Reasons to visit the Tatra Mountains (with Map & Photos)

Tatra Mountains from A to Z: map of hotels and ski areas, slopes and tracks, lifts and ski passes. Bright photos and Reviews of tourists-skiers about the Tatra.

Tatra Mountains
Tatra Mountains

The Tatras are the highest mountain system of the Carpathians, its highest point is the Rysa peak (2499 m). The High Tatra Mountains are characterized by altitudes of 1800-2500 m, glacial cirques, deep valleys and a large number of mountain lakes. The most famous ski resort in Poland.

Tatra Mountains
Tatra Mountains

The Western Tatras are safer and more "friendly" towards tourists, the heights there vary from 1700 to 2100 m, there is more greenery and free space.

How to get there


From Warsaw to Zakopane can be reached by train.

Skiing


The Zakopane ski resort is ideal for both beginners and pros. Here Polish customs, specific dances and songs, national costumes, dialect and intricate original architecture echo and complement the breathtaking nature of the “Polish Alps”. The local slopes are suitable for skiers of all skill levels. Beginners will be put on skis by the best trainers.

Tatra Mountains
Tatra Mountains

From the surrounding area, you can get to Zakopane by cable cars. The largest ski area in Zakopane - Mount Kasprowy Wierch, the second mountain Gubałówka is located north of the city, there are the slopes of Nosal (Nosal) and Polana Szymoszkowa (Polana Szymoszkowa).

Tatra Mountains Map