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Štrba

Prešov Region, Slovakia · Europe

About Štrba

Štrba works well as a base: 15 minutes from Svit, 7km from Štrbské Pleso.

Štrba is a town located in Prešov Region, Slovakia. With a population of 3,600, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Štrba sits in Slovakia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Bratislava time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Štrba to your route.

About Štrba

Štrba (Hungarian: Csorba, German: Tschirm) is a village in the Poprad District, Prešov Region, northern Slovakia. It is situated in the Sub-Tatra Basin, which separates the High Tatras and Low Tatras at the European continental divide between the Baltic and the Black Sea. It is approximately 16 km (9.9 mi) west of the

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Where is Štrba located?

Štrba is located in Prešov Region, Slovakia, Europe. The coordinates are 49.0591 latitude, 20.0798 longitude.

What is the population of Štrba?

Štrba has a population of approximately 3,600 people, making it a town in Slovakia.

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Quick Information

Population
3,600
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovakia
Region
Prešov Region
Timezone
Europe/Bratislava
Coordinates
49.0591, 20.0798

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Slovakia

Police
158
Ambulance
155
Fire
150
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.

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Worth the detour from Štrba

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Štrbské Pleso

A stunning glacial mountain lake in the High Tatras surrounded by alpine peaks, serving as a popular hiking and ski resort hub.

7 km · about 15 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Strbske Pleso

Glacial lake and resort at 1346 metres in the High Tatras, reached by the Cesta Slobody scenic road and a rack railway.

7 km · about 15 min drive

natural wonder

Tatra Mountains

The highest range in the Carpathians straddling the Polish-Slovak border, a compact alpine wonderland often called the smallest high mountains in the world.

13 km · about 25 min drive

national park

High Tatras

The smallest alpine mountain range in the world, offering dramatic peaks, glacial lakes, and excellent hiking in a compact area.

13 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Cesta Slobody (Freedom Road)

The scenic Route 537 traverses the foot of the High Tatras from Podbanske to Tatranska Kotlina, stringing together mountain resorts with near-constant views of Slovakia's highest peaks.

14 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Morskie Oko

The largest and most famous lake in the Polish Tatra Mountains, set in a breathtaking glacial cirque surrounded by towering peaks.

16 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Lomnicky stit

Second-highest peak in the High Tatras at 2634 metres, reached by cable car from Tatranska Lomnica and topped by an observatory.

18 km · about 20 min drive

national park

Tatra National Park

The smallest alpine range in the world, straddling the Poland-Slovakia border with jagged granite peaks.

22 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Štrba

  • Right hereStrbske PlesoGlacial lake and resort at 1346 metres in the High Tatras, reached by the Cesta Slobody scenic road and a rack railway.
  • Right hereCesta Slobody (Freedom Road)The scenic Route 537 traverses the foot of the High Tatras from Podbanske to Tatranska Kotlina, stringing together mountain resorts with near-constant views of Slovakia's highest peaks.
  • 18 kmLomnicky stitSecond-highest peak in the High Tatras at 2634 metres, reached by cable car from Tatranska Lomnica and topped by an observatory.
  • 28 kmCertovica PassThe 'Devil's Pass' carries Route 72 over the spine of the Low Tatras at 1,238 m: the highest paved road pass in Slovakia, with hairpin descents on both flanks and big ridge-top views.
  • 48 kmZakopianka (Road to the Tatras)The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
  • 66 kmDonovaly PassA 960 m mountain resort saddle on Route 59 between Banska Bystrica and Ruzomberok, threading between the Low Tatras and Great Fatra with a flowing climb popular among Slovak drivers.

Driving in Slovakia

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €12 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Štrba.

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🇸🇰 Slovakia

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Hybe

🇸🇰 Slovakia

18 km awayPop. 1,548

Hranovnica

🇸🇰 Slovakia

18 km awayPop. 3,204

Pribylina

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21 km awayPop. 1,323

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