Things to do in Podhale, Poland

Discover the highlights of Zakopane on this day tour from Krakow with hotel pickup. Take the Gubałówka cable car to admire panoramic views, stroll down the charming Krupówki in the center of town, try local food. and relax with an optional trip to the thermal baths. Depart Krakow and discover the beauty of the Tatras Mountains. Enjoy one of the most beautiful views in Zakopane by taking the cable car to Gubałówka. Admire the views of the High Tatras after visiting the lodge and tasting local cheese and vodka. Visit Krupówki, the most popular promenade in the heart of our Winter Capital, where you can try local dishes from traditional restaurants. Feel the atmosphere of the mountain region and enjoy sightseeing, shopping, and relaxating at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. After the ride in Zakopane, take a break to rest and relax in the thermal bath. Enjoy outdoor and indoor pools, slides, jacuzzis, and much more in the heart of the mountains.

Visit Podhale and taste the local cheese on this day trip. Visit the Sabala house, try the Oscypek cheese at the Polana Bialy Potok cheese hut, and visit the historic Old Church. Meet your driver at your apartment in Zakopane and head to the highlander's house museum in the Sabała house. Learn about Sabała, the most famous góral (highlander) in Poland. Hear about his family and his journey in the Tatra mountains with Polish artists, writers, and aristocrats. Continue to the cheese hut at Polana Biały Potok. Learn about Oscypek traditions and try different types of local cheese with shots of homemade lime vodka. On the way back to Zakopane, stop by the oldest part of the town to visit the Old Church and the Pęksowy Brzyzek Cemetery. Explore the cemetery and admire its wooden and stone-carved crosses and sculptures. After your visit to the cemetery, finish your tour either at your apartment or the city center.

Immerse yourself in the culture and way of life of Southern Poland on this all-encompassing day trip. After getting picked up from your hotel in Krakow, head to Gubalowka Hill where you will take the cable car to reach the summit and admire panoramic views of the Tatra Mountains. Next, continue to Chochołow, a picturesque wooden village. Enjoy a stroll around these UNESCO-registered wooden houses and even get the chance to enter one of them before continuing to your next stop.  Next, visit a Bacowka, which is a traditional shepherd’s hut, where you will have the chance to try the famous regional cheese Oscypek, and see how it is prepared. Eventually, reach Zakopane where you can explore the local old-school bazaar and Krupowki Street, filled with restaurants, local stores, and regional goods, as well as gift shops.  After breaking for lunch, head to Podhale to enjoy 3 hours soaking in the regenerating thermal baths. Explore the complex and its 30 different pools located both inside and outside with picturesque views of the Tatra Mountains. Find a pool or jacuzzi to relax in and experience the healing powers of the mineral-rich waters before heading back to Krakow.

Embark on this refreshing experience from Kraków. Make the most of 2 indoor and 2 outdoor pools with water temperatures of 30-38 degrees at Thermal Baths Szaflary. Add a visit to Zakopane and/or Treetop Walk in Slovakia on the itinerary for the explorer in you. Rejuvenate with thermal pools, waterslides for children, geysers, water jets, and more at Szaflary Thermal Baths. The waters include potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, iron and sulfur. Then, head to Zdiar, a charming Slovak folk village located just 10 kilometers from the Polish border. Admire the distinctive architecture and culture of Zdiar. Then, embark on a scenic uphill walk to reach the treetop path. Located 24 meters above the ground, this unique walkway offers stunning views across Bachledova Valley, the Tatra Mountains, and Pieniny National Park. Zakopane is known as the skiing capital of Poland. Wander along Krupowki, the town’s main street, and mingle with the locals. As you explore, get a sense of small-town life and shop for souvenirs and handmade crafts. Later, ride the funicular up to Gubalowka Mountain to admire yet more amazing views. You’ll also see the famous ski hill used for the Grand Prix Ski Jump Competition.