Yes, Poland. Don’t knock it. Zakopane, at the foot of the Tatras ... estimating that one in every five or six ski holidays always ends up bereft of the white stuff. Maks, the chap in charge ...

Zakopane’s high mountains, ski resorts, thermal baths ... The word to add to your dictionary while looking for places to eat in Poland is ‘karczma’. These venues serve traditional Polish ...

My ski lesson is taking place just outside Zakopane, in Poland’s Tatra Mountains. The sorry state of the pound meant a ski holiday in the Alps was out this year, but Poland (and its zloty ...

Despite being a prime Polish winter sports location with a rich Highlander culture, the low-key town of Zakopane remains gloriously off most international skiers' radars. In the middle of an 11 ...

Zakopane is also famous for its winter sports offerings - especially skiing - which makes it a popular winter destination ... Amsterdam or Dubai. As Poland forms part of the European Union, you will ...

Zakopane’s rival for the title of winter sport capital of Poland was Worochta (now in Ukraine). Alongside Jaremcza, Worochta was the most popular winter vacation site in the Eastern Carpathians during ...

Hidden deep in the mountains of Poland is this charming tourist paradise packed with stunning scenic views and many kinds of ...

In Europe, east means cheap, especially if you’re after a European ski holiday. Zakopane best exemplifies Poland’s underground reputation as a go-to spot for winter sports. This vast area has ...

Kamil Stoch, a three-time Olympic ski jumping champion and the most recent man to sweep the individual golds at one Games, ...

Born in Zakopane, a jewel of the Carpathian Mountains ... becoming a Nordic skier and rising to join the esteemed SNPTT ski club, Poland’s first ski club, founded in 1907. His talent on the ...

WARSAW, Poland -- Polish world-class ski jumper Andrzej Stekala began the ... In 2021, he also won an individual bronze medal in a World Cup in Zakopane, Poland.