The Tatras are the highest mountain system in the Carpathians, its highest point is the peak of Rysy (2499 m). High Tatras are characterized by heights of 1800-2500 m, glacial circuses, deep valleys and a large number of mountain lakes. Here is the most famous ski resort in Poland - Zakopane.
The Western Tatras are safer and "friendly" to tourists, the heights range from 1,700 to 2,100 m, more greenery and free space.
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How to get here
From Warsaw to Zakopane, you can take a train.
Skiing
Ideal for beginners and pro ski resort Zakopane. Here Polish customs, specific dances and songs, national dresses, dialect and intricate original architecture echo and complement the fascinating nature of the "Polish Alps". Local routes are suitable for skiers of any level. Beginners will be put on skis by the best trainers.
From the vicinity you can get to Zakopane by cable cars. The largest skiing area in Zakopane is Mount Kasprowy Up, the second Gubałówka Mountain is located to the north of the city, there are also slopes of Nosal and Polana Szymoszkowa.
Ski pass
The cost of rental ski equipment: snowboard: 1 day - 8-10 EUR, 6-7 days - 40-50 euros; skis of modern models: 1 day - 10-12 EUR, 6-7 days - 50-60 euros; skis are simple: 1 day - 6-8 EUR, 6-7 days - 30-40 euros; snowboarding: 1 day - 7-10 EUR, 6-7 days - 35-45 EUR.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of the Tatras
Tatras are divided into High Tatras and Western Tatras. High are covered with water and are considered a territory attracting brave tourists, eager to conquer steep routes, insidious outcroppings and breathtaking abysses, and Western ones are marked by beautiful caves, lush greenery and spacious spaces.
The most famous waterfalls of Mickiewicz and Wielka Siklava are best viewed in spring, at sunrise. The largest lake Morskie Oko is especially loved by tourists.
- Buy a souvenir in the pavilion of the Penin National Park.
- Buy a tour of 74 zl (24 $) on the Dunajec River, which includes trout fishing. Handle better in the "Bureau of Tan apartments" on the street. Senkevich in Zakopane.
Trekking
If you are not yet set to conquer the peaks of the Tatra in the literal sense, walking along one of the beautiful valleys at their foot is also quite impressive. For this purpose, the Khokholovskaya, Koscieliskaya, Stronzhskaya or the Valley of the Fish Stream are suitable. In winter, you can safely get on the skis and plow a variety of routes.
Conquer the peak of Rysy, the highest point of the Tatras - a noble goal and, which is pleasant, reachable. It is better to take a tent in a hike, since the path will take not one day, or you'll have to spend the night at the Sea Oka. It is better to break the tent on the shore of the Black Lake near Rysami. Rise to the Rys from the Black Lake takes 3 hours 20 minutes, descent - 2 hours 30 minutes. After the descent, you must reach the Glade of Palenitsa. It's 2 hours 40 minutes
Walking from Zakopane through Gubałówka to Butorski Top - an easy route that is suitable even for unprepared ones. Go up to the Gubałówka Mountain by cable car or on foot. It takes 1 hour from the House of Tourist on the trail with a black stamp. At the top you need to turn left and walk 20 minutes along the road, and then 10 minutes along the trail to Butorsky Peak. Descent by another cableway.
You can go down from Butersky Mountain on foot along the trail with a blue stamp in Zakopane, which will take 1 hour. Another option: from Butersky Top to follow the path with a green stamp in Kiry (this is 1, 5 hours).
Rafting
In addition to hiking in the summer and skiing in winter, you can raft in the Zakopane along the Dunajec River .The rafting is carried out from May 1 to October 31 .A raft can accommodate up to 10 people .To arrive at the start of the rafting, at 9 .00 on the platform N 2 of Zakopane bus station you need to take the bus to Szczawnica .Tickets costing 6, 5 zl must be purchased before the pier (Przystan) in Sromowce Canti .After 1 hour 20 min .you will be at the wharf .Tickets are sold inside the pavilion .There are 2 options: an alloy to Szczawnica, which takes 2 hours and 15 minutes and costs 35 zl, and an alloy to Crossesko, occupying 2 hours and 45 minutes and standing 43 zl .Back Zakopane from the final point of the rafting can be by bus, which rides 1 hour and 40 minutes, the price is 6, 5-7, 5 zl . Photo of Tatra (37)