Location: Zakopane
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Just a few miles from the Slovak border in south central Poland, Zakopane is a resort town in the Tatra Mountains, popular with skiers in winter and with hikers and climbers year-round. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Zakopane grew into Poland’s most visible art colony, a hotbed of culture ended by Soviet influence after World War II. Today it harkens back to an earlier time, complete with gorgeous wooden houses. Learn about these buildings and more at the Museum of Zakopane Style.
Restaurants in Zakopane
1. Ski Zakopane
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5.0 based on 73 reviews
Dear Future Skiing or Snowboarding Fans, I have been organizing Quick Start (half-day skiing and snowboarding courses for beginners) for a few years. Quick Start is dedicated to people who do not have the time or inclination for several-day ski courses. During the QuickStart course, you will learn how to ski down a small slope, use the ski lift, stop and turn safely. The course price includes three hours of training (in English), equipment rental, ski lifts, refreshments at the restaurant and a transfer from the hotel to the slope and back. We recommend the course for tourists who are planning a day trip from Krakow to Zakopane - we will pick you up from the Zakopane bus station. Detailed information about the Quick Start ski or snowboard course is presented on our website. See you in Zakopane!
Reviewed By MarcoL1519 - Stockholm, Sweden
Take the Quick Start – ski course for beginners! Is the best and Nosal Ski Center is the best for beginners. After 2 hrs you will feel like a professional :) thanks!
2. Czarny Staw Gasienicowy
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By pawel_hbg - Sopot, Poland
I have visited this place 2 months ago and I already miss it. This time I was very luck as there was no people there and I could feed the ducks and admire beautiful nature in peace. You can get there from Kuznice or via Zawrat. I recommend to make full day big trip and join it with 5 lakes valley. It is so beautiful place and not crowdy as Morskie Oko. I fully recommend trek there.
3. Tatra Peak Mountain Guiding
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
I am pleased to invite you to beautiful Tatra Mountains. With the little help of mine you will be able to stand on top of the most amazing Tatra Peaks. I am certified mountain guide, exploring the secrets of Tatra mountains as a climber, skier and a professional rescuer for over 20 years. Most of this accents are possible for people without any climbing experience, give it a try:)
4. Zakopane-Tours.eu
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Visit Zakopane - Poland's most famous winter and summer resort. We offer a wide variety of Zakopane sightseeing tours, adventure trips, adrenaline activities, Tatra mountains hiking, trekking, mountaineering and more. We cooperate only with trusted transport companies and licensed city and mountain guides.
5. Przelecz Krzyzne
6. GO!Ski Zakopane
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5.0 based on 150 reviews
GO!Ski - make booking all in one place:) we are specialist in organizing ski / snowboard lessons, ski / snowboard equipment and clothing rental and airport transfers. Lessons are run by fantastic instructors. Our Instructors skiing on all slopes in Zakopane and the surrounding areas. Ski slopes are tailored to your ski skills. We want you to have the best holiday possible, so please ask us for whatever additional help you need, we do our best, to help you. GO!Ski Team
Reviewed By Carrollel - Kilkenny, Ireland
We arranged ski equipment hire and private family lessons having read the reviews on TripAdvisor. I must say that from my first email I knew it would be a very positive experience. Paulina was so professional and helpful with our booking. We arrived to the office on the Sunday morning a little later than expected but although they were so busy we were not made to feel uncomfortable. The staff were so enthusiastic. Our ski instructor Jacob (Jake) arrived in his car to meet us and take us to the slopes. Our 2 hour lesson did not start until we had our ski passes bought and we were out on the slopes. Jake was such a fantastic person and we learned more than we have in the past from any instructor. Myself and my husband had skiied a number of years ago pre children but this was our second ski holiday with the kiddies. We found the private family lessons invaluable and great value. Each morning Jake picked us up and we drove to different ski areas. Got to see lots of the surrounding areas during this time too! The last 2 days we brought our own car and followed Jake as we wanted to stay on a bit longer than the 2 hours but of you were finished skiing Jake would drop you back to your accommodation. Now that's service! Jake had brilliant English and gave us much knowledge and information about Zakopane, he was worth his weight in gold. My 8 Yr old daughter cried when we had to say our goodbyes... The return of the ski equipment was a very smooth process and again I can't speak highly enough about the staff at Goski. We would highly recommend them. They are by far the best ski service we have ever used. Thank you Goski for making our holiday in Zakopane!
7. Bungee Jumping Zakopane
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Bungee Jumping Zakopane is a place where you can jump from a 90m high construction crane, which is the highest place to do this in Poland. We use the best quality products of renowned companies to guarantee the safety, which is our #1 priority. The team of instructors is trained to prepare and guide you in bungee jumping and obviously help you in making
8. Tatra Adventure
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
For over 15 years, my company Tatra Adventure has been the premier service provider in Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains. As a local highlander (a mountain rescuer, mountain guide and ski instructor) i guarantee high level of the following services: trekking, cave exploring, rock climbing, guided city tours, bicycle trips,thematic tours (mountain safety, folklore, history, architecture, flora etc.)
