Sliezsky Dom Mountain Hotel

Sliezsky Dom Mountain Hotel is the highest hotel with comprehensive facilities in Slovakia at an altitude of 1,670 m above sea level. It is located directly below Gerlach, the highest peak in Slovakia. It has a unique location offering comprehensive services that will satisfy even the most demanding clients.

Listen to the silence of the mountains, enjoy beautiful views of the Tatra countryside and “recharge your batteries” in the highest mountain hotel in Slovakia. Families with kids can use a baby cot, high chair, changing table, baby carrier for a hike, and mini children’s corner.

THE HISTORY
The history of Sliezsky Dom began in 1871 when the first stone building was erected on its site. However, it was swept away by a snow avalanche just three years later. A single-storey new building later replaced it with eight rooms, four for guests. The building included two storerooms, a kitchen and a stable for two cows, which supplied the operation with fresh milk. The building was inaugurated on 2 June 1895.

In 1907 and 1908, the original lodge was enlarged with a spacious extension, increasing the capacity of the Sliezsky Dom to 40 beds. It was open from 15 June to 15 September.

Sliezsky Dom was the venue for pioneering ski training and served as a training centre for mountain troops during the First World War. Over the years, the Velická Valley gradually gained in popularity, and Sliezsky Dom became an ideal starting point for climbing Gerlach Peak.

Thanks to this, it underwent further reconstruction, which lasted until 1959. The renovated lodge provided accommodation in simple dormitories for 12 people and more comfortable accommodation in 3- to 4-bedded rooms with wardrobes for 103 people.

Introducing hot and cold water, electricity, and central heating significantly enhanced the guests’ comfort. However, the renovated lodge did not serve the tourists for long. In 1962, it caught fire and burned down completely in one night.

In 1965, the construction of the “Palace under Gerlach” began. The new hotel was put into operation three years later. At its opening, the new Sliezsky Dom had a capacity of 130 beds, which was later increased to 148 beds. At the beginning of the 1990s, the hotel was privatised, but the new owner needed more money to run it, so the hotel doors often remained closed to guests.

Sliezsky Dom provided shelter for countless tourists, climbers and skiers, among whom there was no shortage of prominent personalities. In 1995, it was visited by Pope John Paul II, who consecrated a wooden cross during his visit. The cross is still erected above the Sliezsky Dom in his honour today.

Sliezsky Dom underwent a complete reconstruction between 2009 and 2011, and today, it is the site of the highest mountain hotel with a comprehensive range of services for individual and corporate clients.

Thanks to a sensitive architectural approach, the exterior and interior of the hotel have retained the traditional Tatra style, whose atmosphere is enhanced by using quality natural materials and photographs of the High Tatras by Ladislav Janiga.

The hotel has 44 rooms. The hotel also offers a wheelchair-accessible standard room. The high standard of accommodation services is complemented by unique gastronomy in the hotel’s à la carte restaurant and a wellness centre with an unrepeatable view of Velické Tarn.

The hotel tries to meet the needs of less demanding tourists, for whom it provides accommodation in a tourist hostel with a capacity of 12 beds. Thanks to its exceptional location and complexity of services, the Sliezsky Dom Mountain Hotel is suitable for anyone looking for relaxation and privacy away from traditional tourist centres.

It also provides excellent conditions for family celebrations, weddings and corporate events. In the summer season, a self-service restaurant and an outdoor terrace overlooking the Velická Valley are also available for guests.

SUITE
Pamper yourself. Space is the most significant advantage of our Classic Suite. The spacious suite offers a cosy atmosphere and a separate bedroom with a bathroom. Some suites have a shower, others a bathtub. The pleasant furnishings of the apartment create the atmosphere of a mountain chalet with a unique view of Gerlach. There are four suites of this type. The suite has two fixed beds and two extra beds.

FAMILY SUITE
Imagine duplex living right under Gerlach. The Deluxe Suite offers this, with comfortable beds and, a bathroom on the upper floor and a living room on the lower floor. The suite has three fixed beds and two extra beds in the form of a sofa bed, ideal especially for families with kids. The Deluxe Suite includes a living room that can also serve as a meeting room for about ten people. There are two suites of this type.

DELUXE SUITE
Looking for more space? The Deluxe+ Suite is the best choice in Sliezsky Dom. The duplex suite is for a maximum of six adults, providing the highest comfort with unique views, amenities and atmosphere of the High Tatras. The suite has four fixed beds and two extra beds.

HIKER’S ROOM
Those particularly interested in mountains and alpine hikes and looking for a place to relax in Sliezsky Dom will find a spacious twelve-bed hiker’s hostel with a private bathroom.

TRIPLE ROOM
Decorated in a modern wooden style, the triple room offers three fixed beds. It provides a magnificent view of the Gerlach Peak and the Tatra Basin. A total of five rooms of this type are available.

SUPERIOR ROOM
This stylish double room with a view of the Tatra Basin offers plenty of comfort and a relaxing Tatra atmosphere thanks to its modern wooden interior. Twenty-one rooms of this type are available and provide everything you need for a pleasant stay at our altitude.

DINING
A place where gourmet pleasure and spectacular countryside are combined . Visit Sliezsky Dom on your way to a breathtaking Tatra experience. You will be delighted by the chef’s delicious specialities, the great atmosphere of the crackling fireplace in the lobby bar or the summer terrace, from which you can enjoy the view of the surroundings for hours.

RESTAURANT
The pork goulash, cooked in a cauldron, with fresh Tatra bread in the highest restaurant in Slovakia is an experience in itself. It has been tasted by many and receives only the best references! Start or end every exciting day in the High Tatras with the wide range of fresh dishes in Sliezsky Dom.

The specialities prepared by our chefs are a fitting addition to the surroundings of Sliezsky Dom. The cuisine is based on Tatra ingredients and dishes, but you don’t have to limit your choice. In addition to a holiday, you can meet entire teams and colleagues for team building or invite your business partners to join you under Gerlach for a good meal.

Thanks to the soundproof dividing wall, the restaurant can be adapted to different needs so that you can organise various events here – from small family gatherings and weddings to corporate events. The atmosphere of the cosy interior is complemented by photographs depicting the Tatra theme taken by the mountain guide Ladislav Janiga.

Dinners are served either buffet style, a four-course à la sous chef menu or a three-course à la carte menu. Depending on hotel occupancy. À la Carte is served until 5:00 p.m. In addition to the à la Carte, there is a seasonal tourist menu, and dinner is served from 18:00.

Please let us know your ideas if you have special gastronomic or dietary requirements. We will be happy to prepare a menu to suit your taste. The hotel restaurant is open from 07:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

LOBBY BAR
Sit by the crackling wood in the fireplace and enjoy the alpine atmosphere in the reconstructed lobby bar of Sliezsky Dom. The time spent socialising will be a fitting end to the day. It’s the perfect place to relax and meet other guests or team-building colleagues for a drink and some fun. Plan your hike to Gerlach, discuss the latest business news, and read a newspaper or a book over a glass of good wine.

SLIEZSKY LODGE
Close to the hotel, there is Sliezsky Lodge. After renovation, we have converted the former Mountain Guides Club into a self-service restaurant with traditional Slovak dishes and a mountain lodge with an authentic Tatra atmosphere. In summer, you can enjoy your meal on the terrace with a view you will not tire of.

Visit Sliezsky Lodge and terrace with friends, colleagues or business partners. You will find plenty of space to share your hiking experiences and other everyday activities.

In Sliezsky Lodge or on the terrace, we will prepare an original buffet for you, completing the rich gastronomic experience just a short walk from the sky. The terrace is available from June to the end of September. The Sliezsky Lodge is open daily from 08:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

BUFFET & SUMMER TERRACE
Our summer terrace offers guests pleasant relaxation from June until the end of September, with a view of the panorama of the Tatra Basin. On the terrace, with a capacity of up to 100 seats, you relax and replenish those calories you lost during your hike. The buffet is open during the summer season. On offer are draught kofola, beer and hot drinks.

SPA & WELLNESS
Recharge your batteries and relax in the cosy wellness in the highest mountain hotel in Slovakia. At an altitude of 1,670 m, you can find a cosy relaxation centre that will enhance your experience of the High Tatras.

Very close to Velické Tarn, Hotel Sliezsky Dom is a pleasant place to relax and unwind after an active hike in the surrounding mountains or after a challenging climb up Gerlach. Add to that the authentic views from the relaxation area of Velicke Tarn and the beautiful Tatra peaks.

The wellness area offers a whirlpool, saunas, massage and a relaxation room. Due to the capacity of the wellness, we recommend booking in advance. Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

WHIRLPOOL
The spacious whirlpool for five people is suitable for relaxation if you need total body regeneration and want to relax your mental state after a busy week. At a suitable water temperature (35 – 38˚C), it benefits the blood vessels, optimises blood circulation and relaxes the muscles.

SAUNAS
After a hard day in the mountains in winter, or even at any other time of the year, a sauna in Sliezsky Dom is the ideal end to the day. Relax your muscles and warm up with the pleasant warmth of the spacious steam and Finnish saunas. The saunas are also available for groups of up to ten people.

MASSAGES 
Hiking in the mountains is only half of a healthy lifestyle. The other is proper relaxation and body massage. Several types of massages are also available in the highest wellness centre in Slovakia.

RELAXATION ROOM
Relax by looking at something beautiful. At the end of the day, relaxing in rooms with a unique view of Velické Tarn, the surrounding peaks, and the waterfall will convince you that wellness in Sliezsky Dom is quality relaxation. Panoramic views of the High Tatras and a pleasant feeling after wellness are the ideal combination to end any day in the highest hotel in Slovakia.

WEDDINGS
An extraordinary day in a person’s life also requires a remarkable place. We will be delighted to prepare a unique wedding celebration with the ceremony at Velické Tarn at the foot of the majestic Gerlach Mountain. Our team will ensure you have beautiful memories of these unforgettable moments.

The hotel’s restaurant can seat approximately 75 people. The premises are available from 11 a.m. to 5 a.m. the next day. We offer 44 rooms, 97 fixed beds and 16 extra beds. A new feature of the hotel is rooms offering spectacular panoramic views. Here, your wedding will become a unique experience for all your guests.

The hotel’s gastronomy is under the supervision of TOP chefs. The combination of traditional Slovak cuisine and modern gastronomy is unique. You can take advantage of a classic à la carte menu, evening refreshments, engaging barbecues, tailor-made menus or special gastro-tasting dinners. We will prepare your wedding menu according to your requirements and ideas.

Do you wish to have professionals arrange the decoration of the hall and the restaurant? We will help you. We cooperate with several agencies that will ensure that the decoration is the proverbial icing on the cake. We will be happy to advise you.

Flowers, decoration, make-up, music and hairdresser. Whatever you can think of, contact us. Would you like to arrange a midnight capping of the bride, a folk ensemble or an MC? Whatever you wish, we will arrange it to relieve you of unnecessary stress.

CELEBRATIONS
Celebrate your round wedding anniversaries or birthdays with us. Our team will make sure you have unforgettable memories of these moments. We also offer the option of a private party with evening entertainment with a mountain guide or wine tasting, cognacs or authentic Cuban cigars.

If you are planning a proper party with a DJ or live music, we will happily arrange it for you. Would you like a folk ensemble and an MC? Whatever you wish, we will arrange it for you to relieve you of unnecessary stress.

BUSINESS DINNERS
Enchant your business partners with the ambience. Where else would you take a foreign or even domestic business partner? What other place offers such an atmosphere as the hotel below the highest peak in Slovakia?

Sliezsky Dom is the ideal place for a business dinner (from 2 to 20 people), for example, where, with our assistance, you can impress your business partner in the best possible way in a quiet and pleasant environment where you will not be disturbed by the surroundings. We can arrange for you to be transferred to Sliezsky Dom any time of the year.

TEAM BUILDING
Experience something new and unique together with your colleagues. Our team-building programmes will test your skills and bring out your best. In conditions where you will try to “fight for survival,” we will prepare an excellent programme for you after which delicious specialities and good fun await you in Sliezsky Dom.

The best team building is in the countryside, requiring you to concentrate. Don’t just run around the meadows; come to the mountains. Learn something really useful – find a colleague in an avalanche (of paperwork), rescue a colleague at the last minute (during a presentation when technology fails) and carry (the company) to safety. All this against the backdrop of beautiful Tatra views. Participating in team building at Sliezsky Dom and the business world will never surprise you again.

INDOOR ACTIVITIES
At any time of the year, enjoy various fun activities to make your leisure time more enjoyable. Whether it’s raining, snowing or windy outside, you’ll always find a way to make your stay more enjoyable.

LIBRARY
Nothing frees the spirit and clears the mind like a walk in the countryside or reading a good book. It’s best if you combine the two. It is at Sliezsky Dom that you can combine these pleasant activities. We have a library that appeals not only to lovers of novels, detective stories, and science fiction but also, for example, poetry and short stories.

SOCIAL GAMES
Social games offer fun for the whole family or a group of friends. At Sliezsky Dom, you can play classic games from childhood, such as Ludo, chess and other games for the more demanding, such as poker and Kris Kros. There is also a games console available.

TABLE TENNIS
Table tennis is one of the fastest sports games in the world. It teaches players agility, endurance and quick reactions. Measure your strength in table tennis at Sliezsky Dom. We can provide everything you need for the game.

SUMMER IN THE TATRAS
The sun’s rays caress the surrounding nature, summer shows its strength, and the birds call you with their persistent chirping to a mountain adventure. Easy hikes, forest walks or climbing Gerlach Peak are undoubtedly the best ways to get acquainted with the beauty of the Tatra countryside and enjoy its diversity. The hiking trails are open from 1 June to 31 October. The most beautiful summer is in the mountains!

HIKING, FAUNA & FLORA
The picturesque surroundings of the High Tatras offer a myriad of activities you can do individually or in the company of family and friends. Go on a challenging alpine hike or a relaxing walk or discover the fascinating world of animals and plants.

If you choose hiking, you can walk through the Tatra Mountains on trails marked with signs (red, blue, green, yellow). They are divided into several groups according to the difficulty of each section.

There are around 1,400 species of plants, among others, for example, the primrose, the Tatra fritillary, the alpine bearberry, the spicebush, the High Tatras spicebush, the eyebright, the glossy carnation and the Tatra poppy. Most of the area is covered with coniferous forests, with dwarf pine in the high altitudes; in the highest altitudes, no forests are left.

The Tatra Mountains are home to a number of animal species, among the rarest of which are the Tatra chamois, the mountain roe deer, the red deer, the Tatra marmot, the Tatra vole and the Tatra snow vole. The large carnivores are the lynx, the common wolf, the brown bear and the wild cat.

Birds include the golden eagle, common kestrel, peregrine falcon, sparrow hawk, Eurasian and wood owls. Among river animals, the river otter can be found here, and the river trout can also be found in the Tatra streams.

TRAIL RUNNING
The surroundings of Sliezsky Dom offer an ideal area for trail running activities. Trail running is becoming an increasingly popular sport not only among Slovaks. The sport is running in the open air, often on mountain or forest trails. Those who go trail running do it usually in all weather conditions.

The surroundings of Sliezsky Dom are a popular location for trail running, not only in summer but especially in winter; for both professional and recreational athletes, this location is ideal due to its altitude and superb climatic conditions.

If you go trail running in winter, we recommend you wear warm clothes and stretch to warm up your muscles before the actual run. Trail running, unlike traditional running on asphalt surfaces, doesn’t give runners time to do the same activities on the same route. The natural scenery dramatically enhances the enjoyment of running.

THE TATRAS IN WINTER
The surroundings of Sliezsky Dom offer exciting opportunities for sports and recreation during the winter months. Alpine hiking, tobogganing, ski mountaineering, icefalls, snowshoeing or climbing Gerlach Peak are just a small sample of what you can do in this magical winter environment.

WINTER HIKING
During the winter closure, you can enjoy easy hikes to either Hrebienok, Tatranská Polianka or Batizovské Tarn, as long as there is no continuous snow cover on the route. Approximately 20 km of marked trails are set out every winter in the alpine environment, only accessible to hikers up to the alpine huts.

Therefore, when visiting the Tatras, it is necessary to bear in mind that the hiking trails ending on the peaks of the Tatra peaks are closed, except for Slavkovský Peak, which, according to the TANAP visitor regulations, is accessible at times when there is no snow cover.

Before your tour, always inquire about the current weather and the condition of the trails at the Mountain Rescue Service or the Tourist Information Centre in Stary Smokovec. In winter, you can reach Sliezsky Dom by hiking trails from Tatranská Polianka, Starý Smokovec, and Tatranské Zruby.

SKI MOUNTAINEERING
Thanks to the location of Sliezsky Dom, ski mountaineering has never been easier. Behind the unique conditions that prevail in the Velická Valley during the winter, this sport is one of our guests’ most popular activities. Many guests even come up to us on the snowy road, have a delicious lunch and a coffee and go skiing again to Tatranská Polianka or Hrebienok.

Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced ski mountaineer, you will find opportunities for adequate enjoyment in both cases. The easy trails around Velické Tarn or the route to Hrebienok or Tatranská Polianka are ideal for recreational skiers new to ski mountaineering.

More athletic people who want to escape the crowded ski slopes can enjoy the beauty of the surrounding countryside accompanied by a mountain guide and experience unforgettable downhill in pristine snow or climb to the peaks with spectacular views.

CLIMBING
Come and try climbing the white-blue splendour! Up to 6 icefalls freeze above Sliezsky Dom in winter – Orolin’s Ice, Nevestin Veil (Bride’s Veil), Večný dážď (Eternal Rain), the ice from the Veľká Crevice, the ice to the right of the Velická Próba and the well-known Sopel. The latter freezes up to 90 m long. For the ascent, you need special training or the company of a certified mountain guide, which we will happily arrange for you.

SLEDGING
Haven’t had a good laugh for a long time? When you go sledging, that is sure to happen, and the smile on your face won’t freeze from the cold. Return to your childhood on the 7 km long trail from Sliezský Dom to Tatranská Polianka. At the Sliezsky Dom reception, you can borrow classic wooden sledges and cheerful gliders.

SNOWSHOE WALKS
The surroundings of Sliezsky Dom are an ideal place to try out snowshoes, which are the perfect accessory for every hiker when wading through even the deepest snow. Snowshoeing is very easy and requires no special training.

The terrain around Sliezsky Dom is suitable for both short and more demanding snowshoe hikes. You can walk on Velické Tarn and its surroundings towards Hrebienok or Batizovské Tarn. Snowshoes and hiking poles can be rented at the hotel.

Rooms: 44

Price: from 136 EUR per night

Source: www.sliezskydom.sk