Zakopane
Poland · Lesser Poland · 750 m
Description
Zakopane is Poland’s winter capital and the country’s best-known mountain resort at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. The town is shaped by Goral culture, distinctive Zakopane-style wooden architecture, and a vibrant regional cuisine. Highlights include the turquoise mountain lake Morskie Oko, the cable car to Kasprowy Wierch, and the lively pedestrian street of Krupówki, lined with shops, restaurants, and local handicrafts. The Tatra National Park offers numerous trails through mountain valleys and to scenic peaks. In winter, Zakopane is a popular ski destination, while summer attracts hikers and mountaineers. The town combines alpine scenery, mountain culture, and Polish holiday traditions.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: July – August or December – February
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Morskie Oko lake hike(Day trip)
- Kasprowy Wierch cable car
- Tatra National Park
- Krupówki Street
- Gubałówka Hill funicular & viewpoints
- Gubałówka ski slopes
- Giewont summit hike
- Dolina Kościeliska (Kościeliska Valley)
- Dolina Chochołowska (Chochołowska Valley)
- Sarnia Skała hike
- Morskie Oko & Czarny Staw pod Rysami
- Rysy summit hike
- Chochołowskie thermal baths
- Bukovina Thermal Baths
- Highlander wooden architecture
- Villa Koliba
- Jaszczurówka Chapel
- Tatra Museum
- Wielka Krokiew ski jumping hill
- Chochołowska Valley crocus bloom (April)
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Zakopane