Explore the Polish highlands
Zakopane is a year-round resort at the foot of the Tatras that provides well-established routes for every level of walker. There’s après ski fun and white-carpeted landscapes in winter, while summer serves up walks through wildflower-filled alpine meadows.
With this heritage-rich mountain town as a base you’ll have ample time to learn about the culture of Poland’s fiercely proud highland people, and a comfortable place to pull off your boots at night, ready to indulge in a Polish beer or two.
Walk-free days full of opportunities
Our holidays put you in easy reach of Poland’s oldest city and former capital, Krakow. Famed for having the largest medieval market square in Europe, it’s in day-tripping distance of Zakopane. Make your way to the UNESCO-listed Old Town to see the majestic Wawel Cathedral and the Royal Castle, before decamping to one of the square’s basement beer halls or roomy outdoor terraces for refreshments.
Thrill-seekers may feel their free day is better spent taking on the twists and turns of the Dunajec River during a white-water rafting experience. Or you can pay a moving visit to Auschwitz for a chilling insight into Poland’s WWII past.
