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Overview

Nestled in the foothills of the Tatras, Zakopane is Poland’s best-known mountain resort, famed for hiking in summer and skiing in winter, though at the height of the summer and winter seasons it can get positively overrun.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Old Church & Cemetery

Zakopane

This small wooden church and atmospheric cemetery date from the mid-19th century. The Old Church has charming carved wooden decorations and pews, the…
Szymanowski Museum

Zakopane

An adjunct to the national museum in Krakow, the Szymanowski Museum highlights the life and work of the early modern Polish composer Karol Szymanowski …
Morskie Oko

Zakopane

Perched nearly 1400m above sea level, the emerald-green 'Eye of the Sea' is the largest lake in the Tatras and a popular outing from Zakopane. Minibuses…
Tatra Museum

Zakopane

This is the main branch of the Tatra Museum, which occupies various branches around Zakopane. Featuring old-fashioned exhibits exploring the natural…
Museum of Zakopane Style

Zakopane

Housed in the Willa Koliba, this was the first of several grand wooden villas designed by the noted Polish painter and architect Stanisław Witkiewicz in…
Tatra Park Nature Education Centre

Zakopane

The national park's education centre walks visitors through the natural history of the mountains, including dioramas, interactive displays, kids'…
Museum of Zakopane Style – Inspirations

Zakopane

This companion museum to the main Zakopane Style museum is more of an ethnographic exhibition, highlighting the highlander folk roots and styles that…