The Carpathian Mountains, Europe’s second-longest mountain range, extend approximately1,500 kilometers across Central and Eastern Europe and are a significant region for tourism.Around 80% of the range lies within the borders of Romania, Slovakia, and Poland, makingthese three countries key stakeholders in the region’s tourism development. While themorphology and scenery of the mountains share many similarities, the approaches taken byeach country to promote and develop tourism differ significantly. Romania emphasizes scenicroutes and extensive hiking opportunities, Slovakia focuses on ski resorts and year-roundoutdoor activities, while Poland capitalizes on well-developed mountain tourism hubs likeZakopane. This study examines the tourism infrastructure in the Carpathian regions ofRomania, Slovakia, and Poland, focusing on key aspects such as accommodations, facilities forwinter and summer activities, and transportation networks. By comparing these threecountries, the analysis aims to evaluate their offerings for tourists, including lodging, ski slopesor hiking trails. This comparison provides insights into how each nation leverages its portion ofthe Carpathians to support and grow its tourism sector.
Domniţa et al. (Wed,) studied this question.