Zakopane is a ski resort in Lesser Poland, Poland, with an elevation range from 2,789ft (850m) to 6,562ft (2000m). The vertical drop is 3,773ft (1150m) across 42 trails served by 25 lifts and 350 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Krakow John Paul II (KRK), about 120 minutes away by car. Zakopane receives an average of 100 inches of snowfall annually.
Mid December to Late March
Average snowfall in February, Zakopane's snowiest peak-season month.
100"
Annual Snowfall
(254cm)
0°C
February Avg High
-7°C
February Avg Low
Snowmaking covers 60% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.
100"
annual avg
42
Total Trails
25
Lifts
350
Skiable Acres
3,773ft
Vertical Drop
Zakopane has 42 trails: 30% green, 40% blue, 22% black, and 8% double-black. With 30% of terrain rated green, beginner-rated trails make up a large share of Zakopane.
25
Total Lifts
3,773ft
Vertical Drop
1,150m
(3,773ft)
6,562ft
Peak
2,789ft
Base
Day pass pricing across the season
$34
avg/day
February offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at Zakopane, based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 30cm. Crowd levels are moderate.
January
25cm snow, moderate crowds, $35/day.
March
$32/day, 15cm snow, low crowds.
Monthly conditions are based on historical averages. Actual conditions vary year to year. Click on any month for detailed conditions, crowd levels, and packing tips for Zakopane.
Adult Day Pass
$32
per day
Season Pass
$350
full season
Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. Zakopane is not included on any multi-resort pass in this dataset.
Krakow John Paul II (KRK)
Approx. 120 min drive
Lesser Poland, Poland
49.2992°N, 19.9496°E
The drive from Krakow John Paul II to Zakopane takes about 2 hours.