Zakopane — Poland’s Winter Capital
Zakopane, located at the foot of the Tatra Mountains, is Poland’s most popular ski resort town. It combines highlander tradition (the distinctive wooden Zakopane style architecture by Witkiewicz) with modern tourist infrastructure, attracting skiers and snowboarders from across the country and abroad.
Slopes and lifts around Zakopane
Within a dozen or so kilometers of Zakopane’s center, there are more than a dozen ski stations of varying difficulty — from gentle slopes for beginners to demanding runs for advanced skiers. You’ll find a full list of recommended slopes with difficulty descriptions on our Ski Slopes page.
Ski season
The ski season in Zakopane typically runs from December through the end of March, with the highest tourist traffic during the Christmas and New Year period (December 24 – January 5) and the winter school break (January 15 – February 28).
GO!Ski Zakopane — your base for the trip
Whichever slope you choose, at GO!Ski Zakopane (27 Nowotarska Street) you’ll get fully equipped for your trip:
- rent ski and snowboard equipment from trusted brands (Rossignol, Völkl, Blizzard, Elan, Dalbello),
- rent winter clothing,
- take lessons or a course with an instructor who speaks Polish and English,
- have your equipment serviced (waxing, edge sharpening).
Book today and enjoy skiing without unnecessary hassle.
