Veľký Slavkov


Veľký Slavkov is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.

Geography

The municipality lies at an elevation of 677 metres and covers an area of 12.347 km². It has a population of about 1,150.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1251. It belonged to a German language island. The German population was expelled in 1945.

Economy and infrastructure

Its proximity to High Tatras have developed the village as a tourist destination. In Velký Slavkov are several pensions and a hotel.