- Karkonosze
- Beskid Silesian and ywiecki
- Tatras
- Beskyd Sondetsky
The Polish mountains are not as high as the Alpine mountain ranges, but they are comparable to them for the picturesque landscapes and the beauty of winter. They are safer for those tourists who treat their winter vacation not as a sporting challenge, but as an opportunity to have a good rest and experience the joy of unexpected experiences. Anyone who decides to spend his leisure time in the Polish mountains will make the right choice, as the mountains will provide him not only with an abundance of snow, but also new discoveries and joy, as well as the opportunity to practice winter sports.
Mountains in Poland are located in the south of the country. In the southwest, along the border between Poland and the Czech Republic, the Sudetenland stretches with the highest mountain range Karkonosze (Sniezka Peak - 1603 m). In the southeast, along the border of Poland and Slovakia, there are the Carpathians, which are divided into the Beskydy and Tatras, the only Polish mountains of an alpine nature.
We present to your attention several ski resorts in each mountainous region.
Karkonosze
Zelenets Ski Arena
The most famous resort in this region is Zelenets, which, thanks to its unique climate, has become a real paradise for skiers. Suffice it to say that the snow lies here for over 150 days a year and the low temperatures guarantee excellent skiing conditions. Zelenets is 27 lifts and 22 km of perfectly prepared trails, most of which are illuminated. For people who go in for freestyle skiing or snowboarding, as well as halfpipe, Zelenets offers special opportunities. All lifts and railways in the resort town are subject to one general subscription.
Ski & Sun Swieradow Zdroj
The modern and second longest gondola lift can be found at Ski & Sun wieradow Zdrój. Its length is 2172 m, and 8-seater cabins can transport 2400 people within an hour. The 2.5 km long lighted trail with a very varied incline, located there, is prepared to satisfy the most demanding lovers of white madness.
SkiArena Srenica
An excellent offer is the Ski Arena Szrenica ski center located in the town of Szklarska Poręba, which offers 12 km of slopes with a snow supply system for 100% of the area intended for downhill skiing. Trails of varying degrees of difficulty will appeal to both advanced and beginner skiers. The capacity of cable cars and ski lifts is 10 thousand people per hour.
Czarna Gora Resort
A great place for both beginners and advanced skiers. The trails are located on the northeastern slope of Czarnei Gora (1205 m) and Zmiyovets (1153 m). The total length of the tracks is 10 km. 6 trails The length of the two longest trails is 1680 and 1600 m. Half of the trails are illuminated, which makes it possible to ski in the evenings, until 22-30.
Beskid Silesian and ywiecki
Beskid Sport Arena, Szczyrk Mountain Resort and COS Szczyrk (Szczyrk)
Excellent conditions for skiers in the town of Szczyrk, located at the foot of the Skrzyczne (1257 m) and Klimchok (1117 m) mountains. Now this largest winter sports center in the Sudetenland is undergoing modernization: in the 2017/2018 season, for the first time, the 3 largest ski centers located in Szczyrk will be united by a single ski pass - 40 km of ski slopes will be available to skiers.
Pilsko-Korbielów (Korbielów)
The ski center is located near the town of Korbielów, on the slope of the Pilsko mountain (1557 m). The highest slopes in the Beskids are located here, thanks to which excellent weather conditions and a unique microclimate are preserved here in winter.
Tatras
Kasprowy Wierch (Zakopane)
Kasprowy Wierch is one of the highest mountains in the Polish Tatras (1985 m), located in the Tatrzanski National Park. There are 3 lifts leading to the top - 2 chairlifts, as well as the first passenger cable car (trailers) in the Tatras. This mountain is considered one of the most difficult for skiers in Poland. There are also two spacious, wide and beautiful ski slopes - in the Caterpillar Cauldron and in the Gorichkovo Cauldron. Both routes start off with a fairly steep incline, but get a little softer over time.
Polyana Szymoszkova (Zakopane)
There are 2 slopes for beginners and professional skiers, as well as 2 ski lifts, large (1291 m long) and small (360 m). A big bonus of Polyana Szymoszkova is the amazing views of the Tatras.
Harenda (Zakopane)
The ski complex is located on the slopes of the Rafaczówka Mountain. The tracks are covered with artificial snow, illuminated and processed by snow groomers. There are trails for both beginners and advanced skiers. The complex also houses a snow park, an ice rink and several free cross-country skiing trails. At the foot of the mountain there is a ski school, parking lots, restaurants, a rental office, an ice rink.
Boiler house Bialczanska (Bialka Tatrzanska)
Ski center Kotelnica Białczanska is the largest ski center located in the Podhale region. The boiler is very well located - in the very center of the ski resort Bialka Tatrzanska. It is an excellent choice for those who are just learning how to ski or snowboard, as well as for experienced fans of these sports. The center has 14 kilometers of slopes of varying difficulty - from gentle slopes to slopes certified by the International Ski Federation FIS. More than ten kilometers of trails are prepared for cross-country skiers. On the territory of the center there is, in particular, a ski school, a rental and service point for skiing and snowboarding equipment. The spirit and atmosphere of the mountainous area can be felt in one of several regional taverns. In the immediate vicinity of the ski slope, there are thermal pools where you can relax and unwind after an active day.
Beskyd Sondetsky
Two Valleys - Mushina Verkhomlya
Without a doubt, the largest ski area in Poland on the surface is the Dve Valleys - Muszyna Wierchomlja complex. Available as part of a single pass, a system of pistes and lifts connects the two cities, which are 30 km apart, and the ski resort has a surface of 100 hectares. The total length of the tracks of the complex is 11 km, in addition, there are several kilometers of tracks at disposal to move between the valleys.
Jaworzyna Krynicka (Krynica Zdroj)
Due to the microclimate prevailing here, the snow at the resort lasts from 4 to 5 months. The biggest advantage of this resort is the modern 6-seater cable car leading to the summit of Jaworzyna Krynicka (1114m). In addition, there are 10 other ski lifts in the ski center. Skiers and snowboarders have at their service 7 tracks with a total length of more than 8.3 km.
