Zakopane – city located in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship and belongs to the Tatra County. It is the largest city at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. The Tatra National Park is located within the administrative boundaries of the city. Zakopane is the highest city in our country. It is the most famous holiday resort in the Polish mountains. It is considered the unofficial capital of winter sports. The central point of the city is the intersection of two streets: Krupówki and Kościuszki. In the north of Zakopane there is Gubałówka, and in the south there is the highest range of the Tatra Mountains, Giewont. The city lies on several streams that eventually flow into a tributary of the Biały Dunajec River – the Zakopianka River.

From here, you can reach virtually every single mountain nook in Tatras. Starting your day with a thrilling climb, continuing emotions in a great theatre, ending in one of Zakopane’s numerous bars and pubs, your stay here will certainly be remembered. Tourists will find many attractions in Zakopane, starting with walks through the picturesque mountain valleys, wild terrain bicycle rides and horse rides and line railway rides to Kasprowy Wierch, Gubałówka and Butorowy Wierch. In winter the enthusiasts of white madness come to Zakopane to ski down the professionally prepared routes. On the lighted, evened-out with ratracks slopes of Nosal, Gubałówka and Polana Szymoszkowa you can see people skiing till late evening, sometimes even night hours. Krupówki, the cult walking place of Zakopane, is crowded all day and evening long. You can rest from the bustle of everyday life and regain your vigour here.

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