Ždiar
Ždiar, Slovakia
A long mountain village at the foot of the Belianske Tatras known for its timber houses with decorated gables, kept in the Goral folk style. Stop for photos along the main street, then pick a trail into the hills.
Ždiar lies at 895 metres at the foot of the Belianske Tatras, about 34 km from Poprad and roughly three kilometres from the border crossing into Poland. First mentioned in 1409, the village was traditionally a Goral settlement; its people lived from farming, pasturing and charcoal burning, and from the late 19th century tourism was added.
A walk along the main road to the traditional timber houses is worthwhile; several hiking trails into the Tatras begin in the village. In winter there is the Strednica ski area on the edge of the village. Allow one to two hours for a stroll through the village, and half a day to a full day for hikes. The village is long and stretched out, so use the parking spots along the road for taking photos.
- Nearest town
- Ždiar, Slovakia
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 49.2706, 20.2606
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Slovakia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- RIJOCamping VYSOKÉ TATRY Stará LesnáCampsite14 km from ŽdiarTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Leharo CampingCampsite14 km from ŽdiarTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- U AnnyCampsite17 km from ŽdiarTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Camping ŁęgCampsite21 km from ŽdiarTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Pod KrokwiąCampsite21 km from ŽdiarTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Camp Gorący PotokCampsite22 km from Ždiar · 80 pitchesCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in Slovakia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Ždiar?
Ždiar is in Ždiar, Slovakia, at GPS 49.2706, 20.2606. It is about 22 km from Štrbské Pleso.
Can you camp near Ždiar?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Schronisko Głodówka, about 11 km away; within 25 km there are 29 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Ždiar?
Places worth a stop nearby: Morskie Oko (16 km), Červený Kláštor (17 km), Niedzica Castle (17 km) and Czorsztyn Castle (19 km).
When is the best time to visit Ždiar?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)