Why go
- Place in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland.
- Served by Poprad-Tatry Airport (TAT).
History
Zakopane is a town in the south of Poland, in the southern part of the Podhale region at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. From 1975 to 1998, it was part of Nowy Sącz Voivodeship; since 1999, it has been part of Lesser Poland Voivodeship. As of 2017, its population was 27,266. Zakopane is a centre of Goral culture and is often referred to as "the winter capital of Poland". It is a popular tourist destination for many types of mountain and winter activities such as skiing, trekking, mountaineering and various forms of climbing.
Where to stay
Władysława Broniewskiego 11, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland · villa11.pl
Krupówki 37a, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland · zakopanechatka.pl
Stanisława Staszica 8a, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland · novazakopane.pl
Kazimierza Przerwy-Tetmajera 16, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland · bachledaresort.pl
Tadeusza Kościuszki 19, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland · stamary.pl
Jagiellońska 29, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland · hotelaquarion.pl
Tytusa Chałubińskiego 40, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland · hotelcrocus.pl
Wierch Buńdowy 11, 34-530 Bukowina Tatrzańska, Poland · hotelharnas.com
Tadeusza Kościuszki 18, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland · nosalowypark.pl
Krupówki 13, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland · sabala.zakopane.pl
Droga Do Białego 3, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland · hotelbelvedere.pl
Przewodników Tatrzańskich 6, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland · hotel-murowanica.pl
Józefa Piłsudskiego 59a, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland · podskocznia.pl
Wojdyły 17, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland · harendaresidence.pl
Krupówki 17, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland · krupowki17resort.pl
Krupówki 49, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland · zakopanestay.pl
Józefa Piłsudskiego 14, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland · gorskidiament.com
Seweryna Goszczyńskiego 7, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland · hotelrysy.pl
Chłabówka 44, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland · polhotel.top
Bulwary Słowackiego, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland · radissonhotels.com
Indoor
Indoor
plac Niepodległości 7, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland · aparthotelcristina.pl
Józefa Piłsudskiego 4, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland · giewontzakopane.pl
Restaurants & places to go
Restaurant · restaurant · 8 Kościeliska, Zakopane, 34-500 · uwnuka.com.pl
Teahouse, Cafe · Sklepkaviarnia Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · dagrasso.pl
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 08:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-23:59 Features: takeaway · kfc.pl
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-00:00 Features: takeaway · mcdonalds.pl
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 · kolibecka.zakopane.pl
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-22:30 · cristina.pl
Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 · 2 Krupówki, Zakopane, 34-500 · goralskiepraliny.pl
Polish, Regional, Barbecue, Local, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 26 Strążyska, Zakopane, 34-500 · karczmazabidwor.pl
Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-20:00 · 1 Przewodników Tatrzańskich, Zakopane, 34-500 · naboo.com.pl
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-24:00 · stodolazakopane.pl
Bistro, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu 10:00-23:00; PH,We-Fr,Su,Mo 08:30-23:00; Sa 08:30-24:00 · 4a Krupówki, 34-500 · strh.pl
Local, Polish, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1 Pardałówka, Zakopane, 34-500 · zornica.pl
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 09:00-20:00 Features: takeaway
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Kebab, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa-Su 10:00-22:00
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 21 Henryka Sienkiewicza, Zakopane · thaispot.pl
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-20:00 Features: step-free access
Barbecue, Cake, Diner, Grill, Polish, Restaurant · Barbecue/Cake restaurant · 34-509
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00 Features: kosher
Biergarten · biergarten
Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su-We 11:00-22:00 · 34-500 · ufiakra.pl
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 15:00-00:00 · 34-500 · ilovepizzagont.pl
Burger, Pasta, Pizza, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 7 Na Gubałówkę,… · browargwarno.pl
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00 · 1a Jana Kasprowicza, Zakopane, 34-500 · karczmapodgontem.pl
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · trattoria-adamo.pl
Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-22:00; Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · zarneccy.pl
Polish, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 14 Józefa Piłsudskiego, Zakopane, 34-500 · gorskidiament.pl
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · Oswalda Balzera
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-24:00 Features: takeaway
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-19:00; Fr-Su 08:00-20:00
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: air conditioning · willaamicus.pl
Pizza, Polish, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 29 Pardałówka, Zakopane, 34-500 · restauracjapizza-ostoja.pl
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food · Władysława Zamoyskiego
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-24:00 · zakopane-restauracje.pl
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-00:00 · 10 Henryka Sienkiewicza, Zakopane
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-18:00
Polish, Local, Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-02:00 Features: outdoor seating · 34-500 · watrazakopane.pl
Cafe · Opening hours: 07:00-18:00 · 181 Stanisława Nędzy-Kubińca, Kościelisko, 34-511
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-20:00 · 34a Krupówki, Zakopane, 34-500 · schroniskokrupowki.pl
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-01:00 Features: delivery · 47 Stanisława Nędzy-Kubińca, Kościelisko, 34-511 · pizza.zne.pl
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Airports
Poprad-Tatry Airport (TAT) 33 km to the centre
Poprad, PV, SK — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Nowy Targ Airfield 20 km to the centre
Nowy Targ, MA, PL
Mlynica Airfield 34 km to the centre
KI, SK
Veľká Lomnica Airstrip 36 km to the centre
Veľká Lomnica, PV, SK
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Poprad-Tatry Airport (TAT); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Zakopane, Polan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Sightseeing