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Zakopane attractions, tours & tickets

Zakopane is Poland's mountain resort, sitting right under the Tatras. It swaps city sights for hiking, cable cars and highland food.

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Zakopane's wooden architecture and highland culture give it a look unlike anywhere else in Poland. Krupówki, the main street, is the hub for food, markets and gear.

The mountains are the reason to come. From easy funicular views to the classic walk up to Morskie Oko lake, there is a route for every level – and thermal baths to finish.

Top picks in Zakopane

The experiences we'd book first – compared on price, length and rating.

ExperienceFromDuration 
Skiing in Zakopane4.9 · 87 reviews€251–8 hoursCheck prices
Gubałówka4.8 · 841 reviews€163.5 minutes each wayCheck prices
Kraków to Zakopane – how to get there4.8 · 1,193 reviews€192–2.5 hours each wayCheck prices
Zakopane day trip – cable car, thermal baths & highland extras4.8 · 1,193 reviews€199–11 hoursCheck prices
Kasprowy Wierch cable car tickets4.7 · 841 reviews€1815–20 minutes each wayCheck prices
Zakopane snowmobile tour4.7 · 1,274 reviews€183–10 hoursCheck prices

Attractions in Zakopane

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AttractionGubałówkaA three-minute funicular ride to the best panoramic view in town.★ 4.8 · from €16 · 3.5 minutes each way

Tours in Zakopane

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TourSkiing in ZakopanePoland's winter capital – though the best skiing is a short drive out, not in town.★ 4.9 · from €25 · 1–8 hoursTourZakopane snowmobile tourA guided ride through the Tatra foothills, usually with a bonfire and a thermal soak built in.★ 4.7 · from €18 · 3–10 hours

Day Trips in Zakopane

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Day TripKraków to Zakopane – how to get thereAbout 100km and two hours – train, bus, or let someone else drive.★ 4.8 · from €19 · 2–2.5 hours each wayDay TripZakopane day trip – cable car, thermal baths & highland extrasKraków's best-selling day trip – a mountain view, a soak, and a taste of the highlands, all in one booking.★ 4.8 · from €19 · 9–11 hours

Tickets in Zakopane

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TicketKasprowy Wierch cable car ticketsPoland's only high-mountain cable car – and the one most day trips don't actually include.★ 4.7 · from €18 · 15–20 minutes each way
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Frequently asked questions

It is about two hours from Kraków by bus or car, which makes it a popular day trip as well as an overnight base. Many tours include hotel pickup.