This Is Why You NEED To Visit Zakopane | Poland’s Unexpected Paradise

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Join me as I explore the snowy charm of Zakopane, a magical mountain town in southern Poland, nestled at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. In this Zakopane winter vlog, we wander through local markets, admire highlander-style wooden lodges, visit a cosy church, and take in the festive sights of sledges, icicles, and snowy streets. Along Zakopane’s Main Street, I check out authentic food stalls, quirky attractions like the Gallery of Steel Figures, and even a visit to the Tatra Museum, where I learn about regional wildlife like lynx, wolves, and brown bears. From warm pancakes at Zabka to frozen rivers and -16°C mornings, this place really does feel like a winter postcard. But the real adventure begins when I take the local bus to Morskie Oko, one of the most stunning glacial lakes in Europe. This iconic Morskie Oko walk takes us around 8km through snow-covered forest roads deep into the Tatra National Park. Whether you're planning for Zakopane winter 2025, curious about how to get to Morskie Oko from Zakopane, or just wondering “is Zakopane worth visiting?”, this video shows off the very best of this alpine town. And don't worry — Zakopane in summer is equally breathtaking, as you’ll see in the sneak peek. With drone shots, hiking tips, and a cozy mix of culture and nature, this Zakopane travel vlog is your perfect guide. And if you're coming from Krakow, the journey is super easy too! 👉 Book These Highly Rated Tours & Activities for Zakopane: 🚠 From Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Hot Baths and Cable Car: https://gyg.me/LwCBQWbn ❄️ From Krakow: Snowmobile Ride with Thermal Pools and Hotel Pickup: https://gyg.me/rr4H7Mbz 🛀 From Krakow: Thermal Baths Evening Experience: https://gyg.me/PVh8YqoH 🏍️ From Zakopane: Quad Biking Adventure: https://gyg.me/ELu9cBeR ⚠️ From Zakopane: Extreme Snowmobile Adventure: https://gyg.me/VOFcBrgT 👆 SAVE with 5% OFF* on the experiences above by using my discount code: BEN5 *discount only available for first-time app users. Download the app with the link below 📲 Download the GYG app here: https://gyg.me/ben-app and then click the links below to book a tour ________________________________________________________________ 🎵 Music Credits: A huge thanks to Scott Buckley for his incredible compositions: https://youtube.com/c/ScottBuckley 💙 Ways To Help Support My Channel: 🤗 BUYMEACOFFEE - leave a one-off donation to help support my work: buymeacoffee.com/brobson22 🔗 AFFILIATE LINKS - some of the links in my description are affiliate links. If you book through them, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It's a great way to help support me for the work I put into every video!