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Ždiar
Spend a day hiking or skiing in Ždiar; add one night (≈€6–13) if you want evening slopes or a relaxed stay.
Ždiar is a small Alpine village at the foot of the Belianske Tatras. It offers summer hiking, mountain‑biking and winter ski‑boarding. One full day covers the main activities; a second night lets you ski after dark or enjoy the local pubs.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (hiking), Dec–Mar (ski)
- avoid Nov–Dec (cold, limited services)
- Airport
- TAT
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Slovakia ↗Slovakia is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Slovakia ↗Motorways and expressways need an electronic vignette bought before you drive on them.
- Slovakia ↗Many high trails in Tatra National Park close seasonally (roughly November to mid-June); check the park's current closures before planning a hike.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ždiar158 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ždiar, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Slovakia-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, Telekom, O2 and 4ka sell prepaid SIMs; EU roaming covers EU SIMs.Slovakia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe.Slovakia-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or about 10%.Slovakia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Slovakia-wide
- SafetyŽdiar is a low‑traffic mountain village; main risks are winter road conditions and occasional stray dogs – keep to marked paths.
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- RestroomsPaid toilets at stations (€0.30–0.50 (≈ under US$1)); restaurants for customers.Slovakia-wide
- Emergency numbers158 police · 150 fire · 155 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysCastles and museums outside Bratislava close Mondays and many open only May–October.Slovakia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTAT Poprad‑Tatry Airport (Bus to Ždiar about 45 min).
- Getting aroundVillage is spread over a few kilometres; bicycle is the easiest way.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.20–€2.00 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedHostel dorm, a night, per person€13 (≈ US$16)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per person€22 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €55 (≈ US$65) · High €80 (≈ US$95)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TAT Poprad‑Tatry Airport (Bus to Ždiar about 45 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Feb
Best
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Mar
Best
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Apr
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
May
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Nov
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Dec
Care
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Best: Jan–Mar, Jun–Sep. Mixed: Dec. Avoid: Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ždiar: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
8 rd
Feb
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
7 rd
Mar
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 rd
Apr
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
13 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Oct
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Nov
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 rd
Dec
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Village is spread over a few kilometres; bicycle is the easiest way. Local bus connects to Poprad.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: ≈1 h total
Bus Poprad → Ždiar, about 45 min
Poprad offers historic centre, cable‑car to the High Tatras and good dining.
Belianske Tatras
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Local bus or bike from Ždiar, 10–15 min
Trailheads near the village give access to alpine hikes and panoramic views.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Privat U Milana
Rooms €6.3 pppn, breakfast €4, ski‑access steps from slopes
The Ginger Monkey
Dorm €13, twin €32, includes breakfast and Wi‑Fi
Pension Vasko
B&B from €16 pppn, mountain view, near ski lifts
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–€45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–€70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm1 × 1 night × €15 | €15 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €55 | €55 |
| Bus Poprad → Ždiar round‑trip1 × €8 · check | €8 |
| eSIM, 1 week data1 × €12 · check | €12 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €9 |
| Trip total≈ €99 per person per day, bed included | €99≈ US$120 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.20–€2.00 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Pizza at Rustica | €6–€9 (≈ US$7–11) |
| Ski lift ticket (day)check | €20–€30 (≈ US$25–35) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus timetable varies by season; check the Poprad‑Ždiar line times.
- Winter tyres are mandatory on roads after first snow.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 158
- Fire
- 150
- Ambulance
- 155
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Emergency
- Police158
- Fire150
- Ambulance155
Embassy
US consulate in Bratislava; other embassies in Bratislava or Vienna.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Poprad → Ždiar bus: about €8 (≈ US$10) one‑way, 45 min (check schedule)
Say or show
- Prepáčte — Excuse me / Sorry (prepáčte)
- Ďakujem — Thank you (ďakujem)
- Koľko to stojí? — How much is it? (koľko to stojí)
- Kde je autobusová zastávka? — Where is the bus stop? (kde je autobusová zastávka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ždiar. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep (hiking), Dec–Mar (ski) · avoid Nov–Dec (cold, limited services) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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