Welcome to the Tatra Mountains

The Tatra mountains are situated on the border between Poland and Slovakia. Zakopane, set in the heart of the Polish mountains, is a fantastic location to explore the mountains from, in both the spring, summer and autumn walking seasons and for the winter ski season. Click Here for more information about the Tatra mountains.

Why choose Poland and the Tatra’s for your holiday?

• Spectacular mountain scenery in the Tatra National Park.
• Amazing value for money.
• Great Polish atmosphere and history.
• Good budget flight connections from Liverpool, Manchester and Stansted.
• 1-2 hours from the famous city of Krakow.

Great for families

• Spacious, light and airy apartment for up to 8 people with south facing balcony.
• Close to the vibrant resort of Zakopane with its restaurants and bars.
• Delicious food from traditional local dishes to great takeaway pizzas and home-made waffles.
• Lots of well-marked walking trails with mountain bistros along the way.
• Indoor and outdoor lido and man-made beach complex close by.
• Ideal for learning to ski with pay as you go lift passes.
• Sledging, horse-sleigh rides and skating.

Perfect for couples

• South facing balcony overlooking the romantic Tatra mountains.
• Warm and cosy apartment with log fire.
• Many intimate and atmospheric restaurants and bars with live music.
• Lots of scenic skiing through pine forests.
• Swimming, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi close by.

Superb for lovers of the outdoors

• Huge balcony for entertaining and relaxing.
• Incredible panoramic views from the apartment.
• The high peaks of the Tatras easily accessible by mountain lifts.
• A wide range of walks for all ages and abilities.
• Great skiing and boarding for beginners and intermediates.
• White water rafting close by on the River Dunajec.
• Opportunities to try many other outdoor activities including mountain biking, climbing, ice-skating and paragliding.
• Unspoilt habitat protects a diversity of wildlife.

Activities

The Tatra National Park has many fantastic walking trails. Within the park there are well marked trails which are easy to follow and, show the approximate times of the walks. The nearest entrance points are only a few minutes away. Outside the Park, the best walks are in the Koscielisko valley. Try taking the cable car to the top of Gubalowka and walking back to the apartment.

There are 6 separate ski areas in Zakopane. Ski hire is available at or close by each area.

Cross Country Skiing

There are 2 Cross country trails.

Ski jumping

There is a Ski jumping complex in Br. Czecha.

Ice skating

There is an ice skating rink on the Sports Centre premises with skate hire and a bar.

The largest mountain resort in Europe north of the Alps. The town receives two million holiday-makers a year and a wide choice of bars, restaurants, cafes, shops, art galleries, sport facilities and nightclubs.

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