The 17 best parks and gardens in Zakopane

Agree with other reviews, that place is truly beautiful and accessible, even though it's around 8km one way to Morske Oko. However, parking is expensive and toilets are not free( except honey buckets) , so make sure to bring some cash. It was a little bit chilly at the top( at the beginning of May), bring some warm clothes with you and grab some snacks.

Mountains have breathtaking views. Cable car was a less than 15 minutes to the top. Definitely worth the time and hike. Dress accordingly and wear proper shoes. Highly recommend visiting on a clear sunny day. Note: they charge for bathrooms, however the bathrooms near the ticket booths are free of charge.

A breathtaking experience! Tatra National Park is a paradise for nature lovers and hikers. The mountains, forests, and streams create stunning scenery at every turn. Trails are well-marked and range from easy walks to challenging hikes, so there's something for everyone.

An absolute gem! The scenery is breathtaking lush forests, peaceful trails, and stunning views at every turn. It’s the perfect escape into nature. Everything is so well-preserved and peaceful. Highly recommended for nature lovers!😍

Perfect park, in all seasons with different types of path

I recently visited Morskie Oko. It is definitely breathtaking. However, PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THE HORSE CARRIAGES! The horses are treated poorly and looked very overworked, pulling asses of 10-15 people up and down the hill. It really ruined my hike seeing horses being mistreated in such a cruel way and sent up and down the hill while it’s so hot outside. I saw horses with tongues hanging out of their mouths while carrying the carriage, really horrible. While I saw that they were fed I did not see that they had any water given in this heat. Honestly, it’s 2025, if you want to see the mountains , you need to be prepared to hike for the views. I also saw vehicles for disabled people. So there is no excuse to this cruelty. Last year, a horse collapsed right there while carrying people up the hill. Many have died after few months of being in this service or sent to slaughterhouses. They don’t have a long lifespan due to them being constantly overworked and mistreated. Please do not promote such a horrible treatment towards animals, who definitely deserve better than this.

Breathtaking views from Morskie Oko and the Tatra Mountains 🇵🇱🏔️ A perfect day in nature, surrounded by peace, fresh air, and stunning landscapes 🌲✨

We been this week it was so good, nice restaurant, good food .Love it.

If you come to Zakopane you need to visit this street. Lots of shops, restaurants, cafes. Lots of things to visit and beautiful views

Very beautiful and must visit street in Zakopane. It had cafés as usual and some fancy art and jewellery shop. There is a carriage ride as well (though super expensive). Nice vibe in the evening with tourists

Must visit while in Zakopanę area

This is a must visit street. It's the main street in Zakopane and its center. Lots of shops, coffee shops, and restaurants. There are many Halal food and Western food. There is only McDonald's as a fast food restaurant. Youust try the ice-cream many shops with many flavors. Prices are reasonable, and the kids love the gifts of shops. You must visit this street. Highly recommend.

Breath taking place

Just a lovely walk in between shops on the most commonly known street in Zakopane

As I read from another comment, I strongly recommend to visit the Tatra Museum before you do anything else in Zakopane. A brief overview of the lives and the history of Podhale region. Get an idea of why this place is so much different from other places in Poland.

This museum turned out to be a real gem — much more interesting than we expected. It is one of the oldest regional museums in Poland, founded in 1888 to showcase the culture and art of the Podhale region. The exhibitions are spread over several floors: the ground floor features a historical and ethnographic section, the first floor is dedicated to natural history, the second floor hosts temporary exhibitions, and the third is reserved for staff. The displays are rich and thoughtfully arranged, with many interactive elements that bring the experience to life. One of the highlights is the reconstruction of a traditional highlander house interior — visitors can listen (in Polish or English) to stories about the layout, furnishings, customs, and everyday life in the “white” and “black” rooms. The narration, accompanied by traditional music, helps vividly imagine what life was really like in such a home. The natural history section is equally engaging, offering insight into the geology, flora, and fauna of the Tatra Mountains. While we’re usually not fans of stuffed animals, the taxidermy here is of high quality and gives a close-up look at the region’s wildlife — including bears, wolves, lynx, and birds of prey. Overall, this is a very well-curated museum and definitely worth a visit, whether you're interested in regional culture or simply looking for a deeper understanding of the Tatra region.

We decided to visit it to understand a bit about the Tatra mountains. It was a pleasant surprise. 1. They have cloak rooms, and lockers that helped us to store our rainwear. 2. The audio guides(purchased separately/not included in ticket) helped us immensely. 3. 99% artifacts had English translation. 4. They have arranged the artifacts on two floors. First floor showcases history of Zakopane, the second floor showcases Tatra mountains. 5. The staff was polite and efficient. While we liked the Zakopane history section, we loved the Tatra exhibition. The stones are arranged in chronological order and gives a glimpse of how the geology evolved. The two videos on large screens are helpful in case you don't have audio guides. The best part was juxtaposition of animals(exhibits) and leaves in ascending order of altitude. Geology enthusiasts can spend an entire day here, while noobs like me can easily invest 3h.

Bit boring like a museum should be, but informative. Up stairs is a nice little coffee place.

Great details about Zakopane town and Tatra national park. Loved the exhibition on geology and wildlife in the tatra national park. Went on Thursday, Oct 9th and the entry was free!

Very beautiful museum about the Zakopane region and Tatra mountains. Well renovated collection and interesting stories.

Very informative museum. Modern and good exhibition. I would definitely recommend the audioguide. One of the best, maybe even the best, audioguide I ever used. That might be personal, of course.

We has daily free access included in our accommodation. It was great! Clean, not too crowded, even earlier when families were there. The 2 big slides were amazing, there was ample room in the bubbles outdoors and indoors. The locker system is genius and very easy to use. The views of the mountains are beautiful. Very easy to spend 2 hours here unwinding. The staff were very patient and friendly, despite our terrible Polish!

Very nice aquapark. In the city so quite small. Not a lot of seating inside.

A great way to spend a cold afternoon with our two teenage boys while visiting Zakopane. The outdoor pools we very clean and really warm and nice to relax in and look at the mountains. Good value for a couple of hours and yiu can hire towels too. The slides were good fun for the boys.

The Aqua Park ticket price Happy Hour is very correct coz more than 3h when you don't have childrens you cannot stay coz very boring. The pools inside still cold and outside is just perfect 🥰 The sauna areea is really not intersting , and the smell is not confortable. The parking capacitty is very small, and you need to pay 1zloty for each .

Small space with a lot of activities. Issue is with depth of pools (130cm deap), and only one place for babies. Probably would address issue with packing. Not enough space. In general our family of 4 was happy with unlimited time entry for 68eur

Very nice and clean aquapark witk many possibilities how to spend the relax time. Something for kids and also for adults like saunas or outside pool with termal water. During our visiting the termy was full but not so extremely. But the stuff mainly in bistro was not so ready for such many people. The same was with the number of sun beds. It's dimensioned for few persons. And this is why "only" four stars. The termy is not ready for more people.

the park itself is nice, clean water, a lot if different pools to choose from, slides are fun too. But the food is regular market food just heated up in a microwave and the saunas open at 14 and are 18+ which kinda ruined the mood

A beautiful trail along a mountain river. You have to climb quite a bit of rocks to get to the waterfall. If you are planning a trip with a stroller, you will only be able to cover half of the trail with it.

Nice hike in the valley. Suitable for kids and strollers. There is a small local store at the end of the valley

Nice walk with kids. Few places we had to carry buggy but getting to main picnic area is very manageable. Last part to waterfall not possible with buggy. Nice views of giewont along the way and at picnic area if clouds allow.

Recommends. We have really enjoyed . Easy route, walking in nature, amazing views of the mountains, and waterfalls along the route. Don't forget to take a bottle of water and a snack.

Mixed trail, perfect views. Too much visitors

Wonderful easy hike for families and something more for adventurers :) There is usually a small place close to the waterfall, where you can buy warm tea/coffee and something small to eat. It's pricey but for a place without electricity 🔌 fully understable. It's worth to see.

Amazing trail in Tatra mountains, almost accessible by troller, only last couple of minutes to the waterfall need to carry our child on hands. Nice hut to buy snacks, beer and soup. We were family of five and had unforgettable experience!

The Białego Valley (Dolina Białego) in Zakopane is one of my favorite spots in the Tatra Mountains, and I’ve been there many times. It’s a peaceful, scenic trail that runs alongside a clear mountain stream, creating a soothing, relaxing atmosphere throughout the entire walk. The sound of the rushing water is your constant companion, and it adds a calming background to the beautiful surroundings. Although it’s a relatively short and pleasant route, it’s not suitable for strollers—even lightweight or sporty ones. The path is narrow, with uneven rocky sections and wooden footbridges, which makes it impossible to push a pram. If you're visiting with a baby, like I did recently, you’ll definitely need a baby carrier. I used one on this trip, and it made the whole experience enjoyable and manageable. Despite the trail’s limitations in terms of accessibility, it remains one of the most charming valleys around Zakopane. It's never too crowded, and the feeling of walking close to nature, following the stream through the forested gorge, is truly special.

Big park! Some areas can not be purchased on behalf of others, but some can.

Nice hike near the stream. Not hard but walking uphill. Not fits to strollers with small wheels

Gorgeous hiking trail to walk through, full of valleys, waterfalls, bridges and a river which you walk right next to. The trail leads right up to the mountain top, where you can sit on the benches and rest, while you look around.

The park is beautiful and the waterfall at the end is breathtaking. The views are outstanding. Well worth the park fee which is peanuts but but helps keep these locations thriving!

Perfect outdoor activity. Even with average weather, the views are amazing. Ensure you are equipped with good shoes as the path and landscape changes from plain to rocky to steep quite often. Even if you GPS tells you it's a quick stroll, plan a day as you might be too tired to do anything afterwards (else than eating). Start from Dolina Białego go to Sarna Skała then back to Zakopane through Dolina Strążyska... Unforgettable experience. Ensure your cameras and spare batteries are fully charged too :)

Really nice hikes, national park it's only 6 pzl nothing for what you will see

Don't forget to plan a visit to this upside down world literally in the city centre. Poland has a few of them and they're super funny. Although walking with snow and ice mess inside was trouble but that's not on them. The ticket price was about 30pln which hasn't been updated online. Overall, a lovely fun place to visit and kids love it. Poland has a few more on the Baltic Coast.

Very cool place, although my head was spinning when inside the house.

Not much to see but for sure a fun experience to trick your mind upside down specially for kids. Be careful if you are sensitive you could get sick inside 😜

Very special place - but you have nothing to do there more than 10 min. Very expensive (110 zloty for 2+3 family).

Can be visited when walk along that way. Since it's near to centrum no need to spend time for travel separately. Just a different experience.

it was a nice experience but the ticket is kinda expensive, it just take like 10 mins you might feel dizzy inside.

Very interesting and cool tourist attraction. I was impressed by the creativity. Although I became a bit dizzy by the end it was a very memorable experience.

Be careful: We witnessed mice eating their newborn babies. The spectacle is not for children! Advantages: Cheap attraction for the whole family. Amazing decorations and cute mice. Disadvantages: Toilets were dirty. The museum is very small.

The place was quite unique and definitely something you don’t see every day. It was very cool to explore and watch, and the concept itself is impressive. However, the experience is rather short — you can see everything in about 30 minutes. For that amount of time, it felt quite expensive. Overall: A fascinating and unusual attraction that’s worth seeing once, but be aware it’s a brief visit for the price.

A very charming and unique little attraction! 🐭✨ The idea of creating small themed worlds for the mice and degus is absolutely adorable — from mountain villages to fairy-tale forests, each setup looks like a miniature wonderland. Watching the mice explore, climb, and interact with their surroundings was truly heartwarming and fun to see up close. The ticket price was 28 PLN, which feels a bit high considering how short the visit is. The displays are creative and detailed, but some areas could definitely use better maintenance — a few enclosures didn’t smell great and looked like they could be cleaner. I also noticed that some parts of the setups (like high poles or steep slopes) could be unsafe for the tiny animals. Overall, it’s a very memorable experience, especially for animal lovers or families with kids. With a bit more attention to cleanliness and animal safety, this place could easily become a must-visit gem in Zakopane. ❤️

Awful conditions for the mice. The smell was unbearable and if it was like that for me, I can't imagine how bad it must be inside the cages. Poo everywhere. Unacceptable. There were way too many mice to a cage, especially one tiny one where all the mice were piled on top of each other. There was 1 wheel per cage, which is not enough for so many mice. I saw 3 mice trying to crawl in at the same time. The wheels were also too small I think and will cause back problems for the mice. Even disregarding the blatant animal welfare issues, as a customer, the experience was awful due to the smell. This place should be shut down.

We just visited this place while waiting for our train. You can pay by card, 28 zl per ticket is quite expensive for small area. However, they have very nice decorations and very cute mice. Friendly lady, clean toilets.

Attraction is in basement, many different windows with different setting. It was cute to watch the mouses in different environments. Conditions was quite good, not dirty, just a bit of a smell from beginning. The only problem was cashier. We didn't have a problem the payments was possible only by cash, but she wanted exact amount of cash because she didn't have any change. We have to leave and buy something in order to have some change exactly as she wanted. Not very welcoming.

Very nice place, we really enjoyed. My daughter which is 3 years old didn't want to leave Zakopane without visiting Myszogrod for the second time. So we have to turn around and visit it.

It's pretty good, if you want to walk and look at "sculptures" made from lights than It's nice to check out

Fantastic

Beautiful and wonderful.

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My 3 years old son had a big fun.

Kids love it. The prices are reasonable.

It was awesome slide

Nice to try it with the kids.

Nice park

Very nice 👍

(Translated by Google) A giant 8-lane slide, reaching the fifth floor under Gubałówka in Zakopane. The slide is 14 meters high and 50 meters long. The slide takes about 20 seconds, which guarantees an amazing experience. It provides many emotions - from fear to laughter! After dark, you can admire beautiful illuminations on the slide, which certainly adds magic to this place, and each ride is even better and more interesting! (Original) Gigantyczna 8-torowa zjeżdżalnia, sięgająca piątego piętra pod Gubałówką w Zakopanem. Zjeżdżalnia jest wysoka na 14 metrów i długa na 50 m. Zjazd trwa około 20 sekund, co gwarantuje niesamowite przeżycia. Zapewnia wiele emocji- od strachu po śmiech ! Po zmroku można podziwiać na zjeżdżalni piękne iluminacje, co z pewnością dodaje temu miejscu magii, a każdy zjazd jest tu jeszcze lepszy i ciekawszy !

Clean. Good shower. Good bed. This hostel is the best! It’s run by volunteers who are also fellow travelers and they are awesome. Everyone sits around the campfire or lounge room each night for dinner and the vibes are unmatched. Same for breakfast in the mornings. Honestly my best hostel experience so far.

Coming to Zakopane from Taiwan involved many decisions — booking flights, trains, and accommodations. Among all these choices, staying at Good Bye Lenin Hostel was the best decision I made. The staff and guests here are all very friendly and courteous. The staff, in particular, are always happy to help — especially when it comes to providing information about hiking, buses, and nearby supermarkets. For a foreigner like me who knows nothing about Zakopane, this information was incredibly valuable. Thanks to the staff’s assistance, my time in Zakopane was truly joyful.

To say I loved this place would be a criminal understatement. I visited with 6 other friends and I couldn't be more happy that we chose this hostel. We booked the 8-person dorm with private bathroom. It was a simple but nice room right next to the hostel's entrance. The people staying here were very social and we talked to each other for hours. It felt like a second home. Every night, there were activities and sometimes food (movie night, Pierogi). I want to thank the owner, volunteers and my friends for the best trip of my life :) Also, the smell people talk about is not a bad one and it just appears sometimes, no idea how, haha.

A wonderful quiet and cozy place on the entrance to the polish Tatras:) not only does it attract the most interesting and lovely people that you could meet while travelling, but also does it give you herbs of hiking opportunities just across the street, entering TPN national park. I highly recommend a stay there as you'll be with the lovely guests volunteers and owner of this hostel. Marzena is a wonderful host, caring daily for the wellbeing of everybody and will help as best as she can:) thank you so much for the amazing time I go lt to spend with you all and kind regards to everyone. Love you guyyys<3

The best hostel I have stayed in to date. It's really the vibe and the people that make it so good. Wish I had stayed longer than 2 nights

Hostel is in a great location and is only a few minutes walk to the start of a trail, with a couple others about 15 mins walk away. There are nice restaurants and cafes nearby and is right next to the bus stops that will take you into town or to start the morskie oko trail. Hostel was warm as well which was nice given the freezing temperatures and the living room is a nice vibe, where you can hang out with staff and other guests. Only downsides were that there were only two toilets for the whole hostel which can be quite difficult when everyone is getting ready to go out / has arrived back at the same times. All the staff were very nice but some didn't seem too bothered about helping out as much, one member kept on telling people to take a bed which someone was already sleeping in in our room and would then quickly disappear. Also had to make your own bed up, which is fine but annoying when guests come in late at night and have to do this - have never been in a hostel where this is the case

Best hostel I ever stayed. Very helpfull and nice staff :) Everyone who stay there is very peacefull and nice. I definitely recommend:) Greetings from Warsaw.

A lovely little coffee place. The waitress recommended the fruit waffles. Made to order, by the owner. Fabulous! Now I recommend them too :)

their DJs serve one of the best in Poland club/electronic dance music. enjoy!

Super!

Italian good with a super Nice restaurant

It is not suitable place after 45 years old.

WOW! Trust me!

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Everything about the property was absolutely lovely – from the beautiful decor to the welcoming atmosphere. Every day we had a different, delicious breakfast, and the staff was absolutely lovely, making us feel right at home. The location is perfect – so close to everything, and just a 25-minute walk from Krupówki. We will definitely come back!❤️

Highly recommended place to stay. Nice cosy rooms, well equipped. Flexible and helpful staff, very good communication!

I had a great time at the Magnat Inn. The owners are one of the friendliest hosts I have ever met. They gave me very useful tips to organise my Hikes in the Tatras too. Moreover, the rooms are super clean and quiet. The Magnat Inn is located at only 15 minutes on foot from the city center and the central station in Zakopane.

We had an amazing stay here for almost a week. Room was lovely and clean. Different breakfast every day. The owners make you feel very welcome. Will definitely stay here again when we return.

Wonderful experience. The hostess Meg was super and her husband the chef was also great. We will go back!

Beautiful place, couldn't wish for better. Ideal location. Very clean and quiet. Breakfast everyday something different and delicious. We used the sauna at the property, fantastic. Highly recommended! Owners very professional , friendly and helpful. Definitely we will be back. We had fantastic stay.

Lovely hotel in a nice quiet location only 15 minutes walk from Central attractions, spotless clean and relaxed atmosphere. Plenty of equipment in rooms, kettle, crockery, cutlery, free tea and coffee making ingredients available anytime. Host were very accommodating and free private parking included. We would definitely use again.

Easy, uncrowded, and short touristic track. Doable in regular sneakers even when slightly wet, but you have to be careful or more appropriate footwear is recommended. The inside of the cave isn't anything special :).

Cool cave, be careful going down into the cave, icy patches on de floor are barely visible. It was nice to have a flashlight, a phone lamp wouldnt do the place justice.

Hidden gem. It's a single path so ensure you make it before going to Sarnia Skała trip. The cave is not fully secured so descent is on your own risk. Take flashlights as it's dark inside. Fantastic air inside...

Very easy hike you can even do with a stroller, still nice with good views.

Not as spectacular as some of the paid national park walks, but non the less a lovely little valley with a cave at the end, good for short walks.

A real nice walk through the forest ending in a mysterious and beautiful cave. If you Love nature it Is certainly the right place for you. During the way you could buy fresh local cheese and enjoy it while walking the trail. From the starting point there are other trails to walk so it's a place all to discover!

Just 15 minutes of walk. Good trip for children.

Great view of the Majesric Mountains from the northern Polish side. Very nice roads, parking, groomed paths and walks.

Beautiful and easy walk. You can first visit the wooden church nearby and then start the trail. You have to pay 5 zloty in a little kiosk at the entrance to access the trail.

I still can’t believe that we could not go for hiking with my dog (with leash). Definiltely not recommend to come here, for sure i will not come back but rather go to Slovakia.

Wonderful place, wonderful views, not that crowds as other tracks in Tatra Mountains.

Just great.

Beautiful site scenes of nature.

Need to see this beautiful place

Amazing place here! Must visit with kids. Feeding is free (you make donation up to you). Animals are amazingly taken care of, ultra clean and calm place. Amazing kids playground for the kids with great view and fresh air. Must visit in Zakopane!

It’s a very nice small zoo. The highlights of the visit were feeding the deer, sheep, and goats. All the animals seemed well cared for, with enough space to live and be active. The only downside was the bird cages the owls didn’t have as much space as they needed and were kept alone. Aside from that, it was a really nice experience, with a beautiful view of the mountains 🤩.

Went to the park following google recommendations and we were not disappointed! Staff does a great job there! Our 2.5 year old did not want to leave, we spent there 3 hours. Lectures which are provided at the park are super interesting and entertaining, even for adults. Place follows australian zoo model concept. Really cool. Beware, your kid may not want to leave;)

Well maintained and laid out, my kids loved it and they have a great playground.

The zoo was really nice and peaceful. The place was very clean, both for the animals and for visitors. The animals looked healthy and happy. I just wonder if the owls are always kept in cages. if so, that’s sad. That’s the only reason I’m giving 4 stars instead of 5.

Amazing place to stop by with kids! Little ones can feed and pet the animals, learn about them and spend some good time in the playground. The staff was very pleasant too. The park is situated in a street full of restaurants and food trucks. Recommended!

It is really nice to see animals looked after quite well ! You can feed deers and goats/sheeps, while other animals just look at. Really worth visiting and relaxing after all mountain hikes !

Beautiful park near Zakopane. Very relaxing, peaceful, during night it is a bit dark but great atmosphere, never felt in danger here. Great place for a night walk.

A very nice park. A small creek flows through the park, where you can cool your feet in hot weather. There is also a playground for children. Unfortunately, the playground is fully exposed to the sun - so it's pretty hot in sunny weather.

Nice little small new park.

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Great 👍 place

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