Zakopane

If you want to be enchanted by Poland, you certainly cannot miss visiting Zakopane. This hidden gem is located in the southern part of the country, on the Tatra mountains at the border with Slovakia. One post is not enough to describe how you can be amazed both in the summer and winter. In fact, this is one of my favourite places in Poland to visit, especially at Christmas when everything becomes more magical with the help of the snow.

Krupówki at night

Krupówki is the high street, and there, you can find many stalls selling the typical handcrafted product and the famous 'Oscypek', a smoked sheep's cheese that can be enjoyed accompanied by a berries jam. The street is also full of restaurants offering polish and local specialities, and in the evening, you can enjoy dinner with a shot of Wódka listening to the 'Goralski' music played live. Here below, I have posted some links to my favourite songs to listen to Goralski music: 

(189) Hej, szalała (Góralska piosenka ludowa | Polish Highlanders' folk song) - YouTube 

(189) TerazMy - Takiego Janicka - YouTube

(189) Baciary - Bystro Woda - YouTube 

Giewont  

 

If you like to hike, then this is the ideal destination for you in the summer. Through pre-established routes, you can get to the top of the mountains Kasprowy Wierch, Gubałówka and Giewont where you can enjoy a wonderful panorama and breath the best fresh air. If you are lucky enough and there is no fog, you can also admire the view of the town from the top of Gubałówka. For people unable to hike, you can get to the top of the mountains by cable car and enjoy the little trip surrounded by the nature.

Kasprowy Wierch

These mountains are also loved by the skiers, in fact, Zakopane is equipped with different ski resorts and Wielka Krokiew, a big ski jumping hill that hosts different competitions. Another place that can leave you astonished, is Morskie Oko, which we can translate as 'Sea Eye'. This a big lake surrounded by mountains and loved by all the visitors. To get to the lake, you have to walk a little bit, but once arrived you won't regret it, as the atmosphere is worth it all. As I have mentioned before, a post regarding this town is not enough as you have other beautiful attractions to see, so, if you like mountains and tradition, whether you prefer summer or winter, this is one of those places that is definitely worth a visit.