Up to the half of Slovakia`s territory is taken up by the Carpatian Arch, mountains that stretch across the north, that contains several small ranges: The Small Carpathians and the White Carpathians, the Small Fatra and the Large Fatra, the High Tatras and the Low Tatras, and Slovenské Rudohoria Mountains.
In the west, The Small Carpathians, situated in the lenght of almost 100km from Bratislava (the capital). With its natural beauties this area attracts many tourists in every season of the year
The White Carpathians create a natural border between Slovakia and Czech Republic.
The Small Fatra, with Vrátna valley is the centre of the winter sports.
The High Tatras are the largests National Park of Slovakia, the highest mountains in the country. They are situated in the north of Slovakia, and create the border between Slovakia and Poland. In the flora of this area you can find 1500 species of various plants. And in the flora, there is still possible to see the bear, the lynx, wild cats, otters, mountine eagles, the chamios, the marmot and other animals.
The highest peak of High Tatras is the Gerlachovský Štít, with its 2655m is situated in the middle of whole massif. The peak Lomnický štít with its high of 2635m dominate in the eastern part and peak Kriváň with 2494m dominate in the wetstern part of High Tatras. Between them there are 25 more peaks higher than 2500m.
The High Tatras are also famous for its numerous valleys which are largely the results of glacial activity. There are more than 90 lakes in them. The largest and the deepest of the lakes is Veľké Hincovo pleso (53m deep and its surface covering 18,2ha). The most frequently visited lake of the High Tatras is Štrbské pleso situated in the heigh of 1355m. It is popular for wonderful views of the surrounding mountain peaks. The turists, who are interested in an old architecture should visit the town Starý Smokovec. It is one of the oldest settlements of of the High Tatras. Starý Smokovec, together with Nový and Horný Smokovec create an important administrative centre and the most significant resort of mountain turism, winter sports and rekreation all the year round. A funicular conects it with Hrebienok (1236m) at the foot of the peak Slavkovský štít. Hrebienok is a good starting–point for tours to the valleys: Veľká Studená dolina and Malá Studená dolina.
In the area of the Slovak Paradise are faunded nomerous karstic phenomena, subsurface corridors, rock windows, caves, roaring waterfalls, but also the vast plains and ridges with fascinating far-reaching views. The variety of vegetation was influenced by the diference in the temperature and humidity on the rosks headed by the sun and in the cool canyons. There are thermophilic plants on the plains and rocks while the narrows provide good conditions for mountainious species. Much of the area is covered with spruce, fir and maple.