General Information

Hello, for the fastest way ro get to Zakopane from Cracow : it is by bus: check the website http://szwagropol.eu/index.php?pageid=10139
also the timetable for Christmas and new year period is: 24.12 there is bus service
25.12 there is no bus service
31.12 and 01.01.2011 Is it the same timetable as below:
Cracow - Zakopane 6.40, 7.35, 8.40, 9.40, 10.10, 11.05, 12.00, 12.40, 14.10, 14.50, 15.40, 16.10, 17.10, 18.15, 18.45, 19.15, 20.00, 22.05
Zakopane - Cracow 5.50, 7.15, 7.50, 8.30, 9.15, 10.15, 10.45, 11.20, 12.40, 14.00, 14.50, 15.15, 16.00, 16.55, 17.50, 18.30, 19.15, 20.10.
Ho[pe it helps.

try madame c, it s a littel nice resturant in the end of the main street. the owner is very warm and frindly, I sure she will make some good dinner for you and your group. I use the resturant every time me and my famly is in town. good luck!

Hello Janet, usually restaurants in Zakopane are not expensive unless you choose a five star restaurant.I think there is in both hotel where you will stay a restaurant with affordable and less affordable menus.Otherwise, I may recommend you ADAMO PIZZERIA RESTAURANT, SIWOR, Nosalowy Dwor, WATRA and MORSKIE OKO restaurants and dancing together , Karczma Regionalna Przy M³ynie (very close to your 2 hotels).Most of restaurants are also in the main street( there are 120 ).Hope it helps.

I am travelling with a group in september and am looking for good restaurants not to expensive to accommodate 20 people on 10th sept and 15th sept. Will be staying in Hotel renesans and hotel crocus.

Hello Ahmed.The weather at the end of September should be good, not too hot and a lot less tourists on trails, paths and touristic attraction points...so it shouls be more enjoyable than now.
At the beginning of December, it sghould be colder but I cannot assure you that there will be snow and so possibility to ski as I wrote in previous email to Kerry. Just few days before coming, you may get informed if it is possible to ski or not on this website for example of by checking the many webcams located in Zakopane

Hello Kerry, last year the first snowfall fell end of October but for this year I cannot assure that there will be snow in November, more chance of snow end of November.Also, I cannot reassure you that it will be possible to sli on any slopes in Zakopane.Maybe nearby in Slovakia, but it is when you will be there that you will assess if it is possible to ski, nordic ski walking.

Would like to ask about weather at the end of September and first days in December .If it will be snowing or not

Hiya i would like to know will there be snow in november?? it is my 30th birthday & i would like to do something differnt & special....

I would suggest you to buy tourist trails maps sold in kiosks/library in Zakopane and surroundings .They are for most of them in polish and english language.Otherwise, there are websites like www.tpn.pl or others,where you can get and print maps.

Hi, we would like to hill waking in the mointains .Could you suggest the best map or book to buy.

Hi John, most of the bars have not prepared anything for the World Cup as mostly because Poland team will not be part of this World Cup. But some may decide in few weeks to install screen in their bar/restaurant.Otherwise, there is the bar/restaurant SPORT CORNER which for sure will show the World cup matches.

8 of us will be hiking in June, any advice for a good bar to watch World Cup games

Me too I know a lot of mountains in Europe mostly.
Now about Zakopane:there is less snow but it is possible to ski on some Kasprowy slopes(check out www.pkl.pl)
spring is there but everybody's mind is on Tragical loss of 96 polish persons on president plane crash.God bless forever Poland and their people!

i really know a lot of mountans

Latest info on Zakopane: Snow is back , it has fallen at bottom hill at least 10 cm of fresh snow since 12 hours, so a lot more on slope and high mountain.It should snow few days more according to weather forecast.But will it be enough to have ski slopes reopened and have good ski conditions a sthe temperaature is about 3 on bottom hill.Check websites like nosal.pl, pkl.pl, szymoszkowa.pl ...to be sure that slopes may be opened for skiing.

Let me assure - no snow now. Still the mountains look beautiful and are good for walking.

Of course, I am not GOD to affirm you that there will be a lot of snow in April and very good ski conditions but however, Zakopane is made of so many slopes that you can find your delights in (Kasprowy) and around Zakopane(Bialka, bukowina, male ciche, Jurgow...and Slovakia slopes nearby).For your information, the snow was disappearing for 1 week with 10 degre temperature by day, and today, it has fallen 30 cm grounds since morning.Let 's hopeit will last.If you have any wonder about accomodation, please do feel free to conatct me by replying to this review.i check regularly.Bye now

I have been to Zak a few times skiing usualy Feb time, this year we are looking to visit April 9th Ive heard the ski lifts are all open but not sure about the snow- can anyone tell me if its worth coming out then to ski ie Bialka / Kasprowi

To get to Morskie Oko from Zakopane, you have to go to Palenica Bialczanska, where a huge car park is situated. The best idea is to take the PKS bus (which in the high season runs several times a day; the journey takes about 50 minutes), the mini bus (bus stops are situated near the PKS Coach and PKP Railway Stations; 35 minutes) or a car. From here the tourist may either access Morskie Oko on foot walking a tiring distance of eight kilometres or take a horse-drawn carriage (in summer) / a sleigh (in winter).

Are you able to assist by giving directions to Morskie Oko since i've been unable to find directions on http://en.mappy.com/ or a map

hi, i hear the markets in zakopane are well worth a visit. does anyone know if they are on all the time - due to visit 8 Feb. thanks

I have been to Zak several times, brilliant place. There used to be a great flea market on a small plaza just off Krupowki,near a small park, it wasn't there on the last couple of visits. Does any one KNOW if it has moved or just ceased to be?

Hello Darren, do you have any idea in which kind of shop that Magda is working?Clothes, drugstore, restaurant...?Did she finish work at about 23.00 on that 8/01 or was she at bus station on a day off?I would like to help you but need more info from your side if possible.

i met a great girl , magda, at midnight on 8th of jan at bus station, but i gave her wrong phone number ,,she works in a small shop .. can anyone hepl me get my correct number to her

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I offer help with plane transfers, accomodation in Zakopane, ski lessons, mountain guiding and other services. Don't hesitate to contact me.

we went to zakopane early last year and we had a good time exploring the town and gubalowka hill even if only for a day

we went to zakopane early last year and we had a good time exploring the town and gubalowka hill even if only for a day

I offer ski instructing for beginners and advanced skiers. Slopes in and around Zakopane. As a ski-instructor I help with arranging ski buses, ski rental and other services. In case of worse weather or simply for a day off I'll take you for hiking in the Tatra Mountains - I am a mountain guide, as well. sts73@o2.pl

I would recommend anyone to get the Zakopane Life city map and Zakopane Life trails or paths map before starting any visit around.And if you need comfy accomodation at affordable price, contact us after visiting www.ogrodygorskie.pl . As well, if you need any information about your future visit at Zakopane, please do feel free to contact us.We would be pleased to answer and help you.See you soon

helo, me lydié from polski. me loves zakopane, i born here. my schol is good and i has many good friends. nice places to come and many happy lovey peoples to meet. hope my can see you soon, i am mayors child. my is 15years. loves lydié
PS. zakopane is 'superb' for the skii

hi there i will be in zakopane this sunday first march and i will like to know polish woman...sunday i will be in mac donald at 7 pm..
kisses

hi does anyone know a ania-schiele-slowinska she from warszawa she a relation to me anyone knows her send me please her e-mail address thank you

hi my name is karl my dad and grandad are from zakopane my grandad was famous in the 2nd world war he flew the supermarine spitfire sqt tadeusz schiele 308 squard he also an anthor he written blisko nieba and wspinaczki po churmach he lived at 8 w piaseckiego zakopane. anyone whos family knew him or even seen to e-mail on my address l never got to see him l did get to see his grave he buried with his father kazimerz which is my dads name also. my great grand father was a twin aleksander they where from warszawa but buried in zakopane and had 7 other brothers feliks,piotr,pawel,ryszarsd,jerzy,arkadiusz,

Eh I lieve in Poland and i must tell you true, in my country politic situations is not good, so our touristic is in low level.

Zakopane is a wonderful place for a skiing holiday - nosal very good for begginers with english and polish speaking instructors' Not much english spoke there but we manage to get by and it doesn,t spoil the holiday at all - travelled with a group of people aged from 9yrs - 48yrs (including teenagers)
and everyone enjoyed it. Bset to book indepently it works out a lot cheaper when you 'do it yourself'

How cold is it in Zakopane in mid Feb? What type clothes do i need to bring a.for walking around the town day/night?
b. skiing(beginner)?
Also are there laser bank machines?

"What are Zakopanes slopes like for a complete beginner?
Are there green slopes?
Are instructors English speaking?
Is it a good for kids?
Phew! lots of questions! Thanks ;-)

Hi all, Only back from Zakopane for the New Year and I fell in love with the place, Ideal for a winter holiday and I have heard the same for a summer holiday, :-) hopefully soon.. would recommend it to anyone. food,people everything was great.

Was in Zakopane end Jan 2008. Went with a group sking and has a great time. Planning on going again - Can anyone tell me when the school holidays are in Jan/Feb 2008 ? Also if anyone knows nice Hostels / Hotels in the town centre please send me details brendan.murray@intel.com

Hi, I stayed in a lovely modern apartament in Zakopane that I would definately recommend. Close to the city centre and close to the ski lifts. I had a lovely time, Zakopane is a really beautiful place to spend not only in winter but in summer too. I have the owers email address... holmarta@interia.pl for anyone visiting.

Hope to go skiing for new years. Is the snow good in zakopane this time of year?

IM GOING OUT TO ZAKOPANNE ON 20 SEPT ON A HIKING TRIP THE ALL IRELAND FOOTBALL FINAL IS ON THE NEXT DAY DOES ANY ONE KNOW OF ANY BARS WERE I COULD WATCH THE GAME? CHEERS.

Freddie, dress well, if you're going to visit the high mountains, the temperature falls downto about 0 deg. Celcius (don't forget heavy duty shoes)... if you intend to walk up and down Krupówki (general shopping alley) casual shoes and a raincoat is enough :-) I'm visiting Zakopane this weekend - can't wait!

My first trip to Zakopane, Poland region. Should I dress for Winter, from NYC need to know

My dad was born in Poland and came to the USA in the 1930's. I have never visited Poland but hope to someday. My question, where can I find the traditional shoes made in Zakopane? Thanks.

wonderful place! Have been in search of the white stuff for some time now and everywhere we have booked disappointed us with either no snow or an abysmal few piles of sludge. NOT ZAKOPANE though. Wow, excellent, Knee deep in the stuff and my grandaughter loved it too. Bought a wonderful warm leather hat for hubby from one of the huge array of little kiosky type shops that line the main street. Well recommended and will return as we love Krakow as well. Go, it's beautiful.

does marc from ireland have an email address going to krakow 9th august would like to email him

I anyone needs any help planning their trip. Where ever it be in Poland, please feel free to call me on 0048501541212. I'm an Irish guy that's been living in Poland 12yrs now, and Irish guys like to help. P.S next few weeks should be fairly cold in Zakopane. But this Polish winter has proved one of the warmest on record for some years.

Great place, love it.. Friendly and nice. Well worth going winter or summer.