The small town of Ustrzyki Dolne is considered the real capital of the Bieszczady Mountains, the easternmost group of the Polish Carpathians.

The ski resort of Ustrzyki Dolne lies on the route of the so-called small and large bypass routes in the Bieszczady Mountains and is an excellent base for traveling around the Bieszczady Mountains. The town of the same name, the resort town of Ustrzyki Dolne, is the capital of the Bieszczady Mountains and has about 10 thousand inhabitants. This town is located in the valley of the Stwenz River, the only one in Poland that flows into the Black Sea.

The climate here is frosty and snowy, so the area is best suited for fans of active winter recreation, and the location of the town allows you to indulge in your favorite entertainment almost until spring.

On the northern side, Ustzhyka borders the slopes of the Kamenna Lavorta mountain, on the southern side – the slopes of Hromadzyn. In total, approximately 600 km of hiking and cycling trails have been laid in the vicinity.

Ski tours to Ustrzyki Dolne are popular and easily organized from Ukraine, as the winter resort itself is located just 10 km from the Ukrainian-Polish border, in the protected area of the Polish Carpathians (Beskids), where, amidst untouched nature and in ideal climatic conditions, you can enjoy the mountain air and actively spend your winter vacation.

One of the main advantages of the resort of Ustrzyki Dolne is its reasonable prices, thanks to which you can relax here without harming your own budget.

How to get there

The distance from Warsaw to the resort is about 330 km, but the most convenient way to get here is via Ukrainian (130 km) by your own transport or by bus.

Where to stay

The infrastructure of the town allows guests to stay in large hotel complexes, small boarding houses or in the private sector.

Zajazd Bieszczadzka Ostoja

Zajazd Bieszczadzka Ostoja is located in the quiet village of Chorzów. The rooms offer a beautiful view of the Bieszczady Mountains. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

All rooms at Zajazd Bieszczadzka Ostoja are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Each room has a bathroom with a shower.

The guest house has two large terraces with mountain views. The garden features a playground. The on-site restaurant serves traditional regional and Polish cuisine. Guests can also visit the café.

Zajazd Bieszczadzka Ostoja is located 6 km from Ustrzyki Dolny and 20 km from Lake Solina.

Przystań Gromadzyń

Przystań Gromadzyń is located in Ustżyki Dolny, 700 metres from Wik-Talerżykowy and 6 km from Lavorta Ski Lift. It offers accommodation with a garden, free WiFi and free private parking. There is a shared kitchen and barbecue facilities at the property. The guest house offers family rooms.

The rooms at the guest house are equipped with a private bathroom. You can enjoy garden views from the rooms.

At Przystań Gromadzyń you will find a terrace. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ustżyki Dolny, like skiing and cycling.

Villa Stasia

Willa Stasia is located in Ustżyki Dolni. It offers a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking is available at an additional cost.

The guest house offers a children’s playground. The area is popular for skiing, and bike hire is available at Villa Stasia.

Arłamów is 32 km from the accommodation, while Polańczyk is 21 km away.

Hotel Laworta 3-star hotel

The Laworta Hotel is located in the town of Ustrzeki Dolny, popular among tourists among the picturesque Bieszczady Mountains. Guests can use the sauna and gym free of charge.

The spacious, carpeted rooms are decorated in a classic style and feature a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Free Wi-Fi is available.

Guests can enjoy home-cooked meals at the hotel’s restaurant, which specialises in Polish cuisine. The Laworta’s staff can arrange kayaking, cycling and boat cruises. Guests can play billiards for free or rent a tennis court for a surcharge.

Ustříky Dolny Train Station is 2 km away, and an indoor swimming pool is 600 metres from the hotel. Free private parking is available on site.

Slopes

The resort has 11 slopes served by 9 ski lifts.

Ustrzyki Dolne is ideal for beginner skiers and the youngest skiers, as most of the trails here are of easy and medium difficulty.

Resort Map

Each of them passes through beautiful coniferous forests, allowing you to enjoy picturesque natural landscapes. In addition, the resort is extremely attractive for snowboarders and beginner skiers – experienced instructors will quickly teach everyone the intricacies of alpine skiing.

Technical specifications

Trails: total – 11 pcs

Blue – 1 pc
Red – 9
Black – 1 pc

Number of lifts: total – 9

Ski-pass

1 day (from 9.00 to 17.00 or from 14.00 to 21.00) – 11.50 – 14.00

In addition, the resort operates a “point” system of paying for lifts. The cost of one lift is from 5 to 40 points. 10 points = 1 zloty (25 cents).

1 euro = 3.9 Polish zlotys

Additional entertainment

Ustříky Dolny offers a huge selection of entertainment for those who want to relax from the hustle and bustle and breathe in the healing mountain air.

Here you can visit the indoor swimming pool “Dolphin”, children’s pool, sauna, solarium, gym, massage room, professional billiard table “Prymus Sport”, billiards “Mini Pool”, darts, sports equipment store. On the second floor there are cafes with a panorama of the pool, an internet cafe, a phytobar. Lifeguards are constantly on duty. There are also restaurants, bars with national cuisine, discos. There is an opportunity to ride horses (on a sleigh or on horseback).