52 Travel Destinations That Are Perfect for People Who Hate Crowds
16. The High Tatras Mountains, Slovakia/Poland: Europe’s Majestic Hidden Alps
For breathtaking alpine scenery without the overwhelming crowds and prices of their Western European counterparts, discover the High Tatras straddling Slovakia and Poland. These majestic granite peaks offer pristine glacial lakes (like Morskie Oko or Štrbské Pleso), challenging hiking trails through verdant valleys, and charming mountain huts. In winter, they transform into a quieter skiing paradise. This compact mountain range, part of the Carpathians, provides a stunning, accessible, and refreshingly unpretentious alpine experience, where the grandeur of nature speaks louder than the chatter of tourist throngs.
