Tourist Information Centre
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Tel: .0165 122 11

24 Hour Petrol Station in Zakopane - Ustup Tel: 0165 633 37

Note: 0165 is the code for Zakopane, omit if phonong from Zakopane

The nearest airports to Zakopane are at Cracow (Krakow) in Poland, which is about 100 km north of Zakopane, or at Poprad in Slovakia, at about 70km south.

The best way to get to Zakopane from Cracow is by bus from the main bus station. We travelled from Cracow (Krakow) bus station on the bus run by a private company. Tickets cost about 20 zlotys each, the journey was comfortable and fast, taking just under 2 hours. There was ample room for luggage. The bus stop in Zakopane is near the town centre. We suggest that you phone for a taxi on your arrival (Tel: 142 32) to transfer you easily to your accommodation.

Alternatively, we were quoted 500-600 zlotys for a taxi.

There is also a train service between Cracow and Zakopane. The journey by train can take up to four hours on trains that look like something out of Doctor Zhivago and was not recommended by anyone we talked to.

Transfers from Cracow (Krakow) airport to the bus or train stations are either by taxi (cost about 50 -60 zlotys) or by the local buses which can be caught at the right hand corner of the square on exit from the terminal. The bus fare is a mere 3 zlotys per person - journey time about 30-40 minutes to the central bus station. Tickets are purchased on the bus and have to be stamped immediately.

If you drive to Poland with either your own or a hire car, be sensible about safety considerations. Guarded car parks are to be found in all parts of Poland, frequently attached to hotels. It is generally recommended that you leave your car in one of these because of the scale of car theft but to be honest, on the two occasions that we visited Poland we did wonder how extensive the car theft problem really is. On the other hand, certain car hire firms will not allow you to take their cars into Poland and green card insurance for your own car is more expensive than for other European countries.

One point to note; should you wish to travel via the Czech Republic you must purchase their road tax certificate to display on your windscreen or you are very likely to incur an on-the-spot fine and be forced to purchase it anyway.

Self-catering house to rent in Rabka, 25 miles from Zakopane - sleeps 10+

Smart 5 bedroom self-catering house to rent in quiet part of Rabka-Zdroj; 300 m from one of the ski slopes.

The house has 5 bedrooms (3 with en-suite bathrooms), jacuzzi bath, 3 living areas, small kitchen, 2 additional WCs. Garage and own driveway. Small garden. Balcony with table and chairs plus BBQ.

Full gas central heating. Open fire in one living area.

Rabka is known as the 'town of the world's children'. It's built around an enormous central park with swing parks, restaurant, paths and cycle trails. There are 3 ski slopes in winter, toboggan run, and an ice skating rink. In summer enjoy horse and cart rides, swimming pools, Rabkoland funfair.

Bus fare into Krakow is just 9 zl each way (takes just over an hour), much less to Zakopane.

Click on the photograph of this holiday let in Poland for details and prices or Telephone +44 (0) 1245 325 273 for bookings and information.

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