stadium and wind through the forest towards the Furkotská valley. Homologated race loops sit beside easy beginner circuits; grooming reports are published daily in season.
Winter walks and snowshoeing
The lake loop is cleared all winter, and the marked winter route to Popradské pleso is a classic snowy walk. Snowshoes and touring skis can be hired in the resort.
Summer at the stadium
In summer the stadium is the trailhead for the Mlynická and Furkotská valleys, and roller-ski athletes train on the asphalt loops.
How to get to Ski Jumps, Skiing & Cross-Country
- From the station, walk up to the lake and follow signs to “Areál snov / FIS” — about 20 minutes.
- Skiers staying elsewhere can ride the Tatra Electric Railway to Štrbské Pleso; ski buses run in season from the car parks.
- Car parks nearest the slopes fill early on winter weekends.
Insider tips
- Buy lift passes online in advance in high season — dynamic pricing usually favours early purchase.
- January can be very cold at this altitude (−10 °C and below is common): dress for it.
- Ski hire and ski schools operate at the bottom of the slopes; book lessons ahead in the Christmas and February holiday weeks.
Tours that fit: Ski Jumps, Skiing & Cross-Country
These GetYourGuide experiences pair well with Ski Jumps, Skiing & Cross-Country:
Day trip from €80 From Zakopane: Treetop Walk and Štrbské Pleso Trip
The best-value way to see the lake if you are staying on the Polish side. A driver takes you over the border to the Bachledka treetop walk above Ždiar and then on to Štrbské Pleso, with time to walk the lakeshore before the drive back to Zakopane.
- Cross the border to the Slovak side of the Tatras
- Bachledka treetop walk with its viewing tower
- Free time to walk the loop around Štrbské pleso
Private multi-day tour from €1299 Three-Day High Tatras & Spiš Castle Private Tour
A fully arranged private break with transport, accommodation and Slovak food experiences. It is a new listing with no reviews at the time of writing and a premium price, so treat it as a concierge-style option and compare it with booking a hotel and day tours yourself.
- Private transport and accommodation
- The High Tatras and Spiš Castle
- Meals included, per the listing
