Holidays & City Breaks to Zakopane

Zakopane is at the base of the Tatras in southern Poland, the highest part of the Carpathian Mountains forming a border with Slovakia. Zakopane is 100km from Krakow Airport and 200km from Katowice airport. Zakopane is a popular, fashionable resort town perfect for skiing and winter sports, and great for hiking and mountain climbing in summer.

Zakopane is very popular in all seasons especially amongst sports lovers. Skiing, ski jumping, paragliding, mountain climbing, hiking and cycling are all on offer here and are sure to get your adrenaline going. Take a cable car to Mount Kasprowy or a funicular lift to Gubalowka Hill to see the spectacular views over the town and the Tatras. Relax while taking a walk around the town enjoying the beautiful architecture. Wooden folk cottages and art nouveau houses remain in the town from the 19th century and are a lovely sight to see. Krupowki Street has restaurants, cafes, and local souvenir shops selling woodware, leatherware and sheep fleece products. There are interesting local museums and wooden churches to visit and for classical music lovers there is the legendary Karol Szymanowski’s Museum.

Anyone who enjoys winter sports and mountain hiking will love a trip to Zakopane . About 20km outside Zakopane are some thermal spa towns perfect for anyone looking to relax. Abbey Travel can offer group hiking trips in the Tatras Mountains. There truly is something for everyone in Zakopane!

Ryanair have regular flights to Krakow and Katowice from Dublin and flights twice weekly from Shannon to Krakow. Abbey Travel offer great rates on city breaks to Zakopane.