Skiing Season in Zakopane, Krakow 2024-2025
Those who are fond of winter sports shouldn't miss the chance to leave Krakow for a day or two and to visit Zakopane, a town located at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. Especially, when it takes only two hours!
Best time: December–February
Zakopane is a great destination for beginners, the slopes are well-groomed and apres-ski food is delicious. Kasprowy Wierch is called a Sacred Mountain for Polish skiers. It features cable-car, two chairlifts. Nosal Ski Station boasts long lasting snow cover, a chairlift and 5 ski lifts. Szymoszkowa Ski Station with two chairlifts and great views is great for intermediate skiers.
When is the best time to visit Zakopane for skiing
From December to February, Zakopane is the best destination for skiing. The weather at this point is perfect, ranging from 14°F (-10°C) to 41°F (5°C), providing an ideal climate for skiing and other winter sports. The ski stations are usually open for business, and the snowfall is dependable, making it the perfect time to enjoy skiing at Zakopane.
Best ski resorts in Zakopane for beginners
The ski stations in Zakopane have ample opportunities for first-timers. Kasprowy Wierch Ski Station is an excellent option and additionally features cable cars, two chairlifts, and slopes for beginners. Szymoszkowa Ski Station features two chairlifts for skiing, while Nosal Ski Station has two beginner ski lifts and one chairlift suitable for inexperienced skiers and intermediates. These stations offer on-site instructors and rentals for an excellent skiing experience.
Kasprowy Wierch Ski Station Ski Passes
The online Adult 4-Hours Ski Pass (for ages 16-64) costs approximately 145 zł, while Child/Senior Ski Passes are priced at around 121 zł. An Adult 1-Day Pass is 165 zł, and the Child/Senior Pass is 135 zł.
Szymoszkowa Ski Station Ski Passes
Ski Pass prices for Szymoszkowa Ski Station vary depending on the season. For example, during the Christmas season, a 1-Day Pass costs 170złfor adults and 160 zł for kids and seniors. During the high season (from January 4, 2024, to March 10, 2024), a 1-Day Pass is 160 zł for adults and 150 zł for kids and seniors.
Great Krokiew
Even if you don’t like to go skiing yourself, you’ll have a chance to see Wielka Krokiew or the Great Krokiew, one of the biggest ski jumps. It was built in 1925, and since that time, it has been a place for the world championships in jumping. It is a regular location for the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup.
As long as Zakopane is one of the most popular ski resorts in Poland, there are activities for everyone. Among the exciting attractions is the huge ice maze made of solid ice which usually appears in the middle of the winter.
