Tatra Mountains in Poland

[hammock monkey]

Hi,
I'm going to stay in the Tatra Mountains in Poland this summer, I'll be around Zacopane.
There are brown bear and lynx, marmot and more to be seen in the Tatras, but I'm not expecting there to be too many near to Zacopane's edge of the landscape.

Has anyone ever been there and enjoyed the wildlife?

If so, any advice wrt where (approximately) I should head for would be very gratefully recieved, not just about the animals mentioned, but anything of interest, however humble.

If its a bit sensitive a PM would be great,

many thanks

 

[Traper]

Well- If You want to see some wildlife stay as far as possible from Zakopane Be prepared- it's gonna be crowded

However- I can recommend:
Dolina Chochołowska ( Chochołowska Valley)
Dolina Kościeliska ( Kościeliska Valley)
Morskie Oko
Kasprowy Wierch
Dolina Pięciu Stawów.

How long are You going to stay in Zakopane?

 

[hammock monkey]

excellent - thanks Traper,

I'l be in Krakow one week, and a week on the edge of Zacopane.

I'll look up the places you mention, really appreciate the advice,

cheers

 

[Traper]

So You're going to have plenty of time to visit all the places that I've mentioned. And even more.
You may also consider Mroźna Cave, Mylna Cave (you'll need torch, good boots and warm hat ) and Giewont ( very dangerous during storms- there's a huge steel cross on the summit).

And if You're looking for some thrilling experience Orla Perć is the route to take.

Be safe and Have a good trip

 

[hammock monkey]

Dziekuję Traper,
this is fantastic - I really appreciate this!

I'll 'google earth' all the places you suggest and work out some routes from the cabin. The thought of finding some Lynx sign is incredibly exciting to me, as well as bear an wolf. I'm not expecting too much - just to be in their habitat is enough.

Poland is a fantastic country (and much underestimated holiday destination) 'cant wait to get back there and see these mountains.

Na Zdrowie!

 

[sam_acw]

Zakopane is the holiday capital of Poland so beware - it can get really crowded. When I was there they had to close off Morskie Oko for the day as there were too many visitors.
There is a museum dedicaed to the Goral highlanders which is meant to be good.
I have some photos from when I was there a little over 2 years ago
http://woodcraftinpoland.blogspot.com/search/label/Zakopane