Heľpa
About Heľpa
A bastion of Horehronie culture where rhythmic folk traditions and handmade embroidery define the rustic Slovak soul.
Highlights
- Vibrant folk festivals
- Traditional timber architecture
- Authentic choral singing
- Ornate local costumes
Key Facts
- Altitude: 744m
- Top lift: 818m
- Ski pistes: 0.4km
- Ski lifts: 1
- Lakes nearby: 2
- MTB trails: 15.1km
- Mountain huts: 3
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Heľpa
- Today: 3 to 14 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 2113 m (2020 to 2190 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 23 | 3 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 1 / 14 °C | drizzle | dry | 3 h sun |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 3 / 14 °C | drizzle | dry | 7 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 5 / 14 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 8 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 9 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 11 / 19 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 9 / 18 °C | drizzle | dry | 3 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 6 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 10 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
Things to do in Heľpa
Hikes nearby — Heľpa (3)
3 curated hiking trails around Heľpa, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Náučný chodník obce Heľpa
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Náučný chodník Voľchovô
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Náučný chodník Stožky
Getting to Heľpa
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Poprad-Tatry Airport (TAT), 30 km away, about 1h06 by road
- Wien: 4h18 by car, 358 km
- Graz: 6h12 by car, 526 km
- München: 8h32 by car, 769 km
Where to stay in Heľpa
11 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-11, from 154 EUR per night, median 155 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Heľpa page.