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Zakopane Ski Resort Guide

Zakopane, Poland

Rated: 3/5 (from 5 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Beginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Highest Lift1,960m
Resort Height931m
 Nearest AirportsPoprad–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 1cm, expected on 15 November, with around 15cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Zakopane Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
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

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift1,960m
Lowest Piste1,030m
Resort Altitude (Zakopane)931m
Max Vertical1,029m

Ski Slope Aspects

N, E

Zakopane has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow), as well as east.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Zakopane
Expert Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Ski Lessons in Zakopane

Find a Ski Instructor

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.

Zakopane