What ski resort Karpacz offers in Poland

Ski resort Karpacz is a tourist, skiing and health center located at the foot of the Giant Mountains, namely the Snezka Mountain, 1602 m high. This is the highest point of the Sudetes, where, according to legend, the spirit of the Giant Mountains still lives. Today Karpacz is a popular skiing destination for skiers and snowboarders, as well as an excellent location for active summer holidays, because in addition to natural attractions, in the city and the surrounding area, tourists may be interested in local architectural monuments.

Location and infrastructure of the Karpacz resort

Karpacz in the 16th century was called the village of gold diggers. The city is located in the southeastern part of Poland in the Giant Mountains, the highest massif in the Sudetenland. The mountain system got its name from the fabulous giant Krkonoš, the protector of the green world in the area.

The Krkonosze mountain range stretches from north-west to south-east and is located on the border of two countries - Poland and the Czech Republic. The territory of these mountains mainly belongs to the national park. In the southern part, closer to the Czech Republic, there is Mount Snezka, the highest point in the Sudetenland. If you climb the mountain, you will have an amazing view of the entire Giant Mountains.

The city of Kapach is located at an altitude of 480-885 m.

In Karpacz, the infrastructure is very developed: in the morning before skiing, you can swim in the indoor pool, and in the evening go to the disco. The many cozy bars and restaurants will not disappoint even the discerning palate.

Ski trails

The winter ski center Karpacz has slopes ranging from 820 to 1350 meters high. The difference in height is about 530 meters. The resort has 26 lifts and 27 trails with a total length of 16 km with evening lighting at an additional cost.

The ski slopes are divided according to the difficulty level. For beginners, there are 5 easy green trails. For more experienced skiers and snowboarders, there are 15 blue slopes. Confident professionals will appreciate the 3 red slopes, while the most daring athletes can try their hand at skiing on the 4 black slopes.

The popular and demanded chair lift to Kopa Peak (1,375 meters) serves three different trails: the simple Jan trail (400 m), the challenging Zlotówka trail (3100 m) and the Lichizhepa professional trail (3000 m).

If you go up to Kopa, then you can easily get to Snezhka.

For cross-country skiers, the Karpacz resort offers the picturesque Khomatova ski track. There are also all opportunities for freeriding outside the declared 27 tracks.

In addition to the ski slopes, tourists are offered 2 toboggan tracks with a length of 1065 and 800 meters. But if the ski season runs from November to April, then the toboggan season lasts all year round: weather conditions do not affect it.

Prices in the winter season

The table shows the tariffs for ski passes.

There are many places in Karpacz where you can have a snack or a hearty meal. For example, the Russian cafe "Aurora" will not leave anyone indifferent. There are always a lot of visitors there, because the Poles love this place very much.

Although the city is a resort, in all establishments there are always large portions, excellent food and good prices - up to 4.35 euros for a set lunch. You should definitely try the national dish - zhurek. The table lists the establishments worth visiting.

Karpacz is an affordable resort. A week's stay will cost about 70 euros (5000 rubles), which is very budgetary compared to other well-known resorts.

Which hotel to stay in

There are many hotels in the city. The choice in favor of this or that hotel depends on the amount you are counting on and personal preferences. Below is a selection of hotels based on tourist ratings.

There are also more expensive hotel apartments in Karpacz. The table below shows the best accommodation options in Karpacz.

Places of interest nearby

If you come on vacation with children, be sure to go to the Toy and Doll Museum. Here you can find not only modern specimens, but also exhibits from the beginning of the last century. Children will meet both Pinocchio and the standard of beauty - the Barbie doll. There is a souvenir kiosk for young visitors.

In the heart of the city of Karpacz, the Kolorowa sports center was erected, where there are two lifts - Lodovets and Lodovets-Bobo. There are also two trails for beginners with lighting until late at night.

Take some time to hike around the resort. Of the natural attractions, it is worth noting mountain waterfalls, whose powerful streams of water are not even afraid of frosts.

The architectural monument of the city is the wooden Vang church, built in the XII century and brought from Norway.

Tourists are also available various bus excursions with visits to castles and museums in the vicinity. The picturesque town of Elena Gura, located 20 km from Karpacz, is also worth noting.

Fans of cowboys can feel like real residents of the Wild West: in Western City, cowboys will offer a ride on a stallion, take a couple of shots from a gun and taste a good whiskey with a snack.

How to get from Warsaw to Karpacz

You can get from the capital of Poland to Karpacz by plane, train, bus and car.

There is no direct rail link between Warsaw and the resort. Ticket prices range from 25 to 35 euros.

Taking into account two changes, the train journey will take 6 hours 51 minutes.

From Warszawa Centralna Station, take the Eic train to Wroclaw Glowny Station. Travel time is 3 hours 32 minutes. The train runs twice a day. In Wroclaw, you need to change to the Kd train, which will take you to Wojanow station in 2 hours 3 minutes. This train runs three times a day. From this station, it remains to take a taxi to get to the selected hotel.

With your own or rented car, you can get there in just 4 hours 55 minutes. The distance between the cities is 475 km. The road will cost approximately 60 euros.

The total time with plane transfers will take 6 hours and 29 minutes. The cost of such a trip is from 19 to 50 euros.

At the Warszawa Centralna station we take the Km train. On the way, you will have to spend 20 minutes - and you will find yourself at the Warszawa Lotnisko Chopina station. The air ticket price will be from 6 to 30 euros one way. Cheap flights from Polish Airlines and Blue Air are available on the website.

Upon arrival in Wroclaw, take the shuttle-bus (WRO Aiport Express), and in 30 minutes you will be at the Wroclaw stop, from where the Polbus PKS carrier will take you to the Karpacz stop.

Other popular resorts in Poland

In Poland, there are more than 50 ski resorts of various levels. Zakopane is the most popular, promoted and expensive place. One of the least known is the magical Rabka Zdroj slope, a mountain climatic and balneological resort.

Conclusion

Skiing or snowboarding for tourists in Karpacz, combined with the excellent location of the resort and the unique nature, have a positive effect on all body systems. Affordable prices and a variety of slopes guarantee a vivid holiday experience at the foot of the Giant Mountains.