The town was first mentioned in 1282 in a charter by King Ladislaus IV as belonging to the domain of Spiš Castle.

From then onwards, it was a centre of mining and metallurgy until the end of the 20th century, particularly focussed on the iron and copper industries.

Since 1991, following the industrial decline and as a result of large-scale investment, Plejsy became an internationally visited alpine ski centre and became known as a holiday destination.

This, together with a number of local natural and cultural sites, has made the town a year-round tourist destination.

Krompachy is situated in the central Spiš area in the valley of the Hornád River, 360 to 450 metres (1,181–1,476 ft) above sea level.

The town is surrounded on every side by mountain massifs, with summits 900 to 1,100 metres (2,953–3,609 feet) above sea level.

The large conifer and mixed forests are home to red deer, boars, wolves, lynxes, and badgers.

This center gathers table tennis, karate, cycloturist, WPEU, ice hockey, and triathlon-duathlon-marathon groups.