Low Tatras Mountains

The administrative, cultural, economic and tourist centre of the central Liptov region is the city of LIPTOVSKÝ
MIKULÁŠ.
A greater part LIPTOVSKÝ MIKULÁŠ (population 32,500) is situated on the right bank of the river Váh and in the
middle of the Liptovská kotlina basin. Its situation next to the eastern bank of the water dam Liptovská Mara
and the vicinity of the Low Tatras, the West Tatras, and the Chočské vrchy Mts. have literally predetermined
this city to become one of the most important tourist centres in Slovakia.
HISTORY
The first written record of the town of Liptovský Mikuláš dates back to 1286. The originally parish settlement
developed in the 14th century into a medieval town that towards the end of the 17th century became the seat
of the Liptov county and its administrative and political centre. In March 1713, legendary outlaw and folk
hero Juraj Jánošík was tried and executed in this town. In the former half of the 19th century, Liptovský
Mikuláš was included among the most important centres of Slovak national and cultural life.

RECOMMENDED TRIPS
The system of caves Demänovské jaskyne of the world reputation is situated in the immediate environs of
Liptovský Mikuláš, only several kilometres away in the valley Demänovská dolina. The Demänovská dolina
valley offers ten marked routes and a dense network of footpaths also suitable for more leisurely walkers.
In the lower part of the valley the paths lead across forests and deep canyons interspersed with steep cliffs,
contrasted by the upper part which is dominated by dwarf pine forests and alpine meadows. The majority of the
routes are connected into circuits. Fit tourists almost always use the occasion to ascend to some of the Low
Tatra peaks, like Chopok (2,024 m) or Ďumbier (2,043 m) providing a superb view of almost half of Slovakia.
Skiers are well familiar with the community of Jasná situated at the lower station of the lift to Chopok.