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Svit

Prešov Region, Slovakia · Europe

About Svit

Svit works well as a base: 10 minutes from Poprad, 9km from Cesta Slobody (Freedom Road).

Svit is a town located in Prešov Region, Slovakia. With a population of 7,700, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Svit 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 Svit to your route.

About Svit

Svit () is a small town in Poprad District in the Prešov Region in northern Slovakia. It lies 8 km (5 mi) west of the city of Poprad, at the foothills of the High Tatras.

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Where is Svit located?

Svit is located in Prešov Region, Slovakia, Europe. The coordinates are 49.0601 latitude, 20.2069 longitude.

What is the population of Svit?

Svit has a population of approximately 7,700 people, making it a town in Slovakia.

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Quick Information

Population
7,700
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovakia
Region
Prešov Region
Timezone
Europe/Bratislava
Coordinates
49.0601, 20.2069

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 Svit

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

9 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.

12 km · about 25 min 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.

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

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.

15 km · about 30 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.

16 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Slovak Paradise National Park

An adventure-filled national park laced with narrow gorges, waterfalls, and thrilling iron ladder and chain hiking routes.

17 km · about 20 min drive

waterfall

Sucha Bela Gorge

A thrilling Slovak Paradise canyon ascended via metal ladders and bridges beside cascading water.

17 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Svit

  • 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.
  • 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 hereLomnicky stitSecond-highest peak in the High Tatras at 2634 metres, reached by cable car from Tatranska Lomnica and topped by an observatory.
  • 37 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.
  • 50 kmZakopianka (Road to the Tatras)The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
  • 75 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 Svit.

Poprad

🇸🇰 Slovakia

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Spisska Sobota

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8 km awayPop. 2,909

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🇸🇰 Slovakia

8 km awayPop. 1,520

Vysoké Tatry

🇸🇰 Slovakia

9 km awayPop. 3,810

Štrba

🇸🇰 Slovakia

9 km awayPop. 3,600

Hranovnica

🇸🇰 Slovakia

11 km awayPop. 3,204

Spišský Štiavnik

🇸🇰 Slovakia

13 km awayPop. 2,949

Huncovce

🇸🇰 Slovakia

14 km awayPop. 3,277

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