Zakopane, situated in a valley at the foot of the Tatra Mountains is, not without reason, called the Polish winter capital. Well-prepared ski slopes, cross country trails, with perfect conditions for both, make up only a small part of what is on offer in the winter. This year the latest venture is...

• February 3-5, 2012 - BMW Zakopane Snow Polo
This unique event, because of its aesthetics, the sports profile and exclusive character is one of the major attractions of the winter season. The Polo Tournaments in Zakopane have become part of the programme of matches of the Central...

• April 28 – May 2, 2012 – Zakopane Jazz Spring
It is a great artistic event, which attracts many fans and jazz lovers under the Tatras. It is a meeting point of leading Polish jazz musicians and vocalists, winners of the poll of readers of the monthly ‘Jazz...

The town of Zakopane, together with the Polish and Tatra Ski Associations, are bidding to host the FIS Nordic Ski World Championships. This time in 2017.
Previous attempts were made to host the same event in 2011 (Oslo won), 2013 (Val di Fiemme won) and 2015 (Falun won). Each time when...

It is an absolutely natural association. Zakopane does not exist without sport. After all, it is the capital of Polish skiing, with the Polish Olympic preparation centre located there, but it also has plenty to offer those who simply seek relaxation in sporting activities. And not only in the...

When planning a vacation or a weekend getaway in the mountains more and more frequently we look for an independent house to rent. There are many such houses in Zakopane and its surroundings and almost all can be seen on the web pages of www.zakopanedomki.com. Everyone will be able to find something...

It is only a short walk from the centre of Zakopane to the Tatra Forest. Droga Pod Reglami (Road Below the Forest), for either pedestrians or cyclists, runs along the foot of the Western Tatras from the Kuźnice Roundabout to Dolina Chochołowska (Chochołów Valley). While en route, you can always...

Little was known about Zakopane in the days when it was fashionable to take the waters, i.e. to visit a health resort to drink water from medicinal springs, water which was believed to help various ailments. Szczawnica, widely known for its szczawy, i.e. mineral water springs, since the 18th...

Zakopane – one of the most famous and recognisable Polish towns and the winter capital of the country. Located in a valley at the foot of the Tatras, the highest Polish mountains, at about 840 m above sea level Zakopane attracts millions of tourists every year. It is a perfect place for...

This area is the only place in Poland where skiing enthusiasts can experience conditions similar to those found in high-altitude, alpine ski resorts. From 1936 onwards Kasprowy Wierch has attracted skiers due to the ultra-modern cable car system constructed that year, a cable car system that still...