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Though a less popular winter destination than France or Italy, Poland provides skiing opportunities that are not only fully satisfactory, but also highly affordable.
The heart of the Polish Mountains lies at the foot of the Tatra Mountains, which constitute the highest part of the Carpathian mountain range. The Tatras provide not only the best-prepared but also the most-frequented ski resorts in the region. Indisputably, the most notable destination here is Zakopane, which is also known as the Gate to the Polish Tatras, or the Winter Capital of Poland.
This town has a long history and features every stage of the past century on its well-trodden streets, from old haunts of Polish intellectuals to the more recent addition of Western Society – Burger King. With views of the 2,500 metre high Tatras peaks, Zakopane is the highest altitude town in Poland. However, holidaymakers should not expect empty slopes - Zakopane receives two million (not only skiing's) visitors a year, despite only having 30,000 residents. One of the reasons for its popularity is that the resort caters for skiers of all abilities, with technical runs for experts and easier slopes for beginners, as well as cross-country ski opportunities.
Another reason for the town's popularity is its unique ambience thanks to unusual buildings, plenty of places to eat and drink and its status as a centre for Poland's mountain-dwelling culture. Accommodation options include good value traditional mountain huts and guest-houses as well as hostels and hotels
ACCOMMODATION IN POLAND:
There are only a few ski in / ski out accommodation options in the ski resorts in Poland that offer direct access to the slopes and to lifts. One of the more popular resorts is Zakopane and the largest hotel in this resort is located directly at the slopes of Szymoszkowa. There are also a number of bed and breakfast hotels and apartments located near the slopes.
NIGHTLIFE IN POLAND:
Resort guests have a number of restaurants, cocktail bars, Irish bars and cafe bar for après-ski in Zakopane. At the Harenda and Szymoszkowa base stations, you can end your ski day in one of the ski huts or in the umbrella bar. The Hotel Mercure also offers the Bar Panorama.