Kasprowy Wierch Cable Car
Kolej linowa na Kasprowy Wierch
A cable car climbs straight from Kuźnice to 1,987-meter Kasprowy Wierch, where you can see the Tatra peaks from the Polish–Slovak border ridge. In winter it is Poland's most famous ski area.
The cable car departs from Kuźnice on Zakopane's southern edge, changes at a midway station and climbs nearly 1,000 meters in about 20 minutes to the summit of Kasprowy Wierch. The summit sits right on the Polish–Slovak border and has a weather station and a restaurant. In summer you can walk the ridge to the border line, or descend to the Hala Gąsienicowa meadows and walk back to Kuźnice (about 2.5 hours). In winter there are alpine ski runs and cross-country trails on the mountain. In peak season queues can last 1–2 hours, so buying timed tickets in advance on the official website is strongly recommended. Check the weather before heading up, as the summit is about 10°C colder than the town.
Opening hours
About 7:30–18:00 (varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Hala Gąsienicowa
- Wielka Krokiew Ski Jump
- Giewont
- Jaszczurówka Chapel
- Five Polish Ponds Valley
- Strążyska Valley & Siklawica Falls
- Krupówki Street
- Villa Atma – Karol Szymanowski Museum