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Zakopane Resort Guide
Projected to open January 13, 2027
Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Jan 13 — closed April 19
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 26
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Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
11cm
7-Day Forecast
8cm
Snow Depth
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Resort Guide
Zakopane is a renowned mountain resort town located at the foot of the Tatra Mountains in southern Poland, serving as a gateway to the region’s ski areas and winter sports. The town offers access to multiple ski slopes, cross-country trails, and cable cars, with a vibrant atmosphere shaped by traditional wooden architecture and local culture. Visitors can enjoy a range of amenities including accommodations, restaurants, and wellness facilities, as well as signature experiences such as hiking in Tatra National Park and exploring the bustling Krupówki Street. Zakopane stands out for its blend of natural alpine beauty, cultural heritage, and diverse outdoor activities throughout the year.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Zakopane
Lifts
34
Longest run
5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Lift fleet
- Aerial tram2
- Quad chair1
- Double chair1
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
Le Scandale Zakopane – A stylish cocktail bar and club renowned for its vibrant après-ski scene, creative drinks, and regular live DJ performances, making it a favorite gathering spot for both locals and visitors after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:07 PM UTC
15cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+9%
vs 5-Year Avg
14cm avg by now
+2%
vs 30-Year Avg
15cm avg by now
14cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 15.3 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~15.3 cm. That's 9% above the 5-year average (14 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: near the 30-year average (15 cm).
Zakopane Season Snowfall
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Zakopane Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 250cm with an average of 59 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 59% above this average (399cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 29cm | 7 days | 6cm | 19cm | 8cm |
| December | 39cm | 10 days | 23cm | 37cm | 8cm |
| January | 44cm | 11 days | 43cm | 58cm | 9cm |
| February | 44cm | 11 days | 56cm | 67cm | 9cm |
| March | 38cm | 10 days | 50cm | 66cm | 8cm |
| April | 28cm | 6 days | 21cm | 46cm | 9cm |
| May | 8cm | 1 days | 0cm | 3cm | 6cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
27 days scored, from 23 Mar
61
Best Day
31 Mar
6
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
5
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
March 2026
- 6131 Mar19cm
- 5728 Mar18cm
- 5329 Mar2cm
April 2026
- 561 Apr9cm
- 482 Apr10cm
- 423 Apr
March scored highest for Zakopane in 2025-26. Based on 27 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Jan 13, 2027
Through Apr 19, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Zakopane
- Where is Zakopane?
- Zakopane is a ski resort in Poland.
- How high is Zakopane?
- Zakopane runs from a base elevation of 1,014 m (3,327 ft) to a summit of 1,987 m (6,519 ft), giving a vertical drop of 973 m (3,192 ft).
- How big is Zakopane?
- Zakopane has 16 marked runs and 34 lifts.
- When is ski season at Zakopane?
- Zakopane typically operates from January to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Zakopane get in a typical season?
- Zakopane averages 79 inches / 201 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
