The ski resort of Karpach is located at the base of Mount Snezhka, 1602 meters high, which is the highest peak of the Sudetenland . This is a whole complex for active winter recreation. The resort itself is located in a picturesque place at an altitude of 600-1000 meters. Since the beginning of the twentieth century, Karpach has become a prestigious European ski resort and the center of winter sports, such as skiing, bobsleigh, jumping from a springboard, and ice skating. And today, the developed sports infrastructure remains a huge advantage of the resort. Snow lies on the slopes for 95 days from December to March.
Mountain skiing surrounded by beautiful nature, fresh mountain air with the smell of coniferous forest growing on the slopes of the mountains, the purest water will give an excellent health effect.
The Karpach resort will be interesting not only for lovers of mountain skiing, but also for tourists who prefer hiking. Since the resort belongs to the Krkonoše National Park, which is located south of the city, you will find many beautiful corners with beautiful cave landscapes. Six different hiking routes to Snow Mountain start here. But lifts also work.
The village of Karpach has a very interesting history, full of legends and tales, which dates back to the 16th century.
Legend has it that it is here that the magical spirit of Krkonoše lives, which protects this area from poachers, treasure hunters, etc.
If we talk about ordinary vacationers, it seems that the fabulous owner of the resort treats them very favorably, since the reviews of tourists about Karpachi on the Internet are simply excellent.
How to get there
The closest major airports to the resort are in Prague and Wroclaw. In addition, you can get to Karpacz by a regular bus from the small town of Jelena Hura or by a transfer bus from Krakow.
Where to stay
For travelers in Karpach , there are numerous hotels, camping sites, boarding houses and even hostels of different price categories, that is, each guest will be able to find exactly the institution that will meet all his requirements and financial conditions.
Hotel Relaks Wellness & SPA 3-star hotel
Spa and wellness hotel Relaks is located in a quiet part of the city of Karpacha, surrounded by green vegetation. A well-equipped health and spa center with a sauna, steam bath and hot tub is at guests’ disposal.
All rooms at Relaks Hotel are decorated in warm colors and furnished with wooden furniture. They all also have amenities such as free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a private bathroom with a shower, while some rooms have a seating area.
The hotel’s restaurant specializes in European cuisine. In the morning, a varied buffet breakfast is served here. Guests can also relax with a drink at the bar or by the fireplace in the fireplace room.
In addition, the hotel can rent bicycles and equipment for Nordic walking free of charge. The reception desk is open 24 hours a day. In addition, there is free parking on the territory.
A ski lift is located directly at the Relaks Spa and Wellness Hotel, and the nearest bus stop is 750 meters away.
Noclegi Karpacz Centrum
Hotel Noclegi Karpacz Centrum is located in Karpacz, less than 1 km from the Kolorów Ski Lift. Private parking and a terrace are available. All rooms have a TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The resort hotel has family rooms at its disposal.
The resort offers a continental or vegetarian breakfast.
You can play billiards at Noclegi Karpacz Centrum. This area is popular among skiing enthusiasts.
In the vicinity of the Kulak Paark hotel, you can visit popular attractions, including the Alpine Coaster attraction, the annual “Color” track and the water park “Kulak Paark”.
OW Patryn
The OW Patryn complex is located in the hilly area of Upper Karpacz, close to the Krkonoše National Park and several tourist routes. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi.
The rooms are equipped with a TV with satellite channels. In addition, each room has its own bathroom with a shower.
The reception desk of the OW Patryn complex is open 24 hours a day. Guests can play billiards and table football free of charge, as well as ski storage facilities. On the territory of the complex, you have at your disposal a conference hall and a cafe-bar with 2 exits to the terrace in the green garden. The staff of the complex can organize dance parties, bonfires, lamb roasts and bus tours to Prague, Dresden and other cities accompanied by qualified guides.
OW Patryn is 700 meters from Wang Church and 2 km from Na Kope Ski Lift. In addition, there are 4 other ski lifts nearby.
Kosówka
Kosówka Resort is located in Karpacz , 3.5 km from Western City. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and free private parking. The hotel is within walking distance of attractions such as the Masushka Museum, the Sports and Tourism Museum and the Sandra Spa Center. The resort hotel has family rooms at its disposal.
At the resort, every room is fitted with a wardrobe, a TV and a private bathroom.
A continental breakfast is available daily at Hotel Kosówka.
Guests can play table tennis. Skiing is popular in the vicinity.
Popular attractions such as the Kulak Park attraction, the Alpine Slides attraction and the Kolyorowa summer track are located near the Kosówka Resort Hotel.
Tarasy Wang
Hotel Tarasy Wang is located next to the wooden Wang Church in Karpacz, at the foot of the Giant Mountains and close to the entrance to the Krkonoše National Park. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and LCD TV.
All rooms at Wang Hotel are equipped with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, as well as a minibar and a desk. Some rooms are equipped with a balcony with a view of Karpacz and the mountains.
A buffet breakfast is served in the hotel’s restaurant, which specializes in Polish and European cuisine. The terrace of the restaurant offers a panoramic view of Mount Snezhka.
Tarasy Wang Hotel has a spa center with indoor and outdoor hot tubs, and even Finnish and infrared saunas. In addition, a steam cabin with an aromatherapy function is installed here.
Tracks
The skiing area of the Karpach resort is from 820 to 1350 meters. 17 trails are ready for use, some of them are illuminated in the evening. The most popular is the lift to the top of Kopa, 1,375 meters high, which serves the slopes: Jan 400 meters long and Euro – beginner level, Liczykrupa – difficult and Liczyrzepa 3,000 m long – only for professional skiers. Two lifts will take you to the 1,282-meter-high Zlotuvka mountain, the route from the mountain is 3,100 meters long and difficult in terms of level.
The routes are served by 7 lifts, 5 of which are rope lifts, and 2 are chairlifts.
Karpacz is perfect for both pros and beginners: there are 11 blue, 4 red and 2 black slopes.
In addition, there are opportunities for night and off-piste skiing, snowboarding and even cross-country skiing – the picturesque and comfortable “Komatova” track will surely appeal to lovers of such pastimes.
For beginners, this is generally one of the best places in Poland, and this is the best place for you to go to gain experience. There are a sufficient number of training slopes in Karpach, where there are rental points for the necessary ski equipment, as well as trained instructors who can teach a beginner the basics of skiing in a relatively short time.
The resort is located at an altitude of 480 to 885 meters and ranks second in popularity after the most popular ski resort of Zakopane. Even in the 19th century, this place was popular, and not only among the inhabitants of Poland. At cable car stations, there are not only ski equipment rental points, but also cafes, buffets, and bars. Those who don’t really like skiing can enjoy going down the toboggan runs (there are two toboggan runs in Karpach, 800 and 1065 meters long).
In the center of Karpacz is the Kolorowa sports and recreation center. This is an ideal place for beginner skiers. There are two tracks and two lifts. As in many other European ski resorts, problems with snow are solved with the help of snow cannons and preparations that allow the snow not to melt even at high temperatures.
Additional entertainment
In addition to skiing, fans of winter recreation will find many bars, restaurants, cafes and night clubs here.
For children there is a ski school with experienced instructors, and for those who did not have time to get their own equipment – rental points.
The town of cowboys, where you can ride horses, shoot a gun and even drink real whiskey, is of particular interest to guests of Karpacz.
Finally, for those who come to the resort in February, the administration organizes a very fun competition – the descent of the mountain “whatever you can do”.
City of gold and snow
Karpach is a picturesque town known since the 14th century as a village of gold seekers. It is located in the south-east of Poland, in the Karkonosze Mountains – the highest mountain massif in the Sudetenland. In these places, the spirit of the mountains – the giant Karkonosze – was empty, hence the name. Today, former gold mines have exciting underground tourist routes, uranium mines are home to hospitals, and Karpacz, located at the foot of Sniżka (1,603 m), the highest mountain peak in the Sudetenland, is considered one of the most attractive mountain resorts in Poland, despite the fact that , as people say, here and now you can meet the harmful Karkonosze… Karpach is a small town, only one street, and as long as 10 kilometers. It is divided into two parts: Karpach Dolny (Nizhny Karpach), where most of the hotels, boarding houses and restaurants are located, and Karpach Gurny (Upper Karpach), where there are rest houses. In the highest part, like a business card of the city, there is a unique chapel of the Vikings Vang, made without a single nail. Created in the 12th century, in 1844 it was transported in chests from Norway and restored in the Upper Karpacz. Everyone who enters is mesmerized by the magical runes that adorn the shrine. The Scandinavian Middle Ages captivates. And Karpach is a great starting point for hiking in the Karkonosze National Park. Six different (walking, cycling, horse riding, skiing) routes start directly from the Vang church, leading to Snezhka – the main goal of most tourists. Snezhka was the first European peak chosen for climbing. Created in the 12th century, in 1844 it was transported in chests from Norway and restored in the Upper Karpacz. Everyone who enters is mesmerized by the magical runes that adorn the shrine. The Scandinavian Middle Ages captivates. And Karpach is a great starting point for hiking in the Karkonosze National Park. Six different (walking, cycling, horse riding, skiing) routes start directly from the Vang church, leading to Snezhka – the main goal of most tourists. Snezhka was the first European peak chosen for climbing. Created in the 12th century, in 1844 it was transported in chests from Norway and restored in the Upper Karpacz. Everyone who enters is mesmerized by the magical runes that adorn the shrine. The Scandinavian Middle Ages captivates. And Karpach is a great starting point for hiking in the Karkonosze National Park. Six different (walking, cycling, horse riding, skiing) routes start directly from the Vang church, leading to Snezhka – the main goal of most tourists. Snezhka was the first European peak chosen for climbing. And Karpach is a great starting point for hiking in the Karkonosze National Park. Six different (walking, cycling, horse riding, skiing) routes start directly from the Vang church, leading to Snezhka – the main goal of most tourists. Snezhka was the first European peak chosen for climbing. And Karpach is a great starting point for hiking in the Karkonosze National Park. Six different (walking, cycling, horse riding, skiing) routes start directly from the Vang church, leading to Snezhka – the main goal of most tourists. Snezhka was the first European peak chosen for climbing.
