| Zakopane is often called the winter capital | | | | there are no snow cannons, you can ski all |
| of Poland. And it comes as no surprise | | | | year round. Kalatowki is one of the most |
| because this resort offers everything you | | | | beautiful Tatra glades which has long been |
| need for a good winter rest. Those are skiers | | | | popular with those fond of winter holidays. |
| that mainly arrive here. | | | | |
| | | | Budzowski Wierch is 2 km from Zakopane. Its |
| During the last years the city applied to | | | | gentle slopes are excellent for the |
| host Winter Olympics (unfortunately, it was | | | | beginners. |
| not a success). Nevertheless, Zakopane | | | | |
| attracts skiers not only from Poland, but | | | | Another services are: outfit rent, cafes, ski |
| also from other countries. Those who arrive | | | | schools and car parks. |
| here for skiing surely want to know what they | | | | |
| will find here. | | | | Kościelisko, thanks to rapid growth of |
| | | | Zakopane, is now a part of the city. Larger |
| The city is surrounded with mountains. | | | | part of the Western Tatra is found on its |
| Professional ski centres are located on the | | | | territory, so the place is excellent for |
| slopes. There are also several of them (for | | | | skiing. Its infrastructure spreads over |
| kids and beginners) in the city centre. There | | | | several slopes only. However, the district is |
| are a total of approximately 10 ski centres | | | | well-equipped and, which is also very |
| and more than 50 lifts found in Zakopane. One | | | | important, not crowded. There are 6 lifts |
| will also find a funicular road to Gubalowka | | | | offered. |
| Hill. Here is a list of Zakopane ski centers. | | | | |
| | | | Butorowy Wierch lies 2 km west from the city |
| Antalowka is located in the south and north | | | | centre, close to Orbis Kasprowy hotel. During |
| of Zakopane and offers two lifts. Its | | | | several years the place was poorly visited |
| advantages are: location not far from the | | | | because of some administrative problems. |
| city centre, several cafes, ski schools and | | | | However, in 2001/2002 its tracks gained |
| an opportunity to rent outfit. | | | | popularity again. Restaurants, bars, outfit |
| | | | rental and ski service are waiting for you. |
| Gubalowka and Kaletnicza centers are in the | | | | |
| heart of Zakopane, the southern slope of | | | | Nosal is one of the best Polish ski centers. |
| Gubalowka Hill and the northern and the | | | | Despite its small size, there are 9 lifts, a |
| southern slopes of Kaletnicza. Gubalowka is | | | | ropeway, car parks, hotel and service centers |
| one of the most famous and most visited | | | | located on its territory. Most of its tracks |
| resorts notable for its funicular (located | | | | are covered with artificial snow, illuminated |
| almost in the city centre), and a | | | | and ratrack-serviced. Tracks range from |
| breathtaking view over the Tatra mountains. | | | | professional to easy ones. And of course you |
| If needed, tracks and two lifts are covered | | | | will find restaurants, cafes, service centers |
| with artificial snow. One good thing about | | | | etc. |
| the resort is that there are lots of | | | | |
| restaurants, bars, service centers and car | | | | Our next stop is at Kasprowy Wierch - the |
| parks found at the lower stations. Plus, the | | | | best and the most popular ski resort, |
| resort's convenient location. | | | | however, also very crowded. It is located 7 |
| | | | km from the centre of Zakopane and equipped |
| There are several nice lifts located right on | | | | with 3 ropeways, including chair lifts. A |
| the city territory, on its flat slopes. But | | | | lift to the Kasprowy Wierch is the first |
| only Skocznia slope is covered with | | | | Polish ropeway. Ski season starts in |
| artificial snow, when needed, which gives you | | | | mid-December and, if the weather is nice, |
| an opportunity to enjoy skiing even when the | | | | lasts till the beginning of May. |
| weather is unfavourable. The lifts are | | | | |
| situated in the downtown, that's why Skocznia | | | | Good choice of tracks and beautiful nature |
| is always crowded with people. | | | | are the reasons why one should come to |
| | | | Zakopae for winter rest. A bus trip to |
| North-eastern slopes of Kalatowki are mostly | | | | Zakopane from Krakow takes approximately |
| visited by the professionals. Even though | | | | 20-30 minutes. |