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Zakopane Travel Guide: 352 reviews and 833 photos

March in Zakopane

I visited Zakopane for 5 days in March 2005. The main purpose of my visit was for snowboarding.

It was fantastic. Poland is a relatively cheap place to visit.

Snowboarding

Nosal by night

I did most of my snowboarding at Nosal. My first glimpse of the slope was on the night I arrived.

I didn't actually make in onto the main slope, being the total beginner that I am. But I did make some progress.

The town

nice building.

I did venture into Zakopane town on a few occasions. There were many shops where one could buy ski/snowboard equipment.

Lots of restaurants and pubs serving good food. Anything from Pizza to traditional Polish fare.

I took this photo on the way into Zakopane town but I don't even know what this building is. It's a wooden building.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Good place to learn skiing or snoboarding

Last visit to Zakopane: Mar 2005
Intro Updated Mar 21, 2005
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Reviews (14)

Tiny Cars Transportation (4)

Many people in Poland drive tiny little Fiats. Looked like toy cars to me! more travel advice

Lots of layers What to Pack (1)

If you go in the winter, pack lots of layers. Also shoes with good grip as the sidewalks can be slippery. The scemery... more travel advice

Night skiiing Sports & Outdoors (2)

The slopes are lit at night and so you can go skiing. Personally, I think it's a bit too cold without the sun to provide... more travel advice

Snowboarding Sports & Outdoors (2)

Zakopane is a good place to learn to ski/snowboard. You can take lessons and rent all your equipment from many different... more travel advice

Local Customs (1)
Folk Music
Things to Do (3)
See All Wielka Krokiew

Restaurants (2)
See All Restaurant on the slope
Hotels (1)
A little villa

Travelogues (1)

Written Mar 21, 2005

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barryg23 Aug 15, 2006 at 12:23 PM

Nice page, I'm looking forward to seeing Zakopane in a few weeks time.
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sihi Mar 28, 2005 at 2:44 AM

Great tips of Zakopane. Nice job! I have been to Zakopane in 2000 & seen Wielka Krokiew too:) The town & nature are amazing!
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diamonddog Mar 21, 2005 at 7:52 AM

Great start!! Would like see Zakopane again in wintertime!!