Szczyrk Ski Resort Guide
Szczyrk, Poland
| Highest Lift | 1,257m |
|---|---|
| Resort Height | 555m |
| Nearest Airports | Katowice and Ostrava |
Szczyrk
Szczyrk is a charming ski resort located in Poland's Beskid Mountains. It offers a variety of slopes suitable for all skill levels.
Summary
Szczyrk is known for its expansive ski area, covering over 40 kilometers of slopes. With modern lifts and well-groomed pistes, it attracts both skiers and snowboarders alike.
The ski area of Szczyrk is in the Polish Tatras at an altitude of 555m.
Szczyrk has direct access to 7 marked pistes, served by a total of 8 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Szczyrk is 3km long.
Snow and Weather
Szczyrk typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of around 50-100 cm during peak season. For the latest snow reports and conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
When will it snow in Szczyrk?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Szczyrk.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
Szczyrk Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 1 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 2 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 8 | |
Szczyrk Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 1,257m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 555m |
| Resort Altitude (Szczyrk) | 555m |
| Max Vertical | 702m |
Skiing
The resort is situated in the Beskid Śląski range, with the highest peak, Skrzyczne, reaching 1,257 meters. Notable ski areas include Szczyrk Mountain Resort and numerous pistes like the red 'Zloty Gron' and blue 'Skrzyczne', served by lifts such as the 6-person chairlift and gondola.
There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will enjoy the terrain parks at Szczyrk, particularly the well-maintained park at Szczyrk Mountain Resort. It features various jumps and rails suitable for different skill levels.
Location and Map
Where is Szczyrk?
This ski resort is in the Polish Tatras in Bielsko-Biała County, Silesia.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Szczyrk is Katowice, 91 minutes drive away.
Ostrava, Žilina, Krakow, Brno and Poprad–Tatry airports are all within three hours drive.
Szczyrk is easily accessible by car, located about 90 kilometers from Kraków. The main route is via the S1 expressway, which connects to local roads leading directly to the resort.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The eight ski lifts are able to uplift 5,500 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Szczyrk open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, Szczyrk offers lively après-ski options. Notable spots include the cozy 'Browar Szczyrk' for local brews and 'Karczma u Zosi' for traditional Polish cuisine.
