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Skiing in Karpacz

Town at the foot of Śnieżka. The Ski Arena climbs to the Kopa (1,377 m): 5.75 km of runs, plus fourteen small family slopes in town.

⛷️ 5.75 km🚡 9 lifts
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Karpacz at a glance

up to 1,377 mSki area altitude
5.75 kmAdvertised runs8.5 km mapped
9Lifts
  • Ideal for
  • Beginners: wide, easy runs, kids’ magic carpet
  • Skiing and walking to the Śnieżka, 1 hour from the Kopa
  • Weekend trip from Wrocław, 120 km away
  • Less suitable if
  • Big ski area: 5.75 km of runs at the Ski Arena
  • Modest altitude: summit at 1,377 m
Wang Church and its bell tower under snow, Karpacz Górny, December 2014
Wang Church covered in snow, Karpacz, January 2019
Wang Church covered in snow, Karpacz, January 2019
Frosted St Lawrence Chapel on the summit of Śnieżka (Karpacz municipality), December 2014
St Lawrence Chapel on the summit of Śnieżka in the snow, December 2007
Snow-covered houses in Karpacz, Karkonosze ridge in the background

Weather, snow and webcams in Karpacz

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MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.

📷 Top of the Zbyszek chairlift📷 Bottom of the Liczykrupa chairlift📷 Karpacz

Snow report · Avalanche bulletin

Where to stay in Karpacz

Foot of the Kopa

Olimpijska street, car park and start of the Zbyszek chairlift

Skiers with a car
See accommodation →

Centre

1 km pedestrian street, restaurants, tourist office

Car-free
See accommodation →

Karpacz Górny

Upper district, Wang Church and the small Pod Wangiem resort

Families
See accommodation →

Płóczki

The oldest and quietest part of town

Quiet
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Recommended hotels for your budget

Budget

Karolinka ★★
Hotel Belweder ★★
Kolorowa ★★

Comfort

Hotel Vivaldi ★★★77 m from the slopes
Hotel Greno ★★★156 m from the slopes
Hotel Konradówka ★★★
Hotel Nowa Ski ★★★

Upscale

Hotel Gołębiewski ★★★★154 m from the slopes
Hotel Alpejski ★★★★
🏨 All accommodation in Karpacz

What to do in Karpacz besides skiing

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Walking up ŚnieżkaPaved trail from the Kopa, a little over an hour
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Cross-country skiingDroga Chomontowa (7 km) and a 2.5 km loop
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Aquapark TropikanaPools at the Gołębiewski hotel, open to everyone
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Wang ChurchWooden church brought from Norway in 1842

Karpacz piste map and ski area

Runs
advancedKopa, run N11,500 m and 400 m vertical drop from the Kopa, Zbyszek chairlift
beginnerLiczykrupa and Jan900 m and 750 m, easy and wide, for learning
intermediateEuro and Grosik700 m for intermediate skiers, 1,000 m for good skiers
beginnerZłotówka850 m, easy and wide, near the Strzecha Akademicka hut

Beginners: Liczykrupa and Jan, easy · Kubuś magic carpet of the ski school · 14 family slopes

OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map

Ski rental and lessons in Karpacz

No Skiset: two local rental shops · ski kit from 80 zł a day

Ski lessons and schools

Karpacz Szkoła Narciarstwa i Snowboarduindependent schoolRecommended by Karpacz Ski Arena, with rentalSki-Sport Wakorindependent schoolRecommended by the resort; rental on site
Lessons (2026-2027 season)Price
3-day course (2 hours a day), 1 person950 zł
3-day course, 2 people (per person)550 zł
Private lesson 1 hour, 1 person180 zł

40 m Kubuś magic carpet, reserved for the ski school, at the bottom of Karpacz Ski Arena. · Booked less than 24 hours ahead, the lesson costs more (“express” rate).

When to ski in Karpacz

Best time: January and February

NovArtificial snow, skiing rare
DecOpening depends on snow
JanHigh season
FebHigh season, school holidays
MarLow season, reduced prices
AprEnd of season depends on snow

Getting to Karpacz

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TrainKarpacz station · 18 min from Jelenia Góra
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CarWrocław 120 km, about 2 hours (A4, roads 5 and 3)
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PlaneWrocław airport · the city is 120 km away
✈️ Compare flights🚗 Rent a car

On site

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ParkingTown car parks: 8 zł an hour, 40 zł a day; no. 7 on Olimpijska street, at the chairlift.
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ShuttlesNo municipal ski bus announced; trains and buses to Jelenia Góra.
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HealthMedical centre, ul. Konstytucji 3 Maja 71 (Mon-Fri 8am-6pm); emergencies: 112.
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Tourist officeInformacja Turystyczna Karpacz
ul. Konstytucji 3 Maja 25, 58-540 Karpacz

Where to eat and unwind in Karpacz

Après-ski happens in the centre, on the pedestrian street Konstytucji 3 Maja

Restaurants in the resort

regional cooking
Dwór Liczyrzepy

Traditional recipes with no preservatives, kids’ corner

📍 ul. Obrońców Pokoju
restaurant
Pod 5

“Closest to Śnieżka”, terrace, open lunch and dinner

📍 Karpacz Górny
pizzeria
Amore Mio

Pizzeria on the pedestrian street Konstytucji 3 Maja

📍 Centre
guesthouse and restaurant
Gościniec Nad Potokiem

Guesthouse and restaurant Budka za Rogiem, family atmosphere

📍 Centre (ul. Mostowa)
bar
Bar Na Kopie

Bar at the foot of the Zbyszek chairlift, ul. Turystyczna 4

📍 Foot of the Kopa

Mountain restaurants

🍽️ Strzecha Akademicka · Near the Złotówka drag lift🍽️ Dom Śląski · Between the Kopa and Śnieżka🍽️ Schronisko Nad Łomniczką · Red trail to Śnieżka

Spa and relaxation

swimming pool
Aquapark Tropikana (Hotel Gołębiewski)

Pools and water play, open to non-residents too

thermal baths
Termy Cieplickie

Thermal pools in Jelenia Góra-Cieplice

Similar resorts

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SzczyrkResortKrystyna W., CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

🇵🇱 Szczyrk

⛷️ nearly 40 km · 460 – 600 m
ZakopaneResortPhoto Sylwia Bartyzel / Pexels

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⛷️ 13.7 km
Białka TatrzańskaResortlzur, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

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⛷️ 20 km
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⛷️ 123 km · 745 m
Zell am See-KaprunResortMatlcommons, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

🇦🇹 Zell am See-Kaprun

⛷️ 138 km · 757 m
KitzbühelResortHeribert Pohl, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

🇦🇹 Kitzbühel

⛷️ 233 km · 762 m
Bad GasteinResortDethwatch at Dutch Wikipedia, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons

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⛷️ 142 km · 630 m

Frequently asked questions

When do the runs open in Karpacz?

Opening depends on snow: the season usually runs from late December to Easter, starting with the Liczykrupa run.

How much is a lift pass in Karpacz?

Karpacz Ski Arena publishes its prices before opening. The pass includes entry to Karkonosze National Park. For pedestrians, the Zbyszek chairlift costs 95 zł return in high season.

Is Karpacz suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Liczykrupa (900 m) and Jan (750 m) runs are described as easy and good for learning, the ski school has its Kubuś magic carpet, and the town has fourteen family slopes.

Can you get to Karpacz without a car?

Yes: trains link Jelenia Góra to Karpacz in about 18 minutes, and buses serve Jelenia Góra and Wrocław. To reach the runs, you then walk up to Olimpijska street.

Can you walk up to Śnieżka from the runs?

From the top of the Zbyszek chairlift, on the Kopa (1,377 m), a paved trail leads to Śnieżka (1,603 m) in a little over an hour, via the Dom Śląski hut.

Do you have to pay for entry to the national park?

No, if you have a Karpacz Ski Arena ticket or pass: it includes the Karkonosze National Park fee.

Sources and method

Resort profile: karpaczskiarena.pl, pl.wikipedia.org, karpacz.pl
Season: karpaczskiarena.pl
Lift passes: karpaczskiarena.pl
Contact details: wikidata.org
Getting there: karpacz.pl, karpaczskiarena.pl
Rental and schools: karpaczskiarena.pl, karpacz.net.pl
Restaurants: karpacz.pl
Ski holidays: snowtrex.fr
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Britta Beck, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Aneta Pawska, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Macmdz, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Aneta Pawska, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · MyViewPL, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Kostiantyn, Pexels.

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