Warm Polish welcome & great beer !

Recently spent a 6 day skiing holiday in Zakopane. Skiing was limited with a very basic lift system, but Poland offers a warm friendly welcome, and a different atmosphere from France or Austria, free of large tour operators. A refreshing change. The Tatra mountains are rugged and offer great hiking and walking. Zakopane itself is great fun, lots of nightlife, good sports facilities, and good value too. I would definatly go back again but in summer not winter. Accomadation can eaisly be booked online, and cheap flight operators like ryanair fly regulary to krakow. From there its about a 2 hour drive to Zakopane, best to hire a car to give yourself freedom to get around as public transport is basic. Definatly worth going but dont expect too much from the skiing.

Great for: Hiking/Camping, Nightlife, Budget Travel, Family Holidays

Last Visit: December 2006

31 December 2006 | A Yahoo! User

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Southern Hospitality

Very energetic city! Lots to do in summer and winter time. More down-to-earch city and loaded with that southern Polish charm. Beautiful buildings, delicious food and expansive views. Who could ask for more? Heaven on earth.

5 June 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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Zakopane very beautiful place

Very beautiful place, good restaurants and great food, friendly people. Center of the town is very nice. You will have lots of fun in the summer as well as in the winter time.

5 June 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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