Regardless, at what time of year you will fall in Zakopane, you can always diversify your holiday. This resort is considered winter. But, as in the Ukrainian Carpathians, in the summer here you can relax perfectly. Walking through the forest and mountain rivers, horseback riding, the collection of berries and mushrooms, as well as an exciting fishing - a small part of what we did the whole family at the winter resort in the summer.
In order to see the whole city, it was decided to rise to Mount Gubales . The decisive factor was that it was not necessary to leave the resort and climb on foot. At the top you can climb on the funicular, which is behind the Zapansky market at the bottom of the main street of the city of Grouple. Lifting to the top is made in glazed traps accompanying up to 100 people. During the lift, you can admire mountain landscapes within 4 minutes. It is a pleasure of 8 zł one end or 14 zlotys in both. In summertime, the funicular works in the morning and until 22:00. From the top platform, a beautiful view of the city and the Tatras opens. You can have a snack in numerous cafes. Many tourists sunbathe right on the grass, although it was possible to rent a sun bed. Walk through a scenic road leads to a cable car to the top Budorovye top . Those who wish can move on or return to the city on the funicular or on foot, like us.
In the city you can walk along the central Street Krepuska . It has many souvenir shops, tires in the national style and curved street lamps. Small wooden houses decorated with carvings and cozy coffee shops reflect the local flavor. Only once a year on this street you can see the flock of sheep, which are distilled in the mountains on summer pastures. We walking around the city center, acquired a pretty toy groundhog. This animal is a symbol of Zakopane.
Closer to get acquainted with local traditions and everyday life Museum Tatras. . This museum is local history. All exhibits relate to the history of Zakopane. On the same floor there are stuffed animals. Many of them more than a hundred years. Children did not appreciate the campaign.
For those who do not succeed in stroll through the Tatra National Park, it is possible to get acquainted with the history of the reserve in Nature Museum or with Flora in Alpinaria (Mountain Botanical Garden). Both places are located on the main street of the city.
Curious guests of the city, like my family, can look into Museum. Stanislav Vitkevich Located on the oldest street of Kościeliska, 18. It is a component in the Coliba villa. Five rooms of the museum are fully restored. We loved paintings and furniture. In the city there is still Church of St. Family which partially designed by Vitkevich. Her green roof is a city guideline. Inside the church is a beautiful old oven and carved benches.
It was pleasantly surprised that the tickets to all museums of the city were worth the same - 3 zł.
Travelers with children will be perfectly rested in the local Aquapark. . It works all year round from 9:00 to 22:00. Located a place for family holidays on Yagellonsky Street, 31. A ticket for a whole day for an adult will cost 60 zlotys, a children's ticket costs 40 zlotys, kids up to 3 years old bathe free. Being in the outdoor pool you can admire the type of the Tatra. As in many water parks there is a wild river, a slide and sauna. Children in this place were interesting.
For a variety you can travel to Zakopane.