Where to go skiing in Poland? The 10 best ski resorts

Are you just starting your adventure with winter sports? Winter break is a great time to go skiing. There is a giant selection of ski slopes for beginners in Poland, and you can find ski schools practically everywhere. Where should you go skiing and snowboarding? Below you will find a complete list of ski resorts in Poland for beginners. 

Are you seeking a place for beginners? Szklarska Poręba is an excellent choice—a modern ski resort with a ski school and ski equipment rentals. The main attractions of Szklarska Poręba are the Karkonosze slopes with trails of varying difficulty and winter landscapes.

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For beginners, we also recommend Białka Tatrzańska, which has twice been named the best ski resort in Poland. The local ski slopes offer excellent conditions for skiing, and you can access the ski complexes with a single Tatry Super Ski ski pass. One of the most interesting attractions of Białka Tatrzańska is Termy Bania, a complex of indoor and outdoor pools with thermal water. 

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The ski resort in Tylicz is located near Krynica-Zdrój. It offers excellent conditions for winter sports and is an ideal place for skiers and snow enthusiasts. Here you will find modern ski lifts, ski schools for those who are just beginning their adventure with winter sports, and equipment rentals.

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Kasprowy Wierch or Szczyrk? Poland has no shortage of ski slopes suitable for all skill levels—there is something for everyone here. If you are looking for inspiration for your next skiing trip, below you will find a list of the best ski slopes in Poland for advanced skiers.

Zakopane is the first ski resort that comes to mind when talking about winter holidays in Poland. If you go there in January, you can even cheer on the ski jumpers during the World Cup! Planning to go skiing? Take the cable car up Kasprowy Wierch and admire the beautiful panorama of the Tatra Mountains before you really get going.

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Zieleniec Sport Arena is the largest ski resort in the country. It is distinguished by its Alpine-like climate with 40 ski runs, 32 of which are illuminated slopes, available for use after dark. Do you like cross-country skiing? Zieleniec in Duszniki-Zdrój is a place worth visiting for skiing, also because of its excellent cross-country trails.

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If you don't know where to go skiing in Poland, the ski resort in Szczyrk has recently undergone a major transformation. With a single ski pass, it offers a total of 40 km of slopes, 12 lifts, and a floodlit ski slope. If your main plan is to have fun on the slopes in winter, Szczyrk seems to be the perfect choice.

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Ski Arena Szrenica is a paradise for skiers. Diverse slopes with a total length of over 12 kilometers, including the famous 2-kilometer-long black slope “Śnieżynka,” await those who appreciate challenges. The upper station of the ski lift offers breathtaking views of the Karkonosze Mountains, and the infrastructure will ensure your comfort and safety.

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Are you searching for a place to ski with your family? Below you will find great places offering free buses to take skiers to the slopes, ski kindergartens, ski schools, chairlifts, and ski equipment rentals. Sounds good? Book ski lessons at one of the following ski resorts in Poland.

Are you interested in ski resorts that cater to families with children? The Jaworzyna Krynicka ski resort attracts more than just winter sports enthusiasts during the season—you can ski down the slopes of Jaworzyna, ride down Poland's longest toboggan run, or take a sleigh ride through the surrounding forests. Your children will definitely appreciate it!

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Apart from the fact that Murzasichle has well-prepared ski slopes, you can also go ice skating, take a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the Tatra National Park, or go snowmobiling or dog sledding. It is probably the best place to ski in Poland if you plan to spend your vacation with the whole family.

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Czarna Góra offers as many as 14 km of slopes and 5 glades where children can learn to ski, go sledding, and play in the snow. You will also find a ski school, toboggan runs, a chairlift, T-bar lifts, and a ski kindergarten for the youngest visitors. The slopes of Czarna Góra also offer the fastest chairlift in Poland, moving at a speed of 6 m/s.

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Are you dreaming of an active outdoor vacation? Poland will surprise you with many great cross-country skiing trails. Head to Kotelnica Białczańska in Podhale, Polana Jakuszycka in Lower Silesia, or the Sowie Mountains and the Jugowska Pass. If you are looking for something closer to Warsaw, we invite you to the Kampinos Forest.