Cradled in the Karkonosze Mountains, Karpacz is an idyllic resort town gracing south-western Poland. This destination is characterised by pristine backdrops – from scenic hiking trails to snow-laden peaks – calling upon adventurers and nature lovers.
Karpacz rests on the foothills of Śnieżka, the highest mountain in the Sudetes, towering above the beautiful Karkonosze National Park. If you’re here during winters, you can enjoy a range of activities, such as skiing and tobogganing. In summer months, you can set out on a hike through the alpine landscape. You can also walk the clear paths or take the Kopa Ski Lift, making your way to a disc-shaped observatory and a wooden chapel at the mountaintop. Another exciting attraction in this town is the Alpine Coaster, a year-round toboggan ride that allows you to slide downhill at a speed of 35 km/h.
While this Polish city revels in the beauty of its surrounding mountains, it also offers some impressive things to see. One such landmark is the Wang Church, a remarkable wooden church that was moved from Scandinavia to Karpacz and assembled without using any nails. You can also head to a hill that runs alongside the Łomnica river to witness a gravity-defying optical illusion of cars and bottles rolling uphill.
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| Most popular time to visit | October–December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
| Local currency | 10 zł = £1.94 |
| Language | Polish |
| Average weekend price | £68 per night |
| Average weekday price | £81 per night |
| Typical stay | 3 nights |
A great place for lovers of hiking in the mountains.
20 May 2024
A great place for lovers of hiking in the mountains. With a variety of trails, there is a trail for everyone's skill level. After the walk, you can go to the town center and have a snack in one of the huge number of cafes.
When we arrived at the hotel in the dark on Friday evening,...
6 November 2023
When we arrived at the hotel in the dark on Friday evening, November 3. we immediately had to pay the full amount of Euro 240,- without being able to see the room. Upon entering, it was a shock - the air in room 406 was very musty, we had to open the window, the curtains were dirty in many places from killed flies and mosquitoes, the wallpaper on the walls was scratched, the bedside tables were rickety, the bed was very small (we had ordered an extra big size bed). Instead, the two 85 cm wide single beds in the room were quite cracked. The hotel is generally in a shabby and neglected condition, everything is very worn, scratched, rickety, very old room equipment, the wardrobes in the room are cracked, the hotel has no elevator, dirty, old room cards, the reluctance of the receptionists. The room did not match any of the photos on the website or booking.com. The hotel does not have the specified number of stars - the level corresponds to a maximum of 3*, in which case the price is overpriced. Sample tourist trap. We complained on the spot (in English) that this place/room did not match the photos on booking com and we wanted a refund. The reception refused, saying that they would give us back a maximum of EUR 60. Outrageous. When we listed the obvious shortcomings and wanted them to look at the slaughterhouse with us, they were arrogant and offered to return half the amount, i.e. EUR 120. We didn't want to deal with them anymore and immediately left this place.
Excellent place with a very kind and accommodating host.
15 August 2023
Excellent place with a very kind and accommodating host. I really recommend this quite but cozy place. Brilliant is a the best way to describe it. The price is very reasonable and the views amazing. The apartment was very, very clean and the bed very comfortable.
Beautiful town, beautiful buildings, parks, many restaurants...
4 August 2023
Beautiful town, beautiful buildings, parks, many restaurants, shops, plenty of attractions for adults and children. Definitely go to Wang Church which is breathtaking both outside and inside. As for nature I recommend Krucze Skaly, Sniezka and mountain lake Maly staw. These were absolute top for me.
There are some amazing trips in the area around - Sniezska...
13 August 2022
There are some amazing trips in the area around - Sniezska Mountain, Karkonosze National Park, old mines. However, the town itself is crowded with tourists, full kitsch souvenirs, neon banners, slot machines etc. Parking places near the attractions are scarce - there are big parking lots near the valley station of the cable car, but they are not enough and they are overpriced - municipal parking costs 25 Zl per day but the "private" ones - open areas with a person collecting the fee but not doing anything useful - are 30 Zl or more. They even charge you for entering the national park - if you use the main entry paths, the smaller ones have no ticket desk.
Really nice if you want to hike up the mountain and take...
30 June 2022
Really nice if you want to hike up the mountain and take some beautiful pictures. The are different options to get to the top, so you don't have to hike if you don't wanna or can't. Views are amazing and Karpacz itself is also a nice mountain town with good restaurants, shops that work on Sunday and other pleasing stuff.
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