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Szczyrk Ski Resort Guide

Szczyrk, Poland

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Ski Area Highlights
Highest Lift1,257m
Resort Height555m
 Nearest AirportsKatowice 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

Piste and Lift Stats
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

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift1,257m
Lowest Piste555m
Resort Altitude (Szczyrk)555m
Max Vertical702m

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.

Szczyrk