Weekend in Zakopane

Going out of town for the weekend is a great alternative for spending nice a time together. Taking off a few days from work or duties will positively affect health and well-being. It takes just a few days to gain strength and to tune in positively. We invite you to take advantage of our weekend stay offers in our Villa Gorsky. In the low season, we have attractive packages with weekend prices. The cottage is surrounded by nature, with a large garden and good communication with Zakopane. If we have good weather, you can go for a walk in the nearby meadows or forests. For colder days, we recommend an evening by the fireplace or in the sauna. In the low season, we do not have to worry about traffic jams or ticket offices, and many attractions are still open. Weekend in Zakopane is always a great idea.

Mountains

TRACK

The Polish Tatra Mountains are known for wonderful mountain trails and breathtaking views. From simple few-hour trips to difficult routes for experienced mountain-climbers. Weekend stays in Zakopane has enough time to try one of many track in Tatra mountains.

One of the easier routes is Morskie Oko. The road is asphalt all the time. We start the route from Łysa Polana, where you car leave you car. It is best to start the journey in the season from 7/8 in the morning due to later difficulties in finding a parking space later on.

Kasprowy Wierch You can reach by rail (in the high season big queues to the ticket cashier) or on foot; The trail starts in forges and the route takes about 3 hours.

Gubałówka

PANORAMA of ZAKOPANE

From Gubalowka there is a beautiful view of whole Zakopane. There are several attractions that we can use. In the winter there are snowmobiles and dog sleds. There is also popular Szymoszkowa ski lift. In the summer, on the other hand, we can drive for example on quad bikes or from a toboggan run on a special track. At the top there is also an outdoor swimming pool and a sandy beach.

Zakopane architekture

Museums

If you are in Zakopane for the weekend is worth visiting few museum.

The Tatra Museum Krupówki 10

The exhibition occupies two floors. At the first we can see the historical part, while the second has floor is natural and ethnographic exibitions.

Museum of Zakopane Style at Villa Koliba

The first house of Witkiewicz designed in the national Witkiewicz style.

Wooden chapel called ‘Sacred Heart of Jesus’ in Jaszczurówka

Also the Witkiewicz project. The building was built at the beginning of the 20th century- does not contain any nails. It is located on the Lesser Poland Wooden Architecture Route.

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima in Krzeptówki

The church was created in thanksgiving for saving the life of John Paul II after the coup of May 13, 1981. During the 6th pilgrimage of the Pope in Poland in 1997, the building was consecrated.

Taste of Podhale

DELICIOUS FOOD

Zakopane is also known for it’s great cuisine; Fried traditional cheese called oscypek with cranberry, bryndza or moskol are just some of the dishes served in local restaurants. Being in Zakopane for the weekend it is worth tasting highlander dishes.

Weekend offers

GEOTHERMAL WATER

Weekends in Zakopane are a great occasion to try one of many, famous geothermal pools lacated in Podhale.

In the area there are numerous geothermal pools open all year round. Water is rich in minerals that have a beneficial effect on our health. The composition and saturation of minerals varies depending on the location. Water is used in diseases such as neurosis, rheumatism, physical rehabilitation, skin diseases, respiratory system.

Chochołowskie Termy, Termy Bania, Termy Bukovina, Aqua park Zakopane

Rafting

RIVER TRIP

We recommend Rafting; Beautiful wild nature, relax and interesting stories from rafters about region and Janosik- famous highlander. On the way, we can admire the Pieniny National Park. The tradition of rafting dates back to the first half of the 19th century.

The rafting season is April-October. The route starts at the Sromowce – Kąty or Sromowce Niżne marina and ends at Szczawnica Niżna or in Krościenko. The trip lasts from 2 to 3 hours.

Target stops:

Szczawnica – length of the route approx. 18 km, duration of the trip – approx. 2 hours 15 min.

-From Sromowiec Niżnych about 12 km duration about 1 hour 45 minutes.

Krościenko – route length approx. 23 km, duration of the trip – approx. 2 hours 45 min.

-From Sromowiec Niżnych about 17 km duration about 2 hours 15 minutes.