Skiing in Poland: where to spend ski holidays in Poland and where to learn to ski in Poland

When winter starts, you can start planning your ski adventure in Poland. And the best part is that you don’t need to drive for hours south of Poland, to the mountains! You can enjoy many ski slopes all over Poland, including in big cities.

What will you find in our post? Information about local small ski resorts within a relatively short distance from the biggest cities in Poland. They are perfect for children and adults who want to learn to ski, or for those looking to take a weekend ski break in Poland. The post also covers some of Poland’s most popular ski resorts for those planning winter holidays in Poland or seeking more advanced ski runs.

TABLE OF CONTESTS:

Zakopane area – the heart of the Polish Tatra Mountains

Poznań

Warsaw

Tri-City: Gdańsk, Gdynia, Sopot

Wrocław

Katowice area

Łódź 

Kraków

The town of Zakopane area

The town of Zakopane (located in southern Poland in the Tatra mountains, 100 km from the city of Kraków) is called “the winter capital of Poland” (in the area of Zakopane, there is the highest ski mountain in Poland and the most skiers and tourists visiting, especially during Christmas time and school breaks in Poland – January and February).

You will find there slopes for advanced skiers, children, and those who want to learn to ski with an instructor.

For tips on visiting Zakopane, check out our post The town of Zakopane – the heart of the Polish Tatra Mountains (how to get there, things to do).

Zakopane area – Kasprowy Wierch: the highest ski mountain in Poland

Kasprowy Wierch is the highest ski mountain in Poland. Mount Kasprowy Wierch (1,987 m a.s.l.) is 3 km from the center of Zakopane (you need to go to Kuźnice, where the cable car station is located) and offers steeper slopes, from challenging to easy ski routes. There are two ski runs from the top of Kasprowy Wierch: Gąsienicowa (with a four-person chairlift) and Goryczkowa (with a double chairlift). Both slopes are FIS homologated, and from both you can ski down to Kuźnice (and return to Zakopane or take the cable car up to Kasprowy).

At the top of Mount Kasprowy, you will find (besides the beautiful view of the Tatra Mountains) a restaurant, ski rental, and service shop.

At Mount Kasprowy, there is no artificial snow (the resort is entirely located within the Tatra National Park with strict environmental regulations, which is also the reason why some of the ski infrastructure hasn’t been modernized), so it happens that the ski slopes are closed (on the other hand, it happens that Kasprowy Wierch is open for skiing in early May!). You can check the snow conditions here, view the ski trail and route map here, and buy cable car tickets online here.

Zakopane area – Polana Szymoszkowa: with a hotel next to the ski slope

The ski resort Polana Szymoszkowa is located 2 km from the center of Zakopane. It can be an option for those looking for a hotel near the ski slope (Hotel Bachleda Kasprowy) or for those looking to learn to ski. There is a carpet ski lift for children and two chairlifts: a six-person cabin chairlift (the slope is over 1 300 m) and a chairlift for a shorter slope (400 m), perfect for beginners. You can book ski lessons for children or adults (contact information). Start early in the morning to avoid long lines!

Photo source: www.szymoszkowa.pl

Nosal: all runs and lifts for beginners

The Nosal Ski Training Centre (Centrum Szkoleń Narciarskich Nosal) is located 3,5 km from the center of Zakopane. Nosal offers five lift options (all for beginners at various stages of learning) and a variety of ski lessons for children and adults. On-site, you will find a ski/snowboard rental shop (including clothes).

Photo source: www.nosal.pl

Białka Tatrzańska: many kilometers of ski runs and many attractions for children, 20 km from Zakopane

Photo source: www.bialkatatrzanska.pl

Białka Tatrzańska is a picturesque village in the Tatra Mountains region (Podhale), 100 km from Kraków and 20 km from Zakopane. There are three main ski resorts: Kotelnica, Bania, and Kaniówka (connected), offering many attractions to children.

Kotelnica is the largest ski resort in the region, offering 14 kilometers of ski runs (including beginner slopes and FIS-homologated runs), several kilometers of cross-country trails, and a freestyle snowpark. You will find a ski school, ski and snowboard rental and service, and restaurants on-site.

Bania Ski & Fun is a ski resort located at the Bania Thermal Baths and the Bania Hotel, offering a range of family-friendly attractions. From Hotel Bania, skiers can go directly to the Bania Ski & Fun family area and the slopes of the Kotelnica Resort.

Kaniówka offers five lifts and five ski runs from 470 m to 65 m, all illuminated, artificially snowed, and groomed.

Malta Ski: skiing in the heart of the city of Poznań

Photo source: www.maltaski.pl

You don’t have to leave Poznań if you want to go skiing. Next to Malta Lake, you will find two slopes: the main one, 150 m (2 lifts – a chairlift and a platter/drag lift), and the small one, 30 m (a platter/drag lift). Open Monday – Friday 10 am – 9 pm; weekend 11 am – 6 pm. Closing times may change due to bad weather conditions. And if you would like to learn to ski, there are plenty of options for ski lessons and courses.

ChodzieSKI ski resort: just 70 km from the city of Poznań

The resort is located in the town of Chodzież, 70 km from Poznań. The ski slope is 132 m a.s.l. (350 meters of the ski run), with two lifts. On-site, there is a ski rental and ski school.

Photo source: www.chodzieski.com

Górka Szczęśliwicka: skiing in the heart of Warsaw

The ski slope on Górka Szczęśliwicka will be closed during the 2025/2026 season for major infrastructure renovations and modernization, including the replacement of lifts and the snowmaking system.

Skiing in Warsaw is possible! The Górka Szczęśliwicka ski slope is located in the center of Park Szczęśliwicki – the biggest (30 ha) park in the Ochota district of Warsaw. Location on Google map. It’s the highest hill in Warsaw, a 152 m slope called in Polish Górka Szczęśliwicka. The biggest attraction of Górka Szczęśliwicka is the ski slope. It’s a year-round artificial ski slope (the only year-round ski slope in Warsaw and the Mazowieckie Voivodeship). The height of the ski slope is 74.9 m, the run length is 227 m, and a plate lift and a chairlift are available.

Photo source: Aktywna Warszawa

The town of Kazimierz Dolny area: skiing and sightseeing

Photo source: www.stacjakazimierz.pl

Kazimierz Dolny ski resort (Stacja Narciarska Kazimierz Dolny) is located 3 km from the historic town of Kazimierz Dolny (in Lublin Voivodeship, about 150 km from Warsaw and 230 km from Łódź). It’s a nice option for a weekend break: ski and visit Kazimierz Dolny’s old market square or the castle tower (see our post with tips on visiting the town of Kazimierz Dolny).

Kazimierz Dolny ski resort offers six ski runs: 590 m, 470 m, 250 m, 210 m, a snowboarding route, and a carpet lift (110 m). You can book a ski lesson with an instructor (for children or adults).

Góra Kamieńsk ski resort: one-hour drive from Łódź and a two-hour drive from Warsaw 

Photo source: www.gorakamiensk.info

The Góra Kamieńsk ski resort is located 70 km from Łódź and 170 km from Warsaw. The ski resort is located on Mount Góra Kamieńska, an artificial mountain built from coal mine waste, offering a 4-person chairlift, two platter/drag lifts, and a 150 m carpet lift. The whole slope is illuminated, artificially snowed, and groomed. The longest ski run is 760 meters long. On-site, you will find restaurants, a ski rental, and a ski school (cash only!).

Łysa Góra: skiing in the city of Sopot

Photo source: www.lysa-gora.pl

The ski slope in Sopot (286 m) is located on Mount Łysa Góra (110 m a.s.l.). The hill is illuminated, groomed, and artificially snowed. From the top, you can enjoy panoramic views of Gdansk and Sopot.

Ośrodek Narciarski Koszałkowo – Wieżyca: just 40 km from Gdańsk

Photo source: www.wiezyca.pl

The resort is located in the Kaszuby region, 40 km from Gdańsk, offering two slopes (300 m and 150 m), eight ski lifts, two carpet lifts, snow tubing, ski rentals and service, ski schools, and restaurants. The slopes are covered with artificial snow and illuminated after dark.

Zieleniec Ski Arena: one of the biggest ski resorts in Poland, 70 km from Wrocław

Photo source: www.zieleniec.pl

Zieleniec is one of Poland’s largest ski resorts, located 70 km from Wrocław and 200 km from Katowice. It offers 23 km of ski runs (the longest one: 2 800 m), 22 runs with artificial lighting until 9 pm, 29 ski lifts (including carpet lifts for children and beginners), and many options of skiing classes for children and adults.

Przełęcz Sokola ski resort: located in the mountains, called the most mysterious mountain range in Poland

Photo source: www.przeleczsokola.pl

Przełęcz Sokola is located at an altitude of 754 m a.s.l. in the Sowie Mountains (Góry Sowie) in southwestern Poland, 80 km from Wrocław. It offers four ski runs totaling 2400 m, a ski school, and ski rentals.

Czarna Góra ski resort: 20 ski runs, advertised as a clean air zone

Photo source: www.czarnagora.pl

Czarna Góra ski resort is located in the Sudetes / Sudety Mountains, 120 km from Wrocław, 220 km from Katowice, and 290 km from Kraków, offering 20 ski runs (six lifts, three cable cars, and four carpet lifts) for both advanced skiers and beginners. The resort includes four hotels/aparthotels. The ski runs are FIS-approved, groomed twice daily, and equipped with a modern snowmaking system and lighting, enabling night skiing. The resort advertises that it is in the clean air zone (all facilities are at the required height).

Katowice area – Sosnowiec: no need to go to the mountains to ski

Photo source: www.mosir.sosnowiec.pl

In Sosnowiec (Górka Środulska), you will find two lifts on a small slope and one on a large one, a ski school, and ski rental and service. The hill was created as part of a post-mining revitalization program.

Cisowa ski resort: skiing 60 km from Katowice and 60 km from Kraków

Photo source: www.cisowa.pl

Cisowa is located 60 km from Kraków and 60 km from Katowice, offering two ski runs (700 m and 550 m) – illuminated, artificially snowed, and groomed. On-site, there is also a ski rental service and ski school. The resort is located between Kraków and Częstochowa, along the “Eagles’ Nests Trail” (Szlak Orlich Gniazd), which leads to 25 medieval castles.

Podstolice ski resort: skiing just 20 km from Kraków

Photo source: www.podstolice-ski.pl

Podstolice advertises itself as “the ski resort closest to Kraków” (20 km away). They offer three lifts and four runs, totaling 1.3 km. All runs are artificially snowed and lit. On-site, you will also find a ski rental and service, a ski school, a restaurant, and a mini zoo.

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