Ski schools in Zakopane – learn to ski with the champions!
Before we stand on a real ski slope, surrounded by skiers whooshing around us, already equipped with our own or borrowed equipment – we must, of course, be able to ski. Let’s say at least a bit. Many of us probably already have mastered this skill, but if not yet – stay in Zakopane is definitely a good opportunity to learn the basics or to reach a higher level. In the city there are various schools and ski kindergartens, offering education for starting from scratch, or improving already advanced skiing enthusiasts. Some of them, in addition to group or individual lessons, offer additional attractions, such as the organization of foreign training trips, sleigh rides, or special activities for children. Below is a summary of the best centers in the city, with a short description and contact details.
Ski schools, offering activities also for children, also operate at ski lifts in Bialka Tatrzanska, Czarna Gora, Bukowina Tatrzanska, Witow and other places. Information about the available training offer, at which slopes we can count on learning or improving skiing, we included in our article Ski resorts in Zakopane and the surrounding area
Ski
and snowboard school – STRAMA
Oswalda Balzera St. 30; 34-500 Zakopane
szkolastrama@nosal.pl
+48 18 20 116 46, +48 18 20 114 41
Located at Nosal, next to the easy slopes for beginners, the school specializes in organizing training for children and adults at every skill level. The instructors win medals every year at the Polish Instructors Championships. The training staff includes many titled skiers, trainers and PZN as instructors. The offer includes skiing lessons, cross-country skiing, snowboarding – individual and group lessons for children, youth and adults. The school organizes as well competitions in these disciplines, and even training trips abroad to Austria, Italy and France. If one of the winter attractions tempts us, such as sleigh rides, dog sleds or scooters – here we can count on help in organizing it. Another thing that makes the school stand out from others is the Play Club of the Teddy Bear “Mis Stramus” where children can spend time not only in sports, at various levels of advancement, but also in music or art, and have a lunch and relax in the Nosal Inn. At weekends, children from 6 to 12 years old can be left under the supervision of instructors: on Saturday from 9.00 to 16.00, on Sunday from 9.00 to 15.30
Skitour
School
Kościuszki St.10;
34-500 Zakopane
+48 694 325 271
Ski touring is a pleasure for advanced skiers. The Tatry are a unique place to practice this great variant of skiing. Exploration of mountain areas, though difficult and threatened with avalanches by a large part of the winter season, may be the most beautiful memory of a holidayin Zakopane. Skitour school offers individual and group trips in the mountains. It also organizes several-day camps in Podhale and foreign trips, including accommodation and meals in boarding houses. Under the supervision of its instructors, we can also receive avalanche training, priceless in the mountains. Staff – the best possible. Professional rescuers of TOPR. We recommend Tatra guide and the greatest enthusiast, author of many publications, known to everybody in Zakopane, living legend – Wojciech Szatkowski.
Ski school HSKI – Harenda
Harenda St.21; 34-500 Zakopane,
biuro@hski.pl
+48 517 936 328
The school is located at the Harenda slopes, with routes of a wide variety of difficulties. It belongs to the leading ski and snowboard schools in Poland, what is confirmed by the high achievements of its staff. Ski training is conducted exclusively by instructors and trainers of the Polish Ski Association, and the Polish Snowboard Association. Classes are run according to the current PSA Training Program. The school offers ski and snowboard training, integration events, trips to the Alps, and the first in Poland, a fully professional Park for Children which awaits the youngest.
Ski school SUKCES
Nowotarska St.39; 34-500 Zakopane,
ski.sukces@gmail.com
+48 18 20 00 231
+48 502 68 11 70
The school has licensed Polish Ski Association Instructors and trainers offering classes at various levels of education. The school’s office is located in the “Sukces” ski and snowboard rental building. Lessons are given on artificially snowed slopes in Zakopane and the surrounding area – individually or in groups of up to 10 people.
Ski school Gaj-Ski Sport
Kasprowy Wierch; 34-500 Zakopane,
gajski@wp.pl
+48 664 056 648
The Gaj-Ski Sport ski school at the highest, accessible for skiers mountain in Poland is a school of one instructor – for medium and highly advanced. Wojciech Gajewski was a member of the national team in alpine skiing, he has 15 medals of Polish Senior Championships. He worked as a coach for youth cadres, is a Polish Ski Association instructor, FIS technical delegate at international events. He gives individual and group classes with competitive techniques, sports skiing in a giant slalom, as well as ski touring and freeride.
Ski school Gigant
Bronislawa Czecha – under the Wielka Krokiew; 34-500 Zakopane,
ftugigant@op.pl
+48 602 709 609
+48 602 107 207
The school is located on the ski slopes Gigant. It offers training in downhill and snowboarding, both for children and adults. Group, individual classes, for beginners and more advanced. Classes are given in Polish or, on request, in English. Groups of more than 10 people interested in lessons are asked to contact the school office in advance.
Ski school Jerry
Gubalowka; 34-500 Zakopane
skischooljerry@gmail.com
+48 601 496 500
A school for those who want to learn the basics of skiing or improve their skills far from large ski complexes. The family-owned company has been running for 20 years and possess a ski lift and ski equipment rental, as well as snowboarding. To find the slope, after leaving the PKL railway to Gubalowka, go right 50m. On the left, next to the inn “Gospoda pod Niebem” there is an entrance to the lift. Information banners are hung over the road.
Szymoszkowa ski and snowboard school
Polana Szymoszkowa 2;34-500 Zakopane,
www.szymoszkowa.pl/szkola-narciarska
szkolaszymoszkowa@gmail.com
+48 660 577 377
The school is located in the ski complex on Polana Szymoszkowa offers skiing and snowboarding lessons. Classes are given by instructors of Association of Ski Instructors and Trainers with PSA qualifications.
Zakopane also does not forget about the youngest, we can find here ski kindergartens. In addition to the already mentioned Strama ski school, it is worth mentioning one more:
Kalatowki ski kindergarten
34-500 Zakopane, Polana Kalatowki (on the area of Tatra National Park)
www.kalatowki.pl/oferty/wyciag-narciarski.html
biuro@kalatowki.pl
+48 18 206 36 44
+48 608 326 030
The slope on Kalatowki is especially recommended for the youngest skiers from 3 to 7 years old. The school organizes weekly skiing lessons with professional instructors, accommodation, animators and medical care, during which parents enjoy their free time, and children are safe for several hours a day under the supervision of instructors.
