Zakopane

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Zakopane is a very popular winter resort and summer getaway town in the Tatra mountains on the southern tip of Poland. It became a climatic health resort and as well as cultural spot in the 1880s. Many Polish writers and artists visited Zakopane at the turn of the 20th century. Stanisław Witkiewicz developed the so-called Zakopane Style architecture still popular in the Polish mountains.

Travel as a Muslim to Zakopane

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Zakopane

There are around five trains every day from Krakow|Kraków. It takes three and a half hours, costs around 25 PLN and stops at many small towns along the way. Sleeper trains|Sleepers go to Warsaw and Wrocław every night as well. The Railway Station GPS: 49.300783 ,19.962630 is located about 500 meters east of the centre.

Travel on a Bus in Zakopane

Several companies ply the route between Kraków and Zakopane. The two biggest are Trans-frej and Szwagropol]. A ticket costs 20 PLN and discounts apply.

By car

From Kraków take the 2-lane 'Zakopianka' highway: road number 7 to Rabka and then 47 to Zakopane. It takes about one and a half hours, but depends on traffic. The traffic jams on summer weekends are legendary. As of summer 2022 some upgrades to the road are underway so limited access to some parts of the road and extra traffic jams are common.

By foot

Through Łysa Polana border crossing from Slovakia.

How to get around in Zakopane

GPS: 49.295689|19.953532

• PKS buses according to schedule.
• Mini bus — There is a large number of privately owned vans (called mini bus). Most have fixed routes and rates, no schedule. Often there is the possibility of negotiation (route, price, time). Note a driver's telephone number if you think you may need transport later.
• Taxi

What to see in Zakopane

Stary Cmentarz na Pęksowym Brzyzku - 26 - One of the tombstones at Pęksowy Brzyzek

• Tatra Mountains -

• Morskie Oko lake

• The Gubałówka Hill Funicular

• Kasprowy Wierch Cableway

• Cemetery of the Distinguished at Pęksowy Brzyzek - ul. Kościeliska, by the old church GPS: - Free - The oldest cemetery dating from the 1920s. A burial place of distinguished people connected to Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains. Most of the tombstones are real works of art made of wood, stone and metal.

Museums

• The Tatra Museum menu,pol,glownaen,0,0,1421,opening_times_and_admission,ant ☎ +48 18 201 52 05 | Opening Hours: Closed on Monday 7 zł, reduced 5,50 zł Has several buildings throughout the town.

• The Main Building ul. Krupówki 10
• Gallery of 20th Century Art at Oksza villa - ul. Zamoyskiego 25 GPS: 49.288705, 19.966292 ☎ +48 692 029 817 Opening Hours: W-Saturday: 10:00—18:00, Su: 11:00-16:00, Monday - Tuesday closed 7 zł, concessions 5,50 zł -

• Museum of the Zakopane Style - Inspirations - Droga do Rojów 6 GPS: 49.291980, 19.936948 ☎ +48 18 201 22 94 6 zł, concessions 4,50 zł Displays the regional Highlander architecture which inspired Stanisław Witkiewicz to develop the Zakopane Style. An ethnographic collection of Maria and Bronisław Dembowski can also be seen in this branch of the Tatra Museum.

• The Museum of the Zakopane Style at 'Koliba' villa ul. Kościeliska 18
• The Władysław Hasior Gallery ul. Jagiellońska 18b
• The Gallery of Art in Koziniec ul. Koziniec 8
• The Kornel Makuszyński Museum ul. Tetmajera 15
• Museum of the 1846 Chochołów Uprising Chochołów 75

• Karol Szymanowski Museum - Villa Atma | ul. Kasprusie 19 GPS:

• Jan Kasprowicz Museum | Harenda 12a GPS:

Do

Zakopane - skiing (28) - |Zakopane is probably Poland's best known winter sports town

• Teatr im. St. I. Witkiewicza | ul. Chramcówki 15 ☎ +48 18 20 00 660
• Ski
• Kasprowy Wierch
• Gubałówka
• Nosal
• Białka Tatrzańska
• Bukowina Tatrzańska
• Butorowy Wierch
• Polana Szymoszkowa
• Hike

• Climb

• Paraglide - GPS: A 15-minutes flight as a passenger costs 250 PLN. There are couple day courses in paragliding as well.

Many of these activities are outside of Zakopane. However, shuttle vanes, leaving when full, depart from different points in Zakopane all day. Most shuttle vanes leave from the front of the train station. The same system works to return hikers/skiers to Zakopane. Expect to pay about 3.50 zł each for the shuttle van (around 1 euro).

Additional things to explore:

• Murowaniec hostel in Gąsienicowa valley
• Morskie Oko valley
• Kasprowy Wierch (mountain), 1985 metres. Tatra view point. Restaurant. Skiing area. Cable railway runs from

Hike

It's worth buying a map of the area if you're going hiking. Most likely you will be hiking in Tatra National Park]. Be aware that as it is a National Park special rules apply—don't be loud, leave any garbage or disturb animals. Maps are sold by the tourist office (17 Kosciuszki St., telephone: 01820 12211), down the hill, on your left, just before getting to the bus stop and cross roads (Krupowki St. and Kosciuszki St.) in the centre of town. They'll also give suggested routes, based on the latest weather forecasts and your fitness and equipment. Note: you will have to pay a small entrance fee of 4 PLN (2 PLN for students and school kids).

The maps are very tourist-friendly, with the "difficulty levels" for different paths marked: possibly slightly patronising for seasoned hikers. The pram symbol for the 'easy' paths is taken too literally - people have been seen trying to get prams up steep paths from Zakopane into the mountains. All the paths marked on the map are well maintained by the government.

Whichever route you plan to take, it is advised you dress warmly and bring spare waterproof clothes and water. Put the clothes in a plastic bag in your backpack to keep them dry in case of rain. Even midsummer it can hail for a whole day in the mountains! Remember you are already at 1000m, although it doesn't feel like it.

See also: Hiking from Zakopane to Giewont

Nearby hikes

Mount Rysy 2499 metres 4 hour hike from Morskie Oko valley

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Zakopane

• Many shops at Krupówki promenade.

Halal Restaurants in Zakopane

• Oscypek, local specialty, smoked sheep's milk Cheese.
• There are many good eateries within Zakopane. Look for authentic-looking wood huts. Avoid ones with colorful lights and multi-colored lamps. Good "Bacowkas" include "Bąkowo Zohylina Wyźnio and Nizino" right off of Krupowki. Chata Zbójnicka on Jagiellońska is also good for authentic food (and experience.) You can also try the fried fish eateries anywhere in town for a quick, affordable meal. Trout is the specialty in this town.

• Gofry | GPS:

~7 PLN Waffles with cream, ice cream, berries, fruit or whatever you want. Tasty dessert.

• There is a Cheese market every day. It's probably best to come early in the morning while the produce is still fresh, but it's fine to eat whenever it's purchased.

• Regional Restaurant Nosalowy Dwór |

Balzera 21d GPS: The choice of meals from both regional and international cuisine.

• Restauracja 'U Wnuka' | ul. Kościeliska 8 ☎ +48 18 2064167 First restaurant in Zakopane, opened around year 1850. Obviously they have THE traditional highlander cuisine.

• Cafe Piano | ul. Krupówki 63 GPS: 49.292515, 19.957885 ☎ +48 18 201 21 08 | Opening Hours: Daily 15:00—00:00 Full of surprises, strange sculptures, lamps made of (fake) amber. And the best thing is that there are swings in place of bar stools!

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Zakopane

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Camping 'Pod Krokwią' | ul. Żeromskiego GPS: 49.28315, 19.96761 ☎ +48 18 201 22 56 - Place for tents and campervans as well as small wooden houses and rooms.

• Good Bye Lenin Hostel | ul. Chłabówka 44 GPS: 49.286188, 19.998360 ☎ +48 18 200 13 30 - Dorms from 35/40 zł, double 120/130 Wooden house, reputed to be 100 years old. It is located around 2 km out of town. Clean, but noisy and mostly occupied by foreign tour groups, Thefts and fights have been reported.

• Target Hostel | ul. Sienkiewicza 3B GPS: 49.299660, 19.956902 ☎ +48 18 207 45 96 - In the centre.

Mid-range

• Plenty of superior Muslim friendly rooms. Tourists coming by train or bus will often find private landlords waiting for them at the stations. Negotiate the price. Board often available. Ask to be shown the location on a map. Many locations are outside Zakopane city (which may be an advantage).

• Villa Vita | ul. Krupówki 2 GPS: 49.296363, 19.948947 ☎ +48 18 200 06 00 - 5 min walk from a cable-lift to Gubałówka. From the windows you can admire a beautiful view over Krupowki and Tatra Mountains.

• Nosalowy Dwor Resort & SPA |

Balzera 21d GPS: 49.285735, 19.988180 ☎ +48 18 20 22 400 - Two hotels of the Nosalowy Dwór Resort & Spa complex are situated at the foot of Mount Nosal in Zakopane. There is 3* regional style hotel Nosalowy Dwor and new 4* Hotel Grand Nosalowy Dwor.

• ARIES Hotel and Spa | @

Mariusza Zaruskiego 5 GPS: 49.294105, 19.949914 ☎ +48 18 544 44 44 - starting at 440 zł Rather new upscale hotel in the former building of Dom Turysty and the former main good accommodation provider of Zakopane. Now it is a rather luxurious hotel with spa.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Zakopane

• Kuźnice. (get in on foot, or by local bus).
• Chochołów
• Nowy Targ

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