What is Zakopane like?
Zakopane is a one off. At peak season it will give you a bit of everything. No - it's not the Alps. If you are a ski freak then go to the Alps. If you want to ski until 8pm, party until 5am and meet gorgeous women - go to Zakopane. The highest slope is 2000m (above clouds) giving you cable car access and 2 black runs. The majority of the slopes are 1200m red/blue slopes great for beginners/intermediate. Loads of beginner slopes. Nosal is a challenging black/red run. Zakopane is a lively town with loads of shops, restaurants and clubs. Every bar tells a different story - has different characters. Most days are packed with people. Nights are busy at weekends and hit/miss weekday depending on who's in town. Ski slopes are scattered over a 4 mile radius so having a hired car will help you get around - but minibuses also take people around.
I know people who have done the Alps - but somewhow they always
find themselves back in Zakopane.
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What is Zakopane like?