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The 15 Best Thermal Baths near Zakopane

34 tours  ·  from $16 a head

The geothermal water under the Podhale comes up at around 40 degrees and there are four big complexes drawing on it. These 15 compare the ones you can reach on a day from Kraków, with entry prices and how long you actually get in the water.

Krakow–Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka - Chochołów and the short look at village life
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Krakow–Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka

1.Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,720 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $54Our pick

Spend a full day traveling from Krakow to Zakopane, riding the Gubałówka funicular, tasting Highlander cheese and regional alcohol, strolling Krupówki Street, and relaxing for three hours at Chochołów Thermal Baths. English-speaking guides such as Bart, Mirek, Simon, Niko, and Haroune are praised for clear communication and careful timing.

“We first thought this tour would be a very long day but we throughly enjoyed this tour. We stoped a few times to do various different things. The cheese and vodka tasting was enjoyable. We loved our free time at Zakapane, plenty of things to see and eat. The last stop, thermal baths was a nice relaxing finish to this tour. Our guide Niko was amazing, very helpful and knowledgeable.”

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Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Chocholow Hot Baths and Cable Car - Getting out of Krakow and into the mountains
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Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Chocholow Hot Baths and Cable Car

2.Zakopane Tour with Chocholow Hot Baths and Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,463 reviews · from $51

This 11-hour Krakow day trip combines Chochołów’s wooden houses, highland cheese and regional vodka, Zakopane’s Krupówki Street, Gubałówka Hill, and three hours at Chocholow Thermal Baths. Your English-speaking guide, such as Kamil, Olaf, or Michal, handles tickets and timing while you enjoy free time, mountain views, and warm pools.

“from start to finish, this tour was excellent and very well organised. Kamil got in touch the day before to let me know the details of when and where we would be getting picked up. A WhatsApp group (genius idea) was then set up with all members of the group which Kamil posted an itinerary, recommendations of where to have lunch as well as in Krakow and what the samples of cheese and vodka were that we tasted along with any photos taken. The scenery en route to all locations was stunning. the funicular views were fantastic (although a little disappointed to how commercialised the top of the mountain and…”

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Krakow: Zakopane, Thermal Springs, Cable Car, Local Tasting - Chochołów and its wooden highlander homes
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Krakow: Zakopane, Thermal Springs, Cable Car, Local Tasting

3.Zakopane, Thermal Springs, Cable Car, Local Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,419 reviews · 11 hours · from $16Best value

Travel from Krakow to the Tatra foothills with an English-speaking guide, stopping in wooden Chochołów for oscypek and vodka tasting. Ride the Gubałówka funicular, explore Zakopane and Krupówki Street, then spend 2.5 hours at Chochołów Thermal Baths. Guides such as Kamil, Julia, Daniel, and Kacper are praised for friendly help and clear local tips.

“Great day would highly recommend. Well structured itinerary. Our guide Julia was really friendly and helpful!”

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Krakow: Zakopane & Hot Springs Tour with Cable Car & Pickup - The road from Krakow to Chochołów
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Krakow: Zakopane & Hot Springs Tour with Cable Car & Pickup

4.Zakopane & Hot Springs Tour with Cable Car & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,837 reviews · from $51

Spend 11 hours from Krakow exploring Chochołów’s wooden homes, tasting oscypek and local alcohol, riding the Gubałówka funicular, and relaxing at Chocholowskie thermal baths. Guides such as Joanna and Adam are known for clear timing and useful food tips. Expect a full day, a tight minibus, and weather-sensitive mountain views.

“Super enjoy the activity! I am so pleased with the driver and our guide!! They are brilliant. Would definitely recommend this activity to everyone”

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Krakow: Zakopane Cable Car, Vodka, Cheese & Hot Springs Tour - Chochołów, where wood tells the story
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Krakow: Zakopane Cable Car, Vodka, Cheese & Hot Springs Tour

5.Zakopane Cable Car, Vodka, Cheese & Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,832 reviews · 11 hours · from $26

Travel from Krakow to the Tatras with an English-speaking guide such as Margaret or Oliwier. Visit Chochołów, taste smoked sheep cheese and local vodka, ride the Gubałówka cable car, enjoy free time in Zakopane, then relax for three hours at Terma Bania. Pickup, transport, tickets, and a guidebook are included.

“Enjoyed it all. Thank you so much for a lovely day. They weren’t any negatives or areas to improve xx”

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Krakow to Zakopane: Funicular, Tasting and Thermal Baths Day Trip - The road south from Krakow
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Krakow to Zakopane: Funicular, Tasting and Thermal Baths Day Trip

6.Krakow to Zakopane: Funicular, Tasting and Thermal Baths Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,189 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $53

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with transport, a Gubałówka funicular ride, highlander cheese and vodka tasting, Krupówki free time, and three hours at Chocholowskie Thermal Baths. Guides such as Cyprian and drivers such as Mike have earned warm praise, though traffic, crowds, vehicle comfort, and weather can affect the day.

“Beautiful experience with multiple activities throughout the day. Very friendly and attentive guide.Auto-translated”

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Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Pickup - Oscypek, spirits, and Highland flavor
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Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Pickup

7.Zakopane Tour with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 904 reviews · from $51

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with guides such as Michael, Stan, Peter, or Maciek, depending on the day. Visit wooden homes in Chochołów, taste oscypek and regional spirits, ride the Gubałówka funicular, shop on Krupówki Street, and spend 2.5 hours at the thermal baths.

“We loved it from start to finish. Michael was very informative and funny. The cheese we ate at the sheep hut was a little bit smelly but in a good way, but you enjoying sniffing anyway. Zanopane was very commercial and nice. Would recommend for sure. Bit crowded in the thermal baths.”

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Krakow: Zakopane Tour, Thermal Springs, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup - Morning pickup and the road south
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Krakow: Zakopane Tour, Thermal Springs, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup

8.Zakopane Tour, Thermal Springs, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 856 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend about 11 hours traveling from Krakow to Zakopane, with stops at wooden Chocholow, a shepherd’s hut, Gubalowka Mountain, Krupowki Street, and Chocholow Thermal Baths. English-speaking guides such as Lara, Casper, Matthew, and Jakob help keep the day moving. Bring swimwear, a towel, and flip-flops.

“A great full day experience. Our guide was Matthew who was great. The whole day ran smoothly. Would definitely recommend.”

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Krakow: Zakopane & Hot Springs Tour with Cable Car (Hotel Pickup) - Chochołów Thermal Baths for the final 2.5 hours
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Krakow: Zakopane & Hot Springs Tour with Cable Car (Hotel Pickup)

9.Zakopane & Hot Springs Tour with Cable Car (Hotel Pickup)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 771 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $59

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains by air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup, a Gubałówka cable-car ride, two hours on Krupówki Street, local cheese and vodka tasting, and 2.5 hours at Chochołów Thermal Baths. Guides such as Adam, Joanna, Paul, and Pavel are praised for clear timing and helpful local tips.

“great trip our tour guide Joanna was fantastic massive thank you to Joanna and the driver Matthew thank you”

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Krakow: Zakopane with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup - Chochołów and the first taste of Oscypek
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Krakow: Zakopane with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup

10.Zakopane with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 493 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $54

Leave Krakow by air-conditioned minibus for Zakopane, the Chochołów wooden village, Oscypek tasting, and a funicular ride up Gubałówka. You get about 2.5 hours at Chocholowskie Thermal Baths before returning. English-speaking guides such as Dawid, Michael, Peter, and Ivan lead the day, with hotel pickup included.

“Excellent, well organised and so worth the travel for the experience and the scenery. Had a great time”

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ZAKOPANE & THERMAL SPRINGS, Funicular, Cheese Tasting - What the day feels like in practice
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ZAKOPANE & THERMAL SPRINGS, Funicular, Cheese Tasting

11.ZAKOPANE & THERMAL SPRINGS, Funicular, Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 459 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend 11 hours traveling from Krakow to Chochołów and Zakopane, with an English-speaking driver-guide, Gubałówka funicular tickets, smoked oscypek tasting, free time on Krupówki Street, and 2.5 hours at Chocholowskie Thermal Baths. Guides such as Mike, Daniel, Tomek, and Piotr are praised for clear advice and smooth organization.

“Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish! Tomek our guide was absolutely incredible and really made the trip for us! We really appreciated the pick up and drop off times and the well planned itinerary! Highly recommend! Also highly recommended Tomek! Best guide we have ever had!”

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Swim in Chocholow Thermal Baths with an Optional Zakopane Visit - Inside the thermal bath complex
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Swim in Chocholow Thermal Baths with an Optional Zakopane Visit

12.Swim in Chocholow Thermal Baths with an Optional Zakopane Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 406 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $76

Ride from Krakow by air-conditioned minivan to Chocholow Thermal Baths, where you get 2.5 to 8 hours for pools, jacuzzis, slides, and the Quiet & Relaxation area. Choose a morning, afternoon, or evening option, and add Zakopane for mountain views, snacks, and vodka tasting. Drivers such as Maciek and Viktor also provide helpful local context.

“From the prompt pick up to smooth journey and wonderful experience this is a must. Special mention to Hubert our guide whose attention to detail and pleasant manner was over and above expectations. Good luck in your future H. Mick and Toni”

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Krakow: Thermal Baths Evening Experience - The ride from Krakow to the baths
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Krakow: Thermal Baths Evening Experience

13.Thermal Baths Evening Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 370 reviews · from $70

Travel from Krakow to Chocholowska Thermal Baths for three hours in mineral-rich pools, whirlpools, slides, geysers, and outdoor terraces. Your English-speaking driver, such as Michael, Mateusz, Michal, Wojtek, or Ali, handles the transfer and meeting details. Twilight brings mountain views and pool lights, though weekend crowds can be heavy.

“Mateusz was amazing! Best tour guide and host! Thermal baths are absolutely beautiful they do not disappoint”

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From Krakow Snowmobile with Thermal Pools and Hotel Pickup - Snowmobile or quadbike through Witów and Kościelisko
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From Krakow Snowmobile with Thermal Pools and Hotel Pickup

14.From Krakow Snowmobile with Thermal Pools and Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 368 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $28

Leave Krakow for a full day in the Tatra Mountains. Ride a snowmobile when conditions allow, or switch to a quadbike, stop for smoked oscypek cheese, enjoy a bonfire meal, then spend three hours at Chocholow Thermal Baths. Hotel pickup, transport, helmets, gloves, and balaclavas are included, but the snowmobile rental costs extra.

“What an amazing trip , Kamil our guide was great and couldn’t do enough for us , the quad biking was outstanding our guide Simon was so passionate about his job and even for us 60+ was not a problem the trip is tailored for your ability, the thermal springs were wonderful, swim up bar and it’s snowing but the water is beautifully warm and super easy to pay for drinks etc”

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Krakow: Zakopane Snowmobiles + Bonfire & Chocholow Baths - Leaving Krakow in a comfortable van
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Krakow: Zakopane Snowmobiles + Bonfire & Chocholow Baths

15.Zakopane Snowmobiles + Bonfire & Chocholow Baths

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 350 reviews · 10 hours · from $52

You’ll leave Krakow early for a snowmobile or quad ride near Zakane, a shepherd’s hut tasting, Highlander bonfire meal, and three hours at Chochołów Thermal Baths. Guides such as Marek, Mirek, Simon, and Pawel are praised for clear updates and friendly help. Bring cash: the vehicle costs 400 PLN per vehicle for up to two people.

“Fantastic trip, Marco & the driver (apologies, can’t remember his name!) were great. Well organised, on time, good information given and plenty of fun. Would highly recommend.”

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