Zakopane is the main ski centre for southern Poland; there are numerous ski slopes for all levels of ability, plenty of ski hire and tuition at favourable prices.

It gets very busy during winter with visitors from out oif town all heading for the slopes.

There are also numerous ski slopes in the towns and villages around Zakopane which can often be just as good and less busy. These are great for families with young children learnig to ski because they offer a less pressured situation and time to make mistakes.

Ski Chalet, 35 minutes from Zakopane - sleeps 10 + cot

5 bedroom ski chlate available for rent in the town of Rabka Zdroj, with a choice of local ski slopes or a drive into Zakopane for greater variety.

Skiing holiday in Poland

Accommodation: 5 double bedrooms, iving room, dining room, leisure room with open fire, small kitchen, 2 bathrooms - one with jacuzzi bath, 2 shower rooms, 2 additional WCs. Garage for several cars, driveway. Private gated and secure garden. Balconies to most rooms.

Full gas central heating. Log fire in leisure room, logs supplied.

Rabka Zdroj has 3 ski slopes in winter, toboggan run and an ice skating rink. Horse drawn sleigh rides. During summer enjoy horse and cart rides, swimming pools, Rabkoland funfair, hill walking.

Bus fare into Krakow is just 9 zl each way (takes just over an hour), 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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