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Chata Erika – mountain lodge on Kojšovská hoľa
A whole different world…
so close to Košice.
Chata Erika sits just below the summit of Kojšovská hoľa (1,246 m). New apartments with views of the High Tatras, home-style cooking and nature right outside the door – in summer and winter.
1246 m
summit of Kojšovská hoľa above the lodge
since 1926
a mountain hut with a story
42 beds
apartments and rooms for 2–4 guests
4,4 / 5
845 Google reviews
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Book an apartment or room online, directly with us.
Live from the mountain
Before you set off
Why Erika
Mountains within reach, comfort like home
Views of the High Tatras
On clear days the ridge offers views of the whole High Tatras, the Low Tatras and Košice.
Close to Košice
By car via Zlatá Idka, parking near the lodge. Perfect for a weekend or a day trip.
Active all year round
Hiking, MTB and e-bikes in summer; ski touring, cross-country skiing, sledging and Skipark Erika in winter.
New apartments 2025
Fully renovated: kitchen, private bathroom, smart TV, double bed.
Home-style cooking
Homemade breakfast for guests, a restaurant for 75 people and a cosy lounge for 18.
The whole lodge just for you
Team-building and celebrations: private hire of the whole lodge from 18:00, even outside opening hours.
Ubytovanie
Sleep beneath the summit
Apartments NEW 2025
Higher standard with views of the High Tatras. Ideal for couples and families.
- fully equipped kitchen (fridge, cooker)
- private bathroom, smart TV
- double bed + sofa
PHOTO: double / triple room
Rooms for 2, 3 and 4 guests
Classic cosy rooms for hikers, cyclists and groups of friends.
- private bathroom in every room
- TV, Wi-Fi, sofa
- homemade breakfast
Groups of 10+: accommodation from €37 per person per night incl. breakfast and VAT. Request an offer →
PHOTO: restaurant / signature dish / interior
Restaurant & lounge
A well-earned lunch after the climb
Home-style cooking for hikers and day visitors. Main hall for 75 people and a private lounge for 18 – for family celebrations, trainings and meetings.
| Monday – Thursday | closed* |
| Friday, Saturday | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sunday | 9:00 – 17:00 |
* Groups of 10+ are welcome any day by arrangement.
Up without a car
Tourist train, ski bus or on foot
Tourist train (summer)
During the summer season a tourist train runs at weekends from Zlatá Idka up to Chata Erika and the SNP memorial. Perfect for families with children. The 2027 timetable and prices will be published before the summer season on our Instagram.
Ski bus (winter)
In past winter seasons a ski bus ran at weekends and holidays from the Zlatá Idka car park to Chata Erika, with a trailer for skis and sledges. Whether the ski bus runs this winter will be announced on our Instagram – or just give us a call.
On foot from Zlatá Idka
About 2 hours on the blue trail (5.5 km, 510 m elevation gain).
Corporate events & celebrations
Team-building above the clouds, close to Košice
Privacy, comfort and nature. We take care of accommodation, meals and the programme – the whole event tailored to you.
Up to 42 guests2–4 bed rooms + luxury apartments for VIPs
Hall for 75trainings, presentations, parties; lounge for 18
Full boardbreakfast, lunch, dinner and coffee breaks to order
Exclusive useprivate hire from 18:00, staff available early mornings
E-bike rentalexplore the Kojšovská hoľa ridge by e-bike
Wi-Fi throughoutLCD TV and private bathroom in every room
Kojšovská hoľa & surroundings
The highest peak of the Volovské vrchy, close to Košice
Kojšovská hoľa (1,246 m) is known for its wide open meadows, reliable snow and views of the High and Low Tatras, Košice and Prešov. Chata Erika is the perfect starting point – and destination – for a hike.
In summer
- marked hiking trails straight from the lodge
- MTB and e-bike on forest roads and the ridge
- blueberries, mushrooms and wildlife watching
- a picnic with a view of the Tatras
In winter
- Skipark Erika – downhill skiing
- ski touring and cross-country skiing on the ridge
- sledging right by the lodge
- winter hiking on packed trails
Hiking trails to the lodge
| Starting point | Trail marking | Length | Time | Elevation gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zlatá Idka (last bus stop) | blue → red | 5,5 km | 2 h | +510 m |
| Kojšov | blue → red | – | 3 h | +780 m |
| Prakovce (railway stop) | yellow | – | 3 h 15 min | +755 m |
| Jahodná (Košice) | red – ridge trail | approx. 15 km | – | – |
Events on the mountain: Spartan Trail · Karpatská vandrovka · Rudohorská 100-ka · Magnezitárska 60-tka
Reviews
What our guests say
4,4 ★★★★☆ 845 Google reviews
undefinedOur story
Why “Erika”?
The lodge is named after heather (Latin Erica), which covers almost the entire summit plateau.
1926
the Carpathian Society from Gelnica builds the first hut
1944
the hut burns down during fighting with partisans
1949
a new lodge built by Košice hikers opens
1976
VSŽ expands the lodge and builds a ski resort
2025
new apartments with views of the Tatras
How to get here
From Košice via Zlatá Idka
The best route is via Zlatá Idka. From there an asphalt road leads all the way up to the lodge. The road from Gelnica through Perlová dolina is in poorer condition and is not maintained like the Zlatá Idka road – we do not recommend it.
Overnight guests: the no-entry sign at the barrier in Zlatá Idka does not apply to you – you may drive all the way up to the lodge. Day visitors park at the Skipark Erika car park.
- From Košice via the KVP estate and Moskovská street to Myslava, then turn right onto Myslavská street.
- Follow the main road for approx. 21 km (about 22 minutes) through Nižný Klátov and Hýľov to Zlatá Idka.
- At the “SKIPARK ERIKA – PARKING” junction turn right and stay on the main road.
- After approx. 1 km, at the “SKIPARK ERIKA – P” fork, turn sharp left uphill.
- After approx. 500 m the car park is on the left. Overnight guests continue on the asphalt road up to the lodge.
GPS: 48.780928, 20.972562 (48°46’51.3″N 20°58’21.2″E)
FAQ
Can I drive to Chata Erika?
Yes. The best route is via Zlatá Idka – an asphalt road leads all the way up. Overnight guests may pass the barrier and drive up to the lodge (the no-entry sign does not apply to them); day visitors park at Skipark Erika. We do not recommend the Perlová dolina road – it is not maintained.
When is the restaurant open?
Friday and Saturday 10:00 – 18:00, Sunday 9:00 – 17:00. Groups of 10+ any day by arrangement.
How long is the hike from Zlatá Idka?
About 2 hours on the blue trail (5.5 km, 510 m elevation gain).
Do you host corporate events and celebrations?
Yes – team-building, trainings, family celebrations. We sleep up to 42 guests and the hall seats 75. The whole lodge can be hired exclusively from 18:00.
How do I book?
Online via our booking page, by phone on +421 904 222 421 or by email at chataerika.info@gmail.com.