Interesting places in Zakopane. The most interesting places in Zakopane. What to see and where to go after skiing

In this article, I decided to highlight all the useful information that I have regarding Zakopane. In a couple of weeks of staying in Zakopane, we managed to find out a lot about this cozy town.

Hotel in Zakopane

At the beginning of December it was no longer easy to find a hotel at an average price. The average in my understanding is in the range of 80-100 zlotys. We looked at a lot of hotels on booking.com and trivago.pl; options that met our requirements were priced at 120 zlotys and above. After a couple of hours of careful searching for a good hotel with a kitchen, a dedicated bathroom, wireless Internet and at a price that was favorable to us, we found a villa with a luxurious view of the mountains near a ski resort for beginners. The hotel cost us 90 zlotys per day, and if we pay for the hotel directly, as the owner of the house Anya said, the price is 80 zlotys per day. The only funny thing was that upon arrival there were a lot of repairmen in the house, and the house was closed to visitors. As it turned out, Anya blocked all the rooms from reservations in her house in order to refresh the rooms before the holidays, but it seems that our request slipped through booking.com at the very last minute. The situation was resolved by us spending the night in a neighboring house with the owner's aunt. I would like to note that this house (my aunt’s) is very cold and costs more, rooms there start from 120 zlotys. The next day we returned to Anya and lived there safely for 2 weeks. The hotel has a kitchenette (shared), the room is very cozy and comfortable, we washed it by hand. The only small negative was that the Internet didn’t work for a couple of days, but we made do with mobile phones. When there were other tenants in the house besides us, it was impossible to cook in the kitchen without incident.

This is the view from the balcony.

Hairdressers in Zakopane

On the 20th of December we went in search of a good hairdresser. We didn’t investigate this issue beforehand; we went to hairdressers not far from our hotel (there are two hairdressers there). In the first - Salon Fryzjerski Perła, they refused me as soon as they saw my long hair. The pretext was that the hairdresser had a lot of people and she would only be free in the new year. The funny thing was that there were no people there at all (and we looked into it often, since our room was nearby). We went to the hairdresser across the street - Salon Fryzjerski Kosmetyczny D’ORA KOLASA DOROTA, they made an appointment for us the next day. There are a lot of clients in this hairdressing salon, especially regular ones. The hairdressers did not have time to serve everyone on time. I had to wait 20 minutes for my turn, but I was very pleased with the result. My hair was cut by Anya, a very nice and pleasant hairdresser. And most importantly, he cuts the hair very carefully and diligently.

Great cafe in Zakopane

During our 2-week stay in Zakopane, we couldn’t do without visiting a cafe. My favorite cafe is Samanta. Located in Krupówka, there are very tasty cakes and reasonable prices, a cozy place for a small group to relax.

On the second floor there is a women's clothing store called SinSay, which has a very cool selection at reasonable prices.

Supermarkets near our hotel

Already when we checked into the hotel, we realized how well we had chosen it. Nearby is the Nosal ski resort and a good selection of supermarkets. You can shop at Groshek, Delicatessen and Gama mini-markets. The walk to the Delicatessen market is about 7 minutes from the hotel, to Groshek about 10 minutes. Of course, if you go even further, on the way to the station, you can have a very good meal in Biedronka.

Where can I print documents in Zakopane?

If anyone, like us, needs to print documents, I can recommend an excellent place at good prices. This is Ksero Zakopane Usługi kserograficzne not far from the street. Krupówki. Printing: 1 sheet - 0.30 groschen, from 11-20 - 20 groschen per sheet. From 20 sheets at 15 groschen per sheet.

But a 7-minute walk, on Krupówka, not far from McDonald’s, there is also a point with a photocopier and printer – Roch. Usługi poligraficzne, ksero, pieczątki Typography, only the price they told us was 0.60 groschen per page, and when they said that we had not one page, but about 20, they offered us a “small discount” at a price of 0.40 groschen per page.

Unusual things to do in Zakopane in winter

We have been to Zakopane for the 7th time this year. I really love this town for its friendly, pleasant and warm atmosphere. It is in this city that the mood always rises. The 14 days we spent here seemed very eventful and enjoyable.

The Wax Museum

It is located in Krupówka. The cost of a normal ticket is 15 zlotys, a reduced ticket is 12 zlotys. There is a promotion: if you take a photo near the Avatar, post the photo on Facebook and add #KrupuwkiEXPO in the description, you can get a small 20% discount. We did everything right, showed a photo from Facebook at the checkout and they let us in for 20 zlotys together, that is, our discount was a little more than 33%.

As for the exhibition itself. I am surprised that there were so few people in this museum who wanted to look at this work of art. I don't particularly like museums, I find it boring there. But for a change I wanted to visit the wax museum. This is just a magical place, it has a very amazing atmosphere. When we went there, it seemed to me that these were real people. I kept waiting for some statue to move, everything looked so believable. But no one jumped out, thank God. It was very interesting to examine each figure in detail, and even more interesting was to read the short information about each sculpture. The museum has very interesting exhibits: politicians, even Harry Potter, Lady Gaga, Robert de Niro, Einstein, Picasso, Bruce Willis, Bon Jovi; and a lot of exhibits that are sculpted in honor of people who were included in the Guinness Book of Records: the fattest man in the world, the cassette man, the one-eyed man, the tallest man, the two-faced man, the man with a horn and many other interesting things.

The photo shows me and the Beatles.

Salvador Dali

Bruce Willis

Bon Jovi

I'm impressed how everything was thought out - every wrinkle, every detail, even the skin is like real.

Club Nosal

We settled right next to the Nosal ski resort. Already on the 10th of December there were many people wanting to ride on the track, especially children. They also teach snowboarding/skiing.

When the snow falls, that high, unfilled hill over there will also be completely filled with extreme sports fans.

Krupówka is one of the main attractions in Zakopane. This is the number 1 place that guides suggest visiting first. I always like to walk around Krupówka, at any time of the day and at any time of the year, but in December-January it is especially beautiful here. Very beautiful lighting and a very amazing atmosphere.

I couldn't resist Fashion Street 29 Krupówki. Whether in January of last year or now, it is very beautiful and very pleasant to walk here. There are shops where you can boil. True, I don’t know what the prices are there, but something tells me that they are not low.

Mount Gubałówka

We decided to get out into the mountains, breathe in the clean mountain air, but for unknown reasons the funicular was not working. We took a detour along the paths up the mountain. Of course, we climbed for about an hour, taking into account that we periodically set up transfer points.

This is the view of the mountains, and we are still halfway to the top.

We were already approaching the finish line; there were a lot of people who wanted to climb the mountains, both behind us and towards us. We even met a couple with a baby.

The climb was not easy, but it was still worth it. We trodden the entire ski slope of Mount Gubałówka, 1123m.

Try oscypek(smoked grilled cheese with cranberry jam)

In Krakow you can also find such a strange combination of smoked cheese and jam at first glance, but for some reason it is in Zakopane that, because of the amazing atmosphere, you want to enjoy this snack to your heart’s content. The price ranges from 2-3.50 zlotys. For 2 zlotys you can buy it at the closest point to the funicular.

You can buy oscypek for home, take it individually for 1-1.50 zloty. About in the middle of the market you can come across oscypek (cold, without jam, so you can buy it home) for 1 zloty. Personally, I really like this snack. Another option is oscypek with bacon and prunes (I never found it in Zakopane, but you can find it in Krakow, it’s also very tasty).

For colds, and just to keep my immune system in good shape, raspberry honey and cranberry jam help me. In January, I remember we bought raspberry honey, although it was very liquid and a liter of honey was enough for a couple of weeks. This time we decided to try cranberry jam. The cough subsided immediately, my throat cleared up immediately, and in the morning there was not the slightest sign of a cold. It's very tasty with tea. In general, in Zakopane (I saw it in supermarkets, I think they also have it on the market) you can also see various syrups and tinctures: syrup from oranges, lemons, roses, jam from rose petals (though I bought it even in Kharkov), birch syrup juice and more.

Visit Morskie Oko

It’s a very beautiful place, but it’s best to go here in spring and summer. Near the station, minibuses often take you to Morskie Oko. Ticket price is approximately 15 zlotys per person.

Ride a horse-drawn carriage

Go to a Hutsul picnic

This is a great option for those who want to diversify their leisure time. We have been planning to sign up here for a long time, but we won’t be able to get here this year, so most likely in 2016, then I will be able to describe my impressions in more detail. I know that this type of leisure is in demand in Zakopane.

Skate

Alternatively, go ice skating. Especially at this time, it’s very cool to diversify your leisure time with skates in the open air. The ice skating rink is located near the Sokol cinema (which I also recommend visiting), on Grunwaldzka street.

Take a walk around Kuznice

Visit the crooked house

This is a very interesting place to stay for tourists. We were here 3 years ago. The place is incredibly interesting. I absolutely love this house and highly recommend visiting it. You can see where it is

The small town of Zakopane in Poland is a famous resort and simply an incredibly beautiful place. Here you can ski, enjoy the beautiful scenery and have fun. The sights of Zakopane are no less interesting. These are exactly what we will talk about in our article.

Location

Zakopane is located at an altitude of 750-1100 meters above sea level. The town is located in a very narrow gorge and is located between the Gubalowka and Tatra mountains, almost near the border with Slovakia. Krakow is very close to it.

Zakopane is a very small town. Its population does not exceed thirty thousand. But at the same time, for the last hundred years Zakopane has been considered one of the centers of cultural life in Poland. It is in this town that artists and performers come to gain inspiration. Despite the modest size of the settlement, its infrastructure is very developed. There are banks, restaurants, cafes, shops, discos, a theater and a cinema here.

But Zakopane is best known as a ski resort. Moreover, it is considered the best in Poland. Moreover, his fame spread far beyond the country.

The main feature of the resort is the stunning clean air, saturated with the life-giving aromas of coniferous forests. Zakopane is recommended as a resort for the treatment of such terrible ailments as anemia, tuberculosis and respiratory diseases. In general, the city will appeal to absolutely all people, since there is a lot of entertainment here. In addition, the attractions of Zakopane will not leave anyone indifferent. Even if you're not a fan of skiing, you'll find something interesting to do in the city.

City museums

Zakopane is not only a ski resort, but also a very interesting place. If you are not a fan of extreme descents, then explore the sights of Zakopane.

The Tatra Museum will tell guests the customs of the local population. There you can see exhibits that tell about the culture, traditions and nature of these places. The museum's exposition also includes household items, which allows you to clearly imagine the life of the local population in the old days.

Also in Zakopane there is the Jan Kaspirovich Museum and the Cornelius Makuszynski Museum.

Village Chocholow

Of great interest to tourists, of course, are the sights of Zakopane and the surrounding area. Seventeen kilometers from the city is the village of Chochołów, which you can visit. Its population is 1,100 people. The village is located almost near the Slovak border. The village is unique. Almost all the buildings in it are original wooden houses, most of which were built in the nineteenth century. The entire village consists of one street. In the historical center of the village, houses along the road are located in such a way that they mirror each other.

During the season, the village is visited by a large number of tourists. Here you can buy unusual pottery products that are produced only here. There is an interesting house in the village, built from just one pine tree. It is called the “one tree house”. It is also worth seeing the Gothic stone church, which is completely different from all the other buildings in the village.

The village gained fame after the events of 1846. At this time there was an uprising against the tyranny of Austria-Hungary. It was led by local teacher John Andruskevich. There is even a museum in the village, the exhibition of which is dedicated to the Chochołów Uprising.

Temple of Our Lady of Fatima

Another attraction of Zakopane and the surrounding area is the Temple of Our Lady of Fatima. It is located in the village of Koscielisko. The temple was erected in 1992 as a sign of gratitude for saving Pope John Paul II during an assassination attempt in 1981. The Pope himself visited him several times, believing that Our Lady of Fatima saved his life.

The temple has an interesting history. It is named after Our Lady of Fatima, who appeared to people in 1917 in a small town in Portugal called Fatima. She then came to the three shepherds and told them three secrets about future events. It is said that two of her prophecies have already come true.

The temple has magnificent decoration, a rich altar and painted stained glass windows with paintings from the life of John Paul II.

Near the church you can see many religious sculptures, and from the temple grounds there are stunning views of the Tatras and Mount Giewont.

Krupowka Street

One of the attractions of Zakopane (Poland) is the pedestrian street Krupowki. There are similar promenades in all resort towns. However, the local street is colorful and unlike other streets in Poland. It runs through the center along the entire city and stretches to the foot of the famous Gubalowka mountain. Krupówki is always crowded. There are shops, restaurants and taverns here. Tourists are entertained by street musicians, mimes and clowns. Along the street there are stalls with traditional souvenirs.

While relaxing in Zakopane, you should definitely take a walk along the promenade and buy gifts. According to reviews from tourists, the street is really interesting, like any central street of any resort. Here you can sit in a cafe or just relax. Local residents praise Krupówki. In fact, she may not seem as beautiful as you expect.

Mount Gubałówka

The main attraction of Zakopane and the surrounding area in winter is Mount Gubalowka. It rises 300 meters above the city. The mountain offers stunning views of the surrounding area. You can climb to its top by cable car or mountain tram. Krupówki Street ends right at the foot of the mountain. From the observation deck on the top of the mountain you can admire not only the city, but also the beautiful Tatra Mountains. Here you can also walk along the paths and look at the natural beauty through optical instruments. There are several cafes and shops in Gubałówka. It's always colder on the mountain than in the town.

Mountain resort

The main attractions of Zakopane in winter are the mountain trails. The town is located as if in a bowl; in the immediate surroundings there are several bases, the slopes of which are always open to tourists. Zakopane has long acquired the status of a family resort. Favorable climatic conditions attract thousands of tourists every year. Mild snowy winters are the main feature of the resort. The ski slopes are ready for skiing in December. On some slopes, tourists continue to ski until April. The local trails are good for beginners, but they are also popular with professional athletes.

The city began to attract tourists as a ski resort back in the nineteenth century. Over the past hundred years, the town's infrastructure has changed and improved. And now tourists are greeted by a completely modern ski resort. The attractions of Zakopane may not be as outstanding and cannot be compared in importance with its mountain trails, but they are still interesting for tourists.

The best route and the most popular is Kasprowy Wierch. By the way, the mountain is the most crowded. There are many tourists there not only in winter, but also in summer. Indeed, in the warm season, walking routes are available. In about three hours you can walk to the very top. And on the ski lift the journey takes only half an hour. Nearby is Świńci, one of the highest in Poland.

Vitkevich Theater

Another attraction of Zakopane (Poland) is the local theater, which bears the name of the famous Polish writer Witkiewicz. The theater is located on Chramtsówki Street. By the way, it is the only one in the city and is a source of pride.

Morskie Oko

In winter, the sights of Zakopane seem especially fabulous, thanks to the abundance of snow. One of those places that is interesting to tourists is a mountain lake with the beautiful name Morskoye Oko. Getting to it is not so easy. Local guides offer rides in a horse-drawn carriage or on horseback. The lake is located high in the mountains. They say that you can walk to it on an asphalt road in three hours. On its coast there is an equipped tourist parking lot where you can spend the night. There is also a cafe here.

Walks in the park

The good thing about the resort is that Zakopane's attractions and entertainment are designed for guests of all ages. Representatives of all ages can find something interesting in the city. The Tatra National Park is interesting for a family visit. It is especially interesting in the summer. There are numerous hiking routes throughout the reserve, some of which end in Slovakia. The Koscheliska Valley is very beautiful. It amazes with picturesque meadows and clean mountain streams. They say that even Pope John Paul II himself visited her.

Valley of the Caves

What is worth seeing in Zakopane is the Valley of Caves. The path to it lies along a good dirt road. The main attraction of the valley is the Frost Cave. It was discovered not so long ago, in 1934. It opened to visitors about 50 years ago. By the way, this cave is somewhat unique; it is the only one in the Tatras equipped with electric lighting. In summer, the temperature inside the cave does not rise above +6 degrees. The excursion route along it takes about half an hour. Some passages are so narrow that you literally have to squeeze through. In general, the route is simple and safe, so you can visit the cave with children.

Another similar place is located in the Koszczelin Valley. The cave is known as the Dragon Pit. This name was given in honor of the rock located at the entrance to the dungeon. Her form resembles a dragon with an open mouth. Moreover, the similarity is so obvious that no one believes that nature itself, and not people, made it this way. The route of the cave is not very easy. In some areas it is necessary to hold tightly to the fasteners in the walls, otherwise you can fall and break. Still, mountains are not park alleys.

City entertainment

As you can see, most of the interesting places are located outside of Zakopane. But in the town itself there is a lot of entertainment. On sunny summer days you can swim in the pool located on the territory of the Mercury Kasprovy Hotel. The city has a water park open all year round. There is no better place for a family holiday than the Rabkoland amusement park, built in the vicinity of the city. On its territory there are attractions for children of all ages and recreation areas.

In the central area of the city there are all the nightclubs (there are 18 of them), restaurants, and bars. During the peak holiday season, various entertainment programs are organized for vacationers. The central streets are always lively, here you can go shopping and look into souvenir shops.

Location

But Zakopane is best known as a ski resort. Moreover, it is considered the best in Poland. Moreover, his fame spread far beyond the country.

City museums

Zakopane is not only a ski resort, but also a very interesting place. If you are not a fan of extreme descents, then explore the sights of Zakopane.

Also in Zakopane there is the Jan Kaspirovich Museum and the Cornelius Makuszynski Museum.

Village Chocholow

Temple of Our Lady of Fatima

The temple has magnificent decoration, a rich altar and painted stained glass windows with paintings from the life of John Paul II.

Near the church you can see many religious sculptures, and from the temple grounds there are stunning views of the Tatras and Mount Giewont.

Krupowka Street

Mount Gubałówka

Mountain resort

Vitkevich Theater

Another attraction of Zakopane (Poland) is the local theater, which bears the name of the famous Witkiewicz. The theater is located on Chramtsówki Street. By the way, it is the only one in the city and is a source of pride.

Morskie Oko

Walks in the park

Valley of the Caves

City entertainment

The busiest and most interesting place in the city is Krupowki Street - the central street of Zakopane. This is where fans of outdoor activities go in search of entertainment; the picturesque street is a continuous line of popular hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and shops. It is here that you can find one of the main city attractions - original trading stalls that sell delicious cheese, popular national sweets and interesting souvenirs. This busy and beautiful street is never empty; it would be difficult to find a more interesting place for walking in the city.

The resort town of Zakopane is largely aimed at lovers of active recreation, and therefore the variety of sports and entertainment complexes here is simply enormous. Recently, the resort opened a water park (Aqua park Zakopane), so now vacationers can diversify their leisure time not only with skiing, but also with water activities. The water park offers visitors 3 huge swimming pools, as well as 6 Jacuzzis and many colorful slides. The water park also has suitable attractions for thrill-seekers, as well as an excellent swimming pool with a play area for the youngest visitors. In addition, the water park features several types of saunas and a solarium; absolutely everyone will find a suitable place to relax.

The most popular hiking route remains the climb to Mount Gubałówka. Its peak is the most accessible; you don’t need any special skills to climb it. Here, thrill-seekers will also be in for a pleasant surprise; there is an excellent attraction for them, which, according to the principle of operation, is a little reminiscent of the classic “Russian roller coaster”. Those who prefer a more relaxing holiday will have the opportunity to visit the observation decks equipped at the top, which offer a gorgeous panoramic view.

Another great way to appreciate the panorama of the surrounding area is to take a ride on the Kasprowy Wierch Tram. Its route runs through very picturesque places; climbing to the top of the mountain in a miniature observation cabin will give a lot of impressions to the whole family. Travelers planning to visit Zakopane with small children should definitely visit the Teddy Bear Museum. It only vaguely resembles a classical museum; it is a very interesting gallery that displays a rich collection of soft toys. Visitors will definitely be told the fascinating history of the toy’s appearance, and after the excursion they will be invited to stop by a specialized store and purchase memorable gifts.

The Rabkoland amusement park, located in the immediate vicinity of Zakopane, is ideal for a family holiday. There are suitable attractions and recreation areas for children of all ages. Those who prefer to have fun not only during the day, but also at night, should go to the central area of the resort. This is where the most popular nightclubs and bars are located; at the height of the tourist season, an interesting outdoor entertainment program is organized for vacationers almost every evening. While walking along the busy central streets, you can witness another folklore festival or a culinary master class; guests are offered a ride on a beautiful sled drawn by horses or dogs. There are also popular shops and souvenir shops here; you can find them literally everywhere in the city center.

If you think about it sensibly, then a map with the sights of Zakopane will be many times more modest than a map of the same Paris. But, like any city, Zakopane has its own highlights that attract tourists. And evidence of this is the numerous colorful tourist avenues of Zakopane with magnificent photos of highland attractions, alluring with the aura of original mountain culture.

Of course, we do not forget that Zakopane is first and foremost a ski resort. But not a single description of the attractions of Zakopane is complete without mentioning that the city is the cultural center of the Gurals.

This is an ethnic group of Poles, which has its own traditions, culture, customs and folklore. The unique Gural dialect (using Old Polish and Slovak words), hearty and original Gural cuisine, as well as folklore performances and processions on holidays are the highlight of the Zakopane resort.

If we talk about the sights of Zakopane, it is worth noting the historical and architectural monuments of the so-called Zakopane style, which can be visited in the city. The 15-meter cross on the top of Mount Giewont, as if overshadowing the city, became one of the elements of its coat of arms.

Representatives of the Polish intelligentsia, artists, musicians, and scientists have been coming to Zakopane for vacation for more than a century and a half. The nature of this amazing place is simply mesmerizing and gives impetus to creativity. The Zakopane style, the author of which was the artist and writer Stanislav Witkiewicz, is the result of rethinking folk Gural motifs in a modern way.

Sebastian Szaraniec

One of the famous attractions of Zakopane was the villa called “Koliba”, built according to the design of Witkiewicz in 1893. Such mansions, located next to the real houses of the Gurals, give the city a unique flavor.

Numerous maps of Zakopane with attractions also recommend visiting the village of Chochołów, where the Gurale have lived for several centuries and an authentic complex of wooden houses has been preserved.

In the villages of Spisa and Pieniny there are knightly castles built on the border with medieval Hungary.

Vacationers with children will certainly enjoy a trip to the town of Rabka, where the Rabkoland family recreation park is located. With older children, you can visit museums of antique carriages and locomotives, the Order of Laughter, and a folk ceramics factory.

Pete Halewood

Lovers of natural beauty will enjoy excursions to the Koshteli Valley with caves or to the most beautiful lake in Europe, Morskie Oko. And fans of extreme recreation will pay tribute to rafting on the Dunajec River.

It is worth noting that a lot of Russian-speaking tourists come to Zakopane, so getting to know the city’s attractions can be done in Russian without any problems. You can safely turn to the resort residents for help, they will understand you and will definitely help you.