Day trips from Zakopane

So you got bored with the beautiful scenery of Tatras and listened to all stories in our audioguide. Had enough of oscypek and crowds on Krupówki street. This post will help you discover the best places worth a day trip from Zakopane. Most of these day trips from Zakopane them are within a 1-2hr drive range.

Hiking trips

There are two great hiking areas nearby:
1. Babia Góra. The highest peak in Poland outside Tatras. You will face a pretty challenging climb to the top (nearly 1 000 meters!), but if the weather is good, you will be rewarded great views once you got there.
2. Pieniny mountains – a low limestone mountain range, overlooking the Dunajec Gorge. Decent views of the Tatras from the top of Trzy Korony, the highest peak in the range. Be prepared for crowds there and wait patiently for your turn on the stairs leading to the viewing terrace. The photo you can see above was taken from the top of Trzy Korony in October 2019.

Scenic trips

Dunajec Gorge. By many considered one of the most scenic places in Poland. A 2hr raft ride through a beautiful gorge at the foot of the Pieniny range. Worth a day, but be prepared for crowds.
If you don’t want to explore the Pieniny range nearby, the castles in Niedzicia and Czorsztyn will fill the rest of your day.

Other great places nearby

The Railway Museum in Chabówka is a highly popular destination for all train lovers in Poland, with its great collection of rolling stock from the last century. Have a look at the museum website to play your visit.

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