national park
Tatra National Park
The smallest alpine range in the world, straddling the Poland-Slovakia border with jagged granite peaks.
7 km · about 10 min drive
Lesser Poland, Poland · Europe
Zakopane works well as a base: 10 minutes from Kościelisko, 7km from Tatra National Park.
Zakopane is a town located in Lesser Poland, Poland. With a population of 27,266, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Zakopane sits in Poland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Warsaw time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Zakopane to your route.
Zakopane (Podhale Goral: Zokopane) is a town in the south of Poland, in the southern part of the Podhale region at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. From 1975 to 1998, it was part of Nowy Sącz Voivodeship; since 1999, it has been part of Lesser Poland Voivodeship. As of 2017 its population was 27,266. Zakopane is aRead more
centre of Goral culture and is often referred to as "the winter capital of Poland". It is a popular tourist destination for many types of mountain and winter activities such as skiing, trekking, mountaineering and various forms of climbing.
Zakopane lies near Poland's border with Slovakia, in a valley between the Tatra Mountains and Gubałówka Hill. It is connected by rail and road to the provincial capital, Kraków. Zakopane lies 800–1,100 metres (2,600–3,600 ft) above sea level and centres on the intersection of its Krupówki and Kościuszko Streets.
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Zakopane is located in Lesser Poland, Poland, Europe. The coordinates are 49.2990 latitude, 19.9489 longitude.
Zakopane has a population of approximately 27,266 people, making it a town in Poland.
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8 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
The smallest alpine range in the world, straddling the Poland-Slovakia border with jagged granite peaks.
7 km · about 10 min drive
natural wonder
The largest and most famous lake in the Polish Tatra Mountains, set in a breathtaking glacial cirque surrounded by towering peaks.
14 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
The highest range in the Carpathians straddling the Polish-Slovak border, a compact alpine wonderland often called the smallest high mountains in the world.
17 km · about 20 min drive
national park
The smallest alpine mountain range in the world, offering dramatic peaks, glacial lakes, and excellent hiking in a compact area.
20 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
21 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
A stunning glacial mountain lake in the High Tatras surrounded by alpine peaks, serving as a popular hiking and ski resort hub.
22 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Glacial lake and resort at 1346 metres in the High Tatras, reached by the Cesta Slobody scenic road and a rack railway.
22 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Second-highest peak in the High Tatras at 2634 metres, reached by cable car from Tatranska Lomnica and topped by an observatory.
22 km · about 25 min drive
April to October
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