Want low-cost skiing? Try Poland

A staple complaint amongst skiers and snowboarders is that good resorts, such as the ones in France and Switzerland, have become inordinately expensive and crowded.

While eastern Europe might not immediately spring to mind as a skiing mecca, for those sick of the glitzy, expensive and almost always crammed full resorts of western Europe, it may be worth a try.

And the Zakopane resort in Poland is one of the jewels in the crown of eastern European skiing.

Nestled in a mid-mountain valley in the southern part of the picturesque Podhale region, Zakopane has the highest altitude of any town in Poland and features breathtaking views of the Tatras peaks.

Both novices and experts are made to feel welcome at Zakopane, which also offers cross-country skiing.

Though the town of Zakopane only has about 28,000 inhabitants, as its beauty and wonderful skiing are becoming more widely known, it is starting to attract increasing crowds of skiers from all over Europe.

As well as skiing, the resort offers a selection of museums and fine dining opportunities.
Source:gotravelinsurance.co.uk