Chata Zverovka

Chata Zverovka is a mountain lodge (turistická chata) situated on the Zverovka meadow in the Studená dolina valley of the Western Tatras in Slovakia, at an elevation of approximately 1,020–1,037 metres. It stands at the point where the valley divides into the Roháčská and Látaná valleys, making it a strategic base for exploring the Roháče range. The lodge is a well-known tourist destination, frequently visited by hikers, skiers and families. The current building traces its origins to 1912, when a house for forest workers was built on the site. That structure burned down in 1926, and between 1926 and 1928 a new lodge was constructed on the initiative of Ján Ťatliak. It was named Maťašákova útulňa in honour of Ján Maťašák, who had initiated the construction of the first building. From 1935 the lodge was used year-round. During the Slovak National Uprising in World War II, on 7 November 1944, the building was occupied by the headquarters of a large unit of the 1st Slovak Partisan Brigade; on 9 December the partisans were surprised by a German attack from Osobitá. Today Chata Zverovka operates as a modern mountain hotel and restaurant. According to its official website, it offers comfortable rooms and a pleasant environment for individuals, families and groups, combining tradition and comfort. Its location provides direct access to popular hiking routes such as the ascent to Roháčske plesá (Roháč Lakes), Ostrý Roháč, Baníkov and Volovec. In winter it is a base for skiers and snowboarders thanks to the nearby Spálená dolina ski resort, and cross-country skiers have dozens of kilometres of groomed trails. The lodge also caters to families with children, offering easier walks in the Roháčská dolina valley. The official site also advertises services such as booking via Booking.com, delivery and catering. The lodge is accessible on foot from Zuberec via a marked trail, taking about two hours. It remains an active hospitality business and a landmark of the Western Tatras.

The site of Chata Zverovka has been used since the early 20th century. The first building was a house for forest workers erected in 1912. It burned down in 1926. Between 1926 and 1928, a new lodge was built on the initiative of Ján Ťatliak and named Maťašákova útulňa (Maťašák's shelter) in honour of Ján Maťašák, who had initiated the construction of the first building. From 1935 the lodge was in year-round use. During World War II, the lodge became involved in the Slovak National Uprising. On 7 November 1944, the building was occupied by the headquarters of a large unit of the 1st Slovak Partisan Brigade. On 9 December 1944, the partisans were surprised by a German attack from Osobitá. After the war, the lodge continued to serve tourists in the Western Tatras. Today it operates as a modern mountain hotel and restaurant under the name Chata Zverovka, offering accommodation and dining and serving as a base for hiking, skiing and family trips in the Roháče area. The official website highlights its location at the foot of the Roháče, its comfortable rooms, and services such as booking via Booking.com, delivery and catering.

• 1944

  On 7 November, the lodge is occupied by the headquarters of a unit of the 1st Slovak Partisan Brigade; on 9 December, partisans are surprised by a German attack from Osobitá.

• 1935

  Lodge begins year-round use.

• 1928

  New lodge completed and named Maťašákova útulňa.

• 1926

  The original forest workers' house burned down.

• 1926

  Construction of a new lodge begins on the initiative of Ján Ťatliak.

• 1912

  First building, a house for forest workers, erected on the site.

A traditional yet comfortable mountain lodge in the Western Tatras, serving as a gateway to the Roháče mountains for hikers, skiers and families.

• Mountain accommodation

  Rooms for individuals, families and groups.

• Restaurant and catering

  On-site dining and catering services.

• Ski and hiking base

  Access to Roháčske plesá, Ostrý Roháč, Baníkov, Volovec and Spálená dolina ski resort.

1. 1Chata Zverovka official websitechatazverovka.sk
2. 2Chata Zverovka – Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Chata Zverovka – Czech Wikipediacs.wikipedia.org