The inversion was studied also by well-known doctor Mikuláš Szontágh, the founder of Nový Smokovec. The phenomenon when it’s not colder but warmer at higher altitudes has not only various beneficial effects on our health but creates beautiful photo sceneries as well. These are the moments when a higher-located sunlit spot offers breathtaking views of a valley covered with fog and clouds. It looks like an endless sea. Sometimes this can be seen also when travelling with a tram from the foothills closer to the peaks. Inversion is quite frequent in the region of the High Tatras and is connected with the cooling of the air and the snow layer. While pollutants stay in the air in the lowlands and endanger the airways and allergies, it’s usually warm and sunny above the fog. This has beneficial effects on the human body and mind, of course. It’s really simple. One only needs to get above the clouds for a while and enjoy beautiful sunny days below the majestic High Tatras.
