Donovaly

Coordinates: 48°53′00″N 19°14′00″E / 48.8833333°N 19.2333333°E / 48.8833333; 19.2333333

Donovaly
Village
Coat of arms
Country	Slovakia
Region	Banská Bystrica
District	Banská Bystrica
Elevation	960 m (3,150 ft)
Coordinates	48°53′00″N 19°14′00″E / 48.8833333°N 19.2333333°E / 48.8833333; 19.2333333
Area	17.5 km2 (6.8 sq mi)
Population	154 (2005)
Density	9 / km2 (23 / sq mi)
First mentioned	1618
Mayor	Miroslav Daňo
Postal code	97639
Area code	+421-48
Car plate	BB
Location of Donovaly in Slovakia
Location of Donovaly in the Banská Bystrica Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
Website: www.donovaly.sk

Donovaly (Hungarian: Dóval) is a village in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia. Being situated in an important pass between the mountains of Veľká Fatra and Starohorské vrchy, on the route connecting Banská Bystrica with Ružomberok, it became a prominent centre of winter and summer sports.

History

Donovaly was founded in the early 17th century. During World War II, it became an important center of the anti-German Resistance.

Tourism

Donovaly is a part of Low Tatras National Park, and it hosts one of the biggest and most popular ski resorts in Slovakia. Elevation is between 910 - 1,402 m, and there are more than 11 km of ski slopes, 17 lifts and elevators. In 2006, the Telemix lift by POMA, France - the 3rd of this kind in the world - was installed. It consists of 6 seated lift chairs, and 8 seated cabins, so the skiers can choose how they will go up to the top. Winter season starts from end of November and lasts until late March, beginning of April. It is also renowned for its dogsled racing championships.

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  State road 59 in Donovaly

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  Parking for tourists

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  Footbridge in Donovaly

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  Small church in village

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  Cemetery

External links

• Tourist information about Donovaly
• Latest snow and ski conditions in Donovaly