The most popular area for skiing in Poland is the southern region of the country. The most popular ski resort is Zakopane, which is situated in a close distance to Krakow. The best snow conditions are between January and late April. Among offered slopes you should visit:

- Kasprowy Wierch (1 985 m). To reach the top you have to use the cable car, that was built in 1936 and is divided into two parts. It takes about twenty minutes to go up and offers you a beautiful journey with magnificent view over the whole area. On the top you can choose between two long slopes, each one with its own chairlift. If you choose Hala G±siennicowa, you will discover a mild terrain, usually very sunny and calm. Hala Goryczkowa is an area for more advanced skiers. It begins with a very steep slope, later becomes more mild, but still is very demanding.

- Nosal. It is probably the best place for more advanced skiers, and also the most sure one - it's equipped with a snow-making facilities, so you don't have to worry about the snow conditions. You will find one chairlift and few T-bars there. It is a FIS (International Ski Federation) certified slope, to hold Slalom and Giant Slalom. Nosal is one of the most crowded places, especially during weekends. It is a good idea to start skiing on Nosal in the early morning hours.

- Gubałówka. It is a much more gentler slope that can be reached by funicular. It is south-facing, so it offers skiers sunny weather and a nice sun tan.

- Among other places to ski in Zakopane there are: Butorowy Wierch, Bukowina Tatrzańska, Białka.

But skiing in Poland it's not just Zakopane. A very good ski resort can be found in Krynica - a famous Polish health resort. Here you can choose from a wide range of slopes:

- Jaworzyna Krynicka. You can reach the top with a new cable car - the longest and the most modern in Poland. You can choose one of the four slopes, the longest one of 2,5 km.

- Słotwiny. A really well developed ski complex, offers 8 tracks to choose from, artificial snow, lighting in the evening, and many bars to relax after skiing.

Another possibility for skiers is Szczyrk. The national team trains here, but it also a great place for snowboarders. Szczyrk offers you all kinds of skiing possibilities - you can choose from 26 lifts and lines.

In Szklarska Poręba you have a variety of 15 lifts. Karpacz is the place for those who fancy alpine-skiing. The village is a well known holiday destination with all you need to go back home fully satisfied with your holiday.