Tatra National Park (Poland) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Tatra National Park (Poland)
Tatra mountains were used at first by local shepherds who grazed sheep in valleys. Their names usually come from different families/villages that owned these fields. In 19th century there was growing interest in wood and game from Tatra mountains. Concerns about environment prompted local government to implement law forbidding hunting certain species of animals and in 1873 society was founded which main purpose was protecting certain rare plant species and buying land in Tatra mountains in order to protect it from further damage. Tatra National Park was founded in 1954 from lands acquired by state, Tatra societies and nationalised property of Uznanski family. By this time many valleys were overgrazed and forests damaged. Despite government efforts, highlanders refused to stop grazing or ev
Top Attractions in Tatra National Park (Poland)
Explore the best things to see and do in Tatra National Park (Poland):
- ★Dolina Chochołowska
- ★Dolina Gąsienicowa
- ★Giewont
- ★Kasprowy Wierch
- ★Morskie Oko
- ★Rysy
- ★Wielka Siklawa
Where to Stay in Tatra National Park (Poland)
- 🏨PTTK Shelter Murowaniec
- 🏨Shelter Hala Kondratowa
- 🏨Shelter Kalatówki
Tatra National Park (Poland) Travel Guide Sections
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