Zakopane

Zakopane is a town in the south of Poland, in the southern part of the Podhale region at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. It is a centre of Goral culture and is often referred to as the winter capital of Poland. Zakopane is a popular destination for mountaineering, skiing, and tourism. The town has a population of 27,266 and is situated near Poland's border with Slovakia, in a valley between the Tatra Mountains and Gubałówka Hill. Zakopane boasts a plethora of luxurious villas, day spas, cozy restaurants, and an après ski nightlife that rivals those of any larger ski town in Europe. The town is characterised by wooden chalets in a distinctive local style and offers various activities such as hiking, snowshoeing, and snowboarding in the winter, and hiking trails, ATVs, and dirt bikes in the summer