Zakopane

Zakopane

The town is situated 120 km south of Cracow at the foot of the Tatra Mountains which constitute the border between Poland and Slovakia. The Tatras are the highest mountain range in Carpathian Mountains and have gained the nickname “The Alps in miniature”. Zakopane is the most famous ski resort in Poland. Hundreds of ski lovers come here every year not only because of great skiing possibilities but also because of the fantastic atmosphere and highlanders’ folkore. The main street Krupowki is always full of people visiting shops, cafes, restaurants, discos. A must-see is the famous market where one can find local cheeses, wooden carvings, paintings on glass, traditional sweaters made of wool of sheep and much more.

Prices and itineraries

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Hotels

Pension Lesna

ul. Tadeusza Brzozowskiego 23, 34-500 Zakopane
+48 18 206 12 30

Willa Lesna is situated in a very quiet and picturesque district of Zakopane, some 15 minutes from the city’s centre and the main street Krupowki. It’s close to the ski lifts on Nosal hills and to the most of tourist mountain routes. This stylish wooden house built in highlander style and with a homely atmosphere has rooms for 30 persons. All rooms are equipped with bathrooms and satellite TV. There is also sauna, billiards, fireplace and kitchen. Meals are served in pension Basienka which lies opposite Lesna.

Pension Basienka

ul. Tadeusza Brzozowskiego 24a, 34-500 Zakopane
+48 18 20 61211

Basienka lies at the same street as Lesna, a few minutes’ walk from Nosal slopes. The pension offers comfortable and stylish apartments. At the restaurant you can taste delicious Polish cuisine.

Pension Kurant

ul. Tadeusza Brzozowskiego 9a, 34-500 Zakopane
+48 18 2061287

Villa Kurant has a 70-year-old tradition of taking care of guests. Additional services: sauna, billiards, table tennis and a common room where you can enjoy a fireplace and rest after skiing.

Skiing

Lifts:

14

14

6

1

14

1

Kasprowy Wierch

Lifts

Runs

3

2

1

3

Skiers can use over 20 ski lifts situated on the slopes around Zakopane. The best skiing conditions can be found in Kasprowy Wierch (1985 m above sea level) which can be reached via the cable car from Kuznice. From the top, one can admire a beautiful panorama of the Tatras. The skiing season usually lasts here till the early May.

Length Height difference Difficulty
Kasprowy Wierch – Hala Gasienicowa 8000m 990 m difficult
Kasprowy Wierch – Hala Goryczkowa 5200m 960 m medium

Prices for the car cable: 18 zl/full fare and 11 zl/reduced fare.

It is possible to book the tickets in advance.

Gasienicowa: 10 ride card – 50 zl, day pass – 80 zl, half-day pass – 60 zl
Goryczkowa 10 ride card – 70 zl, day pass – 80 zl, half-day pass – 60 zl

Nosal

Lifts

10

5

1

4

Another well-known place for skiing is Nosal with 9 lifts and runs of different difficulty level – both for beginners and for the experienced skiers, and 650m long difficult slalom run.

Length Difficulty
Lift 1 450m very difficult
Lift 2 145m easy
Lift 3 250m easy
Lift 4 240m easy
Lift 5 220m easy
Lift K (chairlift) 650m very difficult

Point tickets: 1 point = 0,10 grosz.

Chairlift – 30 points.
Lift 1 – 19 points.
Lifts 2 to 5 – 11 points.

A deposit of 5 zl is taken for the card.

Harenda

Lifts

Runs

4

3

1

6

770 m, artificial snow, lighting; open 09.00 to 22.00.

Run Lenghth Height difference Difficulty
black 900 m 210 m very difficult
red 1000 m 210 m difficult
green 500 m 100 m easy
green 250 m 30 m easy
green 100 m 15 m very easy
blue 1200 m 210 m medium

Polana Szymoszkowa

Lifts

Runs

3

1

2

3

Point tickets: 10 points – 30 PLN, 10 rides / 60 zl,
Deposit – 10 PLN

Gubalowka

Lifts

Runs

2

1

1

2

A popular slope and the best viewing point in Zakopane. It can be reached via the funicular railway (costs 8 zl) and offers several T-bar lifts. The slope has got lighting and artificial snowing system.

10 rides – 50 zl, students – 30 zl, day fare – 70 zl, half-day fare – 50 zl

Male Ciche

Lifts

Runs

7

6

1

6

Height difference: 220 m

Length: 1250m

Difficulty: light

Price: 10 rides/10 zl or 16 rides/12 zl

Bialka Tatrzanska

Lifts

Runs

5

2

3

10

Prices:

day pass (09.00–16.00) – 60 zl

half-day (09.00–14.00) – 45 zl

half-day (13.00–18.00) – 40 zl.

Info

Population 28 000
Number of runs 53
Number of lifts 50
Cross country skiing Yes
Entertainment restaurants (60), pubs, disco, cinema
Activities aqua park, ice skating, spa
Ski hire/ski pack
(boots, skis, poles, helmet) 1 day
25 zl
Ski boots 1 day 10 zl
Skis 1 day 15 zl
Ski poles 1 day 5 zl
Snowboard+boots 1 day 40 zl
Boots only 15 zl
Board only 25 zl
Helmet 1 day: 5 zl
Skischool/hour: 60 zl
Skipass Point cards. See Skiing for more info.
Skibus 5 zl – 10 zl
Bankomat Yes
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