Category Zakopane

This guide to Zakopane in December covers everything - from skiing in the Tatra Mountains to enjoying warm thermal baths in the crisp winter air.

Bukowina Tatrzanska = charming highland village near skiing and Zakopane. Stay here for thermal baths, accessible hikes, and STUNNING views.

The Valley of the Five Lakes is one of the most breathtaking and popular hiking destinations in the Tatra Mountains.

Just south of Zakopane is the small village of Kuznice. It's the base for hikes and skiing in the Tatras and, we think, one of the must-visit spots in the Zakopane valley.

Get to know the most famous mountains in Zakopane with this guide to eight of the most iconic summits, from Kasprowy to Kozi Wierch.

Oscypek is one of the must-try foods of the Polish mountains; a chewy, smoky sheep's cheese that's available all over Zakopane.

Zakopane apartments offer lots of space for families and groups, self-catering facilities, and great prices, in locations both remote and central.

Our complete guide to Rysy describes what it's like to hike Poland's highest peak, which is best done from Zakopane, near Krakow.

Discover the best pizza Zakopane can offer, with our top four picks. Boy it was a chore researching this one! Pizza, pizza and more pizza.