6 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.

Escape the urban bustle at Gubalowka and Lake Morskie Oko. Venture out of the city with trips to The Black Pond (in Tatra National Park), Szczawnica (Pieniński Park Narodowy & Homole Canyon) and Jaworzyna Krynicka (in Krynica-Zdroj). There's lots more to do: make a trip to Krupowki Street, trek along Za Bramka Gorge, admire the striking features of Upside Down House (Dom Do Gory Nogami), and admire the verdant scenery at Dolina Koscieliska.

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If you are flying in from Brazil, the closest major aiports are Kraków John Paul II International Airport, Katowice International Airport and Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport. October in Zakopane sees daily highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can travel back home.