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