Ski
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Kasprowy Wierch
GubaÅówka
Nosal
BiaÅka TatrzaÅska
Bukowina TatrzaÅska
Butorowy Wierch
Polana Szymoszkowa
Many of these activities aren't in the centre Zakopane itself. However, minibuses, leaving when full, depart from different points in Zakopane all day. Most minibuses leave from the front of the train station. The same system works to return hikers/skiers to Zakopane. Expect to pay about 3.50 zÅ each for the minibus around 1 euro.
hike
It's worth buying a map of the area if you're going hiking. Most likely you will be hiking in Tatra National Park (http://www.tpn.pl/en). Be aware that as it is a National Park special rules apply - don't be loud, leave any garbage or disturb animals. Maps are sold by the tourist office 17 Kosciuszki St., telephone: 01820 12211, down the hill, on your left, just before getting to the bus stop and cross roads Krupowki St. and Kosciuszki St. in the centre of town. They'll also give suggested routes, based on the latest weather forecasts and your fitness and equipment.
The maps are very tourist-friendly, with the "difficultly levels" for different paths marked: possibly slightly patronising for seasoned hikers. People have been seen trying to get prams up steep paths from Zakopane into the mountains. The pram symbol for the 'easy' paths is taken too literally. All the paths marked on the map are well maintained by the government. Note: you will have to pay a small entrance fee. The fee is 4 PLN 2 PLN for students and school kids.
Whichever route you plan to take, it is advised you dress warmly and bring spare waterproof clothes and water. Put the clothes in a plastic bag in your backpack, to keep them dry in case of a rain. Even midsummer it can hail for an whole day in the mountains! Remember you are already at 1000m, although it doesn't feel like it.