28.03.2024 - 08.05.2024
The long May weekend is the perfect time for regeneration and a short break from everyday life.
Zakopane, known as the winter capital of Poland, turns into a paradise for mountain lovers, nature enthusiasts, and those keen on active relaxation in May. Here are a few reasons why you should consider Zakopane as your destination for the May break.
Why is it worth spending the long May weekend in the mountains?
- Trekking in the Tatra Mountains
- Diversity of trails: The Tatra Mountains offer trails of varying difficulty levels, from easy valleys like Kościeliska or Chochołowska, to challenging routes to Rysy or Giewont. There's something for everyone.
- Nature awakening to life: May is the time when nature wakes up after winter. Blooming flowers, green meadows, and clear mountain streams are sights that stay in memory.
- The opportunity to experience wild nature: Trekking in the Tatra Mountains is a chance to encounter wild fauna - marmots, chamois, and even bears.
- Bike trips
- Routes for everyone: Zakopane and its surroundings offer many picturesque biking trails that lead through mountain landscapes, next to mountain streams, and through the charming nooks of Podhale.
- Bike rentals: For those who did not bring their own equipment, numerous bike rentals offer gear for every budget.
- Biking across borders: For more experienced cyclists, cross-border trips, for example to Slovakia, are possible, adding an extra flavor to the May adventure.
- Beautiful views
- Mountain panoramas: Zakopane is famous for its unforgettable views of the Tatra Mountains, which can be admired from almost every corner of the city.
- Sunsets: The view of the sunset from Gubałówka or Kasprowy Wierch is an experience that stays in the heart forever.
- Night sky: The May clear and unpolluted light atmosphere favors stargazing.