Zakopane, Poland

Zakopane

Wooden villas at the foot of the Tatra Mountains.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Zakopane

Day 1

  1. MorningTake the cable car up Kasprowy Wierch, or hike to Morskie Oko lake.
  2. AfternoonWalk the Krupówki street and the wooden church on Kościeliska.
  3. EveningHave dinner in a highlander inn with live folk music.

Day 2

Hike the Valley of Five Polish Ponds or soak in the Chochołowskie thermal baths.

What to eat

Oscypek, smoked sheep's cheese grilled with cranberry jam.

Local tips

Make the most of Zakopane

Beat the crowds

Krupówki street is very busy at weekends and in winter. Trails are calmer on weekdays.

Best photo spot

The Tatra peaks from Gubałówka hill, reached by funicular.

Getting there

Trains and buses from Kraków take about 2 to 3 hours.

Don't miss nearby

Morskie Oko lake and the Kasprowy Wierch cable car.

Good to know

Morskie Oko is reached by a long paved walk; go early. Try oscypek, the smoked mountain cheese.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Zakopane

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Plan your visit

Getting to Zakopane

Getting there

  • Poprad-Tatry Airport (TAT)35 km away
  • Kraków Airport (KRK)85 km away
  • Kraków85 km away
  • Olomouc200 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forNature, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryPoland

Questions

Zakopane: good to know

Is Zakopane worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature and food. Wooden villas at the foot of the Tatra Mountains.

How many days do you need in Zakopane?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Zakopane?

You can visit all year. Krupówki street is very busy at weekends and in winter. Trails are calmer on weekdays.

How do you get to Zakopane?

The nearest airport is Poprad-Tatry Airport (TAT), about 35 km away. Trains and buses from Kraków take about 2 to 3 hours.

What is there to see near Zakopane?

Nearby hidden places include Wieliczka Salt Mine (76 km), Kraków (85 km) and Ojców National Park (102 km).

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