ZAKOPANE POLAND

ZAKOPANE POLAND TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS

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WHEN TO VISIT ZAKOPANE?

Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains are attractive at any time of the year - only November is quite gloomy - the days are short, the weather is unpredictable, and the city rests after the summer season and prepares for winter. read more about when to come to Zakopane
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HOW TO GET TO ZAKOPANE?

The easiest and most convenient way to come to Zakopane is ordering a private transfer from the airport, the cheapest one is to take a public bus. read more about buses, trains and taxis to Zakopane
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WHERE TO STAY IN ZAKOPANE

Before booking your accommodation in Zakopane think about whether you prefer to stay in a hotel, apartment or cottage for rent - in the centre, near restaurants and shops or close to the hiking trails or rather next to the ski slopes or maybe in the Tatra National Park. read more about hotels, cottages, mountain shelters
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ZAKOPANE SKI SEASON

The ski season in Zakopane usually begins around Christmas and lasts until the mid-March. Ski slopes (red and black runs only!) at Kasprowy Wierch are usually open until mid-April or even until the first days of May. read more about skiing in and near Zakopane
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VICINITY OF ZAKOPANE

Zakopane is located at the foot of the Tatra Mountains and directly borders the Tatra National Park from the south. On the eastern side, the villages of Murzasichle and Poronin adjoin Zakopane, and on the western side - Koscielisko. read more about the villages around Zakopane
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TATRA NATIONAL PARK

There are 275 km of marked tourist trails in the Tatra National Park - from very easy to extremely difficult ones. The various colours of the trails don't indicate the degree of difficulty, but they help to identify the individual route in the open area. read more about the Tatra Mountains
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USEFUL INFORMATION FOR TRAVELLERS WITH DOGS

The only places in the Tatra National Park where the dogs are allowed are Chocholowska Valley and Droga pod Reglami but there are fortunately several routes available for dogs in and near Zakopane. read more about Zakopane with dogs
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CYCLING IN AND NEAR ZAKOPANE

Cycling and Mountain Biking in Zakopane, Tatra National Park and the area - recommended routes and best bike rentals. read more about cycling in and near Zakopane

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ZAKOPANE POLAND - WORTH TO KNOW before arrival

Zakopane
  • The wooden sign ZAKOPANE is a popular place for the souvenir photo - it is located in the park Równia Krupowa, near the intersection of Kościuszki and 3go Maja streets.

Church Holidays

Most of the shops, some restaurants and activities like sleigh rides and rafting are closed on the Christmas Day, Easter Day and Corpus Christi

Dzien dobry!

Local people (especially older ones) like to be greeted with Dzien Dobry (jayn DOH-bry = Good Morning)

Zacopane? Zakopan?

The correct name of our town is ZAKOPANE (zakopane in Polish means buried..) not Zacopane, Zakopan, etc.

What does Podhale mean?

Podhale is a historical and geographical region located at the northern foot of the Tatra Mountains.

What is Giewont?

Giewont (1894 m above sea level) is a Tatra peak - one of the symbols of Zakopane.

Oscypek? Oszczypek?

Oscypek is a smoked sheep's milk cheese with a small amount of cow's milk (both names are correct).