Many people wonder where the closest skiing from Krakow is. We have decided to put together a list of ski slopes near Krakow for a day trip close to the city. You will be able to get to these places quite quickly, given favourable road conditions. Here are the slopes and ski lifts near Krakow. Can you ski in Krakow? Where to ski in Krakow?
If you are wondering whether it is possible to ski in Krakow, the answer to this question is no. Krakow is not a city located in the mountains, there are no ski slopes in Krakow.
There are, however, ski resorts not far from Krakow. The nearest ones can be reached in just a few dozen minutes. Where can you go skiing from Krakow?
Podstolice SKI
You can also go skiing very close to Krakow in the small village of Podstolice. There are three ski lifts with lengths of 80 metres, 220 metres and 350 metres and quite short runs. The advantage is that it is close to the town centre. The ski station is approximately 18 kilometres (11 miles) from Krakow, i.e. within a 30-40 minute drive from the centre itself. This makes the small slope suitable for an afternoon ski trip from Krakow.
Szklana Góra SKI
Another suggestion suitable for a quick ski trip from Krakow even in the middle of the week is the small resort of Szklana Góra Ski in Harbutowice, about 35 kilometres (22 miles) from the centre of Krakow. The drive will take between 40-50 minutes. It is not a place for advanced skiers or snowboarders, but the less advanced may like it. The resort has a 950-metre-long piste and a small 100-metre-long piste for children.
Sports Arena Myślenice
The ski station located on Leśna Street in Myślenice is one of the places closest to Krakow. This also means that it is one of the more frequently visited, so especially in good weather with good conditions, you can expect a lot of people wanting to ski. The ski station is about 40 kilometres (25 miles) from the centre of Krakow itself, i.e. a 40 to 60-minute drive at most. The station located on the Chełm Mountain has a chairlift and several ski slopes.
Siepraw SKI
Another place that can be easily reached from Krakow is the Siepraw SKI Centre. It has four ski lifts with a length of 350, 350, 150 and 180 metres, as well as a 70-metre conveyor belt. The small resort is rather suitable for less advanced skiing enthusiasts. An advantage is the short distance from Krakow. The Siepraw SKI Centre is located approximately 27 kilometres (17 miles) from the city centre, i.e. within a 30-40 minute drive.
Kasina Ski&Bike Park
If you have a little more time at your disposal, it is worth considering a ski trip from Krakow to Kasina. The Kasina Ski&Bike Park resort is approximately 50 kilometres (31 miles) from the city centre, a 60-70 minute drive. The centre has three slopes with a length of 2.7 kilometres. There is a belief among skiers that it is better to come here late in the evening with your own equipment.
Wyciąg Narciarski w Skomielnej Czarnej
The ski lift in Skomielna Czarna is about 60 kilometres (36 miles) from the centre of Krakow, so about 60-70 minutes by car. Of course, if there are traffic jams on the notorious road known as Zakopianka, this time may be extended. The ski centre has one 700-metre-long piste and a 100-metre-long meadow. There is a platter lift on site. The disadvantage is the short opening hours. It is usually only open until 7 p.m., so check the exact opening hours before you go.
Wyciąg narciarski „U Żura”
About 70 kilometres from Krakow near the spa town of Rabka, there is a popular ski lift in Chabówka. There are two lifts on site – a 350-metre-long platter lift and a 100-metre-long rope lift. A place that will not satisfy the advanced, but is suitable for learning or for a quick trip for not very advanced skiers.
Stacja Narciarska Laskowa-Kamionna
At a similar distance, i.e. within 70 kilometres of Krakow but in a slightly different direction, is the Laskowa-Kamionna ski station. The station has four downhill runs, as well as three lifts – a chairlift with a length of 1550 metres (quite slow) and two platter lifts, the first with a length of 1260 metres and the second with a length of 240 metres. The length of the main red slope is 2,000 metres. Many people suggest that it is better to go before midday as it can get quite crowded in the afternoons.
Stacja Narciarska Czarny Groń
Not much further from Krakow – 73 kilometres (45 miles) from the city centre, i.e. within 80-100 minutes by car, is the Czarny Groń ski station. It is one of the better-rated ski stations in the Krakow region. Czarny Groń has two pistes with a length of 750 metres (red piste) and 1,300 metres (blue piste). There is also the 80-metre Penguin Glade and the Exercise Field of the same length. A 6-seat chairlift and a 4-seat chairlift with a length of 600 metres are in operation. It is worth remembering that the slope has a technical break between 4 and 6 pm.
Stacja narciarska Cieniawa-Ski
The last of our suggestions for a quick ski trip from Krakow requires spending a little more time getting there The Cieniawa-Ski resort is located 120 kilometres from the centre of Krakow, so about 2 hours by car. The ski station has 3 lifts with lengths of around 350, 500 and 50 metres. It is therefore suitable rather for less advanced skiers. The short opening hours are a disadvantage on site. They are usually only open until 8 p.m. so it is worth checking the specific opening hours before you go.
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