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At Farma Východná you will experience a unique farming adventure in the embrace of magnificent Liptov nature. The highest-located organic farm in Liptov is situated in the village of the same name, Východná, in the Liptovský Mikuláš district. Visitors can become real farmers here for a brief moment and experience the hardships and joys of farm life firsthand. You will learn how many stomachs a cow has, how milk is milked, and why cows have their own hair salon.

If you succeed as aspiring farmers, you might even receive a true farm reward, delicious fresh cheese to taste. The experiential tour of Farma Východná is a beautiful way to get acquainted with life on a real Liptov farm.

After being welcomed in the farmyard area, you will be issued hygienic clothing. A trained guide will accompany you throughout the farm, from whom you will learn many interesting facts about the history of the farm, life on the farm, and the care of its animal inhabitants. The whole experience takes approximately 75 minutes.

During your visit to the local granary, you will learn all about feeding cows and learn to prepare delicious food for them. In the milking parlor, you will get acquainted with the most modern milking and milk processing processes. An unrepeatable experience will be the visit to the maternity ward, especially if you catch it immediately after the birth of a small calf. In any case, you will learn everything about the life of cows here. Afterward, you will be invited to the Hotel spokojných kráv, as they call the cowshed here. The cows are truly cared for in an exemplary manner here. They have their own hair salon and a modern robot that checks and replenishes their feed. This is followed by a visit to the nursery, where you will meet and pet newborn calves. The farm tour ends with the promised reward, the opportunity to buy the freshest cheese. You certainly won't find such cheese in stores.

Farma Východná is not just about cows and sheep. Medicinal herbs are a true treasure of this farm. They grow them at a high altitude with an alpine climate under the southern slopes of the Vysoké Tatry. After precise drying and gentle processing, they produce bio teas of unique taste and quality from them. You can buy them in the local farm shop Humno. In addition to herbal teas, you will also find the aforementioned fresh cheeses and a pleasant small tea room.

If you happen to like farming, Farma Východná has one more original experience prepared for you. A horseback ride accompanied by an instructor. If you are an experienced rider, you can ride undisturbed through the magnificent Sub-Tatras nature and enjoy views of the Liptovská kotlina. From the saddle, the Vysoké Tatry, Nízke Tatry, Západné Tatry, and Chočské vrchy will look like they are in the palm of your hand. Never sat on a horse before? Do not despair. At Farma Východná, shorter trips accompanied by an instructor are also prepared for absolute non-riders. Horseback riding is suitable for families with children as well as groups of friends. Or would you rather enjoy a romantic ride for two with your significant other? At Farma Východná, they will prepare an experience according to your ideas.

A visit to Farma Východná is one of those experiences you will want to repeat. Therefore, the next time you visit Liptov, be sure to include this unique place, where people live and work in harmony with virgin nature, in your holiday schedule. On your trip from Liptovský Mikuláš to Východná, you can visit the picturesque Hrad Liptovský Hrádok or take a walk in the Hrádocké arboreto. If you visit Východná on the first weekend of July, definitely do not miss the Folklórny festival Východná, which has been held here annually since 1953. And when you want to treat yourself to undisturbed rest after days full of experiences, you will certainly appreciate the accommodation options near Farma Východná. Accommodation Východná includes extensive private accommodation options as well as stylish cottages and chalets. If you decide on accommodation in Liptovský Mikuláš and its surroundings, you will certainly appreciate the excellent starting position for local attractions and trip destinations.

A walk through a botanical garden is an excellent way to clear your thoughts and let your mind rest in a pleasant environment. In the fresh Tatra air, Botanická záhrada Tatranská Lomnica offers such an opportunity. The exhibition of Tatra nature is situated on the northeastern edge of Tatranská Lomnica, in the territory of the town of Vysoké Tatry. In this picturesque place, you will discover more than 300 species of Tatra plants and trees, stop by bubbling ponds, and perhaps even buy a rare seedling for your own garden. You will thus have the opportunity to bring a part of the beautiful Tatra flora directly home.

The key mission of Botanická záhrada Tatranská Lomnica is cultural and educational activity. The garden brings its visitors the opportunity to get acquainted with the peculiarities of Tatra nature, with a focus on rare plants and trees. Through experience, it educates both young and old toward a positive relationship with Tatra nature and its active protection. However, its role is even more noble. It focuses on the preservation and rescue of rare and endangered species of Tatra flora. The garden opens its gates to visitors every year from May to September.

In the botanical garden, spreading over an area of 3.2 hectares, you will currently find as many as 330 species of plants and trees inhabiting various Tatra habitats. Some of them can be purchased here in the form of seedlings or seeds. In addition, the area also features a geological plot dedicated to those who promoted the idea of the Tatranský národný park (Tatra National Park) in the past. The unique natural scenery is brought to perfection here by smaller bubbling ponds.

If you decide to spend your holiday in our majestic high mountains this year, do not miss a visit to Botanická záhrada Tatranská Lomnica. You can include it in your trip plan along with an adrenaline ride on the local Tatrabob bobsleigh track, or let yourself be taken by cable car to Skalnaté pleso and enjoy the most picturesque scenery of Tatra nature. Who knows, perhaps it is here that you will discover one of the rare species of local flora. You can end a nice day full of experiences by resting in accommodation near Botanická Záhrada Tatranská Lomnica. The offer is truly wide. Accommodation in Vysoké Tatry includes beautiful mountain guesthouses, private lodgings, and, of course, popular cottages and cabins.