From Krakow Zakopane Tatra Mountains

From Krakow Zakopane Tatra Mountains

The charming city of Zakopane, located at the foot of the Tatra mountains, is visited all year long by many Polish and International tourists. Founded in the beginning of 17th century on seasonal shepherd settlements it has evolved into an impressive city through the years. Iddylic views of the mountains, ever so close to nature, unique architectural style, lots of hiking tracks and ski slopes – all of which make Zakopane the most popular destination if you’re looking for a place to relax and escape from buzz of the city.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Zywy skansen - Historyczna zabudowa Chocholowa, Chocholow Main st, Chocholow Poland

On the route to Zakopane we’ll stop in Chochołów – the wooden village. People still live there in the original wooden houses built by the Polish highlanders, which are under the patronage of UNESCO. You will get a chance to go inside one of them to experience how people used to live.

After that we will visit a Bacowka (traditional shepherd’s hut) where you will have a chance to try famous regional cheese – Oscypek and see how it is prepared.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Attractions - Activities - Aktivitäten in Zakopane, Krupówki 14a/2, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland

The Zakopane tour starts out with a breathtaking panorama of the Tatra Mountains, viewed from the top of the Gubalowka Hill, and a cable car will take you there.

Next you will explore traditional bazaar and Krupowki Street – filled with restaurants, local stores and regional goods. After lunch we will head back to Krakow, on our way passing next to famous ski jump and entering wooden church in the outskirts of Zakopane.

Duration: 3 hours