Zakopane Tourism

Zakopane is a town in Poland's south-east and is located near the Ukrainian border, near the Carpathian Mountains. It has a population of around 13,000 people and is located around 320 kilometres from Warsaw. The town has been growing as a winter sports destination since the 1850s and the first ski race here was held in 1902. Today, Zakopane is a popular tourist destination for hikers, skiers, snowboarders, and even mountaineers.

Zakopane's main attractions are its lovely wooden architecture, natural beauty, and snowy winter environment. The town boasts a fantastic network of winter paths that are ideal for hiking in the unspoilt nature of the mountain range, which further attracts thousands of tourists each year who come to enjoy its tranquilly and beauty.

The most well-known tourist attractions are the Holy Mountain, Bakery Square, and the Kazimierz neighbourhood. Because of the several ski resorts nearby that you can indulge in some thrilling experiences, Zakopane has become a popular winter sports vacation destination for tourists around the world. The average temperature in Zakopane during the winter is -2 degrees Celsius. The ski season runs from January through April each year and the yearly rainfall averages 20 millimetres, with September being the wettest month.