Poland Ski Resorts
Szklarska
Poreba offers one of the best skiing resorts in Poland. Situated
in the western part of the Karkonosze mountains, the town is mountain
chain's capital. The nearby Mt. Szrenica (1363 meters above sea
level) can be reached by chain lift starting from town's centre.
When in Szklarska Poreba, it is necessary to visit nearby
Sniezne
Kotly sanctuary with its over 100-meter high walls and 3
tiny, post-glacial mountain lakes.
The town itself is not a large, alpine-like mountain resort, but
a small town dedicated more to travellers requiring quiet and
peaceful holiday than to holiday partygoers.
6 ski lifts and 14 kilometers of runs, artificial snow and night
skiing possibilities await skiers every winter. Skiers of all
levels will find something for themselves. Experts will appreciate
tough FIS licenced run as well as the 4,5-kilometer long 'Lolobrygida'
runs. Beginners can improve their skills on the 1,5-kilometer
long 'Puchatek'. Skiers aiming at joining skiing with sun baths
shall definetely try the ski run at Hala Szrenicka. Three lifts
decrease time spent in queues. Evening skiing is also possible
in Szklarska Poreba. Every day between 6 and 10pm, the runs are
open and illuminated.
Nearby village of Jakuszyce offers great conditions for cross-coutry
and trace skiing passionates. Its Polana Jakuszycka is covered
with snow as long as until late March or early April, what makes
it Poland's top destination for cross-country skiing lovers. A
great cross-country event
Bieg Piastow (The Piast Dynasty
Ski Run) is held yearly on Polana Jakuszycka.
