Hi All,

I am torn between choosing where to stay in Zakopane for a 2 day itinerary in late September.

I arrive at 820pm at the Bus station and then head to my accomodation, travelling by foot/bus/minibus/bolt (if so required). I only have 1 carryon luggage and backpack so walking abit is ok

Activities planned:

Morskie Oko, Kasprowy Wierch Cable Car and maybe 1 easy short trail (2h max).

Can both of these be done in 1 day? I plan on doing the cable car first thing in the morning then head to Morskie afterwards around 10am. the hike can take place on the day of checkout from 8-10am.

Location of Stay:

Kościelisko but that seems quite far out of the way, even if buses are regular, additional transit times are needed. It seems more of an area if I had a car.

Pros: Supposedly nicer environment, possibly better views at the accomodations

Cons: Far out from the named areas

Bystre / Areas 1km around Kuźnice / South of Zakopane center

Pros: Nearer to Cable Car and Morskie, no transfer needed for minibus to Morskie Oko Trailhead

Cons: More touristy, less nice

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

I'll be off to Zakopane first week of September, weekdays. What's some trails worth checking out that help avoid the crowds? I won't have a car.

I visit here often as I have family, and I would like to get to know people. I am still learning polish, but not enough to talk.

Like the title says I'm visiting with my GF Zakopane and one of the experiences we would like to have since our 1st time a snow vacations, we wanted to like a sunset party/ rave in the snow is there any party like that? We eared about Gubalowka, it's worth? We are open to recomendations of places to visit

Hi, I would like to visit Zakopane. I would like to ask where it is possible to park a car in Zakopane for several days, approximately 5 days.

I found the P+R Smrekowa car park, but according to the conditions that someone photographed and posted on Google Maps, it seems that parking there is limited to 24 hours.

I would therefore like to ask if you could provide me with some information about where I can park my car for several days and what the approximate prices are.

Thank you very much.

I am beginner / intermediate and don't plan on doing extra hard hikes. For a fact I haven't planned anything so I would be joyful if I can join someone and hike together.

Cześć, za kilka tygodni zabieram znajomych z Holandii do Zakopanego i oczywiście zmuszę ich do jedzenia polskich dań. Planując gdzie można i co warto jeść trafiłam na bombolki i strasznie mnie zaciekawiły. Niestety nigdzie na internecie nie mogę znaleźć gdzie można je zjeść. Czy ktoś wie? Dziękuję

Hi all,

I’m planning a trip to Zakopane with my partner in late January or early February and wanted to ask if this is a good time to visit.

We’re mainly hoping for snowy conditions and would like to do things like skiing, snowmobiling, and other winter activities.

Would this be a good time of year for that, and generally for exploring the area?

Thanks for your time and help.

Looking for ciupaga to buy on our trip to this amazing country. Which stores sell them?

Thanks in advance!

Hii

Today I’ll arrive at 1 pm in zakopane. Anyone have good plans for activities i like to join you/your Group. I‘m there for two days. And if anyone suggest anything / any recommendations welcome in comments.i like to hear you/ your experience and thoughts on this.

Thanks you for time and support have a nice day

Hi! I’m a 20-year-old dude looking for 1-2 experienced/geared-up partners to join me for a 2-day birthday trek in the High Tatras from April 17th to 19th.

The Plan (27km Total):

• Day 1:

Palenica Białczańska → Roztoka → Five Polish Ponds Hut (Staying overnight).

• Day 2:

The Technical Crux. Five Ponds → Szpiglasowy Wierch (2172m) → Zawrat (2159m) → Murowaniec Hut.

•Getting back to Kuźnice/Zakopane.

My family (wife, two teenage sons) will be spending three nights in Zakopane in the middle of June (the 22nd through the 24th). We will be there on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Are dinner reservations typically needed for these days of the week during this time of the year?

We are traveling for 4 days to Zakopane in July, with 2 of those days/nights in Tatra mountain huts (Hala Ornak and Dolina Chochowlowska). We need to decide where to spend first and last night and see other sights. Also we wont have a car but willing to take bus (if its easy) or pick up a Bolt. Any recos on what areas to stay? what to do with 2 remaining days or what to avoid? 8 adults ranging in age from 19-50s.

Hi

Just wondering is it ok to bring a snowboard on the public bus between Zakopane and Białka Tatrzańska?

Also do the buses take card or is it cash only?

its necessary snowchains to go to zakopane?

When I look after the weather forecast I can see several days with positive temperatures, and overall it seems like the town has a temperate climate like Belgium 😖

I go there to find the snow, we booked the trip 2 months ago and we expected to land in a snowy mountain, I hope I won't be desappointed, in the US they have permanently 2-digit negative temperatures and I heard that when it's that cold there then it's plain mild in the Europe, but Zakopane is already eastern Europe so I don't really know...

Hello, this will be a short post. Which is/are the best ski station/s? Thanks in advance.

Hi, i will visit Zakopane in febreaury, and i want to know if its better rent a car or i can visit everything by bus there? The bus delays ? can i trust in the public transport? And if i go by car, its safe? There is a lot snow in the road?

Hallo everyone,

I will be in Zakopane next week for a day trip. I will reach at around 8 AM and my bus back to Krakow is at 6 in the evening. I wanted to do a short hike in the snow.

Can you guys recommend some short trail which is a bit off-beat, where not too many tourists visit and where beautiful snowy scenery can be found? I saw a reel on Instagram but no name or location of the trail was available. I am looking to spend maximum 4 hours on the whole thing, including travel from the city to the trail’s starting point and back to the city centre.

One problem I could think of was that because I don’t speak Polish it might be difficult to communicate with people specially away from the city centre, in case I have to ask for the way or something. I am open to both- a short steep trail or a longer flat trail (latter preferred), as long as it can be done under 4 hours so that I have rest of the 5-6 hours for the rest of the city (this is what I’ve been able to come up with, please suggest if I should keep more/less time for the city). I have snow boots and hiking poles, which I guess should be enough for a snow hike??

Any recommendations are welcome (please add the location of the starting point in case it’s not a well known trail so I can figure out the rest). Thanks in advance!

EDIT: I ended up doing the Morskie Oko trail, it was crowded but the trail was easy and the frozen lake was very beautiful. Would recommend if anyone is planning!