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The 5 Best Winter Activities in Poland

5 tours  ·  from $48

Good winter activities fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 5 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Gdansk: Winter Kayaking Tour - Setting out on the Motlawa River
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Gdansk: Winter Kayaking Tour

1.Winter Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $48Our pick

Join guide Szymon for a 2.5-hour winter paddle through Gdansk’s shipyard, Old Town, Motlawa River, and Radunia Canal. You’ll use a tandem kayak, drysuit, boots, spray skirt, and paddle muffles, with hot chocolate at the end. English skills and swimming ability are required.

“Brilliant activity and the host were amazing! Would definitely recommend and do again if we were to visit Gdansk again”

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Guided Winter Kayak Tour in Gdańsk & Hot Chocolate Treat - Starting at Dokowa 1 near the Shipyard
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Guided Winter Kayak Tour in Gdańsk & Hot Chocolate Treat

2.Guided Winter Kayak Tour in Gdańsk & Hot Chocolate Treat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $57

Join Around Gdansk for a 2-hour-15-minute winter paddle through the Motława River, Granary Island, and Shipyard area. Guides such as Szymon and Nick lead beginners in stable double kayaks, with drysuits, safety gear, and hot chocolate provided. Single kayaks may be available for solo participants.

“Was great! Very friendly guides, and great way to see the old city and learn interesting facts about it.”

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From Krakow: Skiing and Zakopane Tour Experience - The early start from Krakow
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From Krakow: Skiing and Zakopane Tour Experience

3.Skiing and Zakopane Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $192

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane, ride the Gubalowka cable car, browse Krupowki Street, then ski for up to three hours at Witow Ski. Hotel pickup, equipment rental, ski pass, cottage cheese, and flavored vodka tasting are included. Instructor help is available if selected.

“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”

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Zakopane & Gubalowka Funicular - Private Winter Tour from Krakow - Four hours in Zakopane
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Zakopane & Gubalowka Funicular – Private Winter Tour from Krakow

4.Zakopane & Gubalowka Funicular – Private Winter Tour from Krakow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $157

Leave Krakow at 8:00 am for a private winter tour of Zakopane, including the Gubalowka funicular, Krupowki Street, Chocholow, Wielka Krokiew, and Jaszczurówka. Guides such as Pawel and Tomas are praised for patient, attentive service. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“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!!!!”

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From Krakow: Siepraw Skiing for Beginners - Choosing an instructor or skiing independently
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From Krakow: Siepraw Skiing for Beginners

5.Siepraw Skiing for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $0

Travel about an hour from Krakow to Siepraw Ski Complex for up to three hours on gentle slopes. Choose independent skiing, equipment rental, an instructor, or both. Drivers such as Piotr, Mayer, and Martin have helped first-time skiers get started.

“Skiing was a new and enjoyable experience. Piotr was a true gentleman who could not help us enough. He is a nice man who is a brilliant driver”

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