Zakopane is called the winter capital city of Poland. The mountainous climate provides excellent snow conditions which make skiing possible till May. Pistes at Pardałówka, Antałówka, Koziniec, Gubałówka, Lipki or at Wielka Krokiew are ideal for beginners. Skilled skiers will appreciate the resorts of Polana Szymoszkowa, Harenda and Nosal, or the best of them: Kasprowy Wierch.