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Zakopane
We will start exploring Zakopane from the walk along Krupówki Street.
Krupówki Street is situated in the centre of Zakopane.
In the XVII century there was a pastoral trail along which sheep were driven for a pasturage on a mountaing pasture called “Wielki Redyk”.
More than a hundred years ago workers of a local forge were going home this way, then more and more tourists and patients who were coming to the town were walking along this street.
Today Krupówki Street is the most famous promenade in the whole country and a compulsory point in exploring Zakopane. There are numerous cafés, restaurants and regional taverns.
One can have some rest in friendly atmosphere, meet friends, listen to music and eat well. |
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GUBAŁÓWKA
In order to get to Gubałówka it is enough to go down the Krupówki Street, go through market place to the funicular station.
Trip I. A great trip for everyone, regardless of age, we are going to start from going to Gubałówka by funicular.
In the bottom cashier’s window we buy a promotional combined ticket for KL-T Gubałówka and KL Butorowy Wierch (reduced fare 8zł, full fare 10zł). Even going by a modern car to Gubałówka will be a source of unforgettable impressions. Then we have an amazing view for the Tatra Mountains and Zakopane which is situated at the bottom of Gubałówka.
Next we get to the railway in Szymaszkowa Street and after half an hour we reach the top station of KL Butorowy Wierch. Half an hour walk along Gubałówka is not only a relax but it is also the possibility to admire the panorama of the Tatra Mountains the whole time. We go downhill by Butorowy Wierch chairlift on the ticket bought beforehand and then either by bus or or foot we go back to the centre of the town. There is also a coach park at the bottom station KL Butorowy Wierch.
Trip II. We start our hike from the bottom station of KL Butorowy Wierch and go to Gubałówka. |
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From Gubałówka (1123 m above the sea level) numerous bicycle and walking routes branch to such picturesque villages as Ząb, Nowe Bystre, Poronin, Dzianisz, Kościelisko and Chochołów.
The panoramic map on the top station helps find the topographical layout. |
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On Gubałówka we encourage you to visit: a drag lift Polana Gubałówki
Skiers can try their hand by using the drag lift Polana Gubałówki
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Alpine Coaster
Modern safe Alpine Coaster open from Spring till late autumn is another tourist attraction. Going by trolley equipped with a brake handle on a banked track with numerous turns gives us fascinating impressions.
ATTENTION! Children under 8 can use the slide only when supervised by an adult.
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KASPROWY WIERCH
Kasprowy Wierch is 1987 m high summit in the Western Tatras. It towers over the following valleys: Bystra, Sucha Woda Gąsiennicowa and Cicha Liptowska. The summit lies on the main ridge of the Tatra Mountains between Beskid and Pośredni Goryczkowy.
The summit’s name comes from Hala Kasprowa (Kasprowa Mountain Pasture) where in former times highlanders used to pasture their cattle and sheep.
According to folk tales, the owner of this mountain pasture was probably a highlander called Kasper. But Kasprowy Wierch gained its popularity not until the 30’s of the past century when the first ropeway in Poland was introduced.
The process of building the ropeway to Kasprowy Wierch started on 1 August 1935 and on 26 February 1936, the ropeway from Kuźnice to Myślenickie Turnie was launched. The first silver car reached Kasprowy Wierch on Sunday, 15 March 1936 after 227 days of constructing.
It was an event of special importance in the world at that time. Man, thanks to his obstinacy and hard work, overcame all the difficulties and what seemed to be impossible for many people became real. Until now, everyone who wants to see mountains from close up can reach to the top of Kasprowy Wierch in 12 minutes - in summer to admire the beautiful panorama of Tatras, in winter to ski. |
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The ropeway to Kasprowy Wierch was the first device of this type in Poland and the first one in the whole Tatras.
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Just below the summit of Kasprowy Wierch (1985 m over the sea level), where the highest meteorological observatory is situated, the top ropeway station is located. From the terrace just by the station one can admire the beautiful panorama of the Krywań summit, and on the left – Świnica and Kościelec mountain range.
At the bottom we have Gąsiennicowy Corrie, especially wellliked by skiers. The most popular trails from Kasprowy Wierch lead to Świnica (2301m over the sea level) and further along Orla Percia to other summits and to Czerwone Wierchy and Hala Gąsiennicowa (Gąsiennicowa Mountain Pasture). We encourage hikers to take walking routes, eg. The access to Kasprowy Wierch: from Kużnice through Myślenickie Turnie (about 3,5 hours).
The descend from Kasprowy Wierch: through Hala Gąsiennicowa (Gąsiennicowa Mountain Pasture) to the hostel Murowaniec situated there, then through Boczań or Jaworzynka (3 hours). A walking tour to Kasprowy Wierch will take us the whole day. Going by ropeway bothways will take us only 2,5 hours.
Kasprowy Wierch is a haven for skiers – When being on Kasprowy Wierch you have to visit:
Gąsiennicowa Chairlift
Goryczkowa Chairlift
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Tourists craving for skiing in winter and for swimming in summer are invited to come to: THE SKIING STATION POLANA SZYMOSZKOWA.
How to get there?
You head for Kościeliska and after 2 km you are there.
Two ropeways are open in winter, the larger one – with 6-person chairs and traffic capacity of 3000 persons per hour, lenght 1350 m and the small one – with 4-person chairs and traffic capacity of 1800 persons per hour and the lenght 400 m.
The diversification of ski runs will satisfy each skier, both beginner and advanced one. Runs are always professionally prepared and maintained by snowcats and snow-makers. The runs are lit what allows to ski until late at night. Skiers who would like to rest have the choice of two highland-style taverns (by top and bottom station) as well as bar.
At the bottom station there is a large car park, ski equipment rental, ski-service as well as ski school where one can master their ski skills under the tutelage of instructors on each level of advancement.
In summer you may feel invited to use the swimming pool with warmed up water as well as gastronomic base. In this season the large ropeway is also open which takes tourists up to the top station from where they can admire the panorama of the Tatras from the Gubałowskie Range.
You are guaranteed to have alpine suntan both in summer and in winter thanks to sun exposure and southern location of the slope.
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We encourage you to visit us. Have fun! |
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Less advanced skiers are encouraged to try ski runs on Nosal.
THE SKI COMPLEX – NOSAL
You will find the most famous Polish slalom slope, ski runs for less skilled skiers and for beginners. All the runs are lit and well-prepared and artificial snow is added regularly. Licenced Ski School organizes skiing courses.
You are also encouraged to rent skiing and snowboard equipment and to try one of numerous eating places as well as a spacious car park. TOPR rescuers are responsible for your safety. Skiers can get to Nosal by “skibus”, which is free of charge.
Information about current weather and skiing conditions as well as lifts opening hours are given on our website: http://www.nosal.pl
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You are also invited to
LEISURE AND SKIING CENTRE HARENDA situated on Harenda estate in Zakopane.
You can get to the centre by the approach road leading to the bottom station near where there are car parks just opposite the main road E7 (Zakopianka) – you have to turn when you get to Ustup-Olcza estate. From the town centre you can get right to Harenda along Kasprowicza Street, Spyrkówka.
In the Centre one can find: 4-person chairlift, 3 drag lifts, sports equipment rental, ski school building, regional taverns, observation deck and four free car parks. Harenda is situated at the height of 770 m above sea level and from the North-West it is restricted by Gubałówka.
Leisure And Skiing Centre Harenda Zakopane is a winter sports station together with the complex of skilifts, ski and snowboard runs, cross-country tracks, ski school with winter equipment rental, sports shop and gastronomical base.
In summer the sports station will enable you to use cycle routes (there is a possibility to transport bicycles to the top – bicycle handgrips every third chair), observation deck at the top as well as the climbing wall under the supervision of instructors.
Moreover, both in winter and in summer season, numerous cultural and entertainment events, concerts and contests for amateurs and advanced sportspeople are going to take place. |
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THE SKI JUMP
WIELKA KROKIEW
Enthusiasts of ski jumps are encouraged to visit the most well-known Polish ski jump: Wielka Krokiew in Zakopane.
The modernization of Wielka Krokiew made this ski jump one of the most modern and beautiful natural objects in the world. Due to this investment it is now possible to carry out the Skijumping World Cup in Poland.
It is a real pleasure to have the best ski jumpers of the world staying, above all Adam Małysz. In the future the modernization of an artificial ski track in the area of COS, next to Wielka Krokiew, is planned. > more information about the ski jump.
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MORSKIE OKO
Morskie Oko is the biggest and the most famous and besieged by tourists Tatra lake. It is situated on the nothern side of the High Tatras and surrounded by the highest summits. It is also considered to be the most beautiful Tatra lake.
The vicinity of the lake has a unique scenery – forest, fields of dwarf mountain pine and scree cones descend to its very shores. It is also the only lake in Polish Tatras which is naturally stocked with fry. From Morskie Oko there is a view over Mięguszowieckie Szczyty and Rysy.
One can also get to Pięć Stawów from there, as well as Czarny Staw by Morskie Oko and a mountain pass over Chłopek. In order to get to Morskie Oko one has to take a 2-hour walk or they can treat themselves to a ride by a horse carriage.
When you are by Morskie Oko it is worth to take a walk to Czarny Staw. How to get there? You have to walk along the marked path on the left shore of Morskie Oko.
The path (going uphill) will lead you to Czarny Staw. More persistent hikers can even go to Rysy from there, which is the highest summit in Poland (2499 m above sea level).
ATTENTION! Remember that each climbing expedition requires appriopriate preparations. Pay special attention to the clothes and shoes you are wearing. |
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More persistent hikers can choose from
CAVES IN NEARBY TATRAS
The Tatra Mountains, situated near Zakopane, are the real haven for mountaineers.
In Poland there are about 2800 caves. Total lenghts of their corridors amounts to 150 km. Most caves occur in the Tatras. It is here where the biggest cave in Poland is, i.e. Wielka Śnieżna. Its total lenght exceeds 22 km and its depth amounts to 824 m.
Unfortunately, there are only 17 caves in Poland which are accessible to visitors. No fewer than 6 of them is situated in the Tatra Mountains. We encourage you to explore caves in Dolina Kościelisko. |
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After exhausting sightseeing tours it is time to come back to Zakopane. Numerous museums, exhibitions and historical monuments wait for you there.
The offer is impressive. Everone will surely find something for them. |
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The most characteristic
historic buildings
of Zakopane:
- Kościeliska Street – the set of wooden houses typical of Podhale region. Their architecture derives from XIX century.
- The old wooden church on Pęksowy Brzyzek. It comes from 1845 – 1851 and was the seat of the first parish in Zakopane.
- The Gąsiennica Family chapel on Pęksowy Brzyzek is the first sacral building in this town erected by Paweł Gąsiennica in 1800.
- The old churchyard on Pęksowy Brzyzek; the first churchyard in Zakopane, the place of rest of many famous people who lived there or were somehow connected with this town such as writers, artists and mountaineers. The name “Pęksowy Brzyzek” derives from the name of the owner of the land on which the buildings stand, i.e. Jan Pęksa.
- Koliba Villa – the museum of Zakopane-style; the first example of this style. It was built in 1893 according to the design of Stanisław Witkiewicz.
- The New Cemetery – it was open in 1907. It is an urban cemetery, the place of burial of people who lived in the town as well as artists, mountain rescuers, priests and veterans of WWI and WWII. It is located in Nowotarska Street.
- Villa “Pod Jedlami” is the seat of Pawlikowscy family. It was designed for them by Stanisław Witkiewicz. It is the most spacious and beautiful example of Zakopane-style. The house is situated in Koziniec Street. |
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- „Witkiewiczówna” willa is the house in Zakopane style designed in 1904 by Jan Koszyc Witkiewicz. In the 30’s Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz (Witkacy) lived there. It is situated by Antałówka Street;
- The wooden chapel in Jaszczurówka was built between 1904 – 1908 to the specification of Stanisław Witkiewicz – Sabała’s Cottage is a wooden building from the first half of XIX century situated in Stare Krzeptówki. In free time our dearest tourists – are encouraged to take WALKS ACROSS THE TOWN
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THE CULTURAL OFFER OF ZAKOPANE
Zakopane Jazz Springtime
United Europe Jazz Festival
Zakopane, April - May
At the end of April and the beginning of May you are invited to take part in Zakopane Jazz Springtime - United Europe Jazz Festival – once again on the main stage of the tent erected at Dolna Równia Krupowa, in pubs, clubs, cafés and hotels of Zakopane as well as at the “Witkacy” Theatre, one will have the chance to admire performances of the best jazz, blues and dixieland Polish musicians as well as famous artists from Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Germany or the USA ...
As part of festival BLUES TOP, DIXIELAND, JAZZ TOP, JAZZ IN THE CLUBS events will take place. The event accompanying the festival each year is the Historic Vehicles Rally. Let us meet in Zakopane and listen to jazz, blues and dixieland!
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The Days of Zakopane
and all-Poland Festival
of Christian Work Zakopane,
June
Visits of the head of Catholic church, i.e. the Pope, Jan Paweł II (John Paul II) at the Tatras were the most important events in the town history. The Pope was connected with Zakopane and the Tatras since his youthful years.
He did not give up his passions even when he took up the position of Cracow’s metropolitan bishop. In order to commemorate these visits the Days of Zakopane are organized.
At the beginning of June at Dolna Równia Krupowa, in churches of Zakopane, at “Witkacy” Theatre as well as at the Tatrzański Ośrodek Swojszczyzny “Jutrzenka”a series of cultural events take place, i.e. concerts, contests, integration and prayer meetings as well as drama reviews. All the interested are kindly invited! - see more: www.zakopanetv.pl
The International Organ Festiwal
Zakopane
June – August
Traditionally, at the beginning of summer holidays, at the church dedicated to the Blesses Family in Krupówki, inaugural concert of the Organ Festival takes place.
This event has already become one of the most important ones of summer in Zakopane. Outstanding organists from several countries of Europe, USA, Canada as well as many cities in Poland perform at a dozen or so concerts organized in Zakopane.
The artists present both familiar organ pieces as well as these less known, many times to the accompaniment of trumpet players or fiddlers. |
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