Ski holidays Zakopane

About Zakopane

Zakopane is the absolute top ski resort in Poland located in the Tatra Mountains near Krakow. Due to the high altitude of Zakopane (Tatra has peaks of around 2500m) the ski resort has great snow conditions throughout the season. Zakopane ski resort is spread over several sectors, each with their own ski slopes and ski lifts. Despite its fragmented ski area, Zakopane is a charming ski holiday destination with a beautiful old center and a renowned hospitality.

Snowboarding Zakopane

For snowboarders, the slopes are especially worthwhile in Kasprowy Wierchand Nosal. There is no extensive fun park in Zakopane.

Skischools Zakopane

There is a large number of small ski schools in and around Zakopane, but we encourage everyone to take lessons at one of the large ski schools. The instructors give lessons in English or German, and you can take both ski and snowboard lessons. The largest ski schools in Zakopane are Ski school Gaj Ski in the Kasprowy Wierch, Harenda Ski Skischool at the Harenda, Katarzyna Strama Ski School at Nosal and Ski School Ski Tatry in Szymoszkowa Polana.