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The 15 Best Thermal Baths in Zakopane & the Tatras

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Geothermal water runs under the whole Podhale basin, and the pools at Chocholow and Bukowina are open into the night. The 15 below are compared on transfer from Krakow, how long you get in the water and what else the day includes.

Krakow–Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka - Highlander cheese and vodka in Witów
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Krakow–Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka

1.Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,720 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $54Our pick

Spend 11 to 12 hours traveling from Krakow into the Tatra Mountains. Ride the Gubałówka funicular, explore Zakopane, taste Highlander cheese and regional alcohol, then relax at Chochołów Baths. English-speaking guides such as Bart, Mirek, Simon, Niko, and Haroune are praised for clear communication and good organisation.

“Our tour guide Haroune was brilliant. The trip itself was amazing and i couldn’t recommend it highly enough!”

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Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Chocholow Hot Baths and Cable Car - The journey from Krakow to the wooden villages
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Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Chocholow Hot Baths and Cable Car

2.Zakopane Tour with Chocholow Hot Baths and Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,463 reviews · from $51

Travel from Krakow to Chochołów and Zakopane with a live English-speaking guide, tasting Highlander cheese and regional vodka along the way. Ride the Gubałówka funicular, enjoy free time on Krupówki Street, then relax for three hours at Chochołowskie Thermal Baths. Guides such as Kamil, Olaf, Michal, and Niko are praised for clear instructions and friendly help.

“Very well organised and the events planned were fun. Kamil, our guide, was unbelievably helpful and was even handing out advice for the rest of our trip in Krakow. We did not feel left in the dark at any point and Kamil guided us every step of the way and you also had the freedom to explore as and when you wanted.”

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Krakow: Zakopane, Thermal Springs, Cable Car, Local Tasting - Starting early from Krakow
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Krakow: Zakopane, Thermal Springs, Cable Car, Local Tasting

3.Zakopane, Thermal Springs, Cable Car, Local Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,419 reviews · 11 hours · from $16

This 11-hour Krakow day trip combines Chochołów’s wooden houses, smoked oscypek and Polish vodka tasting, Zakopane’s Krupówki Street, a funicular ride to Gubałówka, and 2.5 hours at Chochołów Thermal Baths. You’ll travel in a small group with an English-speaking guide such as Julia, Kamil, Daniel, or Kacper.

“A fantastic day out. Kacpero our driver and guide was excellent and gave us excellent advice and information. Just so People know it was only a small taxi with 6 of us in which I was a little unsure of at the beginning but we all soon got to know each other and all had a great day. I had also heard a rumour that the thermal baths were all naked - but this was not the case - which was a big relief to me . I would thoroughly recommend the trip.”

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Krakow: Zakopane & Hot Springs Tour with Cable Car & Pickup - Chochołów and the Goral wooden houses
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Krakow: Zakopane & Hot Springs Tour with Cable Car & Pickup

4.Zakopane & Hot Springs Tour with Cable Car & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,837 reviews · from $51

Spend 11 hours exploring the Podhale region from Krakow. Visit Chochołów’s wooden houses, taste oscypek and local alcohol, ride the Gubałówka funicular, enjoy free time on Krupówki Street, then relax in Chocholowskie thermal baths. Guides such as Joanna and Adam are praised for clear information and helpful local tips.

“I had the absolute pleasure of experiencing a tour of Zakopane led by Joanna, and I must say she is the most bubbly, cheerful, and knowledgeable guide I have ever encountered. This was actually my second time with Joanna, and once again, she went above and beyond to make the experience truly unforgettable. Her enthusiasm and deep understanding of the area brought the trip to life, making every moment engaging and informative. Joanna’s warmth and helpfulness made us feel completely at ease, and her passion for Zakopane shone through in every detail she shared. I cannot recommend her highly enough for anyone looking to explore this beautiful region with a…”

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Krakow: Zakopane Cable Car, Vodka, Cheese & Hot Springs Tour - The road from Krakow to the Tatras
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Krakow: Zakopane Cable Car, Vodka, Cheese & Hot Springs Tour

5.Zakopane Cable Car, Vodka, Cheese & Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,832 reviews · 11 hours · from $26

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with local guides such as Margaret or Oliwier, stopping at Chochołów for smoked sheep cheese and vodka. Ride the Gubałówka cable car, explore Krupówki, then spend three hours at Terma Bania’s sulfur-rich pools. Pickup, transport, tickets, and tastings are included.

“A brilliant day. Thank you to the tour guides - they were excellent. Highly recommend this trip!”

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Krakow to Zakopane: Funicular, Tasting and Thermal Baths Day Trip - Chochołów and the timber homes of Podhale
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Krakow to Zakopane: Funicular, Tasting and Thermal Baths Day Trip

6.Krakow to Zakopane: Funicular, Tasting and Thermal Baths Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,189 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $53

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with transport, a live English or Spanish guide, a Gubałówka funicular ride, highlander cheese and vodka tasting, Krupówki free time, and three hours at Chocholowskie Thermal Baths. Guides such as Cyprian and Filip have led this route, so service may vary.

“Zakopane is a tour where we were able to taste delicious cheese, see the mountains from above, and enjoy hot springs. Philip is a very friendly and patient guide, and the tour was excellent. Highly recommended!”

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Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Pickup - Pickup in Krakow and the drive south
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Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Pickup

7.Zakopane Tour with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 904 reviews · from $51

This 11-hour Krakow day trip combines Chochołów’s wooden homes and Highland cheese tasting with Zakopane’s Krupówki Street, a Gubałówka funicular ride, and 2.5 hours at Chochołów Thermal Baths. English-speaking guides such as Michael, Stan, Peter, and Maciek have led departures, though the guide is assigned on the day.

“Absolutely amazing day out, loved everything about it. Some amazing scenery, the snow on the ground made it look magical. The only thing that annoyed us was... On the paperwork it told us pick up was 9am ,and to wait in hotel lobby by 8.45am. We went to the hotel lobby early... then I had a message from the tour guide telling us the departure time was actually at 8.45 not the meeting time. The message was sent earlier, but I didn't receive the message until then. So had a fast walk to the pick up point, he text to say he was still waiting for us . We wasn't…”

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Krakow: Zakopane Tour, Thermal Springs, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup - Starting from Krakow between 8 and 9 a.m.
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Krakow: Zakopane Tour, Thermal Springs, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup

8.Zakopane Tour, Thermal Springs, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 856 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $54

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with an English-speaking guide, visit wooden Chochołów, taste oscypek and vodka, ride the Gubałówka funicular, enjoy free time on Krupówki Street, then spend 2.5 hours at Chocholowskie Thermal Baths. Hotel pickup and return transport are included.

“fantastic great guide fabulous day out well worth the money would highly recommend it to anyone looking to do a trip”

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Krakow: Zakopane & Hot Springs Tour with Cable Car (Hotel Pickup) - Two hours along Krupowki Street
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Krakow: Zakopane & Hot Springs Tour with Cable Car (Hotel Pickup)

9.Zakopane & Hot Springs Tour with Cable Car (Hotel Pickup)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 771 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend about 11 hours exploring the Tatra foothills from Krakow. Visit Chocholow’s wooden homes, taste regional cheese and vodka, ride the Gubałówka cable car, enjoy two hours on Krupowki Street, and finish at Chochołów thermal baths. Guides such as Adam, Joanna, and Paul are praised for clear instructions and local tips.

“The hotel pickup was on time. Very short time in the wooden village and the cable car. Smoked cheese and vodka tasting stop was Ok. Decent 2.5 hours in Zakopane. Thermals were crowded but good enough for another 2 hour time. For a day trip was fine.”

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Krakow: Zakopane with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup - The road from Krakow to the Tatra foothills
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Krakow: Zakopane with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup

10.Zakopane with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 493 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend a full day beyond Krakow with hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver-guide, mountain views from Gubałówka, oscypek and local alcohol tasting, free time on Krupówki Street, and about 2.5 hours at Chocholowskie Thermal Baths. Guides such as Dawid, Michael, Peter, and Ivan are praised for clear timing and helpful local tips.

“We had an amazing guide in Tom, very pleasant, friendly , knowledgeable and excellent English and Polish speaking, showed us all the amazing sights of Zakapane absolute stunning place to visit”

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ZAKOPANE & THERMAL SPRINGS, Funicular, Cheese Tasting - Zakopane: mountain town, market street, and free time
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ZAKOPANE & THERMAL SPRINGS, Funicular, Cheese Tasting

11.ZAKOPANE & THERMAL SPRINGS, Funicular, Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 459 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $54

This 11-hour Krakow day trip combines Chochołów’s wooden houses, Zakopane’s Krupówki Street, a Gubałówka funicular ride, oscypek cheese tasting, and 2.5 hours at Chocholowskie Termy. An English-speaking driver-guide such as Mike, Mariusz, Daniel, or Piotr handles hotel pickup, transport, and practical help throughout the day.

“Main pools totally rammed with people, not a single lounger free and every tiny space filled to capacity. We paid extra & went to over 16's sauna area which was bit better but had a bunch of rules that nobody explained including being naked in all sauna/steam rooms... slight swinger feel to it with a 10/1 male to female ratio which left us both feeling uncomfortable. If you are expecting natural thermal springs (as we were), or anything like the photos its not. Its Centre Parks with a gazillion people jammed inside.. had we read the reviews we would have NEVER booked this as it seems this ridiculous level of…”

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Swim in Chocholow Thermal Baths with an Optional Zakopane Visit - Chocholow Thermal Baths: pools, slides, and hot water
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Swim in Chocholow Thermal Baths with an Optional Zakopane Visit

12.Swim in Chocholow Thermal Baths with an Optional Zakopane Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 406 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $76

Travel from Krakow by air-conditioned minivan to Chocholow Thermal Baths, with 2.5 to 8 hours for pools, jacuzzis, slides, and the Quiet & Relaxation area. Choose a morning, afternoon, evening, or Zakopane option. Drivers such as Maciek, Michael, Viktor, and Hubert have been praised for clear explanations and friendly service.

“Our driver was fantastic. Very accommodating and very friendly. Showed us extra things along the way and was good at explaining. Even stopped to show us the ski jump! Loved the spa, very enjoyable all round. Will come back!”

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Krakow: Thermal Baths Evening Experience - Why twilight works so well
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Krakow: Thermal Baths Evening Experience

13.Thermal Baths Evening Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 370 reviews · from $70

Leave Krakow for an evening at Chocholow Thermal Baths near Zakopane. You get three hours in indoor and outdoor mineral-water pools, eight whirlpools, slides, geysers, pool bars, and mountain views. An English-speaking driver handles the transfer, with hotel pickup available on selected options. Expect a long ride, especially in traffic.

“Overall a great experience, just one downside! Communication before trip was great. Our driver was lovely, informative and funny. Bus transfer was long but comfortable. The thermal baths were amazing, so many different pools and experiences, we also had pizza which was lovely. Only downside for us was how busy it was. We went on a Saturday evening (as that was the only time we could fit it into our trip) So we obviously expected there to be lots of people, but weren’t quite expecting around 4,000 other people! So unfortunately we were unable to experience a few of the pools/jacuzzis because there simply was no space in them and…”

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From Krakow Snowmobile with Thermal Pools and Hotel Pickup - Oscypek at a traditional bacówka
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From Krakow Snowmobile with Thermal Pools and Hotel Pickup

14.From Krakow Snowmobile with Thermal Pools and Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 368 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $28

Leave Krakow early for the Tatra Mountains, where you ride a snowmobile in winter or a quadbike when snow is thin. Visit a traditional bacówka for oscypek cheese, warm up beside a bonfire with regional food, and spend three hours at Chocholow Thermal Baths. Hotel pickup, equipment, guides, and return transport are included, but the snowmobile costs 400 PLN per two-person machine.

“Absolutely beautiful place. Had an amazing experience ✨️ great day, tour guide was brilliant 👏 😀 friendly and helpful. The thermal baths and quad bikes in the snow was fantastic.”

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Krakow: Zakopane Snowmobiles + Bonfire & Chocholow Baths - The two-hour ride from Krakow to Podhale
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Krakow: Zakopane Snowmobiles + Bonfire & Chocholow Baths

15.Zakopane Snowmobiles + Bonfire & Chocholow Baths

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 350 reviews · 10 hours · from $52

Travel from Krakow to the Zakopane region for a guided snowmobile ride, or quad ride when snow is thin, with Tatra views and photo stops. Warm up at a highlander hut with oscypek, sausage, cranberry, and vodka, then spend three hours at Chochołów Thermal Baths. Guides such as Marek, Mirek, Niko, and Simon are known for clear communication and friendly help.

“This day trip was the perfect experience from beginning to end, me and my partner both enjoyed the entire day thoroughly, the most enjoyable part was our guide Olaf, he went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable with his sense of humour and incredible knowledge of all things trip related from the history of Poland and its many towns to taking extra time out of his day to show us more incredible sights that Poland had to offer that wasn’t included in the tour, once again Olaf went above and beyond for our group and I would highly recommended it to anyone looking at this trip, big props…”

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