Polish ski resort Zakopane, full description

The famous ski resort of Zakopane is located in the south of Poland. It is located next to the city of the same name and is a popular winter holiday destination for Poles and guests of the country. Features of the ski region – developed infrastructure, many tracks, there are additional entertainment for children and adults. This needs to be told in more detail.

Description of infrastructure

The tourist zone is located around the city of Zakopane. The entire infrastructure of the ski resort is concentrated here, including lifts and slopes. Hotels and entertainment complexes have been built in this part, which makes it possible to diversify winter holidays. For adult tourists and independent travelers there are nightclubs and discos. Children can find entertainment in theme parks and complexes.

About the infrastructure of the ski resort Zakopane:

• Lots of hotels, inns. In addition to renting a room, you can rent a guest house or apartment.
• The city has over 200 bars and restaurants. Here you can try dishes of national Polish cuisine, there is a European menu.
• A convenient transport interchange has been created.
• All lifts are located close, which makes it possible to choose routes according to complexity and length.
• There are ski equipment and equipment rentals. In specialized stores you can buy skis, snowboards, winter clothes and shoes.

In addition to skiing and snowboarding, excursions to local attractions can be booked here. Tour agencies operate in the ski resort of Zakopane, you can plan a hiking route through the forests, climb the Tatra Mountains. But it is better to do it with an experienced guide.

How to get there

The ski base is located in the southern region of Poland. It is convenient to get to the Zakopane ski resort from the city of Krakow. It is located 100 km from the border of the sports complex. Warsaw International Airport is further, 400 km from Zakopane. This must be taken into account when planning a trip. You can also get to the ski base from Slovakia, it is located on the border of the spirit of the states.

How to get to the Zakopane ski resort, options:

• By train. They depart from the Warsaw railway station, follow to Krakow. Average travel time 6 hours.
• By bus. During the winter season, they run from the Warsaw bus station and the Młociny metro station. The fare depends on the amount of luggage, usually it is PLN 56. You can also drive from Krakow in 24
• By car. This can be done with your own transport or a rented car. Travel time from Krakow is 2 hours. You need to drive along the Zakopianka and Zakopianka / DK 47 highways.

An alternative is to order a transfer to get to the ski resort of Zakopane. This is a convenient way to get to large groups of tourists who follow the camp site with their own equipment. Transfer services to Zakopane are provided by special transport companies. You can also book a trip on the website of the resort hotels.

Route schemes

The slopes in the ski resort of Zakopane are packed into several zones. They differ in complexity, distance, location. The ski lifts and their opening hours are shown on the trail map of the camp site. The territory has a system for creating artificial snow, which does not make skiing and snowboarding dependent on the weather. Some of the trails are illuminated at night.

About the pistes and slopes of the Zakopane ski resort:

• Antalowka. It is located near the city center, the slopes are located on the northern and southern slopes. There are 2 trails for beginners, the maximum height difference is 45 m, the length of the slopes is up to 210 m. There are 2 drag lifts.
• Kozinets. This is a northern slope with 3 slopes, 1 for beginners. The height difference is up to 31 m. You can climb on 3 ski lifts.
• Pardalowka. On the descent map, it is located on the western slope. There are 3 tracks – 2 of medium difficulty and 1 for beginners. Elevation difference up to 45 m, maximum length 350 m. Rope lifts, 3 pcs.
• Nosal. Designed for experienced skiers, there are 9 slopes, the maximum length is 650 m. It is located on the northern slope. Elevation difference up to 245 m. Lifts – funicular, two chairlifts, 6 rope tows.
• Polyana Shimoshkova. Located in the southern part of the resort, there are 2 slopes of medium difficulty and 1 for beginners. A rolled road has been built, they are compacted with snowcats.
• Gubalowka and Koletnitsa. This popular location is located in the center of the Zakopane ski resort. In addition to the standard downhill map, there is a snow pipe “Hive Pipe”. Feature – even at a positive air temperature there is artificial snow.

For snowboarders, special slopes with artificial obstacles are equipped. They differ in complexity, there are several training tracks. You can also go freeriding at the Zakopane Ski Resort. To do this, they offer trips on snowmobiles or you can order a helicopter flight to the virgin snow.

Ski pass, equipment rental

The peculiarity of the tourist base is that there is not a single ski-pass here. For each part of the resort, lift prices are formed. They depend on the type of lift, the expiration date of the ski pass. They offer to buy a pass for a one-time lift, for 1 day or a week. This will help you find out which slopes are best for skiing and snowboarding.

The average cost of climbing on different slopes of the camp site:

• Antalowka – PLN 10
• Kozinets  – 10 PLN for 12 lifts
• Pardalowka – PLN 10 for 10 lifts.
• Nosal – the cost of 1 lift is 1 PLN, on the funicular – 2 PLN.
• Polyana Szimoszkova – 10 PLN for 15 climbs.

The resort administration also offers to rent ski equipment and equipment. The rental price of a standard set is from 20 PLN. In addition to it, you can rent separately skis, a snowboard or other ski equipment. For registration, you need a document (passport, driver’s license) or a security deposit. The value of the latter depends on the price of the equipment.

Children and beginner skiers can sign up for training courses. There are several programs – individual or group. Groups are recruited every day; classes are held on training slopes. The alternative is to sign up for private lessons.

Accommodation options, meals

According to tourists, there are several accommodation options on the territory of the Zakopane ski complex. Most often book rooms in hotels or inns. But you can rent a guest house for 5-7 people. The latter option is convenient for large companies or for a quiet, family vacation. For budget accommodation, you can book a room in a boarding house. It is important to find out the location of the hotel or hotel on the map of the Zakopane ski resort. The distance to the nearest ski lifts depends on this.

Accommodation options at the ski base Zakopane:

• Hotels 4*. They are located in the city center, the reviews most often mention Litvor, Villa Marilor and Belvedere. The rooms are spacious; you can order accommodation with meals – breakfast or full board. Guests are provided with free Wi-Fi, a parking place.
• 3* hotels. These include Kasprowy, Orzel or Sabala. These are budget accommodation options, but with good conditions.
• Boarding houses. A convenient way of accommodation for a short rest on the territory of the camp site. Rooms are designed for 5-7 people.

For catering, you can choose a restaurant at the hotel or visit cafes and bars located on the territory of the ski complex. Some of them are located at intermediate stations of rolled roads. Here you get good photos of nature, local species.