8 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: Tatra National Park (Lake Morskie Oko & The Black Pond), Szczawnica (Pieniński Park Narodowy & Homole Canyon) and Family Home of John Paul II (in Wadowice). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 27th (Wed) at Energylandia. The adventure continues: take in the awesome beauty at Gubalowka, hit the slopes at Ski Zakopane - Private Ski Instructor, make a splash at Aqua Park Zakopane, and see the interesting displays at Muzeum Oscypka Zakopane.

To find maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Zakopane online holiday maker .

If you are flying in from India, the closest major airports are Kraków John Paul II International Airport, Katowice International Airport and Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in November, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) so you can travel back home.