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When will the ski areas open?

The ski slopes are usually open from the beginning of December until the half of April - Kasprowy Wierch invite skiers until the May 3th (it is quite popular among Poles to finish the ski season on Kasprowy Wierch during the long weekend in May).

Are there any church services in the Tatra Mountains?

There are four chapels offering services (every Sunday) in the Tatra National Park:

• the chapel of the Mother of God, the Queen of the Tatra National Park in Wiktorówki (services at 9.00, 11.00, 13.00)
• chapel in Polana Chochołowska (service at 13.00)
• the Albertine Brothers chapel in Kalatówki (service at 11.00)
• the Albertine Sisters chapel in Kalatówki (services at 9.00 and 17.00)

How do I get to the different ski areas?

Getting to one of the ski area In Zakopane is very easy - you can Take a minibus from the bus station or Just call the taxi. It is a little bit more difficult (but every year easier) to get to the ski centres in the neighbour villages. We suggest to go to the bus station (very centre of Zakopane) a day before to check the time table. You can also have a look at the bus stop vis a vis the station. While you are already on the bus you should show the driver or some of the passenger the map with the ski centre you are going to and ask them to show you the best bus stop to get off.

How does one get around in the Zakopane?

One can use the minibus system (there are plenty of bus stops in Zakopane and minibuses go quite frequently), walk or Just order a taxi (not expensive, aprox. 3-6 Euros for the local transfer).

Where can my dog accompany me?

Because it is forbidden to walk a dog in the Tatra National Park we can recommend few othe walking track where your dog can accompany the owner: Droga pod Reglami (Patch under Regle - the walking track which goes along the border of Tatra National Park from the centre of Zakopane - ski jump Wielka Krokiew - to KIry - entrance to Kościeliska Valley - aprox 8km); Chocholowska Valley; yellow marked touristic track: Zakopane - Antałówka - Wierch Bachledzki - nice walk through the fields with lovely view on Tatra Mountains.

What are the most characteristic plants and animals of the Tatras?

The most characteristic a of the Tatras are: mountains goats, marmots, deer, wild cats, lynx and brown bears. The most characteristic plants are stone pine, edelweiss and crocus.