Situated in the south of Poland at the foot of the Tatra mountains - the most beautiful and the only Alpine-like mountain range in the country - and only two-hour's drive from Cracow, Zakopane is the highest  located town in Poland. It has been enchanting visitors with its unique atmosphere for over 100 years. The town has long been regarded as the winter capital of Poland, but it is also the tourist capital of the country.

     Zakopane is the country`s largest centre of winter sports. When the  two chair lifts on the top of Mount Kasprowy start operating at the beginning of December, Zakopane becomes the skier`s prime destination. A network of around 50 ski lifts and the cable car is backed up with a very good accommodation and catering base with offering a wide range of services.

     In addition to popular cable car to Mount Kasprowy, the funicular to Gubałówka hill,  chairlifts in Polana Szymaszkowa, Harenda, Nosal are gaining popularity with skiers. Ski runs of different difficulty give plenty of opportunities to learners and experienced skiers alike. An increasing awareness of cultural identity is a great asset in the development of tourism. It is a well known fact that popular art is still very much alive, and it is intensively cultivated in the Tatras and the Podhale region. In the town and the whole region there are numerous folklore groups, as well as wonderful painters and sculptors. It is true to say about Zakopane that it has always created an atmosphere which fostered artists. The International Festival of  Highland Folklore has been held there for 41 years, and is now the oldest and the largest folklore event in Europe. Zakopane can be  proud of its Witkacy Theatre, one of the best ones in Poland.

     Zakopane offers its visitors what they will not find anywhere else: splendid nature, rich folklore, orginal culture. Perfect conditions for relaxation and, above all a full range of sports in summer and winter. For more than 100 years now artists, politicians, cultural activists and scientists have been coming here to improve their health, admire breathtaking views and take exercise - and to be fasionable, as it is very fasionable to go to Zakopane. Today they still find Zakopane quiet and relaxing, but without having to give up the comfort of the city, or hospitality and fair service.

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