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Zakopane, Poland''s top class ski resort |
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Written by Webmaster
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Monday, 08 February 2010 |
By Tonie Lauchaire
 The Slopes - Situated in the heart of the Tatra Mountains, which is the peak of the Carpathians, a northeast offshoot of the Alps, Zakopane has some really good slopes for beginners through to more advanced skiers. The most impressive of the slopes is without doubt Kasprowy Wierch, its peak reachable by cable car from Kuznice. But do book you cable car tickets in advance as the queues can be hours long due to the car''s age (near on 80 years!) and restrictions in place to prevent the slope itself becoming too crowded. Once you''re up there you''ll enjoy a long ski down, but beginners beware as the slope can be tricky in parts so ask a local guide or check the map before attempting to ski it if you''re unsure. Others to check out include Nosal and Gubalowka which on clear days give you amazing views of the surrounding landscape.
The Prices ? The biggest tourist magnet in Zakopane is the incredibly low prices for just about everything. With lift passes starting around 7 pounds a day and equipment hire at a maximum
of around ?50 a week for skis, boots and poles you''ll be able to do a ski holiday on a budget, which is rare. Accommodation is also cheap and there''s the usual mix of chalets and hotels to suit, try looking at chalets if you''re travelling as a group of friends to keep the cost down and give you that extra bit of freedom which a chalet holiday gives you.
The Food ? In Zakopane there are an abundance of restaurants on the main street serving fresh fish, barbeque, stews and steaks, along with all of the traditional Polish dishes such as cabbage, fried potato and dumplings. And with the prices so reasonable you can easily do a meal with drinks on 10-15 pounds.
As with all activity holidays, skiing carries an obvious degree of risk. Therefore it''s strongly advised that you take out adequate travel insurance before you head for the mountains, happy skiing!
Tonie Lauchaire never travels without a good yet cheap travel insurance policy. He generally uses worldwide travel insurance from Go Travel Insurance as he regularly travels to the US and Asia.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 08 February 2010 )
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