Ski holidays Poland

Poland is home to impressive mountain ranges such as the Table Mountains (Gory Stolowe). In the southern part of the country, the Holy Cross Mountains, the Beskids, the Carpathians Forest and the Sudetes can be found here as well. The only high-altitude mountains in Poland are the Carpathians along with the High Tatras, with the highest mountain in Poland, the Rysy, reaching 2,499 m. The High Tatras and the Giant Mountains are perfect for winter sports.

Why book your ski holiday in Poland?

Do you like familiar, smaller ski resorts? How about spending your winter holiday in Poland, then? Skiing areas in Poland are not as crowded as their Austrian and French counterparts. However, Poland’s Carpathian Mountains and Sudetes have perfect conditions for winter sport fans. Also, the hospitality and cuisine is simply lovely to experience. The Polish are open-minded and cooperative. Skiing in the biggest ski centres in Szklarska Poreba and Karpacz gives you the opportunity to spend your winter holiday in an idyllic, unique landscape with familiar ski areas.

Where can you go skiing in Poland?

The well-known ski regions of the Carpathians and Sudeten Mountains have one thing in common: perfect conditions for winter sports enthusiasts of all skill levels. The Carpathians are a mountain range in Central and Eastern Europe. The high mountains stretch from the Czech Republic through Poland, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania and Serbia. The Polish part of the Carpathians is located in the south and south-east. Krakow, Bielsko-Biała, Zakopane, Krynica-Zdrój, Krosno, Sanok and Przemyśl are Polish cities located near the Carpathian mountain range. The Kasprowy Wierch ski resort offers 16 kilometres of slopes and altitudes ranging from 1,014 metres to 1,987 metres. There are 2 km of blue slopes, 7 km of red slopes and 7 km of black slopes available for skiing and snowboarding. In addition to impressive views, the High Tatras offer the best winter sports conditions.

Another large mountain range in Central Europe is the Sudeten, which stretches across three countries: Germany, Poland and Czechia. However, most of it is located in south-western Poland. The highest peak in the Sudeten is Sněžka (Czech: Sněžka), which is located near the Czech-Polish border in the Karkonosze Mountains and measures 1,602 m in height. Towns in and near the ski region include Wrocław, Jelenia Góra, Świeradów-Zdrój (German: Bad Flinsberg), Szklarska Poręba and Karpacz. Due to its location, Karpacz is one of the most important tourist centres in the Polish Karkonosze Mountains. The town is situated at an altitude of 630 m near the Czech border. The Karpacz/Śnieżka ski area offers 6 km of slopes with ten lifts. You will find a unique landscape that attracts winter hikers as well as skiers and snowboarders.
Szklarska Poręba is, alongside Karpacz, one of the most important ski centres in the Karkonosze Mountains. The ski resort offers 15 kilometres of slopes at an altitude of 707 to 1,362 metres. Szrenica (German: Reifträger) is the highest point in the ski resort, where active winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy skiing in ideal conditions along the Polish-Czech border.

What else can you do in your ski holiday Poland?

Skiing, cross-country skiing and hiking through the charming countryside are among the most popular leisure activities. If you are looking for a change from winter sports, there are also excursions to the nearby cities close to the Carpathians and Sudeten Mountains. Don't miss the former royal capital of Poland: Krakow. The country's second largest city offers a variety of cultural attractions, such as the magnificent medieval main market square and Wawel Castle. Krakow is a lively, modern student city and is known as a location for international companies. Take a city tour in a horse-drawn carriage and see what this gem has to offer. Wrocław is one of the oldest cities in Poland and inspires with its culture and Gothic buildings in the historic centre. The 2016 Capital of Culture is the fourth largest city in the country. Definitely worth seeing are the "Panorama of Racławice", the Centennial Hall and Wrocław Cathedral, the symbol of Wrocław.

A little further away from the mountains, but still worth seeing, is Warsaw. The capital of Poland is of great political and cultural importance. The city combines modern skyscrapers with historic architecture, and the rebuilt old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city's landmark is the Palace of Culture, which at 230 metres is the tallest building in Poland.