4 days in Zakopane Itinerary

Home to Poland's indigenous Goral people, Zakopane sits at the foothill of the Tatra Mountains, an area serving as one of the country's most fashionable year-round vacation getaways.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Zakopane: Lake Morskie Oko (in Tatra National Park), Pieniński Park Narodowy (in Szczawnica) and Kotelnica Bialczanska (in Bialka Tatrzanska). There's lots more to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Gubalowka, admire the landmark architecture of Upside Down House (Dom Do Gory Nogami), enjoy breathtaking views from Rusinowa Polana, and see the interesting displays at Muzeum Oscypka Zakopane.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read Zakopane trip planning app .

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major airports are Kraków John Paul II International Airport, Katowice International Airport and Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport. In December, daytime highs in Zakopane are 1°C, while nighttime lows are -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can travel back home.