5 days in Zakopane Itinerary

Home to Poland's indigenous Goral people, Zakopane sits at the foothill of the Tatra Mountains, an area serving as one of the country's most fashionable year-round vacation getaways.

Get out of town with these interesting Zakopane side-trips: Lake Morskie Oko (in Tatra National Park) and Bialka Tatrzanska (Terma Bania & Kaniowka Ski Area). And it doesn't end there: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Gubalowka, hit the slopes at Nosal Mountain - Ski Area, examine the collection at Muzeum Oscypka Zakopane, and don't miss a visit to Wielka Krokiew - Ski Jumping Hill.

To find where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read Zakopane sightseeing planning website.

If you are flying in from Lithuania, the closest major aiports are Kraków John Paul II International Airport, Katowice International Airport and Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport. February in Zakopane sees daily highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C at night.