Zakopane Ski Resort Guide
Zakopane, Poland
Rated: 3/5 (from 5 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,960m |
| Resort Height | 931m |
| Nearest Airports | Poprad–Tatry and Krakow |
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Zakopane
The ski area of Zakopane is in the Polish Tatras at an altitude of 931m.
Summary
Zakopane has direct access to 16 marked pistes, served by a total of 20 ski lifts.
Skiing
Zakopane offers good sking, particularly, for Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Zakopane offers some good boarding.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Zakopane?
The next notable snow forecast is 8cm, expected on 20 December.
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Snow this week
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
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| Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Zakopane Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 7 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 2 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 50km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 20 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Zakopane Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,960m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,030m |
| Resort Altitude (Zakopane) | 931m |
| Max Vertical | 1,029m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E
Zakopane has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow), as well as east.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Zakopane
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Zakopane Ski Schools and Zakopane Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Zakopane?
This ski resort is in the Polish Tatras in Tatra County, Lesser Poland.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Zakopane is Poprad–Tatry, 86 minutes drive away.
Krakow, Katowice, Žilina and Kosice airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 20 ski lifts are able to uplift 10,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 12km of ski runs,.
Season Dates
When is Zakopane open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late December, and usual closing is Early April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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