Whether you visit Poland and Zakopane as an individual, or as part of a group or family, you will want to make the most of what the area has to offer. Everyone has their own particular interests and this is only a small attempt at a list of places to visit and things to do. Do write and tell us of any places that you found particularly interesting or entertaining in Zakopane and we'll add them to these pages. Photographs (as e-mail attachments or by post) would be most appreciated.

rafting down the Dunajec River PolandDunajec - for white water rafting

A touristy, summer thing to do,and a fair distance away from Zakopane, but fun. Go on an organised Dunajec river and gorge trip in a large 'raft'. Visit the local Tourist office for details.

Visit Morskie Oko

A lake high in the mountains and a very popular tourist destination.

Historical Places to Visit:

  • 'Pod Jodlami' at Bystre and 'Koliba' (ul. Koscieliska) houses designed by Stanislaw Witkiewicz who developed the distinctive architectural style of wooden houses in Zakopane and helped make Zakopane famous.
  • Wooden chapel, designed by Witkiewicz, in Jaszczurowka (on the road to Morskie Oko). The cemetary is worth visiting for noting prominent personalities from the past.
  • Wooden church in Peksowe Brzysko

Museums:

  • Natural Museum of the Tatra Park 34-500 Zakopane, ul. Chalubinskiego 42a
  • Dr. Tytus Chalubinski Museum of the Tatra Region 34-500 Zakopane, ul. Krupowki 10
  • Jan Kasprowicz Museum 34-500 Zakopane, Harenda 12a
  • The Stanislaw Witkiewicz Museum of Zakopane 34-500 Zakopane, ul. Koscieliska 18

Art Galleries

  • Wladyslaw Hasior Gallery 34-500 Zakopane, ulica Jagiellonska
  • The Wlodzimierz and Jerzy Kulczycki Art Gallery 34-500 Zakopane, ul. Koziniec 8
  • BWA Art Gallery 34-500 Zakopane, ul. Krupowki 41
  • Antoni Rzasa Gallery 34-500 Zakopane, ul. Bogdanskiego 16

Theatres

Stanislaw Ignacy Witkiewicz Theatre 34-500 Zakopane, ul. Chramcowki 15 Ticket Office open Mon - Sat 10.00 - 14.00

Holiday chalet to let in Rabka, 25 miles from Zakopane - sleeps 10

holiday house poland to letFive bedroom holiday house to let in southern Poland, 300 m from one of several ski slopes.

The house has 5 bedrooms, jacuzzi bath, 3 living areas, small kitchen, family bathroom, 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.