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Fully equipped one-bedroomed apartment situated in the beautiful village of Koscielisko. This apartment is within 4km of Zakopane town centre and within walking distance of the ski slopes. A great base for exploring the hiking trails over the Tatra mountains, either on foot or on mountain bike, available for hire locally.The village is placed on the South slopes of the Gubalowka Belt. Its serene location has beautiful views of the Giewont Moutain and the ski slopes of Gubalowka.
There is a convenience store withih approximately 5 minutes walking. A Pizza Parlour is just approximately 10 minutes walk away, or they will deliver. There are restaurants within walking distance of the apartment ,experience the unique folk culture of the highlanders of the Podhale region and taste the wounderful Polish cuisine.
Located approximately 15 minutes walk from apartment is a outdoor swimming pool.
View of Apartment
Lounge
Kitchen
Dining area
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The Carpathian / Polish Mountains / Tatra Mountains/Krakow Area
The Tatra mountains are a well-known winter sports area, of which Zakopane plays an active role.
High altitude and surrouding high mountains give the area an average yearly temperature of approx. +5C. July can be very hot, while the coldest month is usually January. snow appears in November and disappears in March/April. It has been known to experience four seasons in one day.
Zakopane area
Zakopane is Poland's winter and summer mountain resort. Its beautiful views over the Tatra mountains and the rolling hills of Gubalowka. The area provides excellent conditions for skiing; the sport has been popular here for over a hundred years. There are many ski slopes located around Zakopane suitable for various levels of ability, including ski schools.
The town of Zakopane is also a significant tourist attraction with its character and charm. Kupowki Street is the most lively place filled with shops, music, arts crafts and architecture, with its original wooden buildings.
Christmas in Zakopane is an unique experience. The town is beautifully decorated,usually covered with fresh fallen snow. New Year is welcomed outside with many firework displays everywhere. Horse drawn sleighs with tources and horse bells heard everywhere in the town.
Summer months cultural and recreational events are organised. Every August the Internationa Festival of Mountain Folklore event takes place. It became tradition that in the town centre the festival's village is created and Zakopane hosts very colourful ensembles from many parts of the world. You can hear the folk music in the whole town.
Daily market selling local produce, crafts and souvenirs.
From the market place the lower station of the scenic railway which takes you to the top of Gubalowka Mountain. In winter the railroad carries crowds of skiers.
Activities available through summer months: Mountain hikes, Rock climbing, Paragliding, Rafting, Quad Biking.
If you want fun for all the family try Zakopanes Water Park.
Bikes are available to hire locally or follow a variety of hiking trails over the Tatra Mountains, Morskie Oko (the deepest lake within the Tatra Mountains), Valley of Koscieliska or cable car to the peak of Kasprowy Wierch. Lots to see and do.
How to get there
EasyJet from Bristol airport to Krakow airport (look up prices on internet)
Taxi from Krakow Airport to Zakopane is approx. £60.00 (Please agree a Price!)
Taxi costs approx. £10.00 - £12.00 from Krakow Airport to Bus Station.
Shuttle bus to shuttle train which takes you to train station (Krakow) approx. £1.00 (including train fare)
Bus from Krakow to Zakopane is £3.00
Taxi from Zakopane bus station to Apartments is approx £4.00 - £6.00
You can hire a car if you wish, enquire at Airport on arrival, approx. 2 hours drive.
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