It’s about 110 km from the major city of Krakow and will take you about two hours of drive time to get there by bus or car.

Jest to jeden z lepszych punktów widokowych na Tatry w Zakopanem. Najbardziej zadziwiające, że jest to miejsce w samym mieście. Do celu można dojść dosłownie po 10 minutach od parkingu. Wejście jest łatwe i szybkie, a widoki genialne. Na pierwszym planie mamy oczywiście Śpiącego Rycerza. Jest to świetne miejsce, jeśli poszukujecie chwili spokoju po pobycie w zatłoczonym Zakopanem. Szczególnie polecamy tutejsze zachody Słońca. 38. Najlepsza panorama na Giewont When we arrived at the bus station, it was very easy to find the bus for Morskie Oko. Because we were catching the bus in the middle of the day, the long queue gave it away. There was also a sign on the front of the bus that said “Morskie Oko”. There are many other dishes worth trying in Zakopane. Follow the link and read about the best food to try in Poland.

15. Dolina Pięciu Stawów Polskich

The route perfect for everyone, including those traveling with kids, would be Bachledka Treetop Walk. It will take less than an hour drive to get to the beginning of the trail from Zakopane. Zakopane literally means buried in Polish. Why? Becausethis town is literally buried in snow during the winter! When it’s raining in other parts of Poland, you can be sure there is snow in Zakopane.

Bus: There are regular bus connections from Kraków and other cities in Poland to Zakopane the journey takes about 2-3 hours. Afterwards, you’ll miss the comfort of the Zakopane hotels and want to curl up with hot chocolate, which we wholeheartedly recommend. Nosal Ski Center Pink, positive, and energetic- visiting The Museum of Happiness is one of the best things to do in Zakopane on a rainy day. There are only a handful of ways to arrive in Zakopane. The bus was the easiest choice for us. Good news is the bus system in Poland is pretty reliable, cheap, and in general the best way to travel.The PTTK Morskie Oko Mountain Hut adjacent to the lake serves incredible food, drinks, and a place to stay if you plan on spending the night there. Just remember to book in advance (sometimes a year in advance) to secure yourself a spot in their iconic lodge. Everyone will find something for themselves in the Tatra Mountains. Below, you’ll find a list of the top things to do in Zakopane. This is the shortest valley in Zakopane. Go to Strążyska street to find the beginning of the hiking trail. Dolina Strazyska is only 2 miles long. Dolina Gąsienicowa Because the bus schedule depends on the season and weather in Zakopane, we highly recommend asking the driver when the last bus return to Zakopane will be.

The town is right next to the Tatra National Park, and trails are abundant. Most trails are day-long hikes, allowing for a full day hike up to a peak, only to later return to town and relax in your well-equipped guesthouse. Or if you feel your muscles could use a little R&R, you could head to a beautiful Zakopane Spa to relax. Some of the best Zakopane hikes are:

36. Kościół Matki Boskiej Częstochowskie

Kasprowy Wierch is a great mountain for hiking. If you don’t like to get tired, you can use a cable car to reach the top. In the winter, this is definitely the best place for snowboarding and skiing in Zakopane!