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Zakopane, a city in Poland, one of the Winter Travel Destinations in Central Europe

After how many months were busy with the hustle and bustle of life, the time came. Coinciding with the Christmas and New Year holidays that are packed with winter break (winter break),
let's visit some cities in Poland. One of them is Zakopane. For some traveling lovers, the name Zakopane may be familiar or even have repeatedly set foot in the beautiful little town.

Suasana Zakopane di pagi hari (dok. pribadi)

Zakopane is a city on the southern tip of Poland. The city is close to the Slovak border and is located between the Tatra mountains and the Gubalowka hill. To get there, it takes about 2 hours drive using Flixbus or train from the city of Krakow.

There, there is only one bus station and one train station. depart by bus so that to get to the inn which is located in the middle of the city of Zakopane it takes 20 minutes to travel from Bus Station. at night and a fairly heavy snowfall at that time, it is better to choose to take a typical inter-city bus by paying 4 Zloty (16,000.00) per person.

When you arrive, you will feel hypnotized by the graceful and panoramic views of nature. The atmosphere is so calm, only the sound of birds chirping and the occasional mini European bus version of the sound.
Pemandangan malam hari dari atas villa (dok. pribadi)

Around him there are many inns (villas) with various designs, ranging from the lowest price to the highest.
With an economical bag, you can rent a villa named Pod Lasem with a large diameter consisting of 4 beds in one room for 174 Zloty per night. The price is quite affordable but in accordance with the facilities offered.
Unlike cities in Europe in general, Zakopane is even more quiet and calm. The beauty of the falling snowflakes adds to the aura of the beauty of the city which is flanked by hills and mountains.

After a peaceful night and can be used to eliminate fatigue, when the morning greeted you immediately rushed to the location that is said to be a favorite place for tourists from various parts of the world.
In Zakopane itself there are several choices of destinations that can be visited. Because there are too many tourist attractions, these are just a few places visited by two places namely Tatra National Park and Gubalowka hill. For travelers who prefer natural nuances, these two places must be included in your next vacation list.

Starting from the first destination, Tatra National Park is a National Park which according to history, the planning of the creation of this National Park has been initiated since the 19th century in 1925 through cooperation between countries namely Poland and Slovakia, because it is located in the border region of the two countries.Gerbang masuk Tatra National Park (dok. pribadi)


The plan was only realized in 1937 and formalized in 1947 and at the same time belonged to the whole state of Poland because the Polish authority is wider than Slovakia. Even so, in 1992 the National Park which has an area of ​​about 211.64 km2 (81.71 square miles) was designated as a transboundary biosphere by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization or commonly called UNESCO.
To enjoy the beauty of Tatra National Park, we have to pay an entrance ticket worth 5 Zloty. for those who are still students, bring a student card, get a 50% discount to 2.5 Zloty. This price applies to all groups of children and adults, both native and foreign.

In Tatra National Park, we can choose different spots, some go there for just a walk with family, some aim to visit the crater located at the end point of Tatra National Park, and not a few tourists who bring sky equipment.
Along the landscape of Tatra National Park there are beautiful treats that spoil the eyes. As far as the eye could see, what appeared was a vast snowfield surrounded by pine trees. Some choose to rent a horse and many choose to walk while enjoying the panorama around.
Peta penunjuk arah (dok. pribadi)

Padang salju (dok. pribadi)

When almost 2 hours drive around and capture some momentum in Tatra National Park, can to continue to the next destination. maybe it will feel less because you haven't got to the Tatra Crater, but this will be the reason why you should visit this place another time.
The second destination, Gubalowka hill. Located not too far from Tatra, Gubalowka hill is no less beautiful. The most interesting thing is, Gubalowka hill or Gubalowka tourist destination presents a sky sport activity which is much loved by tourists. Not only that, in this place there is also a cable car (raliway) that can be used to see the beautiful scenery around the hill.
Sungai yang hampir beku (dok. pribadi)

He cried again, to enjoy the views of the Gubalowka hill there is no entrance fee alias free rental. We only need to pay for a ticket if we want to try sky or railway sports only.
Another thing that must be tried is enjoying the sunset from the hill. If all this time in the tropics I just waited and enjoyed the sunset from the beach, now I feel a different atmosphere. Yups ... !! we can enjoy the beautiful sunset between the snowy hills.

Pemandangan dari atas Bukit Gubalowka (dok. pribadi)

When talking about which is more desirable between Tatra and Gubalowka, we feel that both of them offer their own sensations. Even some foreign tourists from Asia are also seen in this place. It was indeed very satisfying around the Gubalowka hill, playing snowballs, watching the sky show directly up to the cable car.

No wonder if Zakopane is dubbed as the popular winter city in Central Europe, because of its beautiful nature with a stunning mountain atmosphere. There is also clear river water flowing, as well as views of the hills that are almost frozen covered in snow. Very beautiful with a blend of white, green and blue.
The trip to Zakopane is a short but memorable adventure. Certainly hope to one day be able to return to this place with my dear ones.