Let's save St. Nicholas
LET'S SAVE ST. NICHOLAS!
A magical family weekend at Popradské pleso
What if St. Nicholas brought not only presents this year, but also a whole lot of adventure? Bring your children to the heart of the High Tatras and experience three days full of games, fairy tales, music and unforgettable encounters.
Real mountain heroes are coming to Popradské pleso – mountain rescuers and their four-legged helpers! You can also look forward to a MalinyJAM concert, a magical Herbalkovo puppet theatre performance, plenty of entertainment activities and, of course, a personal meeting with St. Nicholas.
DECEMBER 4 – 6, 2026 | MOUNTAIN HOTEL POPRADSKÉ PLESO
A ST. NICHOLAS GIFT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
10% OFF ACCOMMODATION
FREE BREAKFAST FOR CHILDREN UNDER 11
A family adventure in the Tatras that will delight both children and adults.
What makes this St. Nicholas celebration so special?
Imagine children's eyes sparkling with joy, the winter atmosphere of a mountain hotel and the Tatra peaks all around you. This year, an ordinary December weekend will turn into an exciting adventure to save St. Nicholas!
- Mountain rescuers and rescue dogs – children will discover the work of real heroes and watch a search demonstration with rescue dogs.
- MalinyJAM children's concert – cheerful songs, dancing and fun together.
- Herbalkovo fairy-tale theatre – a performance full of nature, animals and beautiful stories.
- Treasure hunts and entertainment programme – reindeer team adventures, creative workshops, face painting, competitions and a mini disco.
- Winter fun – sledding, building snowmen and family walks, weather permitting.
- St. Nicholas gift-giving – a personal meeting with St. Nicholas, presents and photographs together.
SATURDAY | DECEMBER 5
FOUR-LEGGED MOUNTAIN HEROES
How can a rescue dog find a person in challenging mountain terrain?
Children will meet mountain rescuers, get to know their four-legged colleagues and watch a search demonstration with rescue dogs. A unique experience combining fun, learning and respect for the mountains.
Music, fairy tales and children's laughter
The St. Nicholas weekend will not be just about searching and adventures. On Saturday, children can also look forward to two special guests who will bring plenty of joy and entertainment.
SATURDAY | 18:00 – 19:00
MALINYJAM
The popular children's music group will bring a concert full of songs, singing, dancing and good cheer. Get ready for a lively atmosphere that will get both children and adults dancing!
SATURDAY | 17:00 – 18:00
HERBALKOVO
The fairy-tale theatre will present a themed performance full of nature, animals and stories about helping one another. A magical experience for all little explorers.
Three days full of St. Nicholas adventures
Our little guests can look forward to a rich three-day entertainment programme. Each day will bring new games, adventures and surprises.
- Treasure hunts and searching for tracks left by the reindeer team
- Creative workshops and making your own gifts
- Face painting
- Fairy-tale stories and a mini cinema
- Music and dance competitions
- A fun mini disco
- Winter games at Popradské pleso, weather permitting
St. Nicholas weekend programme
FRIDAY | DECEMBER 4
16:00 – 18:30
A North Pole-style welcome – welcoming guests and getting-to-know-you activities.
18:30 – 19:30
Take Us Home! – creative workshops and face painting.
19:30 – 21:00
Reindeer Adventures – fairy-tale stories and a mini cinema.
SATURDAY | DECEMBER 5
08:30 – 09:30
Good Morning from the Reindeer – morning exercise.
10:00 – 12:00
Following the Reindeer Team's Tracks – treasure hunts and movement-based competitions.
12:30 – 14:30
Lunch break and relaxation.
15:00 – 17:00
Mountain rescuers and their four-legged helpers.
17:00 – 18:00
Herbalkovo theatre performance.
18:00 – 19:00
Concert by the children's music group MalinyJAM.
19:00 – 21:00
North Pole Fun – mini disco, dance competitions and a quiz.
SUNDAY | DECEMBER 6
09:30 – 11:30
Arrival of St. Nicholas and his helpers, gift-giving and photographs together.
The programme may be adjusted depending on weather and organisational circumstances. Snow activities depend on current conditions.
SUNDAY | DECEMBER 6
ST. NICHOLAS IS COMING!
After a weekend full of searching, games and adventures, the moment all the children have been waiting for will finally arrive. St. Nicholas will come with his helpers, presents and a smile!
A personal meeting, St. Nicholas gift-giving and photographs together await you, so you can treasure these special moments as lasting memories.
Adventures for children. Relaxation for parents.
While the children enjoy fairy tales, games and creative workshops, parents can treat themselves to a little well-deserved relaxation.
Discover the wellness facilities at Mountain Hotel Popradské Pleso, offering panoramic views of the Tatra peaks. Enjoy the comforting warmth of the sauna, relax in the hot tub and soak up the peaceful mountain atmosphere.
Because an exceptional St. Nicholas weekend is something not only children but also parents deserve.
What awaits you during your St. Nicholas stay?
- 10% off accommodation
- Free breakfast for children under 11
- A family stay at Mountain Hotel Popradské Pleso
- A three-day St. Nicholas entertainment programme
- Meeting mountain rescuers and rescue dogs
- Concert by the children's music group MalinyJAM
- Herbalkovo fairy-tale theatre
- Creative workshops, games, competitions and a mini disco
- Meeting St. Nicholas and receiving St. Nicholas gifts
- Opportunity to relax in the hotel's wellness facilities
Give your children a St. Nicholas experience they will never forget!
Not in a shopping centre or amid the bustle of the city, but surrounded by the Tatra peaks, right beside Popradské pleso. Here, children's adventures meet the beauty of mountain nature, turning an ordinary weekend into a magical experience.
Create family memories together that you will love looking back on long after returning home.
SAVE ST. NICHOLAS!
DECEMBER 4 – 6, 2026
Three days full of family adventures, music, fairy tales and winter magic at Popradské pleso.
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