Zakopane Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city and urban gmina of Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland
About Zakopane
The largest tourist center in the Polish mountains. Zakopane has a population of 27,000 (2017), but receives over 2 million visitors per year. it is a popular base for hiking and mountaineering in summer and for skiing in winter. Hikers must stick to the trails which can be (over)crowded in summer. Zakopane was founded as a village in 16th century. Relatively small and forgotten place in the world for over three centuries it was discovered in second half of 19th century by Tytus Chałubiński, Polish physician. Its carrer as resort started in 1886 when it officialy became spa town and in 1889 entire Zakopane estate was bought by Władysław Zamoyski to preserve its forests from overexploitation which cemented its status. He also invested a lot of money into expansion of village building eleme
Top Attractions in Zakopane
Explore the best things to see and do in Zakopane:
- ★Cemetery of the Distinguished at Pęksowy Brzyzek
- ★Climb
- ★Gallery of 20th Century Art at Oksza villa
- ★Jan Kasprowicz Museum
- ★Karol Szymanowski Museum
- ★Kasprowy Wierch Cableway
- ★Museum of the Zakopane Style - Inspirations
- ★Paraglide
Where to Eat in Zakopane
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bar Górski
- 🍴Bar Mleczny Nowotarska 4A
- 🍴Chatka Puchatka - Obiady Domowe
- 🍴Meta Seta Galareta
- 🍴Regional Restaurant Nosalowy Dwór
- 🍴Restauracja 'U Wnuka'
Where to Stay in Zakopane
- 🏨Aries Hotel and Spa
- 🏨Camping 'Pod Krokwią'
- 🏨Good Bye Lenin Hostel
- 🏨Nosalowy Dwor Resort and Spa
- 🏨Target Hostel
- 🏨Villa Vita
Zakopane Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: