Zakopane
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Welcome to Zakopane Ski Resort

Lively town atmosphere with great value for money
Ideal for beginners, families, and intermediate groups
Discover the breathtaking Tatra National Park

At the heart of the Tatra Mountains, Zakopane is Poland's premier winter destination. Well-known for its rich Góral culture, jaw-dropping panoramas, kid-friendly activities, and top-tier skiing.

Beginners and families will enjoy Nosal, Szymoszkowa, and Harenda, with excellent ski schools, kids' areas, and a winter fun park. For more confident skiers, nearby Koltelnica, Bialka Tatrzanska and the Burton Snowpark's rails and boxes await.

Off the piste, experience winter thrills with snow tubing, ice skating, and sleigh rides, or enjoy the après scene on Krupówki Street with steaming glasses of mulled wine. Dzięki!

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Resort Information

Resort Altitude

1126m

Total Piste KM

No. Skilifts

Snow Range

750m - 1987m

Zakopane ski runs & ratings

TOTAL: 90km

Beginner

8/10

(Distance: 30km)

Intermediate

4/10

(Distance: 40km)

Advanced

4/10

(Distance: 20km)

Where to ski in Zakopane

Beginners will love cruising the neraby pistes at Nosal, Szymoszkowa, and Harenda. These areas offer excellent nursery slopes, easy magic carpet lifts, and English-speaking ski schools - perfect for getting everyone brushed up on the basics.

Once you’re feeling confident, make the most of the Tatry Super Ski Pass by hopping on a minibus or local ski bus at Central Bus Station Plaza to reach 12 additional ski stations, including the legendary Kotelnica and Bialka Tatrzanska.

These areas offer 25 additional slopes equipped with modern chairlifts, T-bars, and artificial snow cannons. Alongside the epic Burton Snowpark with boxes, rails, and ski jumps, there’s truly something for beginners, intermediates, and families alike.

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Things to do in Zakopane

Snowshoeing - Head off for nature adventures in Tatra National Park, spotting eagles, marmots, chamois, and more.
Sled riding and snow tubing - Slip and slide down the slopes in Nodal and SNOWLANDIA.
Ice skating - Outdoor rinks are found throughout the region, offering plenty of space to glide beneath snow swept skies.
Chochołowskie Termy - Relax and kick back with a soak in the nearby outdoor thermal pools.
Winter Hiking - Walk snow-dusted valley routes around the frozen Morskie Oko lake.

Restaurants in Zakopane

Bąkowo Zohylina Niźnio - A Zakopane institution. Cosy wooden karczma vibes with a menu that reads like a highlander's greatest hits.
Owczarnia - Come here for a grill menu that will have you drooling. With proper mountain views to match the meat.
Karczma Przy Młynie - Traditional Goral cooking with live music most evenings.
Cristina Ristorante - For when everyone's had their fill of pierogi. A reliable Italian fantastic for families with fussy younger eaters.

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Nightlife & Apres in Zakopane

Krupówki Street is the backbone of Zakopane's nightlife - easy bar-hopping and pints that won't cost more than a couple of quid:

Watra - Highlander food, live music, and a dance floor that gets going by 9pm. A must for groups.
Va-Va-Voom - Zakopane's glitzy nightclub. Music, energy, and a proper night-out feel for groups wanting a boogie.
La Playa - Beach club vibes in the middle of a ski resort - with plenty of pizzas for hungry drinkers.
Appendix Cafe Bar - Warm, cosy, and a bit different from the bigger clubs - good for cocktails and post-slope debriefs.