famous road
Droga pod Reglami, Zakopane
A wooded road running along the foot of the Tatras on the edge of Zakopane, the classic approach to the trailheads.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Zakopane
Lesser Poland, Poland · Europe
About Zakopane
Zakopane works well as a base: 10 minutes from Kościelisko, 3km from Droga pod Reglami, Zakopane.
Zakopane is in Lesser Poland, Poland, with about 27,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Kościelisko, about 4 km away.
Zakopane (Podhale Goral: Zokopane) is a town in the south of Poland, in the southern part of the Podhale region at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. From 1975 to 1998, it was part of Nowy Sącz Voivodeship; since 1999, it has been part of Lesser Poland Voivodeship. As of 2017, its population was 27,266. Zakopane is aRead more
centre of Goral culture and is often referred to as "the winter capital of Poland". It is a popular tourist destination for many types of mountain and winter activities such as skiing, trekking, mountaineering and various forms of climbing.
Zakopane lies near Poland's border with Slovakia, in a valley between the Tatra Mountains and Gubałówka Hill. It is connected by rail and road to the provincial capital, Kraków. Zakopane lies 800–1,100 metres (2,600–3,600 ft) above sea level and centres on the intersection of its Krupówki and Kościuszko Streets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Zakopane?
Within an hour or so of Zakopane: Droga pod Reglami, Zakopane (3 km), Tatra National Park (7 km), Kościeliska Valley (7 km), Morskie Oko (14 km).
Are there any good drives near Zakopane?
The nearest famous roads are Droga pod Reglami, Zakopane, Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras) and Cesta Slobody (Freedom Road).
Where is Zakopane?
Zakopane is in Lesser Poland, Poland, about 4 km from Kościelisko.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 27,266
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Poland
- Region
- Lesser Poland
- Timezone
- Europe/Warsaw
- Coordinates
- 49.2990, 19.9489
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Worth the detour from Zakopane
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
Tatra National Park
The smallest alpine range in the world, straddling the Poland-Slovakia border with jagged granite peaks.
7 km · about 10 min drive
natural wonder
Kościeliska Valley
A limestone valley in the Western Tatras with caves and rock gates, walked or driven by horse cart from Kiry.
7 km · about 15 min drive
natural wonder
Morskie Oko
The largest and most famous lake in the Polish Tatra Mountains, set in a breathtaking glacial cirque surrounded by towering peaks.
14 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Tatra Mountains
The highest range in the Carpathians straddling the Polish-Slovak border, a compact alpine wonderland often called the smallest high mountains in the world.
17 km · about 20 min drive
national park
High Tatras
The smallest alpine mountain range in the world, offering dramatic peaks, glacial lakes, and excellent hiking in a compact area.
20 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras)
The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
21 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Štrbské Pleso
A stunning glacial mountain lake in the High Tatras surrounded by alpine peaks, serving as a popular hiking and ski resort hub.
22 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Zakopane
- Right hereDroga pod Reglami, ZakopaneA wooded road running along the foot of the Tatras on the edge of Zakopane, the classic approach to the trailheads.
- 21 kmZakopianka (Road to the Tatras)The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
- 22 kmLomnicky stitSecond-highest peak in the High Tatras at 2634 metres, reached by cable car from Tatranska Lomnica and topped by an observatory.
- 26 kmCesta Slobody (Freedom Road)The scenic Route 537 traverses the foot of the High Tatras from Podbanske to Tatranska Kotlina, stringing together mountain resorts with near-constant views of Slovakia's highest peaks.
- 36 kmDunajec Gorge Road (Czorsztyn–Sromowce)A road along the Pieniny limestone gorge where the Dunajec forms the Polish-Slovak border, famous for its raft trips.
- 46 kmCertovica PassThe 'Devil's Pass' carries Route 72 over the spine of the Low Tatras at 1,238 m: the highest paved road pass in Slovakia, with hairpin descents on both flanks and big ridge-top views.
Driving in Poland
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.42/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€5.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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