Zakopane, Poland - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-09-01

Zakopane, often called the 'Winter Capital of Poland,' is a picturesque resort town nestled at the foot of the Tatra Mountains, offering breathtaking views, winter and summer sports activities, and unique Goral culture. Come enjoy hiking, skiing, fresh mountain air, and rich local cuisine in a charming rural atmosphere.

Top things to do in Zakopane

Things to do in Zakopane include Krupówki Street, Gubałówka Hill, Morskie Oko Lake. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Zakopane

Here is what 3 days in Zakopane look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1

  1. Muzeum Stylu Zakopiańskiego w Willi Koliba
  2. Chapel on Gubałówka · Gubałówka
  3. Our Lady of Częstochowa and Saint Clemens church in Zakopane
  4. Gmach Główny Muzeum Tatrzańskiego im. dra Tytusa Chałubińskiego
  5. Cmentarz Zasłużonych na Pęksowym Brzyzku
  6. Muzeum Karola Szymanowskiego w Willi Atma
  7. Karczma U Wnuka
  8. Holy Family Church in Zakopane
  9. Villa Czerwony Dwór in Zakopane

Day 2

  1. Kasprowy Wierch Cable Car
  2. Tatra National Park · South Zakopane

Day 3

  1. Willa Pod Jedlami
  2. Wielka Krokiew Ski Jumping Hill · East Zakopane
  3. Galeria Sztuki XX wieku w willi Oksza
  4. Gallery of Zakopane Art Władysław Hasior · Centrum
  5. Kaplica pw. Najświętszego Serca Jezusa w Jaszczurówce

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Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Zakopane?

Krupówki Street, Gubałówka Hill, Morskie Oko Lake, Mount Kasprowy Wierch, Tatra Museum in Zakopane, Gallery of Zakopane Art Władysław Hasior and 9 more. Krupówki Street: Zakopane's vibrant main street, filled with shops, restaurants, souvenir stalls, and street performers.

What can you do in 3 days in Zakopane?

Day 1: Muzeum Stylu Zakopiańskiego w Willi Koliba, Chapel on Gubałówka, Our Lady of Częstochowa and Saint Clemens church in Zakopane, Gmach Główny Muzeum Tatrzańskiego im. dra Tytusa Chałubińskiego. Day 2: Kasprowy Wierch Cable Car, Tatra National Park. Day 3: Willa Pod Jedlami, Wielka Krokiew Ski Jumping Hill, Galeria Sztuki XX wieku w willi Oksza, Gallery of Zakopane Art Władysław Hasior.

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