Poprad and The High Tatras in the early 1970's was a popular ski resort area but the market was taken over by Austria, Switzerland and France because of the high costs of these resorts now The High Tatras from 2006 will start clawing back some of the winter ski business.
*Rail Travel Self-Service System in the High Tatras, based on the system of purchasing your ticket prior to getting on the train. Travelling without ticket there is a penalty of SK 1,000, for more information www.slovakrail.sk
