Poliankovo – Digital Gallery

Where the Tatra Mountains' nature and art meet digital magic

Poliankovo - Digital Gallery
Tatranská Polianka
600 m²

Total area of the interactive digital gallery

140 m²

Projections and 120 m² of virtual reality mirrors

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Year-round daytime operation

A gallery where paintings truly come to life

The Poliankovo Digital Gallery combines art with virtual reality, 3D projections, holograms, shadow plays, and other modern technologies. Interactive elements, sounds, and augmented reality transform the exhibited paintings into a dynamic digital experience.

The gallery features a shop selling original souvenirs and a café serving Italian Caffè Diemme coffee. You can also try the “selfiecino”—a photo or image of your choice printed directly onto the coffee foam.

Open year-round, rain or shine
The only café in the Tatras that prints photos on coffee (selfieccino)
What We Offer
600 m² of digital exhibits, 3D projections, and holograms
Unique photo printing on coffee (selfieccino)
Virtual Reality
Augmented Reality (AR)
Pictures That Come to Life
Mirror Maze
Interactive Educational Elements
What do you need to know before you arrive?
Address: Tatranská Polianka 20, 062 01 High Tatras
Open year-round from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Suitable for families with children, teenagers, schools, and adult tech enthusiasts
Interior Tour
Parking in designated spaces
Restrooms, free Wi-Fi, and a café seating area are available
A few meters from the Tatra Electric Railway (TEŽ) stop

Please read this before your visit

An Experience for All the Senses

Poliankovo is not a traditional, quiet museum—it is a lively, interactive exhibition where technology is combined with touch and sound. It is designed to appeal to schoolchildren, teenagers, and adults alike who are looking for modern culture in the Tatras.

A Tatra-style café featuring unique technology

We recommend ending your visit at a café featuring a unique attraction: the Ripple Maker, a machine that prints any photo from your phone onto the foam of a cappuccino or hot chocolate.

Transportation Accessibility and Location

The gallery is located right in the station building / in the center of the village of Tatranská Polianka (on Cesta slobody). Thanks to its location directly on the TEŽ route, it is easily and environmentally friendly accessible from both Starý Smokovec and Štrbské Pleso without the need for a car.

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    The High Tatras have something to offer all year round. The best time for high-altitude hiking is from June to October, when the hiking trails at higher elevations are open. Fall brings more stable weather, pleasant temperatures, and beautiful views. Winter is ideal for skiing, winter walks, and visiting locations that are accessible year-round. Before setting out on a trip, always check the current weather conditions and any trail closures.

    You do not need a special permit for regular hiking on marked trails. However, you must comply with TANAP’s visitor regulations and seasonal closures, and you may only hike on open trails. Special rules apply, for example, to rock climbing, ski mountaineering, hiking off marked trails, or bringing a dog into the park.

    You can easily reach the main Tatra resorts by train. The Tatra Electric Railways connect Poprad, Starý Smokovec, Štrbské Pleso, and Tatranská Lomnica. A cog railway runs from Štrba to Štrbské Pleso. You can also take advantage of regular bus routes and seasonal shuttle services in the region.

    You can park in designated parking lots in the various Tatra villages. During peak periods, we recommend using the P+R park-and-ride lot at Eurocamp in Tatranská Lomnica and continuing by shuttle bus. From this parking lot, you can take public transportation to destinations such as Tatranská Lomnica, Tatranské Matliare, Biela Voda, or the Belianska Cave.

    For hiking, choose sturdy hiking boots with non-slip soles that stabilize your feet and protect them on rocky or wet terrain. Your gear should also include weather-appropriate clothing and a rain jacket. Sandals and regular city shoes are not suitable for more demanding hikes.

    When a storm is approaching, leave peaks, ridges, saddles, mountain passes, and open areas as soon as possible. Descend to lower elevations, avoid standing near isolated trees or metal objects, and keep your distance from other members of your group. If possible, take shelter in a mountain hut or a safe building. The best prevention is to check the weather forecast, set out early in the morning, and shorten or cancel your hike in a timely manner if conditions take a turn for the worse. Safety must take precedence over reaching your destination.