Chochołów

Art & Craft Workshops

Visit Zakopane, a sleepy village built at the foot of the magnificent Tatra Mountains, and immerse yourself in the charming local culture. Admire the rugged beauty of this quaint village, popularized by Dr. Tytus Chałubiński, who began sending his patients there to benefit from the breathtaking natural landscape and peaceful atmosphere. Explore the vibrant village with a professional guide and hear the stories of all the influential people who came to Zakopane to escape the bustle of the city and focus on their art and literature. Visit the oldest corners of the village and enjoy a trip to the local market for some cheese tasting. Continue to the Cemetery of Peksowy Brzyzek and make a turn to see the beautiful wooden church of Zakopane. For the truly fantastic views of your surroundings, travel in comfort up Gubalowka Hill on the funicular rail. Experience the charm of the past in “the winter capital of Poland” and marvel at the wild beauty of the Polish countryside.

Zakopane is the capital of winter Poland. Here there is superb scenery, perfect for winter sports lovers and fans of trekking trails. This area also has a characteristic dialect, splendid food and unique architecture. First, you will see the work place of a traditional Polish sculptor who makes outstanding wooden objects. Then here will be time in Zakopane traditional marketplace to buy handmade equipment for your house, or traditional cheeses "oscypek", and many other kinds of food. Afterwards, you will have possibility to take a funicular railway to the top of Mount Gubałówka for views over the granite and limestone peaks of the Tatra Mountains. Having returned to the oldest part of Zakopane, you will visit the charming wooden old parish church and cemetery. At the end of the trip, you will stop near the highest ski jump in Poland, Wielka Krokiew, where many international cups in ski jumping have been won.  Schedule: • Drive to the mountain side – 2 hours • Visit the Sculptor House in Chocholow – 30 to 40 minutes • Dive to Zakopane – 20 minutes • Gubalowka Mountain (with way up and down by Funicular rail) – 1 hour • Market under Gubalowka – 30 to 40 minutes  • Lunch time with walk through Krupowki – 1.5 hours • Visit Pekskowe Brzysko wooden church and cemetery – 30 to 40 minutes • Wielka Krokiew, the greatest ski jump in Poland – 1 hour • Drive back to Krakow - 2 hours Please note that times could change due to your needs or the weather conditions.