A Fascinating Winter Capital

Located at the foot of the Tatra Mountains, the beautiful Polish town of Zakopane is a popular ski destination. Known as "Poland’s Winter Capital", this picturesque place features traditional architecture, breathtaking landscapes and charming cheese stands.

Zakopane is an outdoor activities paradise, featuring great hiking, climbing, cycling and paragliding opportunities throughout the year. Nature-lovers will be amazed by the stunning Tatra National Park with the imposing Alpine mountains, white peaks and wonderful lakes.

Home to interesting ski lifts like the Ku Dolinie, the Litwinka Ski Lift, the Male Ciche and the Galicowa Grapa, Zakopane is the perfect base for exciting ski adventures. Visit the gorgeous Gubalowka Mountain and you will find several passenger carriages and a local market area.

Situated on the top of a hill, the fairytale Niedzica Castle is 27 miles away from Zakopane. According to the legend the ghost of a woman called Umina comes every night to protect her precious gold.

The city of Krakow is about 62 miles away and is reachable by train or bus, while the Poprad-Tatry Airport is 19 miles and has seasonal flights to Moscow, Bourgas and Tallinn. Booking.com will help you find the right hotel, apartment, guesthouse or resort in Zakopane.