Poland · WINTER ACTIVITIES
The good ones go early in summer and on every long weekend. These 5 winter activities are the ones to book before you fly, with what each includes and how they differ.
Join a small English-speaking group of up to six for a 2.5-hour winter kayak trip through Gdansk. Guide Szymon has earned praise for clear city stories and calm instruction. You’ll use a tandem kayak, dry suit, boots, spray skirt, and paddle muffles before finishing with hot chocolate.
“absolutely amazing experience. it was a cold day out and I still had a blast!”
Paddle stable double kayaks through Gdańsk’s Motława River, past the Crane, Soldek, Granary Island, and Shipyard. Your English-speaking guide handles safety and city stories while you wear a supplied drysuit. Expect a small group of up to 10, about 2 hours 15 minutes on the water, and hot chocolate along the way.
“Knowledgable instructor with well timed information as well as a lovely tour via the river of Gdańsk”
Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with an English-speaking driver, ride the Gubałówka cable car, and ski for up to three hours at Witów Ski. Equipment rental, a ski pass, hotel pickup, and local cheese and flavored vodka tasting are included. An instructor can be added, and beginners should request one in advance.
“Look foward to booking again, our driver oskar was friendly ,polite and proffessional, he went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing experience thank you. I highly recommend this company”
Leave Krakow at 8 a.m. for a private winter tour of Zakopane, with four hours to explore the mountain resort, a Gubalowka funicular ride, and short stops at Chocholow, Wielka Krokiew, Krupowki Street, and Jaszczurówka. Guides such as Pawel and Tomas are praised for patient, caring service.
“Pawel was fantastic making our trip to Zakopane a memory we will never forget. We had lively discussions & he was very caring & attentive. We did the add on of the sleigh ride which was a bucket list item. It and the bonfire afterwards exceeded our expectations. Would highly recommend This tour company. Raph, the owner, picked us up at the airport & also did our salt mine tour. We were changing hotels that day & while just a block away, offered to move our luggage for us. Definitely great service!!!!”
Travel about one hour from Krakow to Siepraw Ski Complex for a beginner-friendly ski session. Choose independent skiing, equipment rental, an instructor, or both. Drivers such as Piotr, Mayer, and Martin are praised for kind, helpful service, while the 350-meter slope offers easy and very easy routes.
“Very enjoyable, helpful instructor and driver, good fun. Good equipment. Would definitely come back and do it again..”
Start with a city, a memorial, a mountain range or a long lunch.
