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Morske Oko, Poland

From series “The Highest Mountain Lakes of the Planet”
Height: 1,395 meters above sea level. Deepness: 50 meters.

The Morskoe Oko Lake, located in the Polish Tatra Mountains, is one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. The lake is located at the height of 1 395 meters above sea level, its maximum depth is more than 50 meters. The pine forests surrounding the lake are so wonderful that they approach the people of rank since ancient times. On the shores of the lake, Pope John Paul II liked to recover. Especially for him was an asphalt path to the lake with the length of more than 10 km.

Morske Oko, Poland Currently, the small hotel is located on the shore of the lake. All guests can spend a few days in this wonderful area. Many tourists strive to visit the picturesque spots in the spring. It is a matter of the fact that the mountain slopes surrounding the lake are covered with the numerous crocuses and fine whites at the spring awakening. In the surroundings of the lake are growing hundreds of species of rare plants, the third part of which is at the edge of extinction.

Since the ancient times the beautiful lake is connected with many legends. Even in the 17th century, the adventurers have visited this area in search of the treasures. Some tried to catch the magical fish in the lake. The outline of the lake is reminiscent of the human eye. Many travelers climb up to one of the mountain peaks to graze by the lake. From the bird's eye view opens the unforgettable panorama. A few years ago the territory around the lake was declared a protected area. The tourists here have a lot of variations for exciting recreation. Some districts of the lake are accessible for fishing. In the summer the hikers can pick the blueberries in the sea environment. To the beginning - Ojos del Salado

Morske Oko - interactive map


Nearest airports:
 »  Poprad-Tatry Airport TAT - in 19 km
 »  Sliac Airport SLD - in 91 km
 »  John Paul II Airport KRK - in 100 km
 »  Kosice Airport KSC - in 103 km
 »  Zilina Airport ILZ - in 105 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Morske Oko

Hotel Górski Kalatówki

Located in 10 km from Morske Oko
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Rooms: 42
All rooms at the Kalatowki come with magnificent views of the Tatra Mountain Range.Guests can benefit from an internet hotspot available free of … More: photo, rates and booking
Willa Pośrednia

Located in 11 km from Morske Oko
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Rooms: 10
Every room offers a view of the mountains, a TV and a bathroom featuring a shower. There is a common kitchenette with a kettle and a fridge. There is … More: photo, rates and booking
Willa Wrzos

Located in 12 km from Morske Oko
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Rooms: 7
Each room at the Wrzos includes an LCD TV with cable channels, as well as private bathroom facilities with shower. Guests have access to the common … More: photo, rates and booking
Apartamenty Zielony Zakątek

Located in 13 km from Morske Oko
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Rooms: 3
Every apartment features a living room, a kitchenette, a bathroom and a balcony. The kitchenette features a fridge, an electric kettle, an electric … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Tatra National Park
13 km - Tatra National Park
The picturesque Tatras are well-known to those travellers who have ever reached Poland or Slovakia. Here, on the territory of two States Tatra National Park stretches around the mountain range. The park was created in 1949 with an area of 738 square kilometres. …
Wieliczka Salt Mine
87 km - Wieliczka Salt Mine
The Polish town of Velichek can boast one of the most mysterious and interesting mines in the world; local residents have managed to turn it into a work of art. This abandoned salt mine has been converted into a museum dedicated to history and culture of the town. The …
Wiezienie Montelupich Prison
97 km - Wiezienie Montelupich Prison
The prison is located on Montelupich Street in Krakow. It also received the status of a historical landmark. It is considered one of the worst Nazi prisons in the world. It was used by the Gestapo throughout World War II. Political prisoners were kept in prison cells. …
Uzhgorod Synagogue
175 km - Uzhgorod Synagogue
The building of an ancient synagogue has been preserved in the Ukrainian city of Uzhhorod. It is also a striking example of the Byzantine style. Its construction was completed in 1904. The synagogue is not used for its intended purpose today. The Regional Philharmonic …
Marzipan Museum
185 km - Marzipan Museum
The best museum in the world for Hungarians is located in Hungary, in the city of Szentendre. All exhibits in the 'sweetest' museum of the planet are made of marzipan. The founder of the museum is the world-famous confectioner Károly Szabó. The marzipan museum was …
Nagy Zsinagoga
203 km - Nagy Zsinagoga
The Great synagogue is located on Dohany Street in Budapest. It is one of the largest in Europe today. It was built in the middle of the 19th century. The largest Jewish community in Budapest lived in the area. Famous architect Ludwig von Förster worked on the project …

Top destination around Morske Oko - Vysoke Tatry

Spišska pochut’ka will appeal to those who like complex dishes. It is a stew of chicken with the addition of mushrooms. It is served with great potato pancakes. They are also cooked with a lot of fat. There are many side dishes in traditional Slovak cuisine. However, knedľa occupies a special place. These small and rather peculiar buns of potatoes or ordinary dough are rarely used outside Slovakia. Traditionally, they are steamed or boiled in water. The dish is cut into and poured the sauce over before serving. The option of knedľa with stuffing is also possible. It is considered a separate dish.

Potato salad is the most popular in the town in winter. Fresh vegetable salad is very popular in summer. However, there are also more interesting salad options. Šalát z naklíčenej šošovice s jablkami is made from lentils and apples. Jarný šalát includes radishes and lettuce leaves. It is dressed with sour cream or less often with oil. Strukovinový šalát s kvasenoi kapustoi is a winter dish. It is made from beans and sauerkraut. Be sure to order cesnaková polievka. This is a light mashed soup with cheese, garlic, and boiled egg. It is served not in the usual deep plate, but in a loaf of bread. The hearty gulášová polievka is also served in bread. This dish is similar to goulash.
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